Monet's Giverny & Van Gogh Village: Full-Day Tour from Paris

Ternes, Chamonix



Visit two iconic artist villages on a full-day tour from Paris. Explore Van Gogh's Auvers-sur-Oise and discover Monet's breathtaking Giverny gardens with free time at each stop.

Van Gogh and Monet Day Trip from Paris

This day trip from Paris visits the homes and gardens of Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet, ideal for art lovers and history enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Explore the homes of Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet on a day trip
  • Visit Van Gogh's House and see the wheat fields that inspired his art
  • Stroll through the village of Auvers-sur-Oise and visit Van Gogh's grave
  • Discover Monet's house and gardens, including the iconic water lily pond
  • Enjoy free time to explore and relax in the peaceful surroundings of Giverny

Description

Meet your driver at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and board your VIP coach for a comfortable journey. The tour includes visits to Van Gogh’s House and Monet’s House and gardens in Giverny.

Arrive in Auvers-sur-Oise where Van Gogh spent his final weeks. Walk through the wheat fields he painted, visit the Auberge Ravoux where he lived and worked, and pay respects at his grave in the village cemetery.

Enjoy 3 hours of free time in the village to explore local art galleries and have lunch at a traditional French café at your own pace.

Next, travel through the Norman countryside to Giverny. Explore Monet’s vivid flower gardens, walk across the Japanese bridge, and view the renowned water lily pond that inspired his work.

You will have 3.5 hours of free time to explore Monet’s house and gardens at leisure. In the late afternoon, return to the VIP coach for the journey back to Paris.

Includes

  • VIP bus transport
  • Self-guided tour with English accompaniment
  • Admission to Van Gogh House
  • Visit to Van Gogh’s final resting place
  • Admission to Monet’s house and gardens
  • Visit to the water lily pond

Excludes

  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional photographer

Important Information

  • Departure at 9:00 AM from 1 Avenue de Wagram near Arc de Triomphe, Paris
  • Return to Paris: departure at 6:00 PM, arrival at approximately 7:00 PM
  • Free time to explore both Auvers-sur-Oise and Giverny included

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and plan to book in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes visits to Vincent van Gogh's house and grave in Auvers-sur-Oise and Claude Monet's house and gardens in Giverny.
The tour departs from Paris, providing round-trip transportation to Giverny and Auvers-sur-Oise.
It is a full-day tour, typically lasting around 10 to 12 hours from Paris.
Yes, the tour includes access to Monet's gardens and his famous water lily pond in Giverny.
Yes, the itinerary includes free time to relax and explore both Giverny and Auvers-sur-Oise independently.
Booking in advance is recommended to secure entry as these locations can be busy at peak times.
The tour is ideal for art lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the lives of Monet and Van Gogh.
The gardens are most vibrant from late spring to early autumn; check the website for current opening hours and seasonal conditions.
Travelers need to arrange their own transport from Chamonix to Paris, where the tour begins.

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