Giverny Travel Guide

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Giverny
Giverny
Giverny
Giverny
Giverny

Giverny is a charming commune in Normandy. The "village of painters" will captivate you with its various tourist attractions.

The village of Giverny is intimately associated with artists, and with painting in particular, the famous Claude Monet having moved there in 1883. While other painters of various nationalities followed in his footsteps years later, Giverny now owes its fame and its appeal as a tourist destination to the fact that Claude Monet lived there.

Art lovers and budding artists will love visiting Giverny to admire the house and gardens of Claude Monet. With 627,000 visitors in 2014, it is the second most visited place in Normandy after Mont-Saint-Michel. The many facets of this site, listed as a historic monument since 26 April 1976, will amaze you, starting with its remarkable garden, consisting of the Clos Normand, a one-hectare space running alongside the house, and the water garden, which inspired one of his magnificent paintings: Water Lilies. You'll love the tranquillity and beauty of this Japanese-inspired garden, which sees waters from the River Epte flowing beneath bridges over water lily-covered ponds, near a large weeping willow, with bamboo and rhododendron-lined banks. A true masterpiece!

To remain immersed in the world of artists, you'll undoubtedly visit Giverny Museum of Impressionism, which is dedicated to Impressionism in all its forms, both in France and from elsewhere. Open from 25 March to 6 November, it hosts numerous exhibitions and art lovers will happily spend the day there, perhaps enjoying lunch in the museum's restaurant.

And because everyone has their own tastes, Giverny also offers stunning opportunities for walks in the Normandy countryside. The Lézard and Astragale paths in particular will guide you through a kaleidoscope of colours as you explore the typical landscape of the region, meadows dotted with sheep, where orchids grow here and there and murgers, mounds of rocks used by ancient farmers, can be seen.

Don't delay any longer: come and visit this charming village of artists, just near Paris.

La Dime de Giverny - Chambres D'hôtes
La Dime de Giverny - Chambres D'hôtes
2 rue de La Dime, Giverny, NOR
The price is £216 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£216
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Giverny. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions Claude Monet's Garden at Giverny and Church ...
9/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
"What a delight to find this gem. It has to be the most special place to stay in Giverny. We were fortunate to arrive at lunch and the cafe was open and serving. The food was excellent for meal. Our breakfast was served at our table in the morning and surpassed anything we found in our two week travel ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

La Dime de Giverny - Chambres D'hôtes
Kyriad Rouen Sud - Val De Reuil
Kyriad Rouen Sud - Val De Reuil
3 out of 5
Zac du Parc des Affaires des Portes, Ruelle du Coin des Saules, Val-de-Reuil, Eure
The price is £52 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£52
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Val-de-Reuil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (785 reviews)
"RAS"

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Kyriad Rouen Sud - Val De Reuil
Hôtel Normandy
Hôtel Normandy
3 out of 5
1, Avenue Pierre Mendes France, Vernon, Eure
The price is £119 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£119
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Vernon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (580 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with an attentive staff. Could use air conditioning."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Hôtel Normandy
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Club Wyndham Normandy
Club Wyndham Normandy
Departementale 19 40 Bis, Route d'Amfreville-Sous-les-Monts, Connelles, Eure
Stay at this residence in Connelles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Golf du Vaudreuil and Biotropica Zoological Conservatory ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (137 reviews)
"We stayed for 3 nights as part of our Normandy trip this April. This hotel is a great base for exploring the region if you are travelling by a car. We ventured out to all the local gems including Honfleur, Étretat, Deauville - all within 1.5 hour drive. The city of Rouen is 30-40 minutes away. The ..."

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2025

Club Wyndham Normandy
T3 Hyper Centre Lumineux et Calme 5min Gare
T3 Hyper Centre Lumineux et Calme 5min Gare
Évreux, Normandie
Stay at this apartment in Evreux. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Evreux Cathedral and Le Cadran ...
T3 Hyper Centre Lumineux et Calme 5min Gare
Maison de Campagne 6 Personnes Avec Piscine 11 m x 3 M-baignoire Balnéothérapie
Maison de Campagne 6 Personnes Avec Piscine 11 m x 3 M-baignoire Balnéothérapie
Breuilpont, Eure
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Breuilpont. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Chaufour-les-Bonnieres ...
10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Lovely stay
"We spent a very relaxing week here. The pool was great for the kids, the small pool table / table football got lots of use and the house was really comfy, well equipped and the air con was much appreciated! It’s also easy enough to get into Paris for a day trip which was great. Celine and Mathieu ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2024

Maison de Campagne 6 Personnes Avec Piscine 11 m x 3 M-baignoire Balnéothérapie
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Understandably, it can become very crowded and the normal entry queue to the house/garden is long. Therefore visit the museum (which is much less crowded)the day before and buy a combined museum/garden ticket, and enter the house/gardens as they open

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