Giverny

Giverny is a village in the Eure department, world-famous as the home and garden of Impressionist painter Claude Monet. Monet lived here from 1883 until his death in 1926, and his gardens — particularly the water lily pond and Japanese bridge — were the subjects of his most celebrated works. The village draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.

Giverny is accessible by train from Paris (Gare Saint-Lazare) to Vernon station, then a shuttle bus or 5 km walk/taxi to the village. By car, take the A13 motorway to the Vernon exit. Parking is available near the museum entrance.

The village is small and easily walkable. The Musée des Impressionnismes and Monet's house and gardens are a short walk from each other. Parking is limited in peak season.

• Monet's House and Gardens — the artist's pink house with its famous gardens, water lily pond, and Japanese bridge

• Musée des Impressionnismes — a museum dedicated to Impressionist and post-Impressionist art

• The village church and cemetery — where Monet is buried

• The picturesque Rue Claude Monet lined with art galleries and shops

• Walk through Monet's gardens (allow 1–2 hours, queues can be long)

• Visit the Impressionism museum

• Take a guided tour focused on Monet's life and work

• Walk or cycle the path along the Epte River

Giverny has several restaurants near the museum entrance, serving traditional Norman cuisine. Crêperies and tea rooms are popular for light lunches.

Tea and coffee are served at the museum café. Cider and Calvados are available at restaurants. The garden café offers light refreshments.

Giverny has a few hotels and chambres d'hôtes in the village. More accommodation options are available in nearby Vernon (5 km).

Art prints, reproductions of Monet's paintings, and gardening books are available at the museum shop. Local cider and Norman products are sold at village boutiques.

• Vernon — 5 km east, a charming Seine-side town with a medieval castle
• Rouen — 65 km north, the capital of Normandy with its cathedral
• Les Andelys and Château Gaillard — Richard the Lionheart's castle 30 km north
• Paris — about 75 km southeast via A13