Overview
The painter Claude Monet lived in Giverny from 1883 until his death in 1926. His house and its two gardens, the flower-filled Clos Normand and the Japanese-inspired water garden with its lily pond and green bridge, inspired many of his best-known works.
The village also has a museum of Impressionism and a small churchyard where Monet is buried. The gardens are open seasonally, roughly spring to autumn.
Best time to visit
The gardens open roughly from late March or April to the end of October; May and June are known for flowers, and the water lilies peak in summer. Early or late visits avoid the busiest times.
Highlights
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Monet's house
The pink house with its yellow dining room and Japanese prints.
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Water garden
The lily pond, Japanese bridge and weeping willows.
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Clos Normand
Flower beds arranged by colour in front of the house.
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Museum of Impressionisms
Temporary exhibitions on Impressionism and its influence.
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Village walk
Lanes, galleries and Monet's grave at the church of Sainte-Radegonde.
Getting there
Trains from Paris Saint-Lazare to Vernon-Giverny take about 45–50 minutes; a seasonal shuttle bus, bikes or a walk of about 5 km link Vernon with Giverny.
Practical tips
- Opening & tickets
- Opening times, ticket rules and transport timetables change, so check official information before you go.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day.
Official information: Fondation Claude Monet (official website). Check opening hours, prices and entry rules there before you go.
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