Giverny Day Trip: Private Chauffeur from Paris to Monet’s Gardens

A private Giverny day trip from Paris costs from €749 (half day, Mercedes E-Class sedan) or €850 (full day). A V-Class van for groups up to 7 costs from €974 (half day). All prices are fixed and include your chauffeur and all waiting time at the gardens.

Giverny is approximately 75 minutes from central Paris (80 km via the A13 motorway). A half-day booking (5 hours) gives you 2 to 3 hours at the gardens after travel time. A full-day booking (10 hours) allows you to combine Giverny with nearby Vernon or Les Andelys.

Monet’s garden at Giverny is open from late March to early November, Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays). Opening hours are 9:30am to 6pm. Entry costs €12 to 16 (gardens + house). The garden is at its most spectacular in May and June when the wisteria and roses are in bloom. Advance ticket booking is strongly recommended.

In 2026, a private Giverny day trip from Paris with PrivateDrive costs from €749 (half day, sedan) or €850 (full day). Garden entry at Giverny costs €12 (garden only) or €16 (garden + house, book online at fondation-monet.com). Child entry varies, check the official Monet Foundation website for current rates.

The best time to visit Monet’s garden at Giverny is May and June, when the wisteria, roses, and water lilies are at their most spectacular, exactly as Monet painted them. Early morning visits (opening at 9:30am) are less crowded. July and August are the busiest months. The garden closes from early November to late March.

Yes. With a full-day booking, Giverny pairs well with: Vernon (10 minutes away, charming medieval town), Les Andelys and the Château Gaillard (30 minutes from Giverny), or Rouen (1 hour from Giverny, Gothic cathedral, Joan of Arc history). This makes for a varied day combining art, history, and Norman countryside.

Yes. There is no direct train to Giverny. From Paris, the nearest station is Vernon (1h10 by train from Saint-Lazare), then 6 km to Giverny by taxi, rental bike, or shuttle. A private car picks you up in Paris, drops you at the garden entrance, and waits, ideal for families, groups, or anyone who values time and comfort.

Yes. The gardens are beautiful and engaging for children of all ages, the famous Japanese bridge, water garden, and colourful flower beds are particularly enchanting. The V-Class van accommodates families of up to 7. Child seats are available free on request. The garden is stroller-friendly on most paths.

Yes. The Fondation Claude Monet includes both the garden and Monet’s house, where you can visit his studio, living rooms, and the famous yellow dining room. The combined garden + house ticket costs €16 (book online at fondation-monet.com). The house and garden together take 1.5 to 2.5 hours to visit.

Yes. The Musée des Impressionnismes Giverny is located 200 metres from Monet’s garden and displays Impressionist and post-Impressionist works in a stunning setting. Entry costs €8 to 10. A combined visit to the garden and the museum makes for a full morning or afternoon focused on Impressionism.

Not comfortably. Giverny is northwest of Paris (80 km) while Versailles is southwest (20 km), they are 90 km apart. Combining both in one day would require 5+ hours of driving and leave insufficient time at each site. We recommend each as a separate trip.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, the garden paths can be uneven. In spring and autumn, bring a light jacket as the garden can be cool in the morning. Sunscreen and a hat are recommended in summer. Photography is permitted throughout the garden and house (no tripods in the house). The garden shop sells Monet prints and souvenirs.

In 2026, a private Giverny day trip from Paris with PrivateDrive costs from €749 (half day, sedan) or €850 (full day). Garden entry at the Fondation Claude Monet costs €12 (garden) or €16 (garden + house). Book garden tickets online at fondation-monet.com well in advance during peak season (May to August).