75 km · 4 to 6 hours
Giverny Day Trip: Private Chauffeur from Paris to Monet’s Gardens
Water lilies, the Japanese bridge, and Monet’s house. 75 minutes from Paris.
One-way E-Class from €215 · full day:
Sedan
from€750
Van
from€980
Premium
from€1200
Price guaranteed at booking, all-in
A private day trip to Giverny, home of Claude Monet. Explore the famous water lily gardens, the Japanese bridge, and the artist’s house, then enjoy a countryside lunch.
A private Giverny day trip from Paris costs from €750 for a full day, price locked at booking, chauffeur included. Giverny is 75 minutes from central Paris. Your chauffeur drives you to Monet’s gardens, waits during your visit, and returns you to Paris at your own pace.
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- A quote for your actual journey
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- Transport, visit and return
- Check the excursion duration and pickup/return programme in the quote. Entry tickets, guides and visits are separate unless expressly included. An extra stop or longer visit can change the service.
- Passengers and luggage together
- Tell us about large suitcases, strollers and each required child seat. Maximum passenger capacity does not guarantee that all luggage fits. Seat options and vehicle availability must be confirmed.
- Standard cancellation terms
- More than 48 hours before pickup: 100% refunded. More than 24 and up to 48 hours: 50%. 24 hours or less: non-refundable. Specific flight-cancellation and pack terms are explained in the service policy.
A private Giverny day trip from Paris starts from €750. Full day with chauffeur, door-to-door. Explore Monet’s gardens and house at your own pace. 75 minutes from Paris.
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Giverny has one rule that catches people out: Monet’s house and gardens are open only from spring to autumn, roughly April to early November, and closed for the winter. Arrive in season and there is a second trap, the tour buses, which can make the paths around the water-lily pond busy during the morning.
So we plan an early departure from Paris to aim for the gardens near opening, when the light on the pond is at its best. Giverny is about seventy-five kilometres northwest, an hour and a quarter each way depending on traffic. If waiting is included in your reserved programme, your chauffeur stays nearby until the agreed return time, so you can set the pace of the visit.
Pricing
What's Included
Practical Information
Fondation Claude Monet
Hours
- Daily
- 10:00 AM, 6:00 PM
- Last entry
- 5:30 PM
- Season
- Apr 1, Nov 1 only
Prices
- Adult€13
- Child (7 to 17) & students€7
- Under 7Free
Giverny gardens are seasonal. Confirm dates on the official website before booking.
Giverny Day Trip: Getting There
| PrivateDrive | Train + Taxi | Train + Bike | Guided Tour Bus | Rental Car | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (return) | From €750 | €40 to 60 | €30 to 50 | €50 to 100 | €60 to 120 |
| Door-to-door Paris | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Chauffeur waits | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Flexible timing | ✓ | Train schedule | Train schedule | Fixed tour | ✓ |
| Families & groups | ✓ Van 7 pax | Difficult | Difficult | ✓ | 4 to 5 max |
Price (return)
Door-to-door Paris
Chauffeur waits
Flexible timing
Families & groups
How Your Giverny Day Trip Works
Book your full day
Full day (10h from €750). Book Monet garden tickets online at claudemonetgiverny.fr before your trip.
Pick-up in Paris
Your chauffeur picks you up at your Paris address. Giverny is 75 minutes away via the A13.
Visit the gardens at your pace
Your chauffeur drops you at the garden entrance and waits for your entire visit. Garden + house typically takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
Return to Paris
When ready, your chauffeur drives you back to Paris or any destination. Optional stop in Vernon or Les Andelys on the way back.
Frequently Asked Questions
A private Giverny day trip from Paris costs from €750 (full day, Mercedes E-Class sedan) or €980 (V-Class van for groups up to 7). 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). Your private trip is a full-day booking: your chauffeur drives you door-to-door, waits during your visit (2 to 3 hours at the gardens), and can combine Giverny with nearby Vernon or Les Andelys at your pace.
Monet’s house and gardens at Giverny are open every day from 1 April to 1 November 2026, 10am to 6pm (last admission 5:30pm). A single ticket covers the house and the gardens: €13 for adults, €7 for children aged 7 to 17 and students, free under 7. 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 €750 (full day, sedan). Entry to Monet’s house and gardens costs €13 for adults and €7 for children aged 7 to 17 (free under 7), one ticket for both; book online at claudemonetgiverny.fr.
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 visits (opening at 10am) 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. One ticket covers both, €13 for adults (book online at claudemonetgiverny.fr). 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 €750 (full day, sedan). Entry to the Fondation Claude Monet costs €13 for adults, one ticket for the house and gardens. Book garden tickets online at claudemonetgiverny.fr well in advance during peak season (May to August).
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