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From Paris: Skip the Line Monet Gardens & Giverny Bike Tour with Market Picnic Stop

Escape the city and dive into the world of French Impressionism! This charming day trip takes you to the serene village of Giverny, where Claude Monet found his muse. Begin your adventure with a scenic drive through Normandy, followed by a stop at a vibrant local farmer’s market.

Enjoy a picnic feast before pedaling along a picturesque bike path surrounded by sunflower and wheat fields. Arrive at Monet’s enchanting home and gardens, where you’ll wander through colorful blooms, stroll across the iconic Japanese bridge, and see the legendary water lilies up close.

€119

About this activity

Duration 8.5 hours
Availability 9:00AM Wednesdays and Saturdays, April 1st - October 31st
Languages English
Departure Point 24 rue Edgar Faure, 75015 Paris
No cancellation fees if cancelled 24 hours prior to tour date.

Experience

Highlights

Explore Monet’s House, Gardens, and Gravesite, where the artist’s life and inspiration come to life
Stroll across the iconic Japanese Bridge, a centerpiece of his famous water lily paintings
Visit the historic Hotel Baudy, once a hub for Impressionist artists
Enjoy a picnic by the Seine, surrounded by the beauty of the French countryside

Full Description

Join us on an unforgettable journey into the heart of French impressionism; Giverny! This tiny village located about 45 minutes northwest of Paris offers the perfect getaway from the hectic city streets. We’ll meet at our office and take a private bus for the relaxing drive through the Normandy countryside to the town of Vernon. There we’ll visit a local farmer’s market, then after a picnic lunch, you’ll cruise down a 5 kilometer/3 mile bike path to Monet’s house and gardens. As you’re passing beautiful wheat and sunflower fields, your guide will begin to explain the history of impressionism and its founding father, Claude Monet. Here, you’ll have free time to visit the brilliantly colored flowers lining every inch of the gardens’ pathways, the Japanese bridge and famous water lilies, and his house, left intact from when he last lived there.

Includes

Local Licensed Tour Guide
Guided Bike Ride in the Normandy countryside
Bike Rental (eBike Upgrades Available)
Helmet, Bike Bag, and Map
Entry to Monet’s House, Gardens and Gravesite
Visit to the Vernon farmer’s market
Picnic next to a picturesque mill along the Seine (price of picnic not included)
Roundtrip Transportation from Paris to Giverny by private bus

Guide Gratuity
Food bought at the market

Prepare for the activity

Meeting Point

24 rue Edgar Faure, 75015 Paris

The closest metro station is Dupleix (line 6). The station La Motte Picquet Grenelle (lines 6, 8 & 10) is also quite close and provides more connection possibilities.

Our office is easy to spot from the street – you will see a ‘Bike Tours’ sign in our windows. If you are following an online map, be aware that there is also an apartment building with the same street address as our office. If you end up there, simply walk up and around the corner against the direction of traffic (it’s a one-way street) and you’ll see our office in about 30 seconds.

Important Information

If your group is larger than 15 guests, please contact us at [email protected]
All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and carry proof of age documentation. There may be a mix of eBikes and standard bikes on this tour.
All guests must be able to ride a bicycle on their own (unless on attachments)
Any child bikes or equipment must be requested. Child equipment like tag-a-longs cannot be attached to an eBike for safety
For eBike upgrades, riders must be at least 14 years old.
All of our tours operate rain or shine
Please provide one credit card and one government-issued ID to be retained as a deposit for the duration of the tour
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure.