- Guide Gratuity
- Food bought at the market
Private Monet Gardens & Giverny Bike Tour with Market Picnic Stop
Your adventure begins with a private bus ride from Paris to Vernon, offering stunning views of the countryside along the way. Upon arrival, you’ll explore a vibrant local farmer’s market, where you can select fresh, delicious items for a picturesque picnic by the Seine. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing bike ride along a scenic 5-kilometer path, surrounded by wheat and sunflower fields, leading you to Claude Monet’s enchanting home and gardens in Giverny.
With exclusive skip-the-line access, your guide will enrich your visit with fascinating tales about Monet’s life and the birth of Impressionism. Stroll through his vibrant gardens, cross the iconic Japanese Bridge, and admire the water lilies that inspired some of his most famous works. Explore Monet’s house, preserved as it was during his lifetime, and discover the magic that fueled his artistic genius.
About this activity
- Duration 8.5 hours
- Availability Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9:00AM, 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM
- Languages English
- Departure Point 24 Rue Edgar Faure, 75015 Paris
- No cancellation fees if cancelled 7 day 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
Your adventure begins with a private bus ride from Paris to Vernon, offering stunning views of the countryside along the way. Upon arrival, you’ll explore a vibrant local farmer’s market, where you can select fresh, delicious items for a picturesque picnic by the Seine. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing bike ride along a scenic 5-kilometer path, surrounded by wheat and sunflower fields, leading you to Claude Monet’s enchanting home and gardens in Giverny.
With exclusive skip-the-line access, your guide will enrich your visit with fascinating tales about Monet’s life and the birth of Impressionism. Stroll through his vibrant gardens, cross the iconic Japanese Bridge, and admire the water lilies that inspired some of his most famous works. Explore Monet’s house, preserved as it was during his lifetime, and discover the magic that fueled his artistic genius.
Includes
- Private 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
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
- All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 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.
