Monet's Garden Giverny Tickets & Tours

Yes, absolutely. We strongly recommend booking your tickets online in advance through our platform. This allows you to select a timed-entry slot and bypass the often very long ticket queue at the entrance, especially during peak season (May-September) and on weekends. Booking ahead guarantees your entry and saves you valuable time that is better spent enjoying the gardens.

The best time of year depends on what you want to see. For the iconic wisteria on the Japanese bridge, visit in May. For the water lilies in their full glory, June through August is ideal. Spring (April-May) offers a riot of color with tulips, irises, and rhododendrons. Autumn (September-October) is beautiful with dahlias and fiery foliage, plus fewer crowds.

A typical visit lasts between 2 to 3 hours. This allows enough time to leisurely explore the Water Garden with its Japanese bridge, wander through the Clos Normand flower garden, and tour the interior of Monet's house and his final studio (now the gift shop). Art lovers and photographers may wish to stay longer.

Giverny is located approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) west of Paris. The easiest way to get there is by train from Paris (Gare Saint-Lazare) to Vernon, which takes about 45 minutes. From Vernon station, you can take a shuttle bus (operates during garden opening season), a taxi, or even walk (about 5km) to the gardens. Many guided tours available through our partners include round-trip transportation from Paris.

The gardens are designed for strolling and have many gravel paths. While the main alleys of the Clos Normand and the path around the Water Garden are generally accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, some smaller paths and bridges may be difficult to navigate. Monet's house has two floors and stairs, making it inaccessible to wheelchair users.

Yes, photography for personal use is permitted and encouraged in the gardens. However, tripods are generally not allowed to ensure the paths remain clear for all visitors. Inside Monet's house, photography is strictly forbidden to protect the interiors and artworks. Please be respectful of other visitors when taking photos.

There are no restaurants inside the gardens themselves. However, the village of Giverny, just outside the entrance, has several charming options, from casual crêperies to the historic Restaurant Baudy, which was once a hotel for Impressionist painters. You are not allowed to bring picnic lunches into the gardens.

Yes, there are several ticket options available for booking. You can purchase a standard entry ticket for the Foundation Monet (house and gardens). Often, you can book combined tickets that also include entry to the nearby Musée des Impressionnismes Giverny. Additionally, our platform features options for guided tours from Paris that bundle transportation, tickets, and a guide for a hassle-free experience.

While tickets are for a specific date, many of the tour options offered by our partners like GetYourGuide have flexible cancellation policies, often allowing free cancellation up to 24 hours before your visit. Always check the specific cancellation details on the booking page for the option you choose before confirming your purchase.