France · Garden Stroll

Private Full Day Tour of Giverny and Rouen from Le Havre Shore Excursions

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Le Havre. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day shore excursion from Le Havre
  • 02 Visit Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny
  • 03 Explore the medieval city of Rouen
  • 04 See Rouen Cathedral and Gros Horloge Street
  • 05 Learn about Joan of Arc in Rouen
  • 06 Enjoy time to wander and shop in the city
  • 07 Water and small snacks available in the van

Discover two of Normandy’s most memorable destinations on this private full-day shore excursion from Le Havre. Begin in Giverny, where Claude Monet’s house and gardens offer a beautiful setting to walk, look, and learn more about the artist’s life, family, and work.

Later, continue to Rouen, one of northern France’s best-preserved medieval cities and a place closely linked with both Monet and Joan of Arc. Visit landmarks including Rouen Cathedral, Gros Horloge Street, Joan of Arc Square, and Maclou Cloister, with free time to wander and enjoy some shopping.

With a private driver-guide and a full day planned around your visit, this tour combines art, history, gardens, and city exploration in a comfortable and flexible shore experience.

I will meet you at 8AM at your ship with some coffees and fresh croissants to start your day.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Le Havre, Rouen, Giverny
Languages English, French, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cathedral of Rouen

At your arrival in Rouen, discover the amazing 1000 years old Notre Dame Cathedral of Rouen where most of the dukes of Normandy are buried, starting from the famous Rollo, the founder of the dinasty.

Learn and admire about the beauty and history of the Cathedral with your private driver-guide

Gros Horloge Street Rouen

In Rouen immerse yourself in the Gros Horloge street and learn about the Hundred's Year war, the Harelle revolt and Renaissance in the economical and cultural heart of Normandy.

Joan of Arc Burial Place Rouen

Learn about Joan of Arc and the Hundred's Year's war in Rouen on the footsteps of the Virgin of Lorraine.

Visit Joan of Arc church on the marketplace.

Quick stop at the Couronne restaurant where Julia Child learned everything about french cuisine.

Giverny, the house and gardens of Claude Monet

I will meet you at 8AM at your ship with some coffees and fresh croissants to start your day.

At 9. 30 AM we will be in Giverny, to see the house of Claude Monet.

You will have plenty of time to see, smell and walk around the gardens, the house, while I will tell you about his life, his large family and extraordinary work.

Claude Monet everlasting piece of art is truly this fantastic garden which is best seen in Spring or early summer, as early as possible in the morning.

Then, we will have a lovely lunch at the Baudy, Claude Monet , and friends favorite place for painting close to Paris but already far enough, way before Monet could afford to buy the house.

At 2PM we'll head to visit Rouen capital of Normandy, favorite town of Claude Monet, and most preserved medieval town of Northern France.

In Rouen you will visit the Cathedral, Gros Horloge Street, Joan of Arc square, and Maclou Cloister, one of the most Gothic place in Europe.

Plenty of time to wander and for shopping.

Back at 6. 30 PM

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Le Havre. 3 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Water and small snacks at your disposal in the Van

What's Not Included

Lunch and drinks not included in the overall price

Know before you go

  • LIMITED MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Guide-Drivers are Covid-19 vaccinated.
  • Tour Guide and Driver will wear a mask and/or a safety shield and virus safety shield is installed in the Van
  • Price is per car
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Pick-up/Drop-off in LE HAVRE/ HONFLEUR or nearby ( maximum 30 kilometres )

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Le Havre.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Le Havre.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Le Havre..

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