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Private Rouen Giverny Trip from Paris with Michelin Lunch.

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Paris. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private day trip from Paris to Giverny and Rouen
02 Visit Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny
03 Free time to explore the village of Giverny
04 Three-course lunch at historic La Couronne in Rouen
05 Guided walking tour of Rouen’s medieval centre
06 See Rouen Cathedral, the Gros-Horloge, and Vieux Marché
07 Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Paris included
08 Travel in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan

Discover two of Normandy’s most memorable destinations on a private full-day trip from Paris, combining art, history, and classic French dining. Begin in Giverny with a visit to Claude Monet’s house and gardens, where you can explore the artist’s home, stroll through the flower-filled grounds, and see the water lily pond that inspired some of his most celebrated works.

Continue to Rouen for a three-course lunch at the historic La Couronne, followed by a guided walking tour through the city’s medieval streets. See landmarks including Rouen Cathedral, the Gros-Horloge, the Vieux Marché, and the Church of Saint Joan of Arc, then enjoy free time to explore at your own pace before returning to Paris.

Begin in Giverny with a visit to Claude Monet’s house and gardens, where you can explore the artist’s home, stroll through the flower-filled grounds, and see the water lily pond that inspired some of his most celebrated works.

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What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Rouen, Paris, Giverny

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

08:00 Hotel pick up and Departure to Giverny.

08:00 Hotel Pick up and departure destination Giverny. The Guide will welcome You and give on the way You general Information about the French history and Impressionism. There are approx. 70 km to drive from Paris to Giverny. It takes up to 1,5 hours.

09:15 - 11:00 Claude Monet's house visit

09:15 - 11:00 Arrival in Giverny and visit to Claude Monet's historic house to admire the nature that inspired one of the most famous French painters and founder of Impressionism. Step into Claude Monet’s studio, where the magic of his artistic genius came to life, wander through the enchanting Norman flower gardens, marvel at the iconic water lilies in the picturesque Pond.

11:00 - 12:00 Free time for discovering of Giverny village

11:00 - 12:00 Free time for discovering of Giverny village, to admire flowered houses, art galleries and cafes. We recommend You as well to visit the Impressionists museum in Giverny.

12:00 Departure to Rouen. It takes 1 hour (72 km).

13:00 - 14:30 Lunch at the oldest French restaurant La Couronne

13:00 - 14:30 Arrival in Rouen. 3 courses Lunch at the oldest French restaurant La Couronne since 1345. It is a Michelin restaurant of classic French cuisine. This historic establishment boasts a rich culinary tradition and has welcomed numerous celebrities and artists over the centuries.

14:30 - 15:45 Walking tour of Rouen

14:30 - 15:45 Walking tour of Rouen starts. Rouen is the capital of the Duke of Normandy, the city of a hundred bell-towers, famous for its Gothic cathedrals. Here You will have the opportunity to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral of the XIII - XVI centuries, known throughout the world in the paintings of Monet, the area of the Vieux Marché (Old Market), the place of execution of Joan d'Arc and the Church of Joan d'Arc, the Palace of justice of the XVI century, to see the old medieval clock Gros-Horloge on the pedestrian street. The walking tour lasts about 1 hour. Free time.

15:45 - 17:30 Free time in Rouen

15:45 - 17:30 Free time in Rouen to discover the city.

17:30 Departure to Paris. It takes 2,5 hours (142 km)

20:00 Arrival in Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.

20:00 Arrival in Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.

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