3-Day Giverny and Rouen Tour with Monet's House and Calvados Tasting

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Giverny's beautiful gardens that inspired Monet's paintings
• 02 Visit Rouen Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture
• 03 Walk through Rouen's quaint city centre with typical Normandy architecture
• 04 Learn about the history of Joan of Arc in Rouen
• 05 Visit a cider farm and Calvados brandy distillery with tasting at the end

Visit the house where Claude Monet lived at the end of his life and wander through his astonishing colorful gardens in Giverny. Follow in his footsteps in Rouen on a walking tour through the quaint city centre, known for its typical Normandy architecture, its impressive Cathedral, and its history related to Joan of Arc. If the itinerary focuses on just one city, you may also visit a cider farm and Calvados brandy distillery to learn about both production processes and enjoy a tasting at the end.

Visit the house where Claude Monet lived at the end of his life and wander through his astonishing colorful gardens in Giverny.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Rouen, Giverny

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Claude Monet's House and Colorful Gardens

• Enjoy a walking tour of Claude Monet's home and amazing gardens.

2

Day 02

Rouen and Its Historic Highlights

• Explore on foot the second-biggest city in Normandy.
• Visit its impressive Cathedral.
• Learn more about the history of Joan of Arc.

3

Day 03

Cider Farm and Calvados Distillery Visit

Only possible if we visit 1 city, no more.

• Visit a cider farm and Calvados brandy distillery, learn about both the cider- and Calvados-making processes, and enjoy a tasting at the very end.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• French local guide and driver speaking English
• Private vehicle

What's Not Included

• Pick-up and drop-off may be added on request, as long as they are located in Normandy. Please ask for a quotation.
• Lunch is not included, but I'm happy to take you to a good restaurant or bakery.

What to bring

• Scarf: it tends to be windy in Normandy.
• Rain jacket, as it may rain anytime in Normandy.
• Comfortable walking shoes.
• Water and drinks for the day.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Giverny, France

Tour start

Giverny, France

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.