Monet's Giverny: Breathtaking Garden & Home Art Journey
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To begin your Giverny and Monet's Garden Bike Tour you will travel from Paris to the quaint town of Vernon, located in Normandy. On the way, you will pass beautiful wheat and sunflower fields, far from the hustle and bustle of Paris. We will make our first stop at the open-air market in Vernon. Here, you can enjoy an array of local specialties, such as cider, and organize your picnic basket for the perfect riverside lunch. We will then pick up our bikes and enjoy an effortless cruise from Giverny to Monet's famed-estate. We'll stop along the Seine river for a picnic lunch next to a picturesque mill, all while appreciating in breathtaking views of the French countryside. You will have plenty of time to explore Monet's gardens and home in Giverny, and then we will enjoy a leisurely ride back to Vernon before returning to Paris. Round trip transportation to and from central Paris makes this day trip to these special gardens a breeze!
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SherryLynne17, 10/14/2025 7:14:04 AM
We had Toby as our fabulous tour director. He was very knowledgeable, funny, kind & helpful during our day trip. During our bus ride from Paris to Vernon, Toby did a great job explaining the history of Monet. We had a picnic lunch stop near the river then proceeded on bike to Giverny. It had been a while since I last rode a bike so I found it a little challenging (but manageable) on the bike tour. Most of the path was flat & easy to navigate but I found going up the bridge & the roundabouts challenging. Toby was so kind & patient & assisted me through these challenges. The gardens & Monet’s house were beautiful! Loved spending time in his gorgeous garden! I highly recommend this day tour; it was awesome!
Graham_h, 10/12/2025 6:40:09 AM
Excellent tour great food and wine good information about both as well as local sites Highly recommend
edflavor, 10/7/2025 3:43:38 PM
The bike tour of Giverny was one of the highlights of our Paris trip. Our guides, Toby and Eliza were truly amazing! They were very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. We appreciated the well-planned tour and the background information about Monet that was provided during the bus ride in a very interesting and entertaining way. Toby and Eliza were both excellent communicators which made the day's events more enjoyable. They even went above and beyond to help us by calling a restaurant for us to move our dinner reservations 30 minutes later. We highly recommend this tour and Flat Tire!
Jennifer L, 9/28/2025 5:51:11 PM
Highlight of our Paris trip. Tour guides were very organized and knowledgeable. Loved Vernon and exploring Monet’s place
luis_d, 9/24/2025 8:59:14 AM
Rory and OJ were our guides, and they were great, both are very knowledgeable and helped make the trip enjoyable. it was a big group, yet everything was timed so we had enough time to shop for picnic, and the bike ride was fun, a flat tire was repaired and while that was being done, we heard a very interesting story...lol.....no time was wasted i would definitely recommend and do this tour again. the Monet house is wonderful and the gardens are awesome.
Roanne_M, 9/21/2025 9:02:46 AM
Rain or shine this beautiful bike ride is easy and an absolutely wonderful guides OJ and Nick were incredible with great historical knowledge of Giverny and Monet! Go dont hesitate we went in the rain and had an absolute blast!
Anne_S, 9/18/2025 3:15:32 AM
Wonderful way to see Monet Gardens. Nick and David were great guides and host. Loved picking up lunch at the market and picnic along the River. Fun and easy bike ride to the gardens.
Andreareaf, 9/11/2025 4:37:48 PM
I thoroughly enjoyed the bicycle tour and visit to Monet's house and garden. A fantastic way to combine history, art, fresh air and exercise. Feedback re helmets. Please ensure all people including those in the long WC line at the starting point are aware that helmets are only available there and not where the bikes are collected. I missed this information and would have worn one as some travel insurers do not provide cover if you hurt yourself and are not wearing one.
CoryJack, 9/11/2025 11:18:10 AM
As advertised and exceeded expectations. Rory and Nick made it fun while trying to keep us out of harm’s way. Monet’s garden is a must-see and this is a great way to make it an enjoyable adventure.
Passenger67478701076, 9/6/2025 12:50:06 PM
Giverny was more beautiful than I even expected. Our guides, Emir, Oljean, and Rory were terrific, telling us the story of Monet’s life. The market where we shopped for our picnic lunches was cool, as was the park where we picnicked. Most of the bakeries was beautiful and easy but portions required moving at very slow speeds while dodging other bikes and pedestrians, which was challenging for me and a few others. The bikes were rattly. Still well worth it, though.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- There is no age minimum or maximum - this tour is suitable for everyone as long as you can ride a bike!
- If a children's bike is required, you must advise at time of booking.
Departure point
All tours depart from the Fat Tire Tours office at 24 rue Edgar Faure, 75015 Paris. The closest metro is the Dupleix station. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the tour departure. *Meeting point and tour time will be altered during the Olympics. We will contact you directly with details.Return details
To begin your Giverny and Monet's Garden Bike Tour you will travel from Paris to the quaint town of Vernon, located in Normandy. On the way, you will pass beautiful wheat and sunflower fields, far from the hustle and bustle of Paris. We will make our first stop at the open-air market in Vernon. Here, you can enjoy an array of local specialties, such as cider, and organize your picnic basket for the perfect riverside lunch. We will then pick up our bikes and enjoy an effortless cruise from Giverny to Monet's famed-estate. We'll stop along the Seine river for a picnic lunch next to a picturesque mill, all while appreciating in breathtaking views of the French countryside. You will have plenty of time to explore Monet's gardens and home in Giverny, and then we will enjoy a leisurely ride back to Vernon before returning to Paris. Round trip transportation to and from central Paris makes this day trip to these special gardens a breeze!No redemption information available
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