This tour starts with the Norman city of Rouen, where Claude Monet painted the Cathedral series. Our walking tour through the streets of Rouen will bring centuries of history to life and give you the chance to discover: Cathedral, Saint-Maclou church, the Gros Horloge or ClockTower, the Renaissance Parliament of Normandy, Church Of St. Joan Of Arc and the old market place.
In the afternoon the guide will share with you the almost otherworldly beauty of Claude Monet's home and gardens in Giverny. Learn about the famous Impressionist and explore his colored home, stroll along the charming paths of his flower garden, and admire the water garden with the little green bridge and lake full of his famous water lilies. You'll enjoy Skip-the-line access and Pick up & Drop off to your accommodation in Paris.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR :
- See two of the most iconic sites in Normandy: Rouen is unrivaled for its narrow historic streets, its varied architecture and its famous cathedral and Giverny for its beauty that inspired so many of Claude Monet's paintings!
- Learn from a local professional guide: Passionate storytellers, all our guides are professional with a professional guide license.
- Pick up & Drop off: The facility is included in your tour, you do not need to take a taxi or metro to reach a meeting point.
- A small group tour: A group with no more than 8 people and your guide.
- Skip-the-Line access: Thanks to our partnership with the Foundation Monet, you have direct access to the gardens.
- Monet's Home: The yellow dining room, his first workshop, and the kitchen are especially memorable.
- The Flower Garden: Every season, every month, flower beds change: tulips, hyacinths, iris, nasturtiums. At any time of the year, find the flower landscapes dear to the impressionist master.
- The Water Garden: Monet liked to spend time there and observe the variations of light and the reflections on the pond.
- The Japanese Bridge: See the famous little green bridge crossing his pond with your own eyes.
- Comfortable A/C Van: Enjoy your ride in a new, immaculately clean van with leather seats and large windows and a sunroof.