Private Driver from Paris to Giverny — Monet's House and Gardens
Door-to-door to Claude Monet's garden in the Eure. Half day or full day, fixed price, and a chauffeur who waits while you take as long as you like.
A Giverny Day Trip from Paris, Without the Timetable
Giverny is the single most-requested day trip we run, and it is the one where the difference between a private car and public transport is starkest.
By train it is Gare Saint-Lazare to Vernon, then a shuttle bus or taxi for the last few kilometres, then the same in reverse — with the return leg fixed by a timetable you will be watching all afternoon. By private car it is one direct run, you arrive when you choose, and the chauffeur waits in the village while you are in the gardens.
That last part matters more than it sounds. Giverny is small, the gardens are best when the coach parties are not there, and nobody has ever wished they had spent less time at the water lily pond because a train was leaving.
How Far Is Giverny from Paris?
Giverny sits roughly 75 km north-west of Paris in the Eure, on the Normandy border. The drive runs via the A13 and is comfortably shorter than the combined train-and-shuttle journey once you count the connection at Vernon.
Leaving central Paris at rush hour adds to the journey, which is one reason we set the departure time around your day rather than a fixed schedule.
Best Time to Visit Monet's Garden
The house and gardens are seasonal and close over winter, so check the Fondation Claude Monet opening dates before fixing your travel plans.
Arriving early in the morning or in the mid-afternoon avoids the worst of the coach traffic — easy to arrange when you set your own departure time instead of working back from a train.
Half-Day and Full-Day Giverny Tour Options
Half-Day Giverny Tour from Paris
A direct run out, a couple of hours at the house and gardens, and a direct run back. Enough for the garden, the house, the Nymphéas studio and a walk through the village.
Best for travellers on a short Paris stay who want Giverny without giving up a whole day.
Full-Day Giverny and Normandy Tour
A full day opens up everything within reach of Giverny. Common pairings are Giverny with Vernon for the Old Mill on the Seine and lunch in town; Giverny with Rouen for the cathedral Monet painted more than thirty times; Giverny with Château Gaillard, Richard the Lionheart's clifftop fortress at Les Andelys; and Giverny with Honfleur, the Impressionist harbour — a longer day, but the best pairing of the four.
Giverny from CDG or Orly on an Arrival Day
If you are landing in the morning and your hotel room will not be ready anyway, Giverny works as a first-day trip straight from the airport. Luggage stays in the car and you continue to your Paris hotel afterwards.
What's Included in Your Private Giverny Tour
- Door-to-door pickup from your Paris hotel or address
- A fixed all-inclusive price per vehicle — tolls, fuel, VAT and parking covered
- An English-speaking, professionally licensed chauffeur
- The car and chauffeur held at Giverny for the full visit
- Chilled water, Wi-Fi and USB charging on board
- Child and booster seats on request at no extra charge
- A flexible return time — you decide when you are done
Entry tickets to the Fondation Claude Monet are not included. Entry is timed and sells out in peak season, so book ahead.
Private Giverny Tour vs Coach Tour vs Train
For two people a coach tour and a private car are closer than you would expect. For three or four, the private car is usually both the cheaper option and the better one, because it is priced per vehicle rather than per person.
| Door to door | Time at Giverny | Fixed schedule | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train + shuttle | No — Vernon connection each way | Set by the timetable | Yes |
| Group coach tour | Pickup point only | Set by the guide | Yes |
| Private driver | Yes | However long you want | No |
Giverny Day Trip — Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Giverny from Paris by car?
- About 75 km north-west of Paris, via the A13. The exact journey time depends on where in Paris you start and what time you leave.
Is Giverny worth a day trip from Paris?
- For anyone with an interest in Impressionism, yes. It is the garden Monet designed and then painted for forty years, and standing at the water lily pond is a different experience from seeing the canvases at the Orangerie. It works as a half day if time is tight.
When is the best time to visit Monet's garden?
- The gardens are seasonal and close over winter, so check the Fondation Claude Monet opening dates before booking. Early morning or mid-afternoon avoids the coach crowds whenever you go.
Does the chauffeur wait at Giverny?
- Yes. The car and chauffeur stay with you for the whole visit — there is no return time to meet and no separate booking for the way back.
Can we combine Giverny with Rouen, Honfleur or Normandy?
- Yes, on a full-day booking. Giverny plus Vernon or Rouen is comfortable; Honfleur and the D-Day coast make for a long but manageable day.
Can you collect us from CDG or Orly for a Giverny trip?
- Yes. We can collect you on arrival, keep your luggage in the car for the day and take you on to your Paris hotel afterwards.
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