D-Day beaches & Giverny in 2 days
Day one in the American sector, a night in medieval Bayeux, then the British sector and Monet’s gardens at Giverny on the way back to Paris.
€2,500per group of 1–7 · about €357 each for 7
See the tourGiverny and Rouen private tour from Paris
Monet’s water lilies at Giverny in the morning, then Rouen, the cathedral he painted more than 30 times and the square where Joan of Arc died in 1431.
- Length
- Full day, 8 am to about 5 pm
- Drive
- 1 h 15 each way
- Group
- 1 to 7 guests
- Price
- €1,000 per group
About this tour
A day for art lovers and history enthusiasts. In the morning you walk through the house and gardens of Claude Monet, the master of Impressionism, at your own pace. In the afternoon your guide shows you Rouen, a medieval city that was an English capital during the Hundred Years’ War.
This is one of our most popular tours with American guests, and a gentler day than the battlefields.
Itinerary
A typical day. As the tour is private, every stop can be changed.
- 8 amPickup in Paris At your hotel or apartment.
- GivernyMonet’s house and gardens The flower garden, the water lily pond and the Japanese bridge that inspired his greatest paintings. You explore at your own pace.
- Giverny villageThe Impressionists’ village A walk in the footsteps of the artists who settled around Monet.
- LunchNorman lunch In a local restaurant or sandwiches in the van.
- RouenThe medieval city Half-timbered streets, the Great Clock and the story of a city fought over by France and England.
- Rouen cathedralMonet’s cathedral The Gothic façade Monet painted more than 30 times in different light.
- Old Market SquareJoan of Arc Where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431.
- 5 pmBack in Paris Drop-off at your hotel, depending on traffic.
What’s included
Included
- Spacious air-conditioned 8-seater van for your group only
- Professional English-speaking guide who also drives
- Pickup and drop-off at your Paris hotel or apartment
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Itinerary planning and changes on the day
- Hotel and restaurant suggestions and bookings
- Passenger insurance while you are in the vehicle
- All taxes, no hidden fees
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance fees to museums, châteaux and monuments
- The guide’s lunch (up to €20)
- Personal purchases and gratuity (optional)
- Your own travel insurance
Practical information
Season
Monet’s house and gardens are open only from spring to early November. In winter we suggest Rouen with another stop instead.
Tickets
Entrance fees are not included; we book timed tickets for Giverny in advance.
Drive
About 1 h 15 to Giverny and 1 h 45 back from Rouen.
This tour in winter
This tour is not part of the winter offer.
- Monet’s house and gardens at Giverny close for the winter and usually reopen on 1 April, so this tour runs again from spring 2027.
- Rouen, its cathedral and the old town are open all year. Ask us about a custom winter day in Rouen.
Questions about this tour
When is the best time to see Monet’s gardens?
May and June for the flowers and the wisteria on the bridge; the water lilies bloom from summer into early autumn. Arrive early to avoid crowds.
Can we add Normandy’s coast?
Honfleur or Étretat make the day much longer. Ask about a two-day trip instead.
What is your cancellation policy?
The booking fee is non-refundable. For one-day tours cancelled more than one month ahead, it can be used for a future tour; for multi-day tours, more than three months ahead. If we cancel for safety reasons, such as severe weather, we refund it in full. Read the full terms.
Is the tour really private?
Yes. It is for your group only, from 1 to 7 guests, with pickup at your Paris hotel, and the itinerary can be changed on the day.
What guests say
“we definitely gained a new friend in Jozef”
Rated 5.0 from 124 reviews on TripAdvisor (November 2026). Quotes are short excerpts, word for word, linked to the original review.
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