Giverny at a glance
Giverny is a village in the Seine valley, a day trip from Paris. The main sight is the Maison et jardins Claude Monet at 84 rue Claude Monet. The garden is seasonal. In 2026 it is open from 1 April to 1 November, daily from 10:00 to 18:00, with the last entry at 17:30. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours for the visit.
There is no regular direct day boat from Paris to the garden. The route is a train to Vernon and a shuttle from there, or a car. You can be back in Paris for an evening cruise.
Tickets and prices 2026
Online booking is strongly recommended. Tickets are also sold on site.
| Visitor | Price 2026 |
|---|---|
| Adult | β¬13 |
| Child, 7 to 17 years | β¬7 |
| Child under 7 | Free |
| Student | β¬7 |
| Visitor with a disability | β¬6, with further free categories |
| Group of 20 or more, per adult | β¬12, reservation required |
E-tickets cannot be refunded. Tickets bought from 1 May 2026 are final. Do not buy before you have checked the train. The garden warns that rail works can affect the journey, so look at the works notice before you pay for a timed visit.
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Two half-day trips from Paris to Monet's house and garden.
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Giverny half-day trip from Paris
Air-conditioned bus, a guide or audio guide depending on the option, and entry to Monet's house. Lunch and tips are not included.
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Return bus, a guide, an audio app in 10 languages and entry to the house and gardens. Food, drinks and tips are not included.
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Guided half-day and full-day trips to Monet's garden, with live prices and availability.
How to get to Giverny
By train and shuttle, or by car.
Train from Paris Saint-Lazare
Trains run from Paris Saint-Lazare to Vernon-Giverny. The shortest journey takes 46 minutes. The fare depends on date, connection and ticket type, and the number of direct trains per day varies. Look up your date before you plan.
The shuttle from Vernon
The garden's shuttle costs β¬5 one way and β¬10 return. The shuttle timetable is valid from 27 March to 1 November 2026. Example: on weekdays the shuttle leaves Vernon at 9:20 a.m. and reaches the Giverny parking area at 9:40 a.m. On weekends and holidays it leaves at 9:30 a.m. and arrives at 9:50 a.m. That is 20 minutes. Pay on board by cash or card. Seats are limited, and a connection from your train is not guaranteed.
By car
There is free parking in the village.
Rules and access in the garden
What to pack and what to leave behind.
No picnic, no large luggage
Picnics and large bags are not allowed in the garden. Leave luggage in Paris.
Wheelchair access
The garden is accessible by wheelchair. The house is not.
Shuttle starts earlier than the garden
The shuttle timetable begins in late March, but the garden opens only on 1 April. Do not read the shuttle dates as a longer garden season.
Planning notes
Small points that decide whether the day works.
Check the train first
The garden asks you to look at rail works before you buy tickets. Works on the line can change the journey time, and the fare depends on the date and the ticket type. Compare options for your date, then book the garden.
Book the garden online
Online booking is strongly recommended, although tickets are also sold on site. Because e-tickets are final, choose your date only when your travel plans are firm.
Match it to the cruise season
The garden season and the river season overlap in 2026 until 1 November. The Batobus runs daily from 10:00 to 19:00 until that date, and Bateaux-Mouches sails every 30 minutes from April to October. See the Batobus guide for the stops.
Give the visit enough time
The garden recommends 1.5 to 2 hours on site. The last entry is at 17:30, and the grounds close at 18:00. If your shuttle arrives late, you lose visiting time, not closing time.
A sample day
One way to fit it all in. Adjust the times to the train you find.
Morning
Choose a train from Paris Saint-Lazare that reaches Vernon in time for the shuttle. The 2026 timetable lists 9:20 a.m. on weekdays and 9:30 a.m. at the weekend. The garden opens at 10:00.
Midday
Spend 1.5 to 2 hours in the house and gardens. Plan your meal outside the garden, since picnics are not allowed inside.
Evening
Return to Paris. The Bateaux Parisiens cruises run until 22:00, and 22:30 on Fridays and Saturdays, from 28 September to 1 November 2026. See the river cruise guide or the night cruise guide.
Plan the rest of your trip
Other guides for a Paris stay.
Giverny: frequently asked questions
Is Giverny open all year?
No. Monet's house and gardens are open only from 1 April to 1 November in 2026. Check the opening dates for the year you travel.
How do I get from Paris to Giverny?
Take a train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Vernon-Giverny, which takes 46 minutes at the shortest, then the shuttle to the garden for β¬5 one way. You can also drive, with free parking in the village.
How much is the ticket?
Adults pay β¬13 in 2026, children from 7 to 17 pay β¬7, and children under 7 are free. Groups of 20 or more pay β¬12 per adult and must reserve.
How long should I plan for the garden?
The garden recommends 1.5 to 2 hours. With train and shuttle, plan a full day.
Can I take a boat from Paris to Giverny?
There is no regular direct day boat between Paris and the garden. Go by train and shuttle, then take your Seine cruise in Paris.
Is the garden wheelchair accessible?
The garden is. The house is not.