Should I spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Giverny?

Should you spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Giverny?

Most people spend one to two days in Giverny during their visit. The peaceful town offers amazing highlights such as the gorgeous scenery, the famous sights and museums, the small town charm, and the cuisine.

Giverny is a village in Normandy that is served as the home of the Impressionest Claude Monet. He lived and worked in the town between 1883 and 1926. Many people visit the town as a day trip from Paris. The house and gardens can be explored in 3 to 4 hours.

Do you have one or two days to visit Giverny? Here's our comprehensive breakdown of how much time you might need for your trip along with some suggestions for things to do.

Is one day enough time in Giverny?

Given only one day, you will likely find yourself hurrying to experience the Home and Gardens of Claude Monet and the other activities here. To truly savor everything, more time is advisable. Many travelers opt for one to two days to appreciate everything. However, if your schedule is tight, we have a handful of recommendations for making the most of your visit.

How to spend a day in Giverny

When visiting Giverny, you absolutely can't miss the Home and Gardens of Claude Monet as it's the main reason visitors come to this famous town. It's very popular among couples who will enjoy all of the activities available. When planning your trip, make sure you allow yourself enough time to fully experience the various areas, along with breaks to eat and relax, too. Keep in mind that many visitors spend one to two days here, so you'll probably be missing out if you don't allow yourself plenty of time.

Giverny is known to be such a beautiful destination, so just exploring and taking it all in should be one of the top things to do on your list. The gardens served as inspiration for Claude Monet's famous water lily series, and the beauty is best appreciated moving at your own pace.

A few tour suggestions include:

Guided tour Monet's house and gardens/small group ($66)
Giverny Monet House and Gardens Skip the line Walking tour ($62)
The private visite of house and gardens of Claude Monet ($191)

Public transit in Giverny is easy and efficient. In just a few days, you should be able to get around the town quite easily. You can reach Giverny by train from Paris. You'll leave from the Gare Saint-Lazare train station in Paris and arrive in the town of Vernon. The trip is about 45 minutes. From there you can take a bus or taxi on to Giverny.

Is a weekend (two to three days) enough time in Giverny?

Many visitors spend a weekend in Giverny, as this is a good amount of time to see the peaceful town's major attractions such as the Home and Gardens of Claude Monet. If you have a weekend to spend here, we have a few suggestions of things to do on your trip below.

Giverny, France

How to spend 2 days in Giverny

Having a weekend (two to three days) in Giverny will provide you with more time to take in the best activities in the town.

Plenty of amazing museums and famous landmarks make Giverny a special place to visit. Spend at least one full day visiting the sights that are appealing to you.

You can't miss out on tasting the fantastic cuisine at one of the best restaurants in town, so make sure you find somewhere special for lunch or dinner. There are cozy cafes and charming restaurants in the town. If you visit as part of a tour, a restaurant stop may be included.

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