Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of Paris? Well, here is the first installment of my Day Trips from Paris series!
Bucket List for Giverny, France:
First up is the Fondation Monet in Giverny: The Foundation Claude Monet is open every day from April 1st to November 1st, 2023 from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, with the last admission 5:30 pm.
At the foundation, you will find his home and THE water garden. Visiting the foundation also gives you access to the Japanese Bridge, Nympheas restaurant and tea room, and two gift shops, as well as all of the gardens.
ENTRANCE FEES House and Gardens:
Adults: 11 €
child aged from 7 and students: 6,50 €
Child under 7: free
Disabled : 5,50 €>> the list of tour guides
A free game booklet is now available to 5-8 and 9-12 aged children:
Combined tickets :
Adults: 21 €
child aged from 7: 6.50 €
Students: 13.50 €
Disabled: 12.50 €
99, rue Claude Monet
27620 Giverny
Church of Sainte-Radegonde (Poitiers)
53 / 55 Rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny, France
For a complete calendar of events and holidays click the link above and it will take you to their website with an interactive calendar so you can plan accordingly!
Visiting the Church is FREE!
1 Rue de l’Audience, 95780 La Roche-Guyon, France
ENTRANCE FEES:
Open from Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and on weekends and public holidays from 10 am to 7 pm.
Full price: €9 — Reduced price: €6
Free for children under 6 years old
Best time to visit and holidays:
Monet’s garden is incredibly beautiful from April to October. Flowers varieties are blooming one after another so that the garden changes gradually with the seasons while keeping its colors and brightness. The peak period is from May-June, and then Summer.
Popular restaurants:
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Restaurant du Moulin de Connelles: French Gastronomy
Open daily in Season
Closed on Sunday evenings, Mondays and
Tuesdays lunchtime on low season
Departementale Road 1927430 Connelles
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Le Moulin de Fourges: French Gastronomy Sunday evening and Monday
38, rue du Moulin 27630 Fourges
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La Corniche de Rolleboise: French Gastronomy
Open daily except on Sunday evenings from November thru March
5 route de la Corniche 78270 Rolleboise
Hotel recommendations:
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Palace Bed & Breakfast Chateau de Bonnemare: 120 Euro/night
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Between Giverny & Vernon Manor Bed and Breakfast L’Hermitage: 80 Euro/night
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Giverny area Vernon Farm Bed Breakfast La Demi-Lune: 70 Euro/night
Free things to do in Giverny, France:
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Giverny is surrounded by incredible walking paths that a free to enjoy! The surrounding hills adorned with wildflowers create the perfect setting for nature walks, rambles, and hikes. Route maps can be collected from the Tourist Boards’ website.
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Church of Saint-Radegonde – Get a deeper understanding of the local beliefs at this place of worship.
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VERNON: MAISON DU TEMPS JADIS (House of old times)It is one of the oldest houses in Vernon. This corbelled construction dates back to the XVth century. It has beautiful half-timbered façades.
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VERNON: THE OLD MILL A symbol of Vernon, the old mill still lies straddling two piers of the ancient bridge over the Seine. It can be easily seen from the Clemenceau bridge or from the Park of the Tourelles Castle.
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VERNON: TOURELLES CASTLE The Tourelles castle was built during the middle ages and lay at the border of the crown lands and the Duchy of Normandy.
Hope this inspired you to visit this remarkable city! If you are looking for more options check out the rest of my Day Trips from Paris series!
