Why visit Giverny?
Giverny is perfect for a day trip, whether starting from Rouen or Paris. Here is what to see, when to come, and how to organize your travel without wasting hours on connections.
Giverny, the village of Claude Monet, attracts visitors from all over the world every year for its gardens. It makes for a great half-day trip from Paris, return journey included, with a driver waiting for you on-site.
Located in the Eure department, about 80 km from Paris and 65 km from Rouen, Giverny is well-suited for both a day trip and a weekend getaway. The town is easy to explore once you arrive: it is the outward journey and the return trip in the evening that require planning.
Must-sees in Giverny
- 1. Claude Monet’s house
- 2. The water garden and its Japanese bridge
- 3. The Museum of Impressionism
The best time to come: From April to October, when the gardens are open.
A day in Giverny, hour by hour
| 9:00 AM | Pick-up at your address in a private car, coffee on board, expected arrival 50 min later. |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | First visit: Claude Monet’s house. |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch in the town center, enjoying Norman specialties and local products. |
| 3:00 PM | The water garden and its Japanese bridge. |
| 5:00 PM | The Museum of Impressionism. |
| 7:00 PM | Return to your address, Paris, or the airport, with your driver at the agreed meeting point. |
Train, coach or private chauffeur for Giverny?
Giverny is served by the Vernon-Giverny station, on the Paris Saint-Lazare – Vernon line, followed by a 7 km shuttle. In normal conditions, count on 45 min to 1 hour by train, then a 15-minute drive from Paris Saint-Lazare. This is a good solution when everything runs smoothly. There is no train station in Giverny: the shuttle from Vernon only operates during the tourist season and depends on train schedules.
| Solution | Door-to-door duration | Weak points |
|---|---|---|
| Train Paris Saint-Lazare → Vernon-Giverny station | 45 min to 1 h, then 15 min drive + transit time | Fixed schedules, luggage to carry, early last departure |
| Regional coach | Often 3 hours or more | Few departures, no evening service |
| Private car with chauffeur | 50 min without changes | Road traffic during peak hours |
Our shuttle takes over when the rail network fails: strikes, track work, cancelled trains, missed connections, night flights, or simply when you are traveling with children, professional equipment, or too many suitcases for a train platform. We pick you up at your address at the time we decide together, and drop you off in Giverny without any transfers.
How to get to Giverny — and get back
Giverny is located about 80 km from Paris and 65 km from Rouen, or a 50-minute drive from the capital. In a private car with a chauffeur, the journey is direct, from your address to your hotel, starting from 125 € in a sedan and 155 € in a 7-seater van, price for the entire vehicle.
To get to the airports from Giverny, count on 150 € for Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle and 145 € for Orly. On your return, the driver will meet you in the arrivals hall with a name sign and monitor your flight in real-time.
Good to know before you go
- Wear comfortable shoes: the center is best explored on foot.
- Book your visits and tables in advance during high season.
- Parking is often crowded on weekends: being dropped off saves you from circling for half an hour.
- The Norman climate changes quickly: a windbreaker provides more warmth than an umbrella against the sea breeze.
- The last trains leave early: check the return time before booking a dinner.
Communes served around Giverny
We do not just stop in the center of Giverny: hotels, guesthouses, reception venues, businesses, and surrounding villages are served at the same mileage-based rate. Here are the most requested nearby destinations, each with its own dedicated page.
- Shuttle Vernon → Paris — Eure, approx. 5 km from Giverny. What to see in Vernon
- Shuttle Évreux → Paris — Eure, approx. 10 km from Giverny. What to see in Évreux
- Shuttle Les Andelys → Paris — Eure, approx. 25 km from Giverny. What to see in Les Andelys
- Shuttle Louviers → Paris — Eure, approx. 35 km from Giverny. What to see in Louviers
- Shuttle Pont-Audemer → Paris — Eure, approx. 10 km from Giverny. What to see in Pont-Audemer
- Shuttle Forges-les-Eaux → Paris — Seine-Maritime, approx. 20 km from Giverny. What to see in Forges-les-Eaux
Taxi, VTC or private shuttle in Giverny?
Many travelers look for a “Giverny taxi” when what they really need is a price known in advance. The difference is simple: a taxi starts the meter and the final amount depends on traffic; a VTC like Navette Privée announces the price at the time of booking and does not change it, even in the event of traffic jams or a delayed flight.
- Giverny Taxi: convenient for a short trip within town, variable price, advance booking rarely guaranteed.
- Giverny VTC: booking at the chosen time, known driver, confirmed vehicle, fixed rate.
- Giverny Airport Shuttle: 150 € to Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle, 145 € to Orly, 125 € to central Paris in a sedan, tolls and luggage included.
For an early morning departure, a late-night return, or a Giverny – Paris journey with luggage, a private shuttle is often cheaper than a metered taxi and always less stressful than a train with transfers. Call 06 88 14 67 82 or request your quote online: you will receive a response in a few minutes.
Book your trip to Giverny
Every journey to Giverny is confirmed in writing with the driver’s name, the vehicle model, and the final price. No last-minute supplements, no meter running in traffic jams.
- Booking by phone in under two minutes
- Bottled water and chargers on board
- Professional driver, recent and air-conditioned vehicle
- Payment by card, cash, bank transfer or corporate invoice