Why visit Vernon?
What is there to do in Vernon and how can you get there without a car? Here is the essential guide, as seen by drivers who make the journey every week.
Vernon is the gateway to Giverny, famous for its old mill on the Seine and its Gothic collegiate church. Many visitors arrive in Vernon by train: we take over from there to get you to the gardens.
Located in the Eure department, about 80 km from Paris and 60 km from Rouen, Vernon is perfect for a day trip or a weekend away. The town is easy to explore once you arrive: it is the outward journey and the return trip in the evening that require some planning.
Must-see highlights in Vernon
- 1. The Old Mill on the Seine
- 2. The Notre-Dame Collegiate Church
- 3. Direct access to Giverny
The best time to visit: The garden season, from April to October.
A day in Vernon, hour by hour
| 9:00 AM | Pick-up at your address in a private car, coffee on board, scheduled arrival 50 minutes later. |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | First visit: the Old Mill on the Seine. |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch in the town centre, enjoying Norman specialities and regional products. |
| 3:00 PM | The Notre-Dame Collegiate Church. |
| 5:00 PM | Direct access to Giverny. |
| 7:00 PM | Return to your address, Paris, or the airport; your driver will be at the agreed meeting point. |
Train, coach, or private car with driver for Vernon?
Vernon is served by the Vernon-Giverny station, on the Paris Saint-Lazare – Vernon – Rouen line. In normal conditions, allow 45 minutes to 1 hour from Paris Saint-Lazare. It is a good solution when everything is running smoothly. From the station to Giverny, you still need the seasonal shuttle or a taxi: outside of the season, it does not run.
| Solution | Door-to-door duration | Drawbacks |
|---|---|---|
| Train Paris Saint-Lazare → Vernon-Giverny station | 45 min to 1 h + transfer times | Fixed schedules, luggage to carry, early last departure |
| Regional bus | Often 3 hours or more | Few departures, no evening service |
| Private car with driver | 50 min with no changes | Road traffic during rush hours |
Our shuttle takes over when the railway fails: strikes, track work, cancelled trains, missed connections, night flights, or simply when you are travelling with children, professional equipment, or too many suitcases for a train platform. We pick you up at your address, at the time you decide, and drop you off in Vernon with no changes.
How to get to Vernon — and get back
Vernon is located approximately 80 km from Paris and 60 km from Rouen, a 50-minute drive from the capital. In a private car with a driver, 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.
For airport transfers from Vernon, allow 150 € for Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle and 145 € for Orly. On your return, your driver will greet you in the arrivals hall with a name sign and track your flight in real time.
Good to know before you leave
- Bring comfortable shoes: the town centre is best visited on foot.
- Book your visits and restaurants 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 is warmer than an umbrella when facing the sea breeze.
- The last trains leave early: check the return time before booking a dinner.
Towns served around Vernon
We do not just stop in Vernon centre: hotels, guesthouses, reception venues, businesses, and surrounding villages are served at the same per-kilometre rate. Here are the most requested destinations nearby, each with its own dedicated page.
- Shuttle Giverny → Paris — Eure, approx. 5 km from Vernon. What to see in Giverny
- Shuttle Évreux → Paris — Eure, approx. 5 km from Vernon. What to see in Évreux
- Shuttle Les Andelys → Paris — Eure, approx. 20 km from Vernon. What to see in Les Andelys
- Shuttle Louviers → Paris — Eure, approx. 30 km from Vernon. What to see in Louviers
- Shuttle Pont-Audemer → Paris — Eure, approx. 5 km from Vernon. What to see in Pont-Audemer
- Shuttle Forges-les-Eaux → Paris — Seine-Maritime, approx. 15 km from Vernon. What to see in Forges-les-Eaux
Taxi, VTC, or private shuttle in Vernon?
Many travellers look for a “Vernon taxi” when they are really looking for a price known in advance. The difference is simple: a taxi starts the meter and the fare depends on traffic; a VTC like Navette Privée provides the rate at the time of booking and does not change it, even in the event of traffic jams or a delayed flight.
- Vernon Taxi: convenient for short trips in town, variable price, advance booking rarely guaranteed.
- Vernon VTC: booking for the chosen time, known driver, confirmed vehicle, fixed rate.
- Vernon 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 return at night, or a Vernon – Paris trip with suitcases, the private shuttle is often cheaper than a metered taxi, and always less stressful than a train with connections. Call 06 88 14 67 82 or request your quote online: you will receive a response in a few minutes.
Book your trip to Vernon
Our vehicles serving Vernon are inspected weekly and cleaned between clients: water, chargers, child seats on request, and a boot designed for large suitcases.
- Booking by phone in less than two minutes
- Bottled water and chargers on board
- Professional driver, recent and air-conditioned vehicle
- Payment by card, cash, bank transfer, or corporate invoice