Giverny
Giverny is a village in Normandy, France, where Claude Monet lived and painted. His flower garden and water-lily pond are the main reason to go, and it makes an easy day trip from Paris.
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Giverny is a village in the Eure department of Normandy, on the Seine near Vernon. Claude Monet lived there from 1883 until his death in 1926, and he designed the flower garden himself. The water-lily pond in that garden became the subject of many of his late paintings. His pink house, with a yellow dining room and a blue kitchen, is open to visitors alongside the gardens.
From Paris, take a train from Saint-Lazare to Vernon, then a bus, taxi or shuttle to Giverny. The garden is at its fullest from late spring into summer, when the water lilies and roses are in bloom. Give the visit half a day, and leave time to walk the village, which drew many American painters in the late 1880s and 1890s. Check the return train times in Vernon before you set out.
Giverny in five
- Go between April and the start of NovemberMonet's house and gardens are open only in season, not in winter. Check the official calendar before you plan the day, since the season dates are fixed by the Fondation Claude Monet.Monet garden tickets and best time
- Book online and arrive at 10amThe Fondation highly recommends booking online; once the online quota is full, waits at the gate can be long. Aim for the opening hour, before the coach groups arrive.Monet garden tickets and best time
- Take the train to Vernon, then a shuttle or a rideTrains from Paris Saint-Lazare reach Vernon-Giverny in about 50 minutes. A paid shuttle (€5 single, €10 return) runs in season, and you can rent a bike at Vernon station.Paris to Giverny day trip
- Add the museum and the village lanesThe Museum of Impressionisms is open daily from 10am to 6pm in the 2026 season, and the village has the church where Monet is buried. Allow an hour or two beyond the garden.Impressionist day trips from Paris
- Pack a cabin-size bag onlyBags above 55 x 35 x 20 cm are not allowed in, and leaving the gardens is final. Travel light, since there is no promise of luggage storage at the site.
Need to know
- Getting there
- Train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Vernon-Giverny (about 50 min), then shuttle or bike
- Getting around
- On foot in the village; shuttle from Vernon station in season
- Best base
- Paris; Vernon for an early start
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day
- Garden season
- Daily 1 Apr to 1 Nov 2026, 10am to 6pm; adult ticket €13
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain13 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh7°Low2°Garden closedJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 7°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 74 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Garden closed
- FebruaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh9°Low3°Garden closedFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 9°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Garden closed
- MarchRain14 rainy daysHigh12°Low4°Garden closedMarchRain
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 77 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Garden closed
- AprilPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh15°Low6°Opens Apr 1AprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 52 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Opens Apr 1
- MayPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh19°Low9°Spring bloomMayPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 78 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring bloom
- JuneRain12 rainy daysHigh23°Low13°Roses, busyJuneRain
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 80 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Roses, busy
- JulyPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh25°Low14°Water lilies, busyJulyPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Water lilies, busy
- AugustPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh25°Low15°Busy, hotAugustPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Busy, hot
- SeptemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh22°Low13°Late bloomSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 61 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Late bloom
- OctoberRain13 rainy daysHigh17°Low10°Autumn colorOctoberRain
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Autumn color
- NovemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh11°Low6°Closes Nov 1NovemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Closes Nov 1
- DecemberRain14 rainy daysHigh8°Low4°Garden closedDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 8°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Garden closed
Average daily high and low in Giverny, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Giverny
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 7°
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- 79%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 53%
Giverny
09:40 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today11°6°53%Monday: Rain. High 11°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 53%.
- Tue11°4°3%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 11°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Wed9°2°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 9°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu9°2°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 9°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri12°1°10%Friday: Fog. High 12°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Sat9°2°12%Saturday: Fog. High 9°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 12%.
- Sun11°2°35%Sunday: Fog. High 11°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 35%.
Updated 07:17 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Every year
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Day trips by train
- Parisabout 50 min by trainThe usual base for a Giverny day trip.Read the guide
- Rouenabout 40 min by train from VernonThe Normandy city of the cathedral that Monet painted.Read the guide
- Honfleurabout 1.5 to 2 hours by carA harbor town with no train station, best on an overnight Normandy loop.Read the guide
Before you go to Giverny
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Rules for Giverny, checked
- Monet's house and gardens are open daily from 1 April to 1 November in the 2026 season, 10am to 6pm, with last admission at 5:30pm.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
- Only cabin-size bags (55 x 35 x 20 cm at most) are allowed in, and leaving the gardens is final; pets are not allowed except assistance dogs.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
Giverny FAQ
Is Giverny worth visiting?
Yes if you love gardens or Impressionism. The visit is short and pretty, but the site is small and crowded in summer. Go early in the morning in season.
When is Monet's garden open?
From 1 April to 1 November in 2026, daily from 10am to 6pm, with last admission at 5:30pm. It is closed in winter, so check the Fondation's site for next season's dates.
How do you get from Paris to Giverny?
By train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Vernon-Giverny in about 50 minutes, then a seasonal shuttle (€5 single, €10 return) or a bike. Check SNCF for your train and the shuttle timetable.
Do you need tickets for Monet's garden in advance?
The Fondation highly recommends booking online, because once the online quota fills you should expect long waits on site. Tickets are also sold at the gate, so a quiet April weekday carries less risk.
What is the best month to visit Giverny?
May and June for roses and spring bloom, or September for late flowers and fewer crowds. July and August are busy. The garden is closed from November to March.