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1 / 10Private Full Day Tour of Giverny and Rouen from Le Havre - Shore Excursions
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About this activity
A curated full-day private excursion from Le Havre combining Claude Monet's historic Giverny gardens and the medieval treasures of Rouen, with hotel pickup, guided insights, and lunch included. This shore-friendly itinerary pairs Impressionist heritage with Normandy's architectural landmarks in one immersive journey.
I will meet you at 8AM at your ship with some coffees and fresh croissants to start your day.
At 9. 30 AM we will be in Giverny, to see the house of Claude Monet.
You will have plenty of time to see, smell and walk around the gardens, the house, while I will tell you about his life, his large family and extraordinary work.
Claude Monet everlasting piece of art is truly this fantastic garden which is best seen in Spring or early summer, as early as possible in the morning.
Then, we will have a lovely lunch at the Baudy, Claude Monet , and friends favorite place for painting close to Paris but already far enough, way before Monet could afford to buy the house.
At 2PM we'll head to visit Rouen capital of Normandy, favorite town of Claude Monet, and most preserved medieval town of Northern France.
In Rouen you will visit the Cathedral, Gros Horloge Street, Joan of Arc square, and Maclou Cloister, one of the most Gothic place in Europe.
Plenty of time to wander and for shopping.
Back at 6.30 PM
Highlights
- ✓Explore Monet's actual house and paint-them-yourself gardens at Giverny with expert commentary
- ✓Lunch at La Maison Fournaise (Baudy), the authentic riverside bistro favoured by Monet and fellow artists
- ✓Walk Rouen's medieval old town: soaring Gothic cathedral, famous astronomical clock, Joan of Arc square
- ✓Visit Maclou Cloister, one of Northern Europe's finest Gothic cloisters
- ✓Private driver throughout; hotel/port pickup at 8 AM with coffee and croissants
Insider tips
- ★Arrive at Giverny early (9:30 AM start) to photograph the gardens in soft morning light before crowds; Monet himself preferred dawn visits
- ★The Baudy lunch spot holds genuine Impressionist history—artists actually gathered here; ask your guide about its role in the movement
- ★In Rouen, climb the Gros Horloge (Great Clock) tower for panoramic views and a mechanic's-eye perspective on this 16th-century marvel
- ★Wear comfortable walking shoes; both Giverny gardens and Rouen's cobblestone streets demand steady footing
Good to know
- •9-hour tour includes ~2.5 hours in Giverny gardens, ~2.5 hours in Rouen, plus travel and lunch; departs ship at 8 AM, returns by 6:30 PM
- •Lunch (Baudy restaurant) is included; other meals/snacks are self-funded
- •Private vehicle holds small groups; exact capacity not specified—confirm party size at booking
- •Giverny gardens are seasonal; spring and early summer offer peak blooms; autumn and winter vegetation is sparser
- •No specific accessibility notes provided; contact operator with mobility concerns before booking
Who it's for
Art history enthusiasts and Impressionism fansCruise passengers with limited time on land (easy ship coordination)Garden lovers and landscape photographersMedieval architecture and Gothic heritage explorers
Best time to visit
Late April through June offers Monet's gardens in full bloom—flowers, water lilies, and the famous Japanese bridge are at their most photogenic. Early morning light (your 9:30 AM arrival) maximizes garden colours and minimizes tourist congestion.
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