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Venture beyond Paris' city boundaries and get a unique perspective on French art and history on this half-day guided tour of Monet’s exquisite Giverny estate. See where Claude Monet, the father of Impressionism, lived and worked for almost 43 years. Stroll through Monet’s beloved gardens at your own pace using our self-guided mobile app (download instructions provided on booking confirmation).

Your driver will pick you up at your hotel or at a designated meeting point in Paris. Hotel pickup is available only in the western arrondissements, If your accommodation is outside these areas, a meeting point near the Eiffel Tower will be provided after booking. You’ll travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan 8 to the picturesque village of Giverny, where Claude Monet lived and painted many of his masterpieces. Upon arrival, your driver-guide will give a 15-minute introduction about Monet’s life, his gardens, and the must-see highlights. Then, enjoy free time to explore the house, gardens, and village at your own pace. * Giverny Tour: 3 Options 1. Morning (7:30 AM – 2:45-3h): Peaceful and efficient visit before the crowds. 2. Midday (11:45 AM – 3:30 h): Relaxed tour with extra time to explore. 3. Afternoon (1:45 PM – 2.30 h): Quick and focused for tight schedules.

Skip the Ticket Purchase Line and Save Time – Don’t let long lines take away from your travel experience. Monet’s House: Explore the rooms where Monet lived and worked, beautifully decorated with vibrant colors and personal items. You can see the famous Japanese print collection and the studio where Monet painted some of his greatest works. Monet’s Gardens: Wander through the Flower Garden, filled with an explosion of color, and the Water Garden, with its tranquil pond, Japanese bridge, and willow trees. The Water Lilies Pond: Marvel at the lily pond and the Japanese bridge, which were central to Monet’s later works, including his celebrated Water Lilies series. Flexible and Independent Experience – Perfect for travelers who prefer freedom over group tours. It is not possible to skip the security lines. There could be a line at the entrance and is mandatory for all visitors.

Filoli is an unforgettable estate experience just outside San Francisco, and remarkably close to Silicon Valley. Beginning June 7, 2025, prepare to be enchanted by Thomas Dambo's "TROLLS: Save the Humans" exhibit! These six magnificent, folklore-inspired sculptures, crafted from reclaimed materials, are here to inspire a deeper connection to our planet. Wander through 16 acres of vibrant formal gardens, explore a grand 54,000-sqft Georgian mansion, and discover miles of scenic nature trails where Dambo's giant, gentle Trolls will be nestled in Filoli's Natural Lands. Originally built in 1917, Filoli offers a rare blend of cultivated beauty and wild landscape, now amplified by this incredible outdoor exhibition. It’s a perfect day out for all ages—where families can reconnect, kids can explore, and friends can roam. Enjoy a Garden Pop™ or sip a curated cocktail from one of Filoli’s seasonal pop-up bars. This historical California landscape bridges art, nature, and sustainability.

By minivan from Paris with a guide to visit Monet's House and fabulous Gardens. Entrance ticket included. Besides the house, restored as the painter the habitat, the visit includes the painter’s studio and a walk in the extraordinary garden. In the pink plaster house, where Claude Monet lived from 1883 to 1926, you can visit: On the ground floor: the “small blue lounge” , the grocery store, the workshop lounge, the dining room and the kitchen (with blue Rouen tiles, a huge stove and copper utensils) On the first floor: the private apartments with Monet’s bedroom, Alice’s bedroom. In front of the house, the gardens consist of: – from the "Clos Normand" to the straight line, the vaults of aerial plants surrounding dazzling massifs. – the “Water Garden” shaded by weeping willows, composed of its famous Japanese bridge, glycine's, azaleas and pond. The tour is at your own rhythm and our guide will give you all the information you need to manage your free time.

Immerse yourself if the heritage of the island as your expert guide shares the story of this colonial ruin restored to its former majesty in the 1960’s. Learn about the lifestyle of the European bourgeoisie in the isles of the Caribbean in the Eighteenth Century. The tale of the Annee Palmer, the famed White Witch of Rose Hall is sure to delight. Beautiful tropical gardens and personalities will colour your experience with fun along the way!

With over 30 rooms on show, visitors can immerse themselves in life as far back as the 16th century when Grace O’Malley the Pirate Queen of Connacht ruled the land and seas around the estate. Built upon the foundations of one of her many castles which can still be toured in the dungeons today, the original Westport House was built in 1650 by Colonel John Browne and his wife Maud Burke, Grace O’Malley’s great-great-granddaughter. Since then it has undergone a number of developments under the direction of the celebrated architects Richard Cassels (of Carton and Leinster House architectural fame), James Wyatt and Thomas Ivory, progressing from a smaller, one room deep residence with a central open court yard to the stately square house complete with beautiful balustraded terraces that we recognise today.

Monet's house and gardens in a small group for a more intimate tour with a licensed local guide who will describe the flora and Monet's life. Relaxing pace and time to take photos. Small group interactive for participants and guide. Tours are operated in one language only.

Let show you the homes, gardens and studios of master Impressionist artists Claude Monet on this tour from Paris. In Giverny, visit Monet’s house and gardens, trace the history of the Impressionist movement at the Musée des Impressionnismes. Then walk through the store's aisles and find the most beautiful pieces from 80 of the most sought-after brands at outlet prices. Experience more than just shopping by discovering exhibitions, works of art, sculptures and gastronomy in the center's alleys. With the Maison des métiers d'Art, the know-how of local artisans and the heritage of the Normandy region is highlighted.

This tour will take you to two of the most important locations around Paris: the home of the « Prince of the Impressionists » and the palace of the « Sun King »; Giverny and Versailles represent the Zenith of France’s greatest artistic movements. Renowned for their beautiful gardens and stunning buildings, you will get to see Monet’s iconic Japanese bridge and lilly ponds, Louis XIV’s breathtaking Hall of Mirrors. Lunch at the well known “Moulin de Fourges” is included.

Walk in the footsteps of two amazing artists: Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh on this small group day trip from Paris. Discover the unparallelled beauty in the Clos Normand and Japanese Water gardens of Claude Monet, in Giverny. You’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into one of his Impressionist paintings as you walk among the willow trees and cross the little green bridge over his pond of water lilies. Then you’ll explore inside of his colorful family home.

Fota House is one of Ireland’s finest examples of Regency period architecture with superb neoclassical interiors. The main house dating from 1820, remained in the sole ownership of the Smith-Barry family for 155 years and today it shares the compelling life story of this family and their household staff. It also houses one of the largest collections of landscape paintings spanning the 17th to 19th century. Now an Irish Heritage Trust Property, a visit to Fota House set amongst 115 acres, within the original 780 acre estate promises endless opportunities for adventure. It features a globally renowned arboretum with a collection of rare and exotic plantings from the southern hemisphere, formal and working gardens that evolve with colour, scent & texture through each passing season

You will see where Claude Monet, the "Father of the Impressionism," spent 43 years of his life. Visit his studio, stroll through the charming gardens and the Japanese bridge which inspired him to create his brightly colored Water Lilies series and other paintings. This private tour with roundtrip, luxury transportation is led by an art historian making this a perfect outing for an art lover.

The Andrew Low House can be seen by docent led tours, which depart at 30 minute intervals (on the hour and half hour) every day. Tours discuss the history of the house and the Low family, showing how a wealthy family in Savannah would have lived in the 19th century. The home was built in 1848-1849 by architect John S Norris a notable architect from New York and designed in the Greek Revival style, with a mixture of Revival and Italianate details. The home occupies the entire southwest trust lot fronting on Lafayette Square. The Andrew Low House has one of the few surviving original gardens created in 19th-century Savannah, and the only one open to the public. The design of the parterre gardens dates from the mid century, shortly after the completion of the house. Their layout and planting plans have been preserved ever since, first by the Low family and later by the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America, the current owners of the house

Restored to its Edwardian Arts and Craft splendour, Winterbourne House is a unique heritage attraction – set within seven acres of beautiful botanic gardens. Only minutes from Birmingham city centre, Winterbourne is a hidden gem – home to beautiful antiques and over 6,000 plant species from around the world. Wander along the woodland walk, stroll through the hazelnut tunnel, cross the 1930’s Japanese Bridge or simply soak up the tranquillity of this perfectly English Edwardian home.

A visit to Muckross House and Gardens allows our guests to enjoy an extensive view of Killarneys largest lake, Lough Leane. This tour offers extensive scenery and concludes by dropping our guests at the beautiful Muckross Boat House. As usual the tour is facilitated by Charlie who will keep guests entertained with tales both fact and ‘fiction!!!!’.

Step into the world of Monet and explore the beautiful village where he lived for 43 years. Giverny is the home of many modern-day Impressionist artists who have set up their own small galleries, such as Claude Cambour, Florence Ramier and Christophe Demarez, all of whom are located on the same road as the Claude Monet Foundation. Highlights – Monet’s former home, Water lily garden It's one hour drive to Giverny and the timp spent there is about 4 hours, enough for visiting the gardens, the house and to walk through the village and have lunch. Around 15:30 pm we are back in Paris.

Enjoy a private tour of the home and gardens of the world-famous painter, Claude Monet. Take two hours with a guide to explore the gardens and home that inspired some of his famous works, and learn more about the history of his masterpieces. See the home of Claude Monet with a private guide, and meet your guide at the site to begin your tour. Begin to explore his Giverny estate which was both his home and studio for over 40 years, and became the inspiration for many of his well-known masterpieces. Take a walk in the gardens that have remained unchanged since the time of the great painter's life there. Experience the play of light and reflections on the water like Monet once did. Contemplate the water lilies and Japanese-style bridges made famous by his paintings. Visit Monet's house and private apartments, kitchen, and dining room, and admire the collection of Japanese prints that are housed within the estate.

Unlike a typical garden visit, Summer Nights at Filoli offers rare after-hours access to a historic estate and world-class garden. Enjoy golden hour views, live acoustic music, local food trucks, and sunset hikes—all with fewer crowds and a relaxed, festival-style vibe. It’s a midweek escape that blends natural beauty, culture, and community in one unforgettable evening. Meet the Trolls during Summer Nights! TROLLS: Save the Humans opens this summer at Filoli. The special exhibition features six activist Trolls that have come to teach humans how to rediscover nature and inspire humans to be good stewards of the earth. This all-new touring exhibition featuring Thomas Dambo’s signature folklore-inspired Troll sculptures are built from reclaimed materials and will delight visitors of all ages. These giant creatures will be located within Filoli's Natural Lands for guests to discover on their adventures through the property.

With the guidance of your host, you will find yourself swept away to a private Montecito estate filled with lush gardens and exotic plants. Amidst the foliage you will come across a stone tea house filled with premium tea from the top tea gardens and estates in the world. You will then be served by your tea master whom has a decade of experience in pouring tea all around the globe, plays over 12 different musical instruments, has published over 1,500+ poems, and has traveled to over 30+ countries. It is an experience that is sure to excite, delight, inspire, and uplift the spirit as the mind is quieted and the heart is expanded. After the tea ceremony, space will be opened for exploration of the gardens, snacks, and further discourse. Perfect for those looking to step away from the noise of daily life and enter a space of quiet reflection and deep presence. No prior experience is required—just an open heart and a willingness to be.