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15 Garden Day Trips in France to Plan a Day Around

27 tours  ·  from $89 a head

The 15 best garden day trips in France you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes and the month it looks its best. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

From Paris: Giverny, Monet’s Home & Gardens Half-Day Trip - Meeting the coach at Place du Général Kœnig
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From Paris: Giverny, Monet’s Home & Gardens Half-Day Trip

1.Giverny, Monet’s Home & Gardens Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,887 reviews · 6 hours - 690 minutes · from $89Our pick

Travel from Paris to Giverny by air-conditioned coach, hear stories about Monet from an English-speaking guide, then explore his home, gardens, water lily pond, village, and family tomb at your own pace. The audio app supports six languages, and a Versailles upgrade adds a full day.

“This trip was a great value for the money! Daniel was an excellent tour guide and was very informative (and helped our group get through the lines quickly!!) I would happily book again :)”

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From Paris: Giverny Day Trip with Audio Guide or Live Guide - The coach ride through western Paris and Normandy
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From Paris: Giverny Day Trip with Audio Guide or Live Guide

2.Giverny Day Trip with Audio Guide or Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,372 reviews · 5 hours · from $93

Travel from Paris to Giverny by air-conditioned coach, then explore Claude Monet’s house, flower gardens, and famous water-lily pond. Choose a live guide such as Agnes, Alex, or Alexandra, or visit independently with an audio guide. Allow extra time for crowds and bring a snack.

“This tour is a MUST. Our guide Agnes attended to all guests respectfully. As I chose half day tour her guidance with highlighting important elements of the garden ensured I saw everything in a short period of time. I learned so many new facts about Monet that only added to the visit. The cost is well worth it, especially to ensure your safety . Three passengers did not join the bus at the clearly conveyed meet-up time. She held the bus for 30 minutes to accommodate those people that did not listen to directions. She didn't leave any behind. You won't get this personal attention anywhere except a private tour…”

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Giverny Monet’s Home and Gardens Half Day Tour from Paris - Entering Monet’s house and the Fondation Claude Monet
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Giverny Monet’s Home and Gardens Half Day Tour from Paris

3.Giverny Monet’s Home and Gardens Half Day Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,836 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $91

Travel from Paris to Giverny by air-conditioned coach, with English commentary from guides such as Aya, Liz, Sam, and Daniel. Explore Monet’s house and gardens with a self-guided app, then visit the village, cafés, shops, or Monet’s tomb near the church before returning to Porte Maillot.

“A visit to Monet‘s gardens is a must when in Paris. Do not walk… Run! Breathtaking! We were lucky enough to be there on a sunny day, and the beauty is unimaginable.”

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Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris - Entering the Clos Normand flower garden
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Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris

4.Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,663 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $157Top rated

Travel from Paris to Giverny in a minivan group of up to eight. Your guide leads you to Monet’s flower gardens and water-lily pond, then gives you time to explore his colorful home before visiting his grave. Guides such as Kenny, Lucy, Frankie, and Marius are praised for clear, friendly commentary.

“Our guide John was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, great energy and open to question's. You could tell he enjoys his work! He also does the champagne tour, so next time I’m in Paris (and I’ll be back), I will request him! Be aware the travel time is 1 hour each way to Monet’s house.”

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From Paris: Giverny and Versailles Palace Guided Day Trip - Meeting in Paris and settling into the coach
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From Paris: Giverny and Versailles Palace Guided Day Trip

5.Giverny and Versailles Palace Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,324 reviews · 11h 30m · from $163

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Porte Maillot to Monet’s house and gardens at Giverny, then tour Versailles with a live English-speaking guide. Expect about 11.5 hours on the road and at the sites, with self-guided time at Giverny and free time in the Versailles gardens.

“Both Hendricks and Helin were amazing guides! Hendricks was an absolute wealth of knowledge on everything to do with Monet, and Helin showed real insights on her Versailles tour. They both showed their passion for their topics and both did really well managing the rather unwieldy tour group. Would definitely go again! Zac and Liv”

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Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio - The Clos Normand gardens and orchard
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Giverny and Monet’s House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio

6.Giverny and Monet’s House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,319 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Travel by comfortable coach from central Paris to Giverny, where you’ll explore Monet’s gardens and home with an audio guide or art historian. Walk past the water-lily pond and Japanese bridge, browse the studio and shop, and return to Paris after about five hours.

“A great way to see Monet’s Garden, booking was easy, location to meet easy to find, and a comfortable bus ride. We did the audio tour, which enabled us to meander through the gardens at our own leisure. The Gardens were magnificent, well worth the trip!!”

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Giverny and Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris with Lunch - Leaving Paris for Monet’s Giverny
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Giverny and Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

7.Giverny and Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 755 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $392

Travel from central Paris to Monet’s house and water-lily garden in Giverny, enjoy a three-course lunch at Moulin de Fourges, then tour Versailles and the Hall of Mirrors. Groups are capped at 15, though larger departures have occasionally been reported.

“This was a great day experiencing the French countryside and Versailles. Our tour guide was fine. She seemed knowledgeable but there was a lot of static on the the transmitter that made it very hard to hear her and she often seemed in a hurry to finish and move on. Giverny and the lunch stop were beautiful and incredibly enjoyable. Versaille castle was super crowded and, although beautiful the experience was definitely diminished by all the people and the need to be on guard all the time. The gardens outside were incredible and we wished we had more time to explore them. Overall a really good experience!”

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From Paris: Guided Day Trip to Monet's Garden in Giverny - The one-hour minibus ride from Paris
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From Paris: Guided Day Trip to Monet’s Garden in Giverny

8.Guided Day Trip to Monet’s Garden in Giverny

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 751 reviews · 5 hours · from $153

Ride from central Paris in a small minibus to Claude Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny. An English-speaking guide such as Laurent, Lucy, Tim, or Etienne handles the drive and orientation, then gives you time to explore the flower garden, Japanese water garden, house, village, and Monet’s grave.

“Laurent was an excellent guide. We got to Monet's garden before it opened and it was so tranquil when we got there. He was also great at recommending what to see first in order to avoid any large tour groups. We had the garden to ourselves at times. What a beautiful location! Laurent was professional and friendly and we learned a lot on our trip.”

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Giverny Monet's Home & Versailles Palace Day Trip from Paris - Versailles Palace: royal rooms and the Hall of Mirrors
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Giverny Monet’s Home & Versailles Palace Day Trip from Paris

9.Giverny Monet’s Home & Versailles Palace Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 746 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $167

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Paris to Versailles and Giverny. A guide leads you through the palace, while Monet’s house and gardens are explored with a self-guided app. Guides such as Maxim, Thelma, Lawrence, and Martha have made a strong impression, though the Giverny portion is mostly independent.

“Great way to see both Giverny and Versailles. Ash was our first guide on the bus and provided us with an entertaining background on Monet. Anaïs was our guide in Versailles and she had a lot of insight and knowledge. The only thing I would change is that we spent a lot of time at Giverny - we were struggling to fill the time, but this may have been because it was the last day and normally more time is needed if popular?”

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From Paris: Day Trip to Giverny & Versailles with Lunch - Giverny and Monet’s flower-filled retreat
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From Paris: Day Trip to Giverny & Versailles with Lunch

10.Day Trip to Giverny & Versailles with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 429 reviews · 9 hours · from $234

Travel from Paris by comfortable air-conditioned coach to Monet’s house and flower gardens in Giverny, then enjoy lunch before touring Versailles. English guides such as Camille, Manuela, Stephen, and Nati lead the day, while audio options offer more freedom. Expect beauty, crowds, and a tight schedule.

“Very well organized, there was time to enjoy every visit without rushing. The lunch was delicious, well paced and very lively. The bus was very comfortable and not crowded. Our guide, Manuela, explained everything clearly and made sure everyone had all the necessary information. She managed to create a very relaxing and friendly atmosphere, while also keeping an eye on the schedule. Maybe an extra half an hour would have been nice, as the gardens at Versailles are very large, but in any case, it was a great day, full of beautiful art, nature and good food. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour, it was an amazing experience!”

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Giverny & Monet's House Audio Guided Half-day Tour from Paris - Meeting near the Eiffel Tower
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Giverny & Monet’s House Audio Guided Half-day Tour from Paris

11.Giverny & Monet’s House Audio Guided Half-day Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 379 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $102

Travel from central Paris to Giverny by coach, then explore Monet’s house, studio, Clos Normand garden, Japanese bridge, and water lily pond at your own pace. The audio app works in 10 languages, but you must bring a charged phone and headphones. Hosts such as Alexandra and Leonor help with timing and directions.

“Great trip. Enough time to see the gardens and house. A few words about all the artworks (fake) in the house would have been helpful. Seeing the Lily ponds in person(at last) was a treat.”

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From Marseille: Valensole Lavender Full-Day tour - Lavender fields on the Valensole Plateau
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From Marseille: Valensole Lavender Full-Day tour

12.Valensole Lavender Full-Day tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 259 reviews · 9 hours · from $187

Travel from Marseille in a minivan with an English- or French-speaking guide, stopping at Valensole lavender fields, a local producer, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and the Verdon River. Guides such as Alex, Paolo, Mira, and Elias are known for local stories and flexible photo stops.

“A Beautiful trip with Alex, an excellent guide! Thank you again, Alex for sharing with us your knowledge, love and joy !!!”

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Versailles Timed Entrance Ticket and Giverny Small Group Day Trip from Paris - Giverny begins with Monet’s flower garden
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Versailles Timed Entrance Ticket and Giverny Small Group Day Trip from Paris

13.Versailles Timed Entrance Ticket and Giverny Small Group Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $302

This 9-hour Blue Fox Travel day trip takes you from central Paris to Monet’s Giverny gardens and home, then Versailles. Expect an air-conditioned minivan, a maximum of eight people, an English-speaking driver-guide, timed palace entry, and time to explore Versailles on your own.

“This is a five star experience going to Giverny and Versailles in one day. Our delightful guide and driver, Matthieu, was so nice and personable. We were his first ever tour so it was very good but he will get better the more tours he does. Thank you, Matthieu, for a very memorable day. You did a great job for your first tour!!!”

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From Aix-en-Provence: Valensole Lavender Full-Day Tour - Leaving Aix and crossing the Durance valley
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From Aix-en-Provence: Valensole Lavender Full-Day Tour

14.Valensole Lavender Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 222 reviews · 9 hours · from $182

Travel from Aix-en-Provence in an air-conditioned 8-seat minibus with an English or French-speaking guide. Stop at blooming lavender fields, visit a local farm, explore Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, then enjoy views of the Verdon Gorge and free time beside Lake Sainte-Croix.

“Philippe was amazing! He was so knowledgeable about the area and answered everyone’s questions. He took photos of us as well. He took us to great locations, including the lavender fields and sunflower fields where not a lot of people were. He gave great tips on what to do in each village and even in Aix-en-Provence where we were staying. A memorable experience!!!”

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Giverny's House & Gardens plus Versailles Palace Day Trip with Lunch from Paris - Monet’s house and gardens at Giverny
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Giverny’s House & Gardens plus Versailles Palace Day Trip with Lunch from Paris

15.Giverny’s House & Gardens plus Versailles Palace Day Trip with Lunch from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 214 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $387

Leave Paris at 8:15 am in a small air-conditioned minibus for Monet’s house and gardens at Giverny, lunch at the riverside Moulin de Fourges, and a guided visit to Versailles. Guides such as Oliver, Nicolas, Isabelle, and Michele combine history with free time, though the nine-hour schedule is full.

“Great Tour for a Day Trip from Paris! Isabelle was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable and a great driver. We had a fantastic day!”

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