A Walk in Monet's Garden by Francesca Crespi

Walk along the central path to enjoy countless varieties of flowers (including irises, poppies, daffodils, tulips, and peonies) and trees (primarily apricot and apple). The Clos Normand is a romantic-style garden featuring elegant metal archways with climbing plants and flowers. Monet's world-famous gardens are divided into two main sections: the 'Clos Normand' and the 'Water Gardens'. These are the main areas we recommend you explore during your visit: Visiting the house and gardens at the Fondation Claude Monet takes about an hour and a half to two hours- and maybe a bit more if you're an avid photographer. Tel: +33 (0)2 32 21 20 31Ĭ/Some rights reserved under the Creative Commons License. The restaurant 'Les Nympheas' is located across the street from the Fondation Claude Monet (at 109 rue Claude Monet), serving hot and cold dishes, snacks, and a daily fixed-price menu.

Admission is free for children under the age of 7. Tickets: Check current admission prices here. The Foundation is open from April 1st through November 1st, including bank holidays, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm (ticket office closes at 5:30pm). For more information and to make special arrangements, call the museum at the above-listed number. Unfortunately, most parts of the house are not accessible at this time. A shuttle regularly transports tourists from Vernon to Giverny you can also take bus #240 to the house and gardens, or take a taxi.Īccessibility information: The gardens are accessible to disabled visitors through the group entrance. To visit from Paris by train, get to the Gare St-Lazare train station (metro lines 3, 12, 13, 14) and take the 'SNCF' regional train to the Vernon station. The Fondation Claude Monet is located 88km/56mi from Paris, and is accessible by train and shuttle or by car. Getting There, Location and Contact Information: Be aware however that the Foundation (including the gardens) are closed between November and the end of March. Some rights reserved under the Creative Commons License.Ī visit to the Fondation Claude Monet, site of the iconic house and gardens, makes for an ideal and convenient day trip from Paris.

A Walk in Monet's Garden by Francesca Crespi