What to See & Do
Giverny Overall Appeal ★★☆☆☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Monet's House & Garden | ★★★★☆ | Garden + House Museum | Either | Paid |
| 02 | Impressionism Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Art | Self | Paid |
| 03 | Biking Vernon ↔ Giverny | ★☆☆☆☆ | Biking | Either | Paid |
| 04 | Painting Galleries | ★☆☆☆☆ | Art Gallery | Self | Free |
| 05 | Main Street | ★☆☆☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 06 | Sainte-Radegonde Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 07 | Musée de la Mécanique | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Mechanics | Self | Paid |
| 08 | Viewpoint | ★☆☆☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
01. Monet's House & Garden
Appeal ★★★★☆
Type Garden + House Museum
Visit Self or Tour
Cost Paid
Monet’s Garden is a colorful paradise filled with seasonal flowers and the iconic Japanese bridge. And Monet’s House is full of his personal items and Japanese prints.
02. Impressionism Museum
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Art Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The Impressionism Museum has a great collection of Impressionist art, focusing on Monet and his contemporaries. The museum’s peaceful setting and lovely gardens add to the artistic experience.
03. Biking Vernon ↔ Giverny
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Biking
Visit Self or Tour
Cost Paid
Biking between Vernon and Giverny is an easy-to-follow path that partly goes along the Seine River.
04. Painting Galleries
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Art Gallery
Visit Self
Cost Free
Giverny’s small art galleries show off works by contemporary artists and pieces inspired by Impressionism, reflecting the village’s artistic roots.
05. Main Street
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
Giverny’s Main Street is a lovely, picturesque street with charming houses, cafes, and shops. It’s perfect for a leisurely walk through the village.
06. St. Radegonde Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Romanesque Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
Église Sainte-Radegonde is a historic church in Giverny dating back to the 11th century with Romanesque architecture.
In the cemetery surrounding the church lies the grave of the painter Claude Monet and his family.
07. Musée de Mécanique Naturelle
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Mecanics Museum
Visit Self
Cost Free
Musée de Mécanique offers a look at vintage machinery and mechanical devices. The museum’s collection includes restored engines, vehicles, and tools.
08. Viewpoint
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
The viewpoint in Giverny gives a view of the village and the surrounding countryside including its small vineyard.
