About this tour
Spend nine hours with an art historian exploring two villages that shaped 19th-century painting. Visit Monet's Giverny, where he spent over four decades cultivating his gardens and studio, then travel to Auvers-sur-Oise to see where Van Gogh completed his most prolific work during his final months. Private transport from your hotel includes skip-the-line access to both sites.
Highlights
- Monet's gardens and water lilies at Giverny
- Artist's studio and living quarters in Giverny
- Auberge Ravoux where Van Gogh stayed and painted
- Art historian guide shares works and context
- Skip-the-line entry to both properties
- Air-conditioned minivan transport throughout
- Hotel collection and drop-off included
What to expect
Your guide collects you from your accommodation in an air-conditioned minivan and drives you northwest of Paris to Giverny. You'll walk through Monet's famous gardens—the Japanese bridge, water lily pond, and flower beds—then tour his house and studio. After lunch (your own arrangements), you'll head to Auvers-sur-Oise, a hillside village where Van Gogh lodged at the Auberge Ravoux. Your guide will point out locations he painted during his 70 days there. Expect moderate walking at both sites. Headsets ensure you hear the guide clearly throughout.
Good to know
Groups capped at eight people. Both sites are wheelchair accessible. Bring comfortable shoes for garden walking. Pack water and snacks or plan lunch in Giverny village. The tour suits all fitness levels but involves some standing and slopes.
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