Eiffel Paris and Paris Attraction Tours



Giverny and Monets Garden Biking Tour
From 89 USD

Type of Attraction, Tour, Activity: Activity Tour

Introduction: Take the train to Vernon before cycling to Giverny for a relaxing day in the French countryside. Highlights of the cycling tour include the Vernon market, a picnic along the Seine river, Monet's house, Monet's gardens, the Japanese Bridge, the Water Lillies and more!This tour is seasonal and operates from April 01 to October 31 only.

Description:

To begin your Giverny and Monet's Garden Cycling Tour you will travel by rail through the beautiful wheat and sunflower fields of Normandy, along the lazy Seine river to the village of Vernon.

Once in Vernon visit the charming farmers' market to buy picnic supplies. You'll then hop on your bike and pedal across the river to a beautiful park along the banks of the Seine for lunch. At lunch you can also sample the local's favorite drink: cidre.

It will then be time for your relaxing 5 kilometer (3 miles) ride down the bike path to the village of Giverny and the world-famous gardens of Claude Monet. Cruise past the Giverny church and its cemetery containing graves of local citizens dating back to the 17th century, British soldiers from World War II and even Monet himself buried within his family's vault. You will pass the Hotel Baudy, where Impressionists Manet and Renoir used to paint.

Shortly you will arrive at the highlight of the day - Monet's Garden

Spend about 1.5 hours enjoying Monet's gardens, his house and the famous water lily pond where some of his most famous works originated. Be sure to bring your camera and plenty of film! Additionally, the village of Giverny offers you the American Museum of Art (across the street from Monet's Gardens), numerous cafes and small streets begging to be explored.

You also have the option of spending some of this time riding 3 kilometers (2 miles) to the actual cidre producer. It's a tough climb at the beginning, but with thousands of bottles of cidre awaiting you at the top, and the effortless glide down the hill back to Giverny, why not? On this journey, you will pass the Hotel Baudy where Impressionists Manet and Renoir used to paint.



Duration: 7 hours

Included:
  • English speaking local guide
  • Bicycle, helmet and rain gear
  • Roundtrip train tickets to and from Paris
  • Entrance to Monet's House and Gardens


Exclusions:
  • Optional gratuities
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Food and drinks (picnic is arranged, however the cost of lunch is at your own expense)


Special Policy:
  • Infant/child prices do not are not applicable, adult prices apply to all travelers
  • Child seats are available if requested at the time of booking


Additional Information:
  • This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
  • Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
  • Tour is operated in English unless stated otherwise
  • There is no age minimum or maximum - this tour is suitable for everyone as long as you can ride a bike!