(Last Update: 04.06.2025) I have traveled to many places in France, and I can say that there is not much I have seen that I have not admired. I may have seen a few cities, villages or towns in the "not bad" category, but apart from that, they are all magnificent. In this article, I would like to introduce you to one of those villages. All together 80 kilometers outside Paris, Giverny (jiverni or jiveghni) we are heading to a wonderful place.
So what's the significance of this place? This is a place that resembles paradise, like many places in France, but the reason why it is the subject of this article is impressionism The first thing that comes to mind is the famous painter Where Claude Monet spent the last 43 years of his life Having your house here. That's why, while you're in Paris, for those who have the time and opportunity, visit Giverny and Monet's HouseSeeing is a must.
if Monet's House If it wasn't in Giverny, I don't know if this place would be the subject of a separate article. I can answer both yes and no to this question. It might not have happened because there are thousands of magnificent villages in France (which I my hit near Colmar Riquewhir) and believe me, people get confused about which one to write first. You know, those articles published in newspapers and on websites?10 places you must see before you die" saying fake lists There is; If I were to make that list just for France, "1.000 Villages to See in France Before You Die" I can list them and even if I try to eliminate them, it is not possible to reduce them to ten...
Yes, Monet's beautiful house, famous for its magnificent garden, is in Giverny, and we are here not just to see a beautiful new place around Paris, Monet's HouseTo go to a new and beautiful place to see We are adding Giverny to our travel list. Of course, while making your travel itinerary Monet's HouseiYou need to pay attention to the dates it is open. For Claude Monet's House every year only From the beginning of April to the end of October Open during the period.
Also, another thing you should pay attention to is seasonal conditions. Before covering this distance, you should set out depending on whether the weather is nice or not. Because I recommend visiting this place only when the sky is blue.. And the best times Mid-June to mid-August is the time period I think.
I remember our visit in September 2016, luckily it was summer weather, everywhere was blooming, it was like a garden of paradise. When we went in June 2018, it was rainy at first, but then the sun came out and it was like heaven again. But if you go here during the winter, you will just see a secluded and remote French village from a different perspective. Maybe this melancholy atmosphere appeals to your tastes, why not?
to go to Giverny Of course, the most comfortable option is to set off with your private vehicle. Approximately 80 kilometers on the road The toll highway has different options and can be one-way depending on the route you choose. € 6 - € 13 one between highway fee you are paying.
After our first trip to Giverny by train, we always preferred to go with our own car, but not on the toll highway. normal way We used it and it was also used as an itinerary. via Cergy We preferred to wander around. Especially Magny-en-VexinAfter turning left from the main road, the environment becomes very beautiful. There's nothing better than experiencing the atmosphere of the tiny villages you'll pass along the way.
Driving in Paris As I mentioned in my article I definitely do not recommend driving in Paris, but a car is the most enjoyable way to see these beautiful places around Paris. My most important suggestion to those who will rent a car is to choose a vehicle with GPS or to bring their own navigation device; Of course, those who have internet access abroad can use the map applications on their mobile phones. Navigation devices are lifesavers, as the roads in France are unbelievably confusing - even for someone like me who has a strong sense of direction and map reading ability.
Those who want to go to Giverny without a car Saint Lazare StationThey can reach here in approximately 45-50 minutes by taking the trains departing from . For this Gare Saint LazareFrom toll booths or vending machines in Vernon You need to buy a ticket to There is no train station in Giverny. There is, but it is no longer used. Vernon train ticket price round trip by date € 20 - € 40 will be between. If you buy the ticket online in advance, it will be cheap, but as the date approaches, it will become more expensive depending on the occupancy rate of the train. Giverny is a region to which Paris is affiliated. Ile-de-Francenot in, NormandyWhile coming here because it is located in Navigo If you have a card-like pass, it is not valid, I would like to remind you that you must buy a separate ticket for the train..
When you come to Vernon and want to go from here to Giverny If you wish, you can walk, if you wish space shuttleYou can get on. The shuttle leaves approximately 15 minutes after the train arrives at the station and the ticket price is one-way. €5, round trip €10. If you want to buy your train ticket online and save it on your mobile phone TCDD of France one SNCF's official web page over online ticket you can get it.
On our first visit, we were about 5 Mileage We preferred to walk the road. Some of the road is enjoyable, some is ordinary; As a result, I must admit that the walk we took was not very smart. That's why we preferred to return by shuttle. On our next trips, we always had a car.
Coming to Vernon by train is easy because you get on from the first station, but getting back to Paris can be a bit troublesome. Return train most likely Le HavreSince it departs from , the station is -mostly- full, and when you get on the train from Vernon, you may feel lucky when you find a place to sit on the stairs.
Of course, this is what I specifically said. in summer and on weekends Valid for. Return trains can be a bit too crowded, especially in the evening. That's why it's better to have a car if you have the opportunity.
The first thing you should do as soon as you arrive in Giverny is of course Claude Monet's House and GardenVisiting . I recommend that you read the article introducing this house carefully and do not miss important details. Another important place you can visit afterwards is Musée des Impressionnismes – Museum of Impressionism. When we went to prepare the Giverny article, it was mid-July 2016 and this museum was closed for about 10 days at that time, so we had to return from its gate :)
Next time, in September 2016, just to see and write about this museum, we grumbled a little, saying "we're going all the way", but we decided to take other places along the way. La Roche Guyon his village and La Roche-Guyon CastleWhen we discovered , we were happy and said "there is good in everything". Evening surprise, amazing restaurant with an old water mill Moulin de FourgesWhen it comes to crème de la crème happened. There are so many beautiful villages around Paris. Fontainebleau Castle near Barbizon Shall I say, magnificent medieval town Province Should I say, especially French Rivierain Saint Paul de Vence? I don't know which one to name.
We can continue our Giverny tour by visiting Monet's grave. Yes, Claude Monet's grave in Giverny is available. To see the place where Claude Monet slept his last sleep since December 5, 1926 Monet's HouseAfter exiting, you need to turn left and walk straight. On the right on the road Restaurant BaudyIf you continue your walk after seeing , again a little further on the right Church of Saint-RadegondeYou will see . Monet's modest grave is in the garden of this church…
When you go up the path to the right of the church, Claude Monet meets you in an extremely modest family tomb on the right after a few steps. From there you go up and reach the most part of the cemetery, the plain. From here, you go down the road on the other side of the church and reach the door of the church. If you want, go in and have a look. The hearse on the right at the entrance is quite interesting...
Well Where will we eat in Giverny? There are several options for this. first thing that comes to mind Monet's HouseSmall cafe-restaurant located on the left side of the parking lot, opposite . There is also a cafe-restaurant a little further on the left, opposite the gallery. It is a very nice place with its garden, but the food options are mostly sandwiches. If you want to have a simple lunch, you can also eat here, but I would recommend you to visit an old hotel on the right, a little further down the road. Restaurant BaudyI would like to suggest . Even the garden opposite this restaurant, on the left side of the road... This place has the atmosphere of a country restaurant that I miss, it is a very beautiful place.
Restaurant BaudyOne of the beauties of , is the surprise waiting for you at the back of this old hotel building. Even if you're not going to eat there, be sure to go in, walk around to the left of the bar, find the door to the back of the building, and go out to the backyard. I'm sure you'll like what you see. This garden continues up the hill and has a wonderful view in the middle of the garden. painting workshop there.
My favorite feature of French villages is that village life is full of subtleties. It's not just about building beautiful houses with beautiful architecture and decorating them with flowers. Culture and art are a part of life. The French definitely know how to live and enjoy life. I have come across so many examples of this. Once in the middle of France Loire Valley Castles Tour While doing it, we got hungry, so we left the main road and entered a random village. We randomly entered a restaurant to have lunch, and there was a dessert on the lunch menu. melon filled with rum We saw that it happened.
Again in the same way Normandy in our trip, Honfleuron the way to Deauville When we accidentally came across a restaurant on the road nearby, we thought we were entering the Dolmabahçe Palace. We were both very surprised and delighted when we saw ladies with buns, white hair, and pearl necklaces eating their meals accompanied by classical music.
Another time, in any village, He just parked his combine in the field out back. A French family who looked like they were eating Caesar salads with white wine for dinner on the terrace of the restaurant we were at. Then again we randomly discovered Montresor CastleWhile we were eating at the small restaurant opposite after visiting, we witnessed that the owner of the small insurance agency next door closed his shop for lunch and ate at this restaurant.
In our case, in such a small village, the shopkeeper would either go home for dinner or his wife would carry him food with a lunchbox. At best, what someone who owns a shop in such a place would do is order kashar toast from the coffee shop across the street.
What I mean is that French villages and their villagers have very good conditions in terms of quality of life. Barbizon as, Province as, Etretat as, Saint Paul de Vence as, Eze Village like, like here, People in France live in idyllic places because they know how to turn the place they live into a paradise. They are good people, they are bad people, I can't say anything. There is good and bad everywhere. It doesn't matter which country you are in when it comes to bigotry and racism. This rate can only increase or decrease depending on the country. Personally, I have never come across such a bad example in France.
Anyway; In this article, I say Giverny tour etc., but as I said at the beginning, this is a tiny place, a big city in your eyes, let alone a city, don't even imagine a town. Because Around 500 people live in Giverny. I don't know if I could live in a place like this. As someone who was born and raised in Istanbul, I probably wouldn't prefer to live so far away from the city (even though I would be eager to do so at times), even though it is a heavenly environment. If I had the chance to live in a house with a garden like when I was a child, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Le Vésinet – Le Pecq, Maisons-Laffitte come on it hasn't happened yet Enghien les Bains very close to Paris, like RER I think I would prefer the idyllic suburbs where I can easily reach Paris via . I would come here again for small holiday getaways like this.
Depending on the season and weather, Monet's Houseof, Museum of ImpressionismDepending on whether you want to visit Monet's tomb or not, you can spend half a day in Giverny, or even a full day in my opinion. As well as visiting the souvenir shops, I recommend you to visit the art galleries you will find on every corner; Of course, there are also beautiful antique shops. Yes You can come across art galleries, dance workshops and conservatories in many villages in France.. Already like Giverny, Saint Paul en Vence as, Barbizon Isn't it the fact that they put art at the center of life that makes these villages so beautiful? These are not things that can only be achieved with money and material wealth. That's why no matter what you do, you can't get anywhere with economic development alone.
May our Giverny summer be like this. I thought I would introduce you to a wonderful place near Paris and also give you clues about how many such places there are to visit in France via Giverny; I think you have an idea.
after Giverny La Roche GuyonIf you have time, stop by Rouen Please don't forget to lie down on your sides. Those who have more time Normandy Guide They may like more space for themselves from your article 😉
I hope you always travel to beautiful places, see beautiful places and live beautiful lives.
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
Web address: normandie-tourisme.fr/les-incontournables/giverny/a-visiter-a-faire-a-giverny/
Address: 27620 Eure – Normandy
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Wow, what a beautiful place... Now I understand why I love Monet, the source of his beautiful countryside paintings are the places where he lived, how they appeal to my soul, these fields and the sea take me away from me and become medicine for my soul, thank you for your feet, your pen and your heart, it has been added to the list of things to visit: ))))
Thank you very much. You can have a really enjoyable day here when you go in nice weather…