1 day in Giverny Itinerary

Giverny is a small French village in Upper Normandy, best known as the rural retreat of the Impressionist painter Claude Monet (1840-1926).

Start off your visit on the 20th (Wed): contemplate the long history of Chateau Gaillard, then admire the masterpieces at Musee des impressionnismes, then admire the natural beauty at Fondation Claude Monet, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Sainte-Radegonde de Giverny.

For photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Giverny day trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. Expect a daytime high around 64°F in May, and nighttime lows around 46°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can travel back home.