The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet
The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet
The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet
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9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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ToujoursLaRoute
Iasi, Romania1,034 contributions
Nov 2022
One hour out of Paris, you'll feel like you're light years away. The place is so nice, quiet, peaceful. Unfortunately, the house is closed from November to April (why?), so you can only see the gardens. Still a very nice experience.
Written November 28, 2022
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victoriasG4210RX
Johannesburg, South Africa2 contributions
Oct 2022
Such a memorable visit, I wasn’t sure if the garden would be blooming so late in the year but it was beautiful.
Written October 23, 2022
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Janet C
Stockport, UK2,106 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
We parked at one end of Rue de Claude Monet outside the Commonwealth War Graves at Eglise Sainte-Radegonde de Giverny and walked through the idyllic village. We had to queue to enter the gardens and on reflection we should have booked in advance and purchased a ‘beat the line’ ticket. The queue however did move quickly and we were soon in the peaceful surroundings of Monet’s Garden. Well worth a visit
Written August 16, 2022
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travell_a_lot
Salisbury, UK976 contributions
Jul 2022
Small range of impressionist styles and influences in modern building. Shop, lockers and garden areas arranged by colours.
Written August 3, 2022
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Melaney68
Chesapeake Beach, MD9,482 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
The hardest thing about this tour was the fact that the number of people was not limited in any given area. We waited in a long line to tour the house and once inside it was stuffy and packed with people so it was difficult to take pictures. The gift shop also had long lines. I would suggest arriving as early as possible to try to avoid the crowds. The kitchen was stunning and the grounds were picturesque. Plan on taking a lot of photos in this beautiful place.
Written July 2, 2022
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Emma C
Aylesbury, UK97 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
It’s a Monday in May and we arrive as Monet’s garden opens at 9.30am. It is busy but bearable. We enter the house (which is charming) without having to queue, but when we emerge again fifteen minutes later there must have been fifty people queuing to see inside.
The gardens are beautiful but the narrow paths mean you have to follow behind the hundreds of people in front of you at whatever pace they choose.
I was particularly excited to see the famous water lily pond, but after getting stuck in the throngs of people (literally shoulders to shoulder) we had to turn back.
Numbers need to be restricted to enable visitors to enjoy this attraction.
The gardens are beautiful but the narrow paths mean you have to follow behind the hundreds of people in front of you at whatever pace they choose.
I was particularly excited to see the famous water lily pond, but after getting stuck in the throngs of people (literally shoulders to shoulder) we had to turn back.
Numbers need to be restricted to enable visitors to enjoy this attraction.
Written May 19, 2022
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1girl_1passport
Vancouver, Canada1,041 contributions
Oct 2021
It's hard to put into words how beautiful this place is.
I visited during October and it was as breathtaking as ever. To be able to walk across the green bridge over the pond we've all have seen Monet's famous paintings is so magical.
The lily pond itself was beautiful even though I didn't get to see it in all its glory and full bloom. I can see why Monet loved his gardens and spent so much time here. To spend a lifetime building something so beautiful is just amazing.
Even if you are not a big fan of his art work the gardens themselves are worth the visit. I would highly recommend this trip and I am so happy I got to visit such a beautiful historical site.
I visited during October and it was as breathtaking as ever. To be able to walk across the green bridge over the pond we've all have seen Monet's famous paintings is so magical.
The lily pond itself was beautiful even though I didn't get to see it in all its glory and full bloom. I can see why Monet loved his gardens and spent so much time here. To spend a lifetime building something so beautiful is just amazing.
Even if you are not a big fan of his art work the gardens themselves are worth the visit. I would highly recommend this trip and I am so happy I got to visit such a beautiful historical site.
Written December 5, 2021
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Emilie G
Montrouge, France1,587 contributions
Jul 2020
This is definitely a must-see in the area. It's such a wonderful place to visit whether you enjoy Monet's paintings or not, both the gardens and the house are wonderful. If you are a lover of Monet's art, you have to make the time for it. It's only an hour away from Paris by train and it takes about an hour to visit everything. We loved it and can only recommend. We visited in July and there were plenty of flowers and some water lilies were blooming.
Written July 14, 2020
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Brenda S.
Kaneohe, HI10 contributions
Oct 2019
Excellent experience. Walking tour of the Lily pond he painted so often.
His home and gardens he had planted so he could paint them! Interesting!
His home interior was amazing to see! I went in October perfect weather but the water lilies were not open yet.
Population of the town Giverny is only 500. very much the French countryside. Leaving from Paris it is about an hour drive.
His home and gardens he had planted so he could paint them! Interesting!
His home interior was amazing to see! I went in October perfect weather but the water lilies were not open yet.
Population of the town Giverny is only 500. very much the French countryside. Leaving from Paris it is about an hour drive.
Written February 7, 2020
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Storyteller818631
17 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
Had a relaxing and amazing time there.The gardens are beautiful and atmosphere is trully magical.also, the gift shop is really worth the time. s
Written December 30, 2019
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Mumof2girls2013
Durham, UK47 contributions
Not sure whether to get tickets for late morning or early afternoon. Is there a restaurant/ cafe there to get lunch; if so is it very expensive - can't seem to find any info on the website! TIA
victoriasG4210RX
Johannesburg, South Africa2 contributions
There are lots of options for lunch close by. Nothing within the gardens. I did the early morning, which I loved, it was Autumn. But the light during the late afternoon could be lovely for pictures
Meglyn L
Redland, MD39 contributions
Can you buy tickets at the door
Paul B
Huddersfield, UK62 contributions
Yes it is easy to buy tickets at the door. Some on line sites are very overpriced.
There are coach parties but we went in early September and coped well.
Take your time, enjoy the views round the Water Lily Pond, go round again. It’s delightful.
Can we go to Keukenhof after 19th May? Will the park still open?
Katerynalining
Pontiac, MI1 contribution
If you’re looking for the large fields of tulips that surround the park, those are gone now, those are owned by farmers and have all been cut down. Usually the height of tulip bloom is from end of March to beginning of May. But you can also visit their website and they have a flowering report.
Beatriz M
9 contributions
Los tickets se pueden comprar allí , cuando lleguemos o hay que ?hacerlo en forma anticipada por internet
Beatriz M
9 contributions
Hola, estoy pensando en ir por allí y quisiera saber el tiempo promedio que lleva el recorrido de todo. Gracias
CP711_12
Boston, MA1 contribution
I purchased a ticket online and it stated a time of 9:30 a.m. It was the only time listed when I booked the ticket. I think it just means that is when it opens for the day. Or, does it mean that is the time we have to arrive?
Agnes Q
Acton, Massachusetts, United States1,067 contributions
It's when it opens for the day. I also booked online and my printed ticket had the same information, but we went in a little later. It's good to arrive early, though, because it gets crowded. If you have a printed ticket skip the lines and use the entrance for groups.
excusesexcuses
Dublin, Ireland50 contributions
Hi, Is The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet tour the same as the Monet house and gardens tour? They are listed as No 1 & 2 of things to do in Giverny on T.A. but they sound like the same tour! Thanks in advance.
Michelle C
Vancouver Island, Canada151 contributions
Yes, same thing - only with the tour you get a guide, if you don't do the tour, you are free to walk around by yourself. We didn't do the tour. It is definitely something to see, beautiful! Enjoy!
The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet (Giverny) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet:
- Giverny & Monet's House From Paris Audio Guided Half-day Tour (From $82.70)
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- Giverny and Monet's Garden Small-Group Tour from Paris (From $121.29)
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- Restaurants near The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet:
- (0.03 mi) Restaurant Les Nymphéas
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