Walk the legendary gardens that inspired Impressionism's greatest canvases, then step inside Monet's ochre-and-blue house. The famous water-lily pond and Japanese bridge are bucket-list moments you cannot unsee.
What to expect
Stroll two hectares of colour-sequenced flower beds in full bloom (April–October peak), cross the iconic green bridge above the water-lily pond, and tour the Norman farmhouse with its vivid Japanese print collection and famous yellow dining room. Multilingual audio guides deepen the artistic context at every turn. Allow at least 2 hours to do it justice.
Good to know
Open April–November; closed Mondays. Book timed-entry online well in advance in high season. Vernon is a 5–7 min taxi or a free seasonal shuttle bus from the cruise dock to Giverny. All-aboard is typically late afternoon — morning arrival is ideal.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Vernon — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.