The ultimate spring getaway , a trip to Monet’s House in Giverny is always a great idea. For the 2026 season, the site will reopen on April 1, after several months of winter closure, and will remain open until November 1. Visitors will thus be able to (re)discover this iconic site and its magnificent gardens, just under an hour from Paris.
An unmissable spring getaway just a stone’s throw from Paris
In Normandy, Giverny attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year who come to discover the setting that inspired Claude Monet for over forty years. The painter settled there in 1883 and designed his own gardens, which have since become one of the most famous sites associated with Impressionism.
Divided into two parts, the tour is available every day. On one side, the pink house with green shutters offers a glimpse into the painter’s world, with its colorful rooms, his studio, and his iconic yellow dining room. On the other, the gardens—a true living work of art—offer a stroll through flower beds, paths lined with tulips in the spring, and the famous Clos Normand flowerbeds.
Further on, the water garden is one of the most beautiful and photogenic spots on the entire estate. This is where the Japanese bridge and the water lily ponds are located, which inspired some of Monet’s most famous works. In the spring, the vegetation begins to come back to life, with the first blooms gradually transforming the site.
This reopening on April 1 is no coincidence: at this time of year, tulips, daffodils, and the first bursts of color appear, while the vegetation grows denser as the weeks go by. The site then evolves through the summer, when the water lilies reach their peak bloom.
Easily accessible from Paris by train and then by shuttle from Vernon, Giverny remains one of the most popular spring getaways. And to round out the visit, you can extend your stroll through the village, known for its galleries and Impressionist landscapes. Further afield, the town of Vernon is also worth a visit with its magnificent hanging mill.
With its reopening in early April, Monet’s house and gardens are returning to their seasonal rhythm. An ideal outing to enjoy the first sunny days and rediscover one of the most iconic sites of Impressionism, less than an hour from the capital.
📍Claude Monet’s House and Gardens – 84 Rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny
📆 Reopening April 1 – Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.