Full Day Private Tour of Giverny and Rouen from Le Havre
From Monet's gardens to Normandy's medieval capital, a full day of art, history, and French gastronomy awaits.
This private full day tour of Giverny and Rouen from Le Havre combines two of Normandy's most remarkable destinations into a single, expertly guided shore excursion. You will begin the day at the legendary gardens of Claude Monet before continuing to the medieval heart of Rouen, one of northern France's best-preserved historic cities.
Your guide meets you directly at your ship with fresh croissants and coffee, setting a convivial tone for the day ahead. The journey unfolds at a relaxed pace, allowing time to absorb each destination without rushing.
Lunch is taken at the Auberge Baudy in Giverny, a historic gathering place for Impressionist painters and a fitting setting between the two highlights of the day. The afternoon in Rouen brings Gothic architecture, centuries of French history, and time for personal exploration.
The tour returns you to your ship by early evening, offering a full and satisfying day ashore without the complexity of navigating independently in a foreign country.
Tour Highlights
Walk through Claude Monet's famous gardens and home in Giverny, best experienced in spring and early summer.
Enjoy lunch at the Auberge Baudy, a historic inn once frequented by Monet and fellow Impressionist painters.
Visit Rouen's Notre-Dame Cathedral, where many Dukes of Normandy are buried, including Rollo, the dynasty's founder.
Discover the Gros Horloge, Rouen's celebrated Renaissance astronomical clock set within a historic arched gateway.
Stand in the Place du Vieux-Marché where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake and visit the church built in her memory.
Explore the Aître Saint-Maclou, one of the most striking Gothic funerary cloisters in all of Europe.
Travel in comfort with a private driver-guide who meets you shipside and returns you well before departure.
Itinerary
Your guide meets you at your vessel with coffee and fresh croissants. The drive to Giverny takes approximately ninety minutes through the Normandy countryside.
Arrive at the Fondation Claude Monet and spend extended time in the artist's house and iconic water garden. Your guide shares stories of Monet's life, his large family, and the artistic legacy he built here.
Share a meal at the historic Auberge Baudy, a gathering place for Impressionist artists in Monet's era. The setting provides context for the artistic community that flourished around Giverny.
Arrive in Rouen and explore the cathedral, where Monet produced his celebrated series of paintings. Your guide narrates the history of the building and the dukes of Normandy interred within.
Visit the marketplace where Joan of Arc was executed in 1431 and the modern church dedicated to her memory. Continue to the Aître Saint-Maclou, a remarkable Gothic ossuary cloister rarely seen outside Rouen.
Enjoy time at leisure in Rouen's historic centre for wandering or shopping before the drive back to your ship. You will arrive at the port by early evening.
What Is Included
Included
- Private driver-guide for the full day
- Welcome coffee and fresh croissants at pickup
- Entrance to Claude Monet's house and gardens in Giverny
- Guided visits in Rouen including the Cathedral, Gros Horloge, and Saint-Maclou Cloister
- Comfortable private vehicle throughout
- Return transfer to your ship at Le Havre
Not Included
- Lunch at Auberge Baudy (paid independently)
- Personal shopping or souvenirs
- Gratuities for the guide (discretionary)
- Travel insurance
Important Information
This is a private tour departing directly from your cruise ship in Le Havre. Please be ready at your gangway at the agreed meeting time to make the most of your time ashore.
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