The perfect weekend · Friday
Photo: Office de Tourisme Nouvelle Normandie
Monet's house and gardens
Doors open at 10:00: walk the Grande Allée of the Clos Normand under its iron arches, then cross to the water garden and the Japanese bridge. Allow 1 h 30–2 h; e-tickets recommended. Open until 1 November only.
| When | Friday, 10:00 |
|---|---|
| Where | Maison et jardins de Claude Monet |
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Checked on claudemonetgiverny.fr, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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