Private Monet House and Chateau Martainville

The inspiration for Claude Monet's impressionist genius began in the tiny village of Giverny, Normandy. Explore the charming village center, then step inside the house of one of the world's greatest artists. After exploring the delightful house, travel to Chateau Martainville to visit a beautiful impressionist museum.

Enjoy a comfortable drive with a private driver and requested-language speaking guide to Giverny's village center. Your guide leads you to Monet's house, where you'll discover lily ponds, a footbridge, winding paths, and a gorgeous landscaped garden. Inside the house, pastel-colored rooms and rustic furniture provide a charming environment. You'll also note the Japanese engravings Monet himself hung on the colorful walls.

After this part of your tour, 1.5 hours are provided to explore your surroundings and have lunch on your own. Then, drive to captivating Chateau Martainville, built in 1485 by a Flemish architect for Jacques Le Pelletier, Seigneur of Martainville. This scenic location is a perfect example of early Renaissance architecture, showcasing a dovecote, wagon shed, baker's oven, and half-timbered well.

The chateau museum, founded in 1965 by the Seine Maritime Departmental Council, displays an exceptional collection of furniture from Upper Normandy, tracing the evolution of styles from the 15th to 19th century. Enjoy reconstructed farmhouses featuring furniture and everyday objects from the 18th and 19th centuries. The top floor of the chateau is devoted to the history of textile and costume in Normandy, with an exhibition of 19th-century paintings and regional headdresses and jewelry.

After the tour is complete, your private guide drives you back to port. Book this Le Havre shore excursion for a wonderful artistic exploration of Monet's illustrious past and a memorable trip to the Martainville Chateau.