Normandy 3 days tour in impressionist Monet’s footstep

Monet's footstep tour itinerary 

Day 1  Pick up Paris - Giverny - Rouen
Departure at the earliest at your convenience from your hotel in Paris or Roissy.

Visit the Monet's garden
Visit his house of Giverny, where he lived all the end of his life. He was also passionate about the garden and the colors and composed a garden that inspired his paintings on Nympheas ( waterlilies).

Giverny Museum of Impressionism
In 2009, a partnership between the Terra Foundation for American Art, the Conseil départemental de l'Eure, the Conseil départemental de la Seine-Maritime, the Haute-Normandie region, the Communauté de communes de Vernon and the Ville de Vernon, as well as the Musée d'Orsay, created the Giverny Impressionism Museum, which replaces the Giverny American Art Museum. This new museum aims to study the history of Impressionism and its aftermath, as well as its more distant consequences in the second half of the 20th century and at the beginning of the 21st century.

Each year,  different exhibits take place.
For the 2026 season, the museum will present "Before the Water Lilies: Monet discovers Giverny, 1883-1890" from March 27 to July 5, 2026.⁠⁠ This exhibition marks the centenary of Claude Monet's passing and focuses on the artist's early years in Giverny, from his arrival in 1883 to the end of 1890, when he became the owner of his house and began designing his legendary garden.⁠⁠

Lunch in Giverny

Drive to Rouen the home of the famous Cathedral of Notre-Dame, which Monet painted over 40 times.
You can walk through the medieval streets lined with timber-framed houses and visit the site where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.

Overnight in Rouen

Day 2 Honfleur - Le Havre - Etretat

After an early morning visit to Rouen, departure for the old Harbour of Honfleur. Invited by Eugène Boudin, Monet spent considerable time at the Saint‑Siméon farm. Like you, he was captivated by the ever‑changing reflections on the water and the authentic houses built between the 15th and 18th centuries.
You can also find inspiration from young painters with 80 galleries distributed throughout the city and discover the remarkable Saint‑Catherine Church, the largest wooden church with a separate bell tower in France, built by local shipwrights and resembling an upturned hull.

In the late afternoon, a visit to the city of Le Havre or with Monet during his youth. It is there that he met Eugene Boudin, who introduced him to painting outdoors and especially made him aware of changing light.

The city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because the town was destroyed during the beaches landing in 1944. Auguste Perret, the Master of Le Corbusier, rebuilt it.

Before returning, a brief visit to sunset on the cliffs of Étretat, the subject of many paintings by Monet.

Overnight in Honfleur.


Day 3 Deauville -Caen

Departure from Honfleur Hotel for a short trip along"la côte Fleurie"to arrive in Deauville.
If you are interested, you can stop by a Calvados farm. The Château de Breuil offers a beautiful setting to introduce you to the region's preferred drinks.


Deauville

A short trip along the Côte Fleurie (Flower Coast) brings you to Deauville, the elegant seaside resort often called the "21st arrondissement of Paris." Since the 1800s, this glamorous town has been attracting weekenders from Paris and international visitors with its unique blend of sophistication and seaside charm.
if you are interested, possibility to stop over at a Calvados farm. The chateau de Breuil offers a beautiful place to introduce you to the preferred drinks of Normands.

"Les Planches "- Walk the iconic wooden boardwalk dating back to 1923, lined with colorful Art Deco beach huts bearing the names of famous actors and directors from the Deauville American Film Festival. The 2km promenade, with its vibrant parasols and golden sands, perfectly captures the French Riviera atmosphere.

Belle Époque Architecture - Admire the stunning half-timbered villas and grand hotels like the magnificent Hotel Normandy, showcasing the characteristic Anglo-Norman style that defines the Côte Fleurie.

Casino Barrière - Built in 1912, this lavish casino overlooks the beach and remains a cultural landmark with its restaurants, theater, and entertainment venues.
Horse Racing Heritage - Deauville's prestigious racecourses have hosted world-class races since the 1860s, cementing the town's reputation as a favorite destination for racing enthusiasts and the jet-set.

If you are interested, possibility to stop over at a Calvados farm. The chateau de Breuil offers a beautiful place to introduce you to the preferred drinks of Normands.


Caen
Every two year, Caen hosts an exhibition dedicated to Impressionism.you will spend the afternoon in Caen or around according the 2026 agenda.
Visit the exhibit before returning to Paris.

If this is your first trip to Normandy, you can extend one more day to go to the Colleville American cemetery and/or visit the memorial of Caen or Mont Saint Michel.

Professional bilingual driver-guide throughout your entire 3-day stay
✓ Luxury private transportation in a premium vehicle
✓ Monet's Garden entrance fee at Giverny
✓ Giverny Museum of Impressionism entrance fee
✓ Guided visit of Rouen with medieval quarter exploration
✓ Honfleur, Étretat, and Le Havre visits with expert commentary
✓ Optional Calvados farm visit with tasting introduction
✓ Normandy Impressionist Festival exhibit in Caen
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• Private tour for 4 guests  900 per person
• Private tour for 5 guests  780 per person
• Private tour for 6 guests  667 per person
• Private tour for 7 guests  586 per person
• Private tour for 8 guests  725 per person
• Private tour for 9 guests  656 per person
• Private tour for 10 guests  600 per person
• Private tour for 11 guests  555 per person
• Private tour for 12 guests  517 per person
• Private tour for 13 guests  485 per person
• Private tour for 14 guests  458 per person
• Private tour for 15 guests  434 per person
• Private tour for 16 guests  413 per person
• Private tour for 17 guests  395 per person
• Private tour for 18 guests  378 per person
• Private tour for 19 guests  364 per person

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