"On and Off the Road in Monet's Garden in Giverny" Giverny by Roadquill

Giverny Travel Guide: 154 reviews and 573 photos

And it is so easy to get there !!!!

Trains leave the Gare St. Lazare a number of times during the day and stop at Vernon, the jump off point to Giverny. They have transportion information at the information booth at the train station. They give the times the trains depart from Paris and when they arrive at Vernon and coordinates when the bus leaves Vernon and drops you off in Giverny.
Round trip train cost was 22 euro for U60 and 18 euro for my parents.

Once in Vernon, there is a mad dash to the bus (to the right of the staion as you leave the station) as many times there are more passengers than the first bus can take. Bus cost is around 3 euro RT. Taxi (in front of the station slightly to the right) one way is 11 euro. My parents, in their 70's, took, a taxi there and the bus back. My wife and I rented bikes (t the right and across the street from the station) for 10 euro each for a day's use.

Since bus and taxi are pretty routine, here is the bicycle tips.

There are several places that rent bicycles. The brasserie furthest away seemed to have the best price and were very pleased that we walked an additional few yards for their services. They gave us a rough map, a basket and sent us on our way. They don't really speak English but they point well. The path follows the bus starting point (where those unfortunate enough to miss the first bus still waited), down 30 years and then you make a left an ride through Vernon and go over the Seine River. You can follow the road to the right towards Giverny or you can continue on another short ride and there is a bike path.

Rent a Bike and then have a cold beer afterwards

A friend of Monet's is a friend of mine!!

This is where we rented our bikes, and then it was the perfect place to have a cold brew afterwards.

Last visit to Giverny: Sep 2005
Intro Updated Oct 31, 2005
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aussirose Nov 16, 2010 at 3:50 PM

Love it Karl!! Can't wait to go! :o) I've saved your transport tip to my Trip Planner thingy...thanks. Hugs xx
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BeatChick Dec 26, 2007 at 8:19 PM

Gorgeous garden gazing at Giverny!!! Beautiful salads there, Karl, at Les Nympheaus! I love your photo of the Gare St-Lazare juxtaposed against Monet's painting - trés belle. :)
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ATLC Dec 19, 2007 at 11:44 PM

ah yes, your typical French meal salad. Yummy. I never thought to visit Vernon. Duh, Giverny I mean! Looks beautiful.
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rexvaughan Nov 29, 2007 at 9:00 PM

Happy BD, Karl. Great photos of the garden! I had a beer where you rented your bike. Have never biked, but once walked from the garden to Vernon. Also ate lunch at the Nympheas.
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angiebabe Oct 21, 2006 at 4:47 PM

have had the pleasure and privilege of driving there twice - and one of the highlights of my time in Europe!(one of my 1000 things to do b4 i die notched on my belt!!)lovely to see your pics.
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807Wheaton Apr 26, 2006 at 7:09 PM

Hey Karl. We were in Paris September 2005 also! I loved our visit to Giverny - Thanx for a nice little visit! Greetings from Augusta, GA! Marcia
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bpacker Feb 14, 2006 at 11:10 PM

You're right, the best way to see Giverny is on a bike. The beer is a must after all the peddling' :)
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freya_heaven Oct 28, 2005 at 11:13 AM

I really wish I had made it here when we were in the area, Beautiful photos of the pond & flowers. Nice page karl (~_~)