Le Havre Shore Excursion: Private Giverny & Medieval Rouen

Le Havre, France
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Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the very best of Normandy in complete comfort on this private shore excursion from Le Havre. Skip the crowds and enjoy a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests with your own professional driver and guide.

Explore the medieval streets of Rouen, admire the magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral that inspired Claude Monet, and enjoy free time to discover the city's charming cafés and historic landmarks.

Continue to Giverny to visit Monet's famous home and gardens, stroll across the iconic Japanese Bridge, and admire the beautiful water lily ponds. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with convenient cruise terminal pickup and drop-off, and relax knowing your itinerary is carefully planned to ensure a timely return to your ship.

Perfect for couples, families, and small groups seeking a premium Normandy experience.

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Shared ShorEX

Pickup included

Private Giverny & Rouen Tour

Duration: Full-day tour of approx. 8- 9 h, including round-trip transfers between Le Havre and Rouen, and Giverny (1–2 hours each way)
Private tour notice: This is a private tour reserved exclusively for your party.
Ship/schedule adaptation note: Adapted to the docking schedule. If your ship arrives late, we adjust the program and ensure a safe, on-time return.
Itinerary summary: Travel through Normandy's history, art, and breathtaking landscapes with visits to Rouen and Monet's Gardens in Giverny.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Licensed private driver-guide
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned Vehicle
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance to Monet's House and Garden in Giverny

What to expect

  1. Le Havre
    1h
    The tour will begin at the port of Le Havre, where your driver-guide will be waiting to pick you up. From there, it is just over an hour's drive Rouen.
  2. Rouen
    3h
    Rouen: This historic city is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and its significant role in the history of France. Key attractions include the stunning Notre-Dame Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece that inspired many artists including Monet; the Rue du Gros Horloge, home to one of Europe's oldest working clocks; and the Place du Vieux-Marché, where Joan of Arc was executed.
  3. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen
    30m
    This is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the world. The facade of the cathedral was a subject of a series of paintings by Claude Monet, some of which are exhibited in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.
  4. Rue du Gros-Horloge
    30m
    This is a cobblestone street lined with half-timbered houses and is home to the Gros Horloge, a beautiful Renaissance clock tower.
  5. Giverny
    1h
    This small village in Normandy is famous as the home of Claude Monet, the founder of French Impressionist painting. The village and its surroundings were a great source of inspiration for Monet and many other artists.
  6. Fondation Claude Monet
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The former home and studio of Claude Monet, now a museum, where you can see the rooms where he worked as well as some of his most famous works. The gardens, which Monet designed himself, are divided into two parts: the Clos Normand, with various flowers, trees, and shrubs, and the water garden, with its pond, water lilies, and famous Japanese bridge.
  7. Le Havre
    2h
    At the end of your memorable visit to Giverny, you will embark on a relaxing journey back to Le Havre. As the picturesque landscape rolls by, you may catch a final glimpse of the region's charm from your window, leaving you with lasting memories of your private tour from Le Havre to Rouen and Giverny. Your tour concludes with a convenient drop-off at the Le Havre cruise terminal, ensuring you arrive back in time for your departure.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please meet us just outside the security gate, about 3 minutes’ walk from the cruise terminal. Our Team will be waiting there for you with a "Vexperio" sign with your name.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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