Park & nature
Monet's Water Garden
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Monet's Water Garden, or Jardin d'Eau, is the tranquil water lily pond that Claude Monet created and painted obsessively. Located in Giverny, this separate section of his property features the famous Japanese bridge draped with wisteria, weeping willows, and bamboo groves. Visitors walk along winding paths that cross small bridges, offering views of the pond's surface covered in water lilies. The garden feels like stepping into one of Monet's paintings, with reflections of clouds and trees in the water. It's a place of quiet beauty, designed by Monet himself to be a living artwork. The garden is meticulously maintained and changes with the seasons, from spring's irises to autumn's golden foliage.
Don't miss
- The Japanese bridge covered in wisteria
- Water lilies in bloom from June to October
- Weeping willows framing the pond
- Reflections and light effects on the water
- Bamboo grove and rhododendrons
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Monet's Water Garden
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inGuided tour Monet's house and gardens/small group4.6★ · 73 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$69 per personSee dates →
Best full dayGiverny Monet’s Home and Gardens Half Day Tour from Paris4.7★ · 2,655 travelers6–12 hoursFree cancellationFrom$86 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleMonet's Gardens & House-Private Giverny Tour From Paris4.7★ · 150 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$500 per personSee dates →More attractions in Giverny