House Gardens

Venture beyond Paris' city boundaries and get a unique perspective on French art and history on this half-day guided tour of Monet’s exquisite Giverny estate. See where Claude Monet, the father of Impressionism, lived and worked for almost 43 years. Stroll through Monet’s beloved gardens at your own pace using our self-guided mobile app (download instructions provided on booking confirmation).

We are delighted to offer you the unique opportunity to fully enjoy your visit to Giverny. You can stay around 3 to explore this magnificent place at your own pace. This extended duration allows you to take your time to admire the breathtaking landscapes and enjoy a leisurely lunch without feeling rushed. We are confident that this longer experience will help you fully immerse yourself in the beauty of Giverny.

Stroll the streets of the charming village of Giverny and discover the grave of Claude Monet in the churchyard. Then, skip the long lines to Monet's house and gardens to hear the story of the artist's life and how he led the Impressionist movement from the village between 1883 and 1926. Learn how artists such as John Singer Sargent, Paul Cézanne and Mary Cassatt joined him in the sleepy village to form an unofficial artists’ colony. Be enchanted by the ponds and gardens that inspired his paintings, and see the Japanese bridge and lilies of the Oriental water garden Savor the scent of flowers in season, such as wild roses, hollyhocks, poppies and honeysuckle. Admire the water lilies and weeping willows, instantly recognizable from his classic paintings and look inside the thatched roof house to find the cheerful kitchen and his collection of 18th and 19th century Japanese prints.

Immerse yourself if the heritage of the island as your expert guide shares the story of this colonial ruin restored to its former majesty in the 1960’s. Learn about the lifestyle of the European bourgeoisie in the isles of the Caribbean in the Eighteenth Century. The tale of the Annee Palmer, the famed White Witch of Rose Hall is sure to delight. Beautiful tropical gardens and personalities will colour your experience with fun along the way!

By minivan from Paris with a guide to visit Monet's House and fabulous Gardens. Entrance ticket included. Besides the house, restored as the painter the habitat, the visit includes the painter’s studio and a walk in the extraordinary garden. In the pink plaster house, where Claude Monet lived from 1883 to 1926, you can visit: On the ground floor: the “small blue lounge” , the grocery store, the workshop lounge, the dining room and the kitchen (with blue Rouen tiles, a huge stove and copper utensils) On the first floor: the private apartments with Monet’s bedroom, Alice’s bedroom. In front of the house, the gardens consist of: – from the "Clos Normand" to the straight line, the vaults of aerial plants surrounding dazzling massifs. – the “Water Garden” shaded by weeping willows, composed of its famous Japanese bridge, glycine's, azaleas and pond. The tour is at your own rhythm and our guide will give you all the information you need to manage your free time.

Monet's house and gardens in a small group for a more intimate tour with a licensed local guide who will describe the flora and Monet's life. Relaxing pace and time to take photos. Small group interactive for participants and guide. Tours are operated in one language only.

Walk in the footsteps of two amazing artists: Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh on this small group day trip from Paris. Discover the unparallelled beauty in the Clos Normand and Japanese Water gardens of Claude Monet, in Giverny. You’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into one of his Impressionist paintings as you walk among the willow trees and cross the little green bridge over his pond of water lilies. Then you’ll explore inside of his colorful family home.

With over 30 rooms on show, visitors can immerse themselves in life as far back as the 16th century when Grace O’Malley the Pirate Queen of Connacht ruled the land and seas around the estate. Built upon the foundations of one of her many castles which can still be toured in the dungeons today, the original Westport House was built in 1650 by Colonel John Browne and his wife Maud Burke, Grace O’Malley’s great-great-granddaughter. Since then it has undergone a number of developments under the direction of the celebrated architects Richard Cassels (of Carton and Leinster House architectural fame), James Wyatt and Thomas Ivory, progressing from a smaller, one room deep residence with a central open court yard to the stately square house complete with beautiful balustraded terraces that we recognise today.

Filoli is an oasis of calm located just 30 miles south of San Francisco. Nestled on a slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains and surrounded by the protected Peninsula watershed, this experience makes an exceptionally unique Bay Area day trip. Discover the history of the Georgian revival-style mansion, and wander 16 acres of exquisite English Renaissance gardens. From miles of glittering lights each winter, to tens of thousands of tulips every spring, and unique experiences year-round, Filoli visitors are invited to find inspiration in every season.

This tour will take you to two of the most important locations around Paris: the home of the « Prince of the Impressionists » and the palace of the « Sun King »; Giverny and Versailles represent the Zenith of France’s greatest artistic movements. Renowned for their beautiful gardens and stunning buildings, you will get to see Monet’s iconic Japanese bridge and lilly ponds, Louis XIV’s breathtaking Hall of Mirrors. Lunch at the well known “Moulin de Fourges” is included.

After packed-out runs at the Metropolitan Opera of New York and Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, this acclaimed staging of Cinderella makes a grand Australian debut. Massenet’s classic opera has long delighted audiences with its sumptuous music and big heart. This production adds a delightful dash of humour with playful choreography and extravagant costumes in outrageous shapes and sizes. Barbara de Limburg’s extraordinary set is a pop-up storybook world inspired by an original illustrated edition of the fairy tale, complete with fold-out balcony and paper-cut carriage. Performed in English, this crowd-pleasing production is perfect for newcomers, but opera-lovers are in for a royal treat. We can’t promise you happily ever after, but you can expect 90 minutes of joy and wonder. Dust off your glass slippers and step into a land of enchantment and nostalgia. Maybe dreams really do come true.

Restored to its Edwardian Arts and Craft splendour, Winterbourne House is a unique heritage attraction – set within seven acres of beautiful botanic gardens. Only minutes from Birmingham city centre, Winterbourne is a hidden gem – home to beautiful antiques and over 6,000 plant species from around the world. Wander along the woodland walk, stroll through the hazelnut tunnel, cross the 1930’s Japanese Bridge or simply soak up the tranquillity of this perfectly English Edwardian home.

The Andrew Low House can be seen by docent led tours, which depart at 30 minute intervals (on the hour and half hour) every day. Tours discuss the history of the house and the Low family, showing how a wealthy family in Savannah would have lived in the 19th century. The home was built in 1848-1849 by architect John S Norris a notable architect from New York and designed in the Greek Revival style, with a mixture of Revival and Italianate details. The home occupies the entire southwest trust lot fronting on Lafayette Square. The Andrew Low House has one of the few surviving original gardens created in 19th-century Savannah, and the only one open to the public. The design of the parterre gardens dates from the mid century, shortly after the completion of the house. Their layout and planting plans have been preserved ever since, first by the Low family and later by the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America, the current owners of the house

Fota House is one of Ireland’s finest examples of Regency period architecture with superb neoclassical interiors. The main house dating from 1820, remained in the sole ownership of the Smith-Barry family for 155 years and today it shares the compelling life story of this family and their household staff. It also houses one of the largest collections of landscape paintings spanning the 17th to 19th century. Now an Irish Heritage Trust Property, a visit to Fota House set amongst 115 acres, within the original 780 acre estate promises endless opportunities for adventure. It features a globally renowned arboretum with a collection of rare and exotic plantings from the southern hemisphere, formal and working gardens that evolve with colour, scent & texture through each passing season

You will see where Claude Monet, the "Father of the Impressionism," spent 43 years of his life. Visit his studio, stroll through the charming gardens and the Japanese bridge which inspired him to create his brightly colored Water Lilies series and other paintings. This private tour with roundtrip, luxury transportation is led by an art historian making this a perfect outing for an art lover.

Hailed as the Caribbean’s most exciting city, rich in history, culture and energy. During the 2.5 hour tour, our affable, engaging and knowledgeable guide will give you minute-by-minute electrifying coverage on sites seen, as well as commentary on the rich history of the locations you discover. The Jamaican capital’s rich history and culture are on picturesque display, with gorgeous shots aplenty perfectly suited to share with family and friends.

A visit to Muckross House and Gardens allows our guests to enjoy an extensive view of Killarneys largest lake, Lough Leane. This tour offers extensive scenery and concludes by dropping our guests at the beautiful Muckross Boat House. As usual the tour is facilitated by Charlie who will keep guests entertained with tales both fact and ‘fiction!!!!’.

Step into the world of Monet and explore the beautiful village where he lived for 43 years. Giverny is the home of many modern-day Impressionist artists who have set up their own small private galleries, such as Claude Cambour, Florence Ramier and Christophe Demarez, all of whom are located on the same road as the Claude Monet Foundation. Highlights  – Monet’s former home, Water lily garden – Musée des Impressionnismes – Church & Cemetery

This tour takes you to St. Nicholas Abbey Great House and Distillery where you learn about Barbados' rich past as well as the history of it's rum production. You will also see an integral part of the rum making process at Morgan Lewis Windmill. You will also experience the rugged beauty of Barbados as you are driven along the East Coast of the island. The last stop is the Flower Forest Botanical Garden where you'll be amazed by 53 acres of tropical trees and flowering plants that bloom all year.

Our class located is uniquely around by the tropical garden and more than learning how to cooking Thai famous dishes in authentic style, All the participants cook with their stove, Also vegan and halal dishes is available, Here the guests learn the benefit of Thai herb ingredient, Also use the fresh ingredients from the tree and touch the real plant from the the garden, for example the lemon grass and kafir lime leave from the plants see the jackfruit and cashew nuts tree and collect the Thai traditional style, using super fresh ingredients from our vegetable garden around the kitchen and some fresh ingredients from the local fresh market and after the class all customer will get free cooking video on YouTube and by email.