From Paris to Bayeux Private Sightseeing Transfer

PICK UP IN PARIS 

Today, we will come and pick you up at your accommodation in Paris city centre, Paris airports - Charles de Gaulle or Orly - or the surrounding area for a door to door service, private customized transfer from Paris to Bayeux, Normandy, France .

Our professional, English speaking driver will meet you in your Paris Hotel lobby, Paris airport exit area or at the door of your accommodation in the city. Then, board one of our recent & comfortable air conditioned vehicle. All our vehicles are premium cars or minivans with a lot of space that respect social distancing with your driver.

TRANSFER TO BAYEUX WITH SIGHTSEEING STOPS ON THE WAY

After being picked up by one of our professional drivers, we will take you to your final destination in the city centre of Bayeux (all areas). We also organise private transfers to all the main destinations in or around the city of Bayeux including all Bayeux hotels or Airbnb accommodations. During the drive, enjoy stops on the way that have been carefully selected so that you may enjoy this Paris to Bayeux transfer as if it was a sightseeing tour.

STOP IN GIVERNY OR WHY NOT DISCOVER VETHEUIL VILLAGE?

After  just over a one hour drive, reach Monet's Giverny House & Gardens. Here, visit the stunning home and gardens of Claude Monet one of the most famous 19th century impressionist French Painter. Even though the term ‘impressionism’ already existed, one of Monet’s paintings – impression, sunrise – perfectly summarized the style and start of this painting movement.

Upon arrival you will be taken by your guide to the entrance where your visit of the Gardens and House of Claude Monet will begin. There are several things to see on site:

Claude Monet’s House:

The painter arrives in Giverny in 1883 aged 43 years old. Thanks to the selling of a number of paintings to art merchant Durand-Ruel, he is able to acquire this house where he believes he will be able to ameliorate his work on light and color. During more than 40 years, Monet will transform, develop and enlarge the house. As you enter, you will first discover the reading room or ‘little blue sitting room’ followed by the artist’s first studio where he worked until 1899. You will then proceed to the first floor where the private apartments are located. These include Monet’s bedroom where objects and artwork from Monet’s time are exhibited. There are also reproductions of paintings made by his friends: Cézanne, Renoir, Signac or Caillebote. Then, move on to Alice’s bedroom – Claude Monet’s wife – and end the tour of the upper floor with the last room which was Blanche Monet’s bedroom. You will then return to the ground floor to visit the dining room and kitchen. Here, you will admire Monet’s famous collection of Japanese prints.

The ‘Clos Normand’ Garden:

Monet’s love for gardens came as he visited the gardens of friends as well as with the one he took care of in his previous house of Argenteuil. In Giverny, the artist will model his garden so as to better paint it. In front of the house, his creates the Clos Normand. He starts by removing a number of trees, to Alice’s great despair, then reorganizes the flower beds playing with the colors for his paintings. The flower garden is composed of daffodils, tulips, narcissus, iris, oriental poppies, peonies while the central path is lined with nasturtiums, fragrant roses, cherry and Japanese apricot trees.

The water garden:

By diverting a small river, Monet completely created this water garden. He will contemplate nature for hours especially fond of the reflections of the sky that occur on the water. Deeply inspired by ‘Japonism’ – influence of Japanese art on French Artists and writers – he creates a unique world. A Japanese bridge is built and oriental plants are introduced such as maple trees, Japanese peonies, white lilies, bamboos and Ginkgos Biloba. In 1897, Monet begins to paint the “Nymphéas” series inspired by the water lilies pond, achieving one of his most famous artwork reaching the limit of abstraction.

Today, ten gardeners take care of Giverny gardens all year round.

If you are a true Monet fan, then it is also possible for us to make a stop in the small village of Vétheuil. This village is lesser known than Giverny but the painter lived here during 3 years and the house he occupied can be visited. It is said that Monet painted more than 200 paintings while in Vétheuil as times were difficult and the Artist needed money to pay for the rent and take care of his wife who is sick at the time. In fact, Camille will die here at the age of 32 and is buried in the local cemetery. Other artists will also come to Vétheuil including American Painter Joan Mitchell, figure of the abstract expressionist movement, who fell in love with the village.

 REACH BAYEUX

After the visit of Giverny or Vertheuil, it will be time to head to Bayeux. Upon arrival in Bayeux we will drop you off at your hotel or accommodation and that will be the end of our services.

WORRY FREE PRICING

We offer very competitive prices that are always set in advance so you can plan your holiday or business expenses without any surprises. Since all our prices are set, there are no hidden costs. After having set your arrival time and pick up time, our English speaking customer service will confirm the fixed rate of your private transfer and pre-book it in our system. All ground transport options from Paris can be done through our website.

All prices quoted are for 2 to 7 passengers. For larger groups, please contact us as we can provide larger sized vehicles such as a minibus or coach. Each passenger can have one large bag (29 x 21 x 11 inches) and one handbag. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, you can contact us as we have low cost options to have your baggage transported in another vehicle.