
Medieval Heritage and Monet's Gardens from Rouen
Rouen → Vernon → Giverny
Trip Overview
A full-day trip from Rouen to Vernon, Giverny covering 8 attractions in approximately 10h 32min. The plan includes public transit from Rouen, step-by-step routes between stops, and entrance fees from €25 per person. Compare public transit & car with costs for each leg.
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A day trip from Rouen combining medieval Norman heritage with Impressionist art. Begin in Vernon exploring five centuries of history: the Gothic Notre-Dame Church, half-timbered House of Times Past, the 12th-century Tower of Archives, the iconic Old Mill painted by Monet, and the fortified Tourelles Castle. Continue to Giverny to visit Claude Monet's legendary house and gardens with the famous water lily pond, the Museum of Impressionism, and the church where the artist is buried. Important: Monet's House and Gardens open April-November only; book tickets online in advance. Total duration approximately 10 hours including transport. Accessible by car (1h20 each way) or train with bus connection.
Your Day Timeline — Medieval Heritage and Monet's Gardens from Rouen
Your Day Timeline — Medieval Vernon in one day
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Notre-Dame Collegiate Church
The Collégiale Notre-Dame de Vernon is a stunning medieval church that showcases five centuries of architectural evolution, from Romanesque to Flamboyant Gothic styles. Construction began in the late…
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House of Times Past
The Maison du Temps Jadis is one of Vernon's oldest and most picturesque half-timbered houses, dating from the late 15th century (circa 1450-1460). This beautifully preserved medieval building feature…
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Tower of Archives (Tour des Archives)
The Tower of Archives is the most impressive surviving remnant of Vernon's medieval castle, a 22-meter cylindrical keep built by King Philip II Augustus at the end of the 12th century to defend the Fr…
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The Old Mill (Le Vieux Moulin)
Le Vieux Moulin is a picturesque 16th-century half-timbered mill perched on the piers of a medieval bridge over the Seine River in Vernon, Normandy. This iconic landmark is the last survivor of five w…
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Tourelles Castle (Château des Tourelles)
The Château des Tourelles is a remarkably preserved 13th-century fortress built in 1196 by King Philippe II Auguste to defend the strategic medieval bridge crossing the Seine River. This square castle…
Your Day Timeline — Impressionist Giverny in one day
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Claude Monet's House and Gardens
Claude Monet's House and Gardens is the former residence of the legendary Impressionist painter, where he lived and worked from 1883 until his death in 1926. This is where Monet created his most famou…
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Museum of Impressionism
The Musée des Impressionnismes Giverny is a contemporary art museum dedicated to the history and legacy of Impressionism, located just steps from Claude Monet's famous house and gardens. Founded in 20…
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Church of Sainte-Radegonde de Giverny
This 11th-century Romanesque church is one of the rare surviving examples of its kind in Normandy, featuring an original semicircular apse with distinctive half-dome vaulting and medieval corbels depi…





