Giverny Insider

Walk · around Giverny

A short loop between Vernonnet and Giverny

An easy walk through meadows, limestone hills and the Seine, finishing by Vernon’s Old Mill and the Château des Tourelles.

Greenway through meadows beneath the limestone hills near Giverny
A quiet loop with the limestone hills always close by.
TimeAbout 45 min
DistanceAbout 3.5–4 km
StartVernonnet pharmacy
EffortEasy and almost flat

In 20 seconds

A simple local walk with enough variety to feel rural, but without a difficult climb or a long outing.

Best forA quiet walk, river views and the limestone hills
Not for you ifYou are looking for a sporty hike

Tried in person

A short loop with several changes of scenery

Starting near the pharmacy in Vernonnet, this little loop heads towards the entrance to Giverny, then returns on the greenway and partly along the Seine, passing the Old Mill and the Château des Tourelles.

Start near the pharmacy in Vernonnet, with the hillside behind you, and head towards Giverny. The point of this loop is not to reach Monet’s gardens, but to stay on the quieter side of the meadows and the Seine.

At the entrance to Giverny, you reach the junction where you can either continue into the village or turn back towards Vernonnet on the greenway. For this loop, take the greenway, which runs partly beside the Seine between trees, open fields and the limestone hills.

After passing beneath Vernon bridge, the Old Mill comes into view. Continue for roughly 200 metres, cross the road carefully and take the small path towards the Château des Tourelles before returning to the pharmacy.

At a glance

Five landmarks for the loop

  1. Vernonnet pharmacy

    The start and finish, with parking options nearby.

  2. Towards Giverny

    A quieter approach to the village between meadows and limestone hills.

  3. The junction at Giverny

    Turn right to take the greenway back towards Vernonnet, partly following the Seine. Go straight on if you want to continue into Giverny.

  4. Meadows and limestone hills

    The most open part of the walk, with the chalk hillside as a backdrop.

  5. The Old Mill and the Tourelles

    After the bridge, keep following the Seine and then return by the little path near the Château des Tourelles.

Views and landmarks

A few images from the walk

Vernonnet pharmacy with the hillside behind it
The start, by the pharmacy in Vernonnet.
Entrance to the shared greenway for pedestrians and cyclists
The greenway heading back towards the Seine.
Walk beside the Seine near Vernon’s Old Mill
The Seine comes back into view as you approach Vernon.
Vernon Old Mill on the Seine near the Château des Tourelles
The Old Mill, shortly before the return via the Tourelles.

Route

Route and access

Start by the pharmacy in Vernonnet and head towards Giverny. At the junction, turn right to take the greenway back towards Vernonnet, partly along the Seine; go straight on to continue into Giverny. For this loop, turn right. Pass beneath Vernon bridge, continue past the Old Mill for about 200 metres, cross the road carefully and take the small path towards the Château des Tourelles, then back to the pharmacy.

Nearby

Keep exploring

  • Vernon Old Mill
  • Château des Tourelles
  • Giverny and Claude Monet’s gardens

Once the walk is over, returning to Le Romarande makes it easy to switch from fresh air to a quiet break and the private steam room.