Evergreen Guesthouse - Vernon (Eure)

Historic guesthouse near Giverny offering chef-prepared breakfast from garden produce and free bicycle rentals

Dining

Evergreen Guesthouse serves a breakfast that includes homemade jams, fresh local produce, and diverse options prepared by a chef trained in French gastronomy. Guests can also book a cooking class with the chef to learn techniques using ingredients from the property's garden. The dining experience highlights seasonal flavors, with ingredients such as fruits and vegetables picked from the large garden surrounding the guesthouse.

Rooms & Garden

The guesthouse offers four private rooms with authentic decor, including original oak beams, period furniture, and modern bathrooms with garden views. The large garden features seating areas, a picnic area, and ancient Gallo-Roman fortifications, providing space for relaxation. Each room is decorated with original artwork created by the hosts, who have backgrounds in art and architecture.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Evergreen Guesthouse Vernon is located 3 km from Giverny Museum of Impressionism and Les Tourelles, with direct train connections to Paris from the nearby Vernon-Giverny station. The property is surrounded by national parks hosting over 57 types of birds, and lies close to Chateau de Bizy and Musée Alphonse-Georges Poulain. Guests can walk or bike to Claude Monet's Gardens and House, using the scenic path that runs alongside the property.

Activities & Services

Free private parking and bicycle rentals are available on-site, along with guided walking tours and bike tours arranged by the hosts. The guesthouse offers a picnic area and outdoor furniture for guests who wish to dine in the garden after exploring the region. The hosts provide personalized recommendations for visiting local attractions, such as Chateau de Bizy and Rouen Cathedral.

Art & History

The 17th-century guesthouse is classified as a French heritage building (patrimoine) and retains original oak beams and matching doors. The hosts, Jonathan (a photographer from New Orleans) and Suren (an architect, painter, and certified chef), decorate the property with their own paintings and photography. This artistic environment is complemented by the guesthouse's history, including connections to Edith Piaf, as shared by the hosts during a tour of the garden.

• Location: walking distance to Claude Monet's house and gardens, 3 km from Giverny Museum
• Dining: chef-trained French gastronomy, homemade breakfast with local produce, cooking class available
• Rooms: four private rooms with authentic decor, modern bathrooms, garden views
• Activities: free bicycle rentals, walking tours, bike tours, picnic area in large garden
• Gardens: ancient Gallo-Roman fortifications, 57+ bird species in surrounding national parks
• Transport: free private parking, direct trains to Paris from Vernon-Giverny station
• Hosts: artist and architect hosts who provide personalized local recommendations