Dear guest,
Thank you for your nice review. The gardens of Monet are indeed breathtaking and we take the time to enjoy them. We spend about two hours on the spot.
Your guide will accompany you for more than an hour before leaving you free time, to stroll in the gardens, take a break to the amenities and enjoy the amazing gift shop. It is impossible to leave without going through it.
On the way to Giverny, the landscapes and villages are very pretty. We can stop for a photo break especially when we can see poppy fields. You just have to ask. Unless there is a significant delay on the day, the guide will never refuse it and will even take pictures for you.
Regarding cooking classes, they are inspired by Claude Monet's cookbooks. But Marguerite, his chef had much more time (2h) to cook. We adapt the recipes. We do not put as much butter and cream then. This course is no longer integrated into the excursion but offered as a unique experience in Paris.
Concerning the Marmottan Monet Museum, it is Monet's most important painting collection. The museum is not very busy which makes it very pleasant. Photos are now allowed.
Thanks again for your recommendation