The van was small enough and yet big enough as well. Small enough that we were a small group and easy to get in and out , get the attention of our guide and cut the cost of not going solo. Big enough that the van was confortable and spacious for the ride. What I found especially nice was that we had time to expore Giverny the town, which surrounds the house and so get a sense of place, ie, Why Monet chose to live there. It was quite perefct to go just before the house closed for the winter season, as that is when the crowds are as small as possible compared to the rest of the year. It was great.