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the flowers, colours change with the seasons - and just so stunning!the famous lily pond where Monet painted his series of impressionist lilies and a beautiful pond with beautiful colours,...
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No point coming here if you're not into art and gardens
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Gardens were absolutely gorgeous. A definite Do-Not-Miss experience.
Claude Monet's Gardens - Clos Normand
30 Reviews Towards the end of our time in Monet's gardens in Giverny, the house and gardens were officially closing. However, I noticed quite a few people still coming into the gardens carrying easels and painting tools. They were busily setting up in select locations, prepping their palettes and placing...
15 Reviews Of course, if you go to Monet's gardens, then you get to see Monet's House as this is included in the price. I found that most of the Tourist's were in the garden so the House wasn't crowded at all. No photo's were allowed. When Monet arrived in Giverny in 1883, the house looked different to...
8 Reviews I enjoyed the water lilies so much that I felt I should devote a tip to just them. After all, these are the subject of many of Monet’s impressionist paintings (well, actually how the light plays around the lilies). And if I am honest, they are the reason I wanted to come to Giverny. According to...
5 Reviews Crossing a tunnel under the road D5, you arrive to the JARDIN D'EAU. Monet brought this land in 1895 when he was very famous so he could create a small lake and to plant the Nynpheas. Over the lake he built a Japanese Bridge which you can see in many of his paintings.
3 Reviews Up in the cemetary behind the old church on the edge of Giverny village is the gravestone marking where the Impressionist artist Claude Monet is buried. A visit to this churchyard was interesting not only to see his and his family's burial site and memorial but also the tributes to those killed in...
2 Reviews After Monet became an established artist, he influenced many American artists with his style of painting. Many of them (Sargent, Metcalf, Ritter, Taylor, and Wendel) made their way down to Normandy, met up with Monet and hung out at this placed called Hotel Baudy. Of course, they lived there too...
5 Reviews You must see, and perhaps walk over, what must be one of the most famous bridges in the world. It is reproduced for Calendars, birthday cards, umbrellas, chocolate boxes and biscuit tins ... and more. The strong overgrowth above, below and all around, creates a a kind of tropical feel -...
3 Reviews "A century ago, American artists working together int the impressionist style formed a colony in Giverny, home to Claude Monet. In homage to historic presence, the MAAD has welcomed visitors to discover American art from 1750 to the present since 1992." The museum is closed between November and...
2 Reviews A visit to The Foundation of Claude Monet is a treat for impressionist fans. The home has been restored beautifully containing photos of the man himself, walls painted as vibrantly as his garden and copious Japanese prints that Monsieur Monet was so fond of.
brendareed Says: We had parked across the road (D5) from Giverny in a large tree lined lot that looked like it could hold lots of tour buses and visitors (fortunately, it wasn’t that crowded when we were visiting). Before you reach the road on your way to Monet’s home, I saw a sign pointing...
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La Musardiere: Do not try to eat here
kathymof Says: Well I can't give an opinion on the food as we never managed to get served. We were there for over an hour and politely asked for service several times in both English and French (one person with us had native speaker fluency) and the staff always seemed like they would help...
A Bonne Etable: Good French farm fare
TimDaoust Says: Some locals we met at the bus stop told us about this place and we followed them there. It's a very homely kind of place, an old farm turned restaurant. There was an hors d'hoeuvres buffet inside and I had the steak au poivre which was amazing. All of it inexpensive as well.
brendareed Says: Giverny is about 50 miles (75 km) west of Paris. You can get there by driving or by taking a train. If you are driving, your destination is Vernon, from which you will then get to Giverny. Take A13 (towards Rouen) for 55 km until you reach exit 14 (Bonnières) or exit 16...
Book a package tour by Motor coach
Herkbert Says: Another way to visit Monet's house and gardens is to book a package through a tour company. We enjoyed a comfortable motor coach ride to and from Giverny with a knowledgable tour guide who provided us with information about the house and gardens and also told us stories...
Claude Monet Foundation Shop!: Wide choice for a Monet covered souvenir
angiebabe Says: Theres an excellent range of everything you could think of to buy here that could possibly depict Monet or his gardens - and anything that could possibly be monogrammed and sold as a souvenir - so things like mousemats, pens, umbrellas, fridge magnets, caps and hats and baby...
kathymof Says: The cafes in Giverny, especially those near the gardens, can charge very high prices. Don't just order blindly - check the prices. I had a diet coke that was 6 euro 50 and just about fainted. There are few options so if you are on a budget I suggest bringing food with you -...
roadeagl Says: Feeling a need to stretch our legs, we headed up Rue du Grand Val. I said up as up is the only way it goes. Not sure how far it is to the top, I'd guess a mile or so. Nice strenuous hike that culminated in vast fields of canola in bloom at the top. The good news is the...
balhannah Says: This "Old Mill" is as "pretty as a picture!"Look at the photo, and try to imagine the "Middle Ages" when there were already five mills on the bridge to grind the corn. Today, only this one mill remains. This 16th century Mill was powered by the river's flow and could be...
Giverny is closed on Mondays...
skywalkerbeth Says: it's the inspiration of many of Claude Monet's works! His home, gardens, and Japanese bridge are all magnificent!I would love to spend a week here, with that as base and make day trips. I stayed at a very nice B&B I found by merely driving up and down the little lanes....
Claude Monet's garden in Giverny
Carmanah Says: We visited Giverny briefly only to tour the home and gardens of French impressionist painter, Claude Monet. The town of Giverny is a fairly modest size, located on the Seine between Rouen and Paris in north-western France.Monet's garden, which was his private residence in...
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Writer's note: If you are reading this page, chances are, you're an art lover and you're keen to see where Claude Monet got his inspiration from. If not, never mind, just read on and learn more about...
If you wonder whether I am fond of Monet's garden - we have visited there four times now; once in April, once in July and twice in October. One of the wonders of this lovely place is that it is...
Giverny is a small village lies 80km from Paris, on the border between the province of Normandy and the Île-de-France. The village became famous thanks the Claude Monet's garden and home. Monet...
FLOWERS & MORE FLOWERS - THIS IS GIVERNY
Say "Giverny," and what pops into your mind if you know a little about France? I bet it is "Monet's garden," as this is what most people come to Giverny for.
It’s maybe because of flowers that I’ve become a painter. ~ Claude Monet Giverny was Claude Monet’s home and inspiration for his wonderful impressionist paintings. It is about 50 miles west of......
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