Claude Monet's House in Giverny |
The grounds are divided by a roadway, with a walled garden nearest the house and a water garden on the other side of the road (accessed via pedestrian tunnel).
The Water Lily Pond is featured in many of Monet's paintings. The pond is framed by large weeping willows and has a green Japanese bridge.
The Walled Garden surrounds a grand alley that leads to Monet's house and is framed by a rose-covered arbour.
One room in the house is filled with reproductions of Monet's paintings and the windows overlook his beloved garden.
The building which is now the gift shop was originally the studio where Monet painted his water lilies. This famous series of paintings is now displayed at the Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris.
The Water Lilies Studio |
Musée de l'Orangerie, Paris |
But Monet's garden isn't the only impressive one in Giverny – another gift shop just outside the walls of the estate was awash with beautiful blooms. And I'm sure the shop selling umbrellas in a water lilies print did brisk business that day.
For more information about Claude Monet, his house and gardens, visit the Fondation Monet website.
I was there in 1999. Looks like nothing has changed. It's a lovely home and garden.
ReplyDeleteI’m glad to see some things don’t change.
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