If I was given a chance to travel anywhere in the world right this second, I would travel without hesitation to Claude Monet’s House and Gardens in Giverny, France. I fell in love with Claude Monet’s impressionism paintings when I was a little girl in grade school. His work speaks to me in ways that I cannot even put into words. I have traveled the world to see his art collection, and seeing where he got some of his inspiration at his home in Giverny, France is an amazing experience. If you love impressionism art, or if you are an avid gardener, than this is a travel destination that you must see. There are many things to see and do at the Monet House and Gardens in Giverny, France.
Tickets
Claude Monet’s House and Gardens are open from April 1st to November 1st daily. It is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., but last entrance admittance is at 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost 6.00 Euros for adults and seniors. Children ages 8 to 12 cost 3.50 Euros, and children under 7 are free. Ticket price for students is 4.50 Euros, and for the disabled it costs 3.00 Euros. No picnics are allowed on the property, and no dogs are allowed either.
Guided tours are available. The tour lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes. Tours are available in German, English, and French. You must make an appointment in order to go on a guided tour. Prices vary for admission depending on how many people are in your party. You can book your tour online at http://giverny.org/gardens/.
Japanese Bridge
If you know anything about Claude Monet’s art, then you will probably enjoy seeing the famous Japanese Bridge and water lily pond. Monet created a Japanese water garden. He had a small pond dug, and had a Japanese Bridge built. Many of his beautiful paintings are of this garden and bridge. It is an incredible view to behold. There are weeping willows, wisteria, nympheas, and lilies to enjoy. If you travel to see the Monet Garden, you may want to plan your visit in late July or early August to get a pretty view of the lilies that are blooming then.
Clos Normand
Clos Normand is another garden on the property. The flower garden blooms from spring to fall. It was designed by Claude Monet. Monet loved color, and so there is color everywhere you look. There are various flowerbeds, fruit trees, perennial, annuals, and roses to look at.
Monet’s House
Claude Monet lived in Giverny for 43 years. He lived in his house with his wife and eight children. The house has been restored to present itself back into the 19th century. Even his house is filled with color. His dining room is a vivid yellow, and his kitchen has blue tiles in it. His studio will interest any person who loves his work. Just like his impressionist paintings his home and garden are a work onto itself. It is a definitely must see experience for any traveler.
Information:
Foundation Claude Monet
Rue Claude Monet
27620 Giverny, France
Fax: 33 (0) 232 51 91 32
Source:
http://giverny.org/gardens/
