VISIT CLAUDE MONET'S HOUSE IN GIVERNY

A place of inspiration for one of the masters of Impressionism

Located in Giverny, around 75 km from Paris, Claude Monet's house and gardens are a must-see if you want to understand the world and inspiration of the famous painter. This enchanting estate, with its flower-filled gardens and famous water lily pond, attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world every year.

Why visit?

It's an immersion in Monet's life and work. We discover his brightly-coloured house, his studio and his lush gardens, which inspired some of his most famous paintings, notably the Water Lilies series.

A brief history and anecdotes

Claude Monet moved to Giverny in 1883 and lived there until his death in 1926. He created his gardens from scratch, blending Japanese influences with French floral compositions. His favourite subjects included the Japanese bridge, wisteria and the water lily pond.

What can you do there?

- Visit the house and discover the rooms as Monet knew them
- Stroll through the flower and water gardens
- Admire the famous Japanese bridge and the water lily pond
- Discover the Giverny area and its charming streets

Where is it?

📍 84 Rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny, France
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Practical advice

- Open only from April to November
- Book tickets in advance, especially in high season
- Bring a camera to capture the gardens in bloom

To discover around

- Musée des impressionnismes Giverny
- The banks of the Seine in Vernon
- Château de La Roche-Guyon
- Village of Giverny

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