Giverny, a picturesque village nestled in the Normandy region of northern France, is world-renowned as the beloved home and lifelong muse of the Impressionist master, Claude Monet. Located on the "right bank" of the Seine River, the village maintains a small, rural charm despite its global fame, which is largely due to the meticulous restoration of Monet's property. From 1883 until his death in 1926, the artist transformed his surroundings into a living artwork, creating two distinct horticultural masterpieces: the vibrant, flower-filled Clos Normand garden in front of the house and, across the road, the tranquil Water Garden inspired by Japanese prints. This aquatic sanctuary, featuring the famous Japanese bridge draped in wisteria and the iconic water lily pond (Nymphéas), provided the subject for his most celebrated series of paintings. Today, visitors from around the world flock to this enchanting site to walk the gravel paths, admire the colorful flora, and step inside the pink house with its striking green shutters, offering an immersive journey into the final, prolific decades of one of art history's most beloved figures.
Entrance to Monet Gardens
Walk to the gardens.
The Japanese Water Gardens
Monet water gardens
Monet Home
Monet Gardens
Monet Museum