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Fondation Claude Monet, Giverny

4.5

#1 of 173 in Parks in Normandy

Garden Nature / Park Must See

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Your visit to Fondation Claude Monet starts in a little blue sitting room painted with that same colors that Monet chose. Restorations include period decorations, such as cement tiles made in Rouen, brightly painted furniture, and copper pots that contrast the cheerful blue walls of the large kitchen. Throughout the house, you'll see Monet's personal collection of over 200 Japanese woodblocks and works of art by his Impressionist contemporaries. When you stroll across the Japanese bridge, commissioned by Monet, admire the water lilies rising from the pond, which were also inspired by Japanese garden design. Low hedges separate the garden's plots, each with its own theme, harmony, shape, composition, and color palette. Look out for rare plant varieties and wisteria planted by Monet himself. Add Fondation Claude Monet to your Giverny travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Giverny trip itinerary planner .

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• By urbanraccoon

  Absolutely loved it, the house and the gardens, you do get long queues but they do go down very quickly, definitely take a camera because you can get some great photos. Afterwards there are plenty of ...  more »

• By Linde V

  Tuin was wel mooi maar er was veel te veel volk. We gingen wel in de vakantie maar niet in het weekend. Het was heel warm en voor het huis te kunnen bezoeken moesten we in een rij staan in de zon. Ik ...  more »

  The staff were very friendly and helpful. We went in the holiday but not on the weekend. It was very hot and for the house to be able to visit we had to stand in a row in the sun. I find a garden is a place where you come to rest, this was impossible the crowds.
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• By Norma C. Guerrero

  I was fortunate to visit twice. My first visit was in April, start of tourist peak season. The best was that the Garden was in full bloom...spectacular! Amazing colors I had never seen before. Absolutely beautiful! The worst was too many people, pushing & shoving. I did not get in to visit Monet's house. I got tired of getting pushed around. The gardens are best to visit in the spring, but be patient with the crowds.... My second visit was in late October. Off season, so there were no crowds. The gardens were ready for grooming...I was able to visit inside Monet's home. The weather was a bit chilly.

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• By Abhishek Nabar

  Highly overrated garden just like Mona Lisa. Well it is a nice cozy garden but really not worth the time and effort it takes to travel from Paris unless you are staying very long & have seen everything the city has to offer. Also the famed Japanese bridge is beautiful in paintings but in reality quite average.

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