Experiencing the Beauty of Monet’s Garden in Giverny, France
Claude Monet, a founding father of French Impressionist painting, crafted art inspired by where he lived. His masterpiece Monet’s Garden was painted at his home in Giverny, France. If you are a fan, you should make the trip to experience the beauty of Monet’s masterpieces in person by taking a trip to Monet’s Garden in Giverny.
About Claude Monet
Born in Paris in 1840 and raised in Normandy, Claude Monet went to Académie Suisse in Paris and later began studying art under the Swiss artist Charles Gleyre.
There, he learned his craft while studying alongside other great impressionist painters like Renoir.
While his early works consisted of portraits, his later, and more notable works were landscapes featuring the French countryside.
Visiting Monet’s Garden in Giverny, France
Intricately designed and meticulously maintained, Monet’s Garden is divided into two main parts: the Close Normand, located in front of the artist’s pink-plastered house, and the Japanese-inspired Water Garden situated across the street.
Monet was an avid gardener, and his love for horticulture is evident in the care and attention he put into his garden.
Each section is filled with brilliant color and is a testament to Monet’s dedication to his artistic ability to capture the beauty of nature.
History of Monet’s Garden
When Monet and his family settled in Giverny in 1883, he began working the land procuring flowers and fruit trees in elaborate displays of beauty.
Ten years later, he acquired adjacent land on which he had several small ponds dug to his neighbor’s dismay.
As time went on, Monet added weeping willows and bridges that were inspired by his love of Japanese gardens.
Just like the beauty Monet created in his paintings, his garden is a true work of art.
Touring Monet’s House
While visiting Monet’s Garden, you can tour his family home.
Claude Monet lived in his home at Giverny for forty-three years, from 1883 to 1926.
The house was designed not just for living, but for working and entertaining.
With its colorful rooms, there is no doubt that Monet himself artistically designed each room.
You will find the bedrooms for Monet, his wife, and children on the upper level.
His bedroom has beautiful views of his garden.
How to get to Monet’s Garden from Paris
There are plenty of half-day tours that can get you from Paris to Giverny and have skip-the-line entry. This is our preferred tour.
If you would rather do it on your own, you can easily reach Giverny by car or train:
Driving from Paris to Giverny
The easiest way to get to Monet’s Garden from Paris is by car.
There is plenty of on-site parking, which is a short walk to the Giverny Garden.
Getting to Giverny from Paris by Train
From Paris, you will want to take the train from the Gare Saint-Lazare train station.
Buy a ticket for Vernon (the closest stop to Giverny).
Train tickets can be purchased on-site at the station or on the SNCF website.
Once in Vernon, you can take the Vernon-Giverny-Vernon shuttle or a taxi to the ticket entrance.
Have you had the chance to visit Giverny and see Monet’s famous gardens? What did you think about it?
Want to see some of Monet’s most beloved works? Make a trip to Musée d’Orsay in Paris.
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