Giverny is a small village some 80 km (50 miles) northwest of Paris, close to the Seine River.
After seven years, Claude could in 1890 afford to buy his own house, with a large garden, to which he later added the “water lily garden”. Since1980, after important restoration, the house and the garden are open to public.
The place should be visited several times during the year, following the flower seasons. In April, when I made this visit, together with some blogger friends, the water lilies just started to appear.
After seven years, Claude could in 1890 afford to buy his own house, with a large garden, to which he later added the “water lily garden”. Since1980, after important restoration, the house and the garden are open to public.
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Peter
Resplendent Photography ---Beautiful collection of photos of the gardens and home. --
Giverny is one place that I must see --- -- when they had a special exhibit here at the Museum I stood in front of one of Monet's very large paintings for so long -- people came up to me asking questions about his works thinking I worked there at the museum.
Joanny
I hope to visit in the next year or so. Before I'm 50 at any rate.
Wonderful post! Now I regret that I didn't make it to Giverny while I was in France on this last trip. It looks even more beautiful than when I saw it in 2003.
Looks like you had a gorgeous day of it... Also up that way is another village Monet painted which I like alot... Vetheuil... well worth the detour. As always a pleasure to see what you're up to... never a dull moment !
Very beautiful garden, who wouldn't like to paint there?
Gotta add that to my list.
What a show Peter! One can find everything we need to start watercoloring. A magical place that I haven't visited yet...
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful... Thanks for sharing these with us.. I doubt I'll be getting over there anytime soon so will continue to live vicariously though your blog... Have a lovely Monday..
This one takes me back. Monet's garden is magical. To see the garden that Monet planted and painted, his inspiration and muse, is an incredible experience. The water lilies are gorgeous. Thank you!
As I am so interested in art this is somewhere I would love to go - these are gorgeous spring shots - thanks!!
Wonderful photos. It must have been amazing to be there when the flowers were in full bloom.
magnifique toutes ces fleurs, c'est un endroit qui est magique
Where are your blogging friends?
Giverny en avril, le rêve! Tes photos sont un festival!
Wow Peter fantastic photos, such a wonderful colour palatte :-)
Did you not get inside the house? The gardens are fantastic, but what I remember most was the crazy green colour of the kitchen/dining room!
Peter, this post and photos made me cry. It's so beautiful.
Thank you.
Wow, with so much beauty around, no wonder you have been absent from the blogosphere... ;))
What a wonderful place!!
J'y étais allé en été mais c'est encore plus beau printemps.les impressionnistes t'ont impressionnés.un de tes plus beaux posts depuis longtemps
A beautiful place. I have seen through his paintings and also in art books. He has even more flowers and green stuff than I do. I wonder how much his gardeners cost him a year?
Thanks for the visit Peter.
Tiens nous avons a peu près les mêmes photos ! quel temps magnifique, de toutes façons il fait toujours beau avec les amis.
un blog rendez vous plutôt fleuri
et avec le soleil
Thanks a lot for this fabulous clue, it's a place that I need to visit.I can understand Monet's inspiration , the garden is outstanding!You did a great job with those pictures and collages.
My favourite 4th and 5 but I loved also the first one...okay, it's difficult to choose, I loved all!
hugs
Léia
Peter, this is awesome! Glad you visited Giverny in spring!
I'll think of you this afternoon when I walk by one of the water lilies painting at the MOMA!
I love those green shutters...Imagine opening them in the early morning and
enjoy this flower extravaganza...
I missed your birthday.. Sorry
Happy "belated" birthday
but I didn't miss the superb portrait Nathalie did of you!
Peter,
You did a wonderful post about Claude Monet and Giverny. Monet was an artist very longevo indeed.
Just gorgeous flowers and garden. I can feel the delicious scent of those flowers..
Great photos and great reportage as always.
What a gorgeous series of photos, Peter. The garden is a miracle of a place and your post really does it justice. No wonder Claude Monet had to paint it over and over again, it's a never-ending source of inspiration.
ALICE would have had a picnic here...
Tea-hee
:)
Le sigh!!!!!! Wow, Peter! This is just so very beautiful. I have never been to Giverny and I have always wanted to go. Thanks you for sharing all this beauty with us.
Wow! This is absolutely fantastic! I cannot say enough to convey how wonderful I feel looking at these marvelous pictures!
I'm gonna show them to my Mother who is an avid and passionate gardener herself!
And, now we know why Monet stayed here!
Thanks for sharing this!
Yes, there's still hope for you and if you need someone to teach you, I can help! If I am ever in Paris, I will make sure I will contact you!
What about that?!
You timed your visit to perfection, it's beyond voluptuous with flowers. I haven't been there - it would be fun to go with you one day, if you're ready to go again.
So beautiful there. I didn't see it in Spring though. The blossoms are gorgeous
C'est ton anniversaire ces jours-ci, non?
WEll your photographs would make M. Monet very happy I'm sure. I must show these to Eva. You know her big wish is to see Monet's kitchen! Why I'm not sure. I think "Linnea in Monet's Garden" might be where she got that idea! MaybeI could find my painting talent again right there!
V
What a wonderful post! I've never been to Giverny but after seeing these pictures I just might go this time.
Où va se nicher l'inspiration, tout de même ? Quand le pinceau et la toile rencontrent le talent ici, l'art prend racine.
Ton oeil de photographe s'y est exercé. C'est magnifique.
Serious gasping and many memories! This was a favorite spot when I visited, although I was between summer and spring -- lots of roses and poppies, short on wisteria and the tulips had gone! Didn't matter -- it was lovely and I could celebrate my favorite artist "in person." The little cemetery on the edge of town where he was buried has a beautiful gate!
Heaven on earth! I haven't seen so many colorful flowers together!
Joanny:
If you wish to see a maximum of Monet paintings, including the one which gave the name ti impressionism, you should visit the Marmottan museum in Paris! :-)
The Clever Pup:
I hope you will! :-)
Harriet:
I don't know which is really the best moment to go there; the flowers change all the time - except the winter months of course! :-)
Owen:
You are right about Vetheuil! :-)
Simony:
The list may be long; you may have to stay for a while! :-)
Thérèse:
Looking forward to see your water colour paintings! :-)
Julie:
Wee, perhaps better tnah nothing, but please start your travel plans! :-)
Erin W:
Yes, wonderful that it was restored and now can be seen! :-)
Catherine:
Now, you know where it is! :-)
Cushyco:
Other flowers to come, following the seasons! :-)
Olivier:
En effet! :-)
hpy:
I know that at least a few are still around in Normandy! :-)
Alice:
Sans doute pas mal en mai, juin, juillet... aussi! :-)
Anne:
Thanks! Going there next time? :-)
Adam:
Yes, I did, but photos not allowed! :-)
SusuPetal:
I guessed you were emotional :-)
Trotter:
Yes, you can't always be around and behind your PC at the same time! :-)
Lasiate:
Oui, c'est impressionnant, c'est sur! :-)
Abraham:
I also wonder how many gardeners are needed! :-)
Lyliane:
Coincidence! :-)
Bergson:
Tu aurais pu venir! :-)
Léia:
Thanks! Well, finally you don't have to choose! :-)
JM:
Yes, but other months are certainly also good for photos! :-)
Marie-Noyale:
I had the same feeling; I took one of the photos through the windows of his bedroom! :-)
Sonia:
A nice combination of house, garden ... and artist! :-)
Nathalie:
I wonder what he did between November and March? :-)
ParisBreakfats:
Yes, a bit of an Alice landscape! :-)
La Belette Rouge:
So, don't forget it next time around! :-)
V Rakesh:
Thanks ... and best regards to your mother! :-)
Simony:
When in Paris, of course you MUST contact me! :-)
Ruth:
I would be happy to accompany you, not only to Giverny! :-)
Mo:
Certainly beautiful any month between April and October! :-)
Alice:
C'est passé, mais merci! :-)
Virginia:
The kitchen is definitely worth seeing, but no photo allowed; painting perhaps?! Best regards to Eva! :-)
James:
Yes, you should! :-)
Catherine:
Difficile de ne pas faire des belles photos à Giverny! :-)
Jeanie:
Yes, I missed the cemetery this time, but have seen it previously! :-)
Mona:
It's time you come here! :-)
I love this post so much!!! Monet's garden is such a wonderful place and so are your photos!
Capy89:
Happy to see you pleased and I'm pleased to see you around! :-)
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