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Claude Monet’s Hometown Giverny – What to See & Do

Claude Monet's Hometown - What to See and Do

Giverny in the northwest region of Normandy is well known as the hometown of Impressionist artist Claude Monet (1840 - 1926) but the picturesque village has more to explore than just Claude Monet's House and Garden complex. Read more as I discover what to see and do in Giverny.

Monet In Giverny

Monet's attachment to the village of Giverny started after signing a rental agreement for his pink maison (home) on 3 May 1883, and then after buying the house, moving in with Alice in 1890. They lived in this house and village with the two children from Monet and Camille's marriage and the six children from Alice and Ernest's marriage for the rest of their lives as a blended family.

The village was originally divided by a railway line that went along what is now called Chemin du Roy. Chemin du Roy divides Monet's two gardens and is now a narrow laneway for cars. Giverny encompasses Monet's garden and home but also has many other attractions to offer for the visitor.

Claude Monet’s House at Giverny, France

Claude Monet's country farmhouse in Giverny, Normandy with its long plain pink walls surrounded by gardens, painters studio and greenhouse is simply breathtaking. Colourful, beautifully decorated and full of Monet's personal art collection, visiting his house is a highlight on any trip to France.

Claude Monet's House at Giverny

The house bequeathed by Michel Monet on his death in 1966 to the Académie des Beaux-Arts, with the aim of safeguarding his memories of his father, and to create a place that could be visited by his admirers, is now a place of homage for art and garden lovers and one of the major tourist attractions just outside of Paris.

Claude Monet: Brightening Up The World

Claude Monet exhibition

No-one can deny that Claude Monet brightened up the world with his paintings and his legacy continues today.

Giverny was the home town of Claude Monet and the site of his creation and masterpiece Water Lilies which was utterly new and without precedent. A world of senses, colours and of memories, Giverny is visited by many who wish to peek in on the world that was Monet’s.

Exhibitions Featuring Claude Monet’s Work

Two art exhibitions featuring Claude Monet’s work at the moment are ‘Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse‘ at the Royal Academy of Arts, London and ‘The Greats: Masterpieces from the National Galleries of Scotland‘ at the Art Gallery NSW, Sydney.
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Annette Charlton

Annette lives with her family between their homes in France and Australia. She’s been featured in International magazines including French Property News, on numerous blogs and travel websites and appeared on ABC National Radio. You can connect on Instagram or Facebook.