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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Giverney Water Garden


If you ever have the chance to be in Giverny, France, be sure to visit the famous gardens of artist, Claude Monet.  They are absolutely beautiful!

Monet moved to Giverny in 1883.  He began several gardens on the property surrounding his home.  In 1893, Monet bought a piece of land next to his property and dug the first pond on it.  This pond became the famous Japanese water garden.  Later, it was enlarged to its present size.

The famous Japanese bridge is made of beech wood and is covered with wisterias.  There are other bridges in the garden as well.  Weeping willows give a very restful feeling, and gorgeous nympheas bloom all summer long.  It is no wonder that Monet used this garden as the subject of his paintings!

The gardens are open from April 1 - November 1 from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.  Tickets are 8 euros.

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16 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughJune 4, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    I wonder how many aspiring painters visit that place?

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  2. D.G. HudsonJune 4, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Giverny is beautiful. I liked the peaceful water garden best. Monet is a favorite of mine.

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    1. Sherry EllisJune 10, 2013 at 10:08 AM

      I like Monet's work, too. I have several prints hanging around my house.

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  3. Elle SeesJune 4, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    i've been and it was wonderful!!

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  4. EllaJune 5, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Thank you Sherry! I love seeing his site of inspiration~
    Someday I hope to see it.
    Monet is one of my favs too
    ;D

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  5. JoanneJune 5, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    I would love to see this garden in person, since I love Monet's painting. Wow.

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  6. AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Sounds like a beautiful, peaceful place to visit. Thanks for sharing about it, Sherry.

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  7. klahanieJune 6, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Hi Sherry,

    What a great thought. Considering that France is so close to where I live, that's just the sort of gardens I would love to go to. Ooh la la!

    Gary

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  8. Sharon WagnerJune 7, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    That would be a must see. Thanks for following!

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