Claude Monet's House and Gardens at Giverny

It is impossible to understand impressionism without knowing Claude Monet. He was the strength that took many other artist to review their approches about light and color. He was a charismatic methodic workaholic. Let me show you the place that he choosed to work and to get inspiration from. The cool part of this tour is not only visiting the property but also the area. On our way to Giverny, taking the A13 after 90-km, we get into Normandy by the area of the French Vexin. This is a natural protected-area where you can find villages like La Roche Guyon or Giverny. This last one holds Claude Monet's old Property. The gardens are impressive, specially by September, October. Althought I also like the tulips in April. What is evident is that there is a constantly changing array of colors and forms. To stimulate back then, his owner, nowadays you and me. A big chunk of Claude Monet's 250 paintings are inspired by these landscapes as, for instance, his Water Lilies series.

After 1 hour drive we will visit: - Claude monet house. We get in for a short guided tour - Normandy garden. Another tour here, photos, etc. - Japanese garden. Same thing. - Church and his grave. Interesting spot. We can have a look and take some pictures. - The little village of "la roche Guyon". This is a really special place. I recomend to take a look of the castle. And any special preferences, let me know!