Thursday, 19 April 2012

Monet's Maison et Jardin

Easter Monday, Alice, Jean, Pierre Emmanuel (Jean's son) and l went to visit Monet's Maison et jardin, Giverny, France

Claude Monet came to reside in the of Village of Giverny in the late 1800's after noticing the quaint little Village during a train trip. After seeing it he decided he was going to move there. He rented a home which he later purchased  and created the magnificent gardens that he would later paint.  Some of his most famous paintings were of his garden in Giverny. 

As you can see, the property is fairly large




Beautiful gardens situated in front of the house

Monet lived in the house with its famous pink crushed brick façade from 1883 until his death in 1926.

Some of Monet's Art collection is
located through out the home.

Your not suppose to take pictures but
l was just one of many who did....

More of his collection


Just some pictures of the wonderful
flowers that are throughout the gardens.



One of the Japanese bridges located in the gardens

The famous scene....
"Water Lily Pond"


Jean et Alice

 


The gardens were beautiful now on this rainy day,
l can only imagine how spectacular they would be in early summer!
Très beaux jardins








Resting place of Monet and family
La dernière demeure de Monet

Monet's family plot

Monet and many members of his family are
interred in the village cemetery.

1 comment:

  1. Beautiful april 27/12 1;30pm
    What beautiful gardens and flowers.
    The buildings look in good shape for being so old eh .
    Talk to you later on to the next adventure.Take care luv mj xo

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