Home and gardens that inspired Monet's Water Lilies paintings























84 Rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny, France Get directions

"The gardens of Monet's home in Giverny, known for its beautiful flowers and gardens, were featured during a scene with Emily and Camille."

"The former home and gardens of Claude Monet, bursting with lily pads and wisteria vines that he famously painted, offer both the outdoor scenes and the indoor rooms where he lived for 43 years; art and nature lovers can deepen the experience with customizable, art-historian–led tours." - Sara Lieberman
"Wandering Fondation Monet felt like stepping into a painting: the lush gardens that inspired Monet's ‘Water Lilies’ and the house—complete with his tiled kitchen, sunny yellow dining room, and studio—are most spectacular April through October, with peak bloom from May to July." - Sophie Dodd Sophie Dodd Sophie Dodd is a travel, wine and lifestyle writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"La Fondation Claude Monet It’s a quick train ride from Paris to Vernon and the 19th-century home of impressionist artist Claude Monet. Fromthe station, most visitors hop on the bus waiting to take them to Giverny, but right across the street, a bike rental shop can easilyturn the visit into a romantic day in the country. On Wednesdays andSaturdays, pick up supplies for a picnic at thefarmers' market in the quaint Norman town.Your bucolic ride along the Seine follows a protected bike path all the wayto the pastel-tinted home and gardens that inspired many of Monet'smasterpieces."
