Monet in Giverny

While we were in Paris we took a short

trip to Giverny by train to see Monet's

house and gardens.

 

 

Along the way....

 

Monet's house....we could explore several of the

rooms but were not allowed to take pictures.

One of the most interesting things about the interior

was the huge collection of Japanese woodblock prints.

They filled the wall space in room after room.

 

Looks inviting doesn't it?

 

 

Let's wander through the garden a bit.....

 

There are all kinds of visitors...

The famous arch with the house
in the background.

  

"Iris Bed in Monet's Garden"

Such vivid pink...
it almost looks unreal..

 

Now let's go to the lily pond...

It's quite a walk around..
I'm sure it was a peaceful paradise for Monet.

Monet wrote in a letter to his mistress Alice:
"I shall be happy to come back and resume my 
life in the country.  It seems to me I will derive
deep pleasure from painting there."

Lots of the famous Lily Pads...

"You should know I am immersed in work.
These landscapes of water and reflection 
have become my obsession."  ~Monet

 Water lilies and a glimpse of the bridge...

 

Of course it is not the same bridge that Monet

painted.  The wooden bridges have all been 

replaced.  But it sent a thrill through my

heart nonetheless....
 

One of Monet's Japanese Footbridge and Water
Lily paintings...

It was rare to get a glimpse...let alone a
picture of the bridge without someone
mugging for the camera already on it.

 Coming back around...

 

Monet took trips out in the boat to sketch and paint.

And here we are back at the house...
where a kind soul took our picture. 

Pointing the way out..and toward the
souvenir shop where I bought several lovely
books about Monet's gardens. 

Best book about Monet..Ever!
If you are going to pick one...make it this one.
Wonderful pictures from the gardens, pond and house.
Many pictures are black and white photos on one side
blending into one of Monet's paintings.
Gorgeous flower pictures...Shade's Monet pick!!

2nd pick...if you want to introduce Monet
to someone younger...this one is great.
Story of Linnea and her friend Mr. Bloom
and their journey to Giverny to visit Monet's Garden.

I hope you find time to visit...
Monet's Garden is a magical place.