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Giverny Monet’s Gardens

March 12, 2021 12 Comments

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Landscape of Impressionism

It was like driving through an impressionist painting. I could totally understand the draw of Normandy for artists. It was glorious, like a time of worship.

I don’t have the words to descibe the landscape beauty and light we saw aa we drove to Monet’s Home and Garden, Giverny in Normandy, France. It was a little overcast but no rain. That light!

Or the beauty that awaited us at Monet’s home in Giverny.

The girls opted out. Teens like to sleep in even on Europe family trips. We didn’t mind.

Despite the overcast morning or maybe because of it, the light was breathless.

Despite 2 previous trips, we hadn’t ventured to this part of France. I do recommend the champagne area too. I was a a late comer to loving Monet and impressionism. It took a few art museum and a big book on Impressionism to grow my appreciation and a children’s book.

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Linnea in Monet’s Garden

We rounded the corner and there is was! His careful curated garden for splendor and riots of color! And yes, there was a large vegetable garden too. Monet hosted many guests and had had a large family to feed.

gardeners and gladiolas

This was not the formal gardens of palaces and castles but of a man who loved nature and color!

Intense Reds

Jim is a gardener. Our pace was leisurely soaking in the colors. The variety of plants. Rows of flowers grouped by color.

Roses by the House

Eventually we found the water.

Monet’s Peaceful Water

The lake.

The bridge.

The famous pink water lilies were in bloom but the lily pad and other plans and trees calmed the large number of sightseers. No pushing or loud noises.

Walk Over the Lake
A Few White Blooms

It was overcast and warm. You could see why family and guests loved to visit an linger sround the garden and lake. Sometimes, there were picnics too.

Jim

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View From the Porch

Hope you enjoyed the photo tour through Monet’s gardens.

Next time, we’ll take a look inside the home. You’re going to love it!

Visitor information here: http://giverny.org/gardens/fcm/visitgb.htm

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  1. Rachelle says

    March 16, 2021 at 1:21 am

    Oh, you lucky girl, to walk the Monet gardens!
    It would be a little piece of heaven for a gardener like me.
    Would love if you would share it at my Friday with Friends link party.
    RR

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      March 29, 2021 at 1:46 pm

      It was wonderful! I will share it on Friday with friends Thanks for the invitation.

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  2. Sharon says

    March 12, 2021 at 10:13 pm

    I was there in 2018 and loved every minute of it! Beautiful pictures.

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      March 15, 2021 at 10:11 pm

      love it there.

      Reply
  3. Carol Karl says

    March 12, 2021 at 8:44 pm

    So beautiful. I love rambling, informal gardens like this. I’m putting this on my bucket list of places to go. Thank you so much for sharing this.

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      March 15, 2021 at 10:11 pm

      i hope to go back some day!

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  4. Marie says

    March 12, 2021 at 6:32 pm

    Love this little virtual trip! On my list of places to visit. Thanks for sharing.

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      March 15, 2021 at 10:11 pm

      So glad you stopped by!

      Reply
  5. Jayne says

    March 12, 2021 at 5:28 pm

    Oh, how beautiful! I’ve added this to my list of places to visit. Hopefully, we will be able to travel and enjoy visitingplaces like this again soon!

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      March 15, 2021 at 10:12 pm

      The sooner the better!

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  6. Jen says

    March 12, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    Definitely a beautiful and peaceful garden! Thanks for sharing your experience.

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      March 12, 2021 at 2:41 pm

      It is! Thanks for stopping by!

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