This morning started out with a train ride out to Giverny to see Claude Monet’s home and garden. Claude Monet is was born 1840 and died 1926. One of his most famous paintings, ‘the Blue Water Lilies’, hangs over in the Musée l'Orangerie, which Monet created to hold these paintings.
The house itself use to be a brewer and has always been the pink and green color seen there today. It was extended a few times by Monet but that is all.
Outside the house is filled with a giant garden. The street in front was originally paved by Monet himself as he complained that the dust kicked up from the cars ruined his flowers.
Over in his garden where the water lilies are located you can experience dozens of different types of plants. Monet had sent seeds and plants home frequently with instructions for the gardeners. He even had bamboo transported and grown.
The best highlight is seeing the art inspiring water lilies. They are truly beautiful and there are plenty of bridges and paths to see them from.
The entire place is very beautiful and filled with amazing flowers that smell like a dream. Monet created a very inspiring place to be.
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