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Before the Water Lilies: Monet at Giverny, the First Steps of a Masterpiece in the Making

A springtime rendezvous From March 27 to July 5, 2026, the Musée des Impressionnismes Giverny opens its doors to "Before the Water Lilies: Monet Discovers Giverny, 1883-1890." A short period, barely seven years, but decisive. The event is organized on the occasion of the centenary of the artist's ...

27
Jan
2026

Normandy: 5 destinations in the footsteps of the Impressionists

1- Giverny Giverny is the ideal starting point for a stay in the footsteps of the Impressionists as it is home to the house and gardens that belonged to Claude Monet. The leader of the impressionist movement lived here for over forty years, until his death in 1926. Giverny was his home but al ...

16
Sep
2021

Tourism in France: the 5 favorite villages of the French for a weekend getaway

f Rocamadour. During your discovery of the region, don't forget to taste the local cheese, a goat cheese that owes its name to the village. 2- Giverny According to Likibu, the village of Giverny in Eure is the second favorite village of the French to go on a weekend trip, with 5740 requests o ...

30
Mar
2022

Tourism: 3 gardens to discover in France

are studded with contemporary sculptures that change regularly. Copyright : Thérèse Gaigé 3- The Gardens of Étretat In Normandy too, Monet's gardens at Giverny are not the only ones of note. The Jardins d'Étretat, with views of the cliffs and the famous Aiguille creuse made famou ...

06
Oct
2021

Painting: Impressionism Celebrates its 150th Anniversary

metropolis is set to experience an Impressionist spring at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Lille and at La Piscine in Roubaix. The Museum of Impressionism in Giverny will of course take part in the festivities, with an exhibition entitled "Impressionism and the Sea." As for the famous painting "Starry ...

01
Feb
2024

Choosing your luxury hotel with a pool in Normandy: head to Château La Chenevière!

derstanding and feeling the emotion of this symbolic place. - **The Bayeux Tapestry**: a unique medieval masterpiece (I promise, it’s not as dull as it sounds!). - **Giverny and Monet's Gardens**: a must-visit for lovers of impressionist painting, flowers, and beautiful landscapes. - **Mont Saint- ...

01
Apr
2025