About
The Maison et Jardins de Claude Monet sits in Giverny, a village in Normandy, France, at 84 Rue Claude Monet. It is the former home of the Impressionist painter, who lived and worked here from 1883 until his death in 1926, and the place is often known in English as Claude Monet's House and Gardens or as the Fondation Claude Monet.
The visit centres on two connected areas. The house is painted in bright colours and keeps the feel of a family home, with rooms that show how Monet lived day to day. Beyond it, the gardens he planned and tended are the reason many people come. They are where he found the subjects of some of his best-known paintings.
What you will see
- The house, with its colourful exterior and rooms that reflect its former occupants.
- The studio, where Monet worked.
- The water lily pond, the subject of many of his greatest works.
- The Japanese bridge over the pond, which appears in a number of his paintings.
Because the site is a preserved home rather than a gallery of framed works, the visit feels personal. You walk through the spaces he shaped, and the view of the pond and bridge matches the scenes he painted over many years.
Planning a visit
Giverny is a small village, and the gardens are the main draw, so most visitors come for the day. Allow time to walk slowly through the garden paths and to sit by the water. For current opening times, tickets and any seasonal details, check with the site directly; you can call it at +33 2 32 51 52 28.
Giverny itself is a quiet place to explore on foot, and the surrounding Normandy countryside makes a pleasant backdrop for the trip.