Fondation Claude Monet

Step into the luminous world of Giverny, a small village in Normandy that became the exclusive subject and greatest work of art for Claude Monet, the father of Impressionism. Monet first arrived in this area in 1883, renting an…

Your tour begins inside the pink-stuccoed house where Monet lived with his large blended family for over four decades. The house is a vibrant reflection of the artist’s personality and aesthetic preferences. …

To reach the second half of Monet's domain, you must walk through a tunnel that goes under the road. In Monet's day, this road was a small railway line, and the separation of his property was a source of constant frustration for…

As you walk along the edge of the pond, you will encounter the famous green Japanese Bridge, one of the most iconic structures in the history of art. Inspired by the prints he collected in his house, Monet built this bridge to…

The Water Lily Pond is the emotional heart of Giverny, the place where Monet created over two hundred and fifty paintings of 'Nymphéas,' or water lilies. The atmosphere here is one of total immersion in nature; the pond is…

Your visit concludes at the large gift shop, which occupies a building of significant historical importance: Monet’s third studio, specially built to house the massive canvases of his water lily murals. It is a bright, airy space…

As you depart the Fondation Claude Monet, you carry with you more than just images of flowers and ponds; you carry an understanding of the profound symbiosis between an artist and his environment. Monet did not just paint…