Monet’s gardens in Giverny provided him with endless inspiration for his paintings, and you’ll feel inspired too with a visit to the lovingly restored grounds of his home and studio.
It’s a wonderful place to visit for any art lover, where you can stroll around the beautiful flower gardens whose tulips, irises, poppies and peonies featured in many of Monet’s canvases.
Probably the most famous aspect of the garden is the tranquil, Japanese-inspired water garden, with its great willow tree and bamboo, rhododendrons and azaleas, where you can admire the iconic Japanese bridge and the pretty waterlilies.
On Good Housekeeping’s special French holiday, you’ll explore the peaceful gardens at Giverny on a special day trip. You’ll get to see the delightful Japanese water garden that inspired some of the impressionist’s most famous paintings.
Also included is a trip to the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, where you’ll see Monet’s breathtaking series of murals, Les Nymphéas. Joining you on this trip is gardening expert Paula McWaters, who’ll give an illuminating talk and Q&A.
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