a taste of France

The village of Giverny France



Google
 



Giverny


The village of Giverny is in the Normandy region of France.

It is about 50 miles from Paris and is right on the banks of the river Seine where it meets the River Epte.

It is a small village with 2 main streets which are joined by narrow lanes.

One of the roads is named after the painter Claude Monet who lived in the village.

He is buried in the family vault near the village church.


Giverny by the river

Giverny France picture

The area has always been popular with artists it is well worth visiting the Musée d'Art Américain in Giverny.

If you want to see paintings by Monet you need to visit the near by town of Vernon.

There is a Monet museum in the town. Most people visit Giverny to see Monet's house and gardens which have been restored.

They are a very busy with tourist in the summer when the garden are in full bloom.

Monet`s garden

 Monet`s garden picture

The nearby town of Vernon has plenty of shops, cafes, etc and good local produce market on Wednesday mornings.





Hotels in Giverny


Giverny has a few hotels to stay at try here

Hotel La Reserve


La Reserve is a special place to stay. The rooms are large and beautifully furnished.

This excellent secluded country house is just outside the village

The peace and quiet were very much appreciated.

Hotel La Reserve

Map of the area around Giverny

Monet`s garden

 Monet`s garden picture 2


  • If you liked the village of Giverny try images of Normandy France
  • Check out the weather in France
  • Try our French shop




  • Special airfare to Paris

    Flight deals

    Hotel Hermitage Gantois

    Lille

    Hotel

    Housed in a 15th-century listed building with many original features, this contemporary hotel, opened in 2003, is centrally located within a kilometre of Lille’s old town and Grand’Place. Louis XV-style and Philippe Starck designed chairs complement the historical features of the air-conditioned guestrooms.

    Hotel Hermitage Gartois

    Hotel Duret Paris


    The Hotel Duret is ideally located between Place de l Étoile and Porte Maillot, just a few steps away from the Champs Élysées and the Palais de Congrès, in one of the most prestigious areas of Paris.

    The property is placed in a typical, calm Parisian street, and offers an elegant yet intimate atmosphere, a heaven of quietness and pleasure.

    Hotel Duret Paris

    Visit our new sites

  • Vintage Toys

  • Vintage Silver

  • Antique Quilts

  • Visit our new page on the Paris antique markets


    Apt French market town

    The Lavender fields of France


    New page old town of Quimper

    Old street in Nice


    Learn to speak French this is one of the easiest to follow system for learning how to speak French available.Try the free six-day course. If you don’t, you’ll be missing a valuable opportunity to see if Rocket French is right for you




    Biarritz stone bridge



    XML RSS
    Add to My Yahoo!
    Add to My MSN
    Add to Google

    The port of Boulogne



    room

    Find the best Paris discount Hotels

    Advertise your French property for sale on our site Free a full page ad

    Visit our new page on the Carmargue