I have been itching to get out of Paris lately, and with sunny skies and no signs of rain, it was finally the perfect day for a road trip. A friend and I hopped on his motorbike this morning and headed out to
Giverny, home of the famous impressionist painter, Claude Monet. About 90 minutes outside of Paris, this is truly the perfect Spring excursion. Especially since the main attraction in this quaint village are the extensive gardens where Monet drew inspiration for his famous water lily paintings. It is apparent from both the large house and its impressive grounds, that Monet is one creator that did not fall into the "starving artist" category. I learned that he was actually quite successful in his lifetime and channeled a lot of his wealth into improving and expanding the grounds, where he did a lot of his painting
en plein air. Today the flower beds and ponds are still kept vibrant and thriving, and were the perfect place to unwind from the hectic city beat of Paris. I certainly got my fill of flowers and open spaces, both at Giverny and on the highway there. We made it back to Paris late this afternoon and I headed to my local café where I upload photos from the day and ordered a
Thé des Impressionists, in honor of Monet of course.
I have been itching to get out of Paris lately, and with sunny skies and no signs of rain, it was finally the perfect day for a road trip. A friend and I hopped on his motorbike this morning and headed out to Giverny, home of the famous impressionist painter, Claude Monet. About 90 minutes outside of Paris, this is truly the perfect Spring excursion. Especially since the main attraction in this quaint village are the extensive gardens where Monet drew inspiration for his famous water lily paintings. It is apparent from both the large house and its impressive grounds, that Monet is one creator that did not fall into the "starving artist" category. I learned that he was actually quite successful in his lifetime and channeled a lot of his wealth into improving and expanding the grounds, where he did a lot of his painting en plein air. Today the flower beds and ponds are still kept vibrant and thriving, and were the perfect place to unwind from the hectic city beat of Paris. I certainly got my fill of flowers and open spaces, both at Giverny and on the highway there. We made it back to Paris late this afternoon and I headed to my local café where I upload photos from the day and ordered a Thé des Impressionists, in honor of Monet of course. 
3 comments:
Thanks for posting this. I've so been meaning to get out of the city as well and explore more of France. The scenery is stunning - I'll have to start planning now!
wow--gorgeous photos.
Thanks! I would highly encourage anyone to go. It was a nice break from Paris and I had forgotten how charming the small villages and countryside of the rest of France are. It was just what I needed. Good luck on your explorations!
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