Fondation Claude Monet, Giverny

These gardens are magical from the natural point and how the area inspired a master artist. You can get lost in the spectacle of beautiful flowers and arrangements. You can explore and find hidden spots, such as chickens and white cows wandering around. The lily pond area is something to behold and provides amazing reflections to photograph. It is a photographer's dream and you will be surrounded by many. Do put the camera or mobile down and just sit and take in the lovely gardens.

The gardens were exceptionally beautiful. I suppose the pleasure of one’s visit will be very dependent on time of year and what is in bloom. We were lucky and the place was vivid and overflowing with color. Walking the gardens was like being in an impressionist painting. The gardens are the highlight. I guess the house, itself, is interesting if you are a hardcore Monet fan. Hard to be sure what was truly , as is, when Monet lived there, ( paint, furniture, decor) versus what was more an inspired interpretation. Didn’t really feel like a “ snapshot” frozen in time, as much as, an inspired view into the past.