Giverny is roughly 3 kms from Vernon and only 75 kms from Paris. So an easy day trip by car or one of the many day tours that go there. You can also stay in one of the many little “Gites” or B&B’s that are in Giverny or Vernon.
Fancy staying in Giverny? Then look at gites-de-france.com
Giverny is pronounced – Jee-va-nyee. It is located on the right bank of the Seine River.
After the garden we walked through Claude Monet’s Home.
The dining room
The kitchen
The view from the house
Monet’s Art room
Muriel and I decided to take the walk through the town to the local church. Monet and his family are buried there. We were told by one of the guides that the church is well worth the 15-20 min walk. We must have walked fast as it took us half the time.
Monet family gravesite
Monet’s Grave site – always with flowers
Not only is Claude Monet and his family buried in the cemetery in Giverny but also 7 British Airmen who’s Lancaster bomber crashed in flames on the night of the 7/8 June 1944.
A marker for the 7 airmen who were shot down on the 8/6/1944 near Giverny
The grave for the 7 airmen at Giverny
There were only a handful of us who ventured to the church. Most found a bar or cafe till we would be taken back to the ship. It was oh so quiet after the hustle and bustle of the gardens.
The Altar in the Church in Giverny
Seating in the church, see the hat resting on the chair?
Tribute to the British airmen
Stunning Stained Glass Windows
Oh so quiet the streets of Giverny
Beautiful flowers in the garden of Claude Monet
Rue Claude Monet
We arrived back at out meeting place to see the 4 tour guides having an argument. In French, oh how I wish I knew exactly what they were saying. It was so funny to see the waving hands. Muriel understood a bit that’s how we knew it wasn’t just a conversation. I wish I had taken a photo it was so funny.
Did you know the airmen were buried in the cemetery?
More photos of the garden and the house will be on the Instagram account.
Travel and Lifestyle with Bree 
Loved this read. I’ll be going to Giverny in June, I can’t wait to experience it.
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Oh how lovely a beautiful time to visit xx
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I so loved Monet’s garden and Giverny. I bought a lovely hat there. Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to walk to the church and gravesite. Now I see what I missed. Thanks for the pictures.
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Next time Darlene xx
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What a lovely way to spend the day, and to stroll through the Monet’s garden – what an amazing moment!
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It was a wonderful moment in time
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It seems like a great place to visit. Love your pictures and calmness of the place.
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It was weird. The gardens and the house was so busy with tourists, yet walking through the town so quiet.
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and thank you x
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I really need to visit Giverny. Somehow I’ve missed on my two trips to France. Next time for sure!!!
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Oh my goodness yes you must.
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It’s a part of France I’ve not yet explored, but I’d love to. I hope the families of those soldiers know that is where they’re buried, it mus5 have been quite poignant
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How pretty!!!
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Yes!
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I hate cooking, but I’m in love with this kitchen, lol. What’s wrong with me?!
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ahaha I love it too
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What a wonderful day trip from Paris, will have to keep that in mind for the next trip there. Xx
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yes or stay there 🙂
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👍🏼😊
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Oh wow, the tiles in Monet’s kitchen are so beautiful!
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they are!
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Your photos are beautiful! Hope to see Giverny this December 🙂
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thank you. How exciting
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Giverny is beautiful… and interesting! Love the photos. 😊
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it certainly is…xx thank you
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