莫奈别墅及花园

从巴黎可以很轻松的到达吉维尼。先从圣拉夏尔乘火车去维农。在维农火车站的外面有公交车去往吉维尼。火车需要约40分钟,公车需要约5分钟。所有的花园都很漂亮,但水景花园更加使人着迷。当你欣赏花园的景色时,莫奈的画作肯定会浮现在你的脑海里。我拍的很多照片都很像他的绘画作品。之后,照着我们的路线。到达巴黎后,立刻去Les Nympheas欣赏那些橘园。

这是卢瓦尔河谷观光的一部分。不得不说,这是我们旅行中最让人失望的地方。我们在十月一个又潮又湿的早上,九点那样过去的。不到半个小时就把花园逛完了,房子就用了10分钟的时间。只向莫奈迷们推荐。

对艺术史感兴趣的人一定要来这里玩,虽然说买票不太容易。吉维尼是个古老的小村庄,莫奈花园别墅就是大家心目能想象到那种感觉。如果你认真的去那个荷花池感受一下的话,你就更加能够理解莫奈在三十年中所创作的这些作品的意义,也可以看到画家多年前写生的地点。别墅里面有一间重建的画室,里面挂满了莫奈住在这房子里的30年中所画的作品的复刻版。据说那里的画坛是按照当年的的样子原样重修的,不过现在的样子看来也就是直直方方的,就好像是温室里种的一样,让人觉得挺失望的,在粉红色的那一区有很多大丽花。莲花池倒是挺吸引人的,虽然有明显的人工痕迹,但是整个布局还是非常好,而且在某个转角还能看到惊喜的特别风景。附近有一些可以随意吃点中餐或小吃的小餐馆。

莫奈花园，据说一年四季都有人种植不同的花，这样保持花园四季盛开。太美丽了。阳圆色彩鲜艳，阴园凉爽宜人。莲花池很漂亮，但个人更喜欢阳园。

对这里的第一印象是这是一个很静很美的法国小镇，秋季到来，树叶都从绿色转变成红色，是很红很深的红色。满墙爬得都是，特别美！通过一个小房子的入口，走过纪念品售卖店，就进入了花园。花园的花儿抖很奇特，好多花儿都是包含好几种颜色的，而且是自然过度的，从来没见过。但是我想说局部要比整体美丽。花园里朝向莫奈别墅的那条绿茵道是开阔的，拍照很不错！参观完这个部分，穿过一个地下过街通道，就去到了睡莲池。季节关系，睡莲只有极少数开放，我们还说会不会是满足游客需求这里的人放上去的，嘿嘿～～不过其实看得到茎是从水里长出了水面的，所以，嘿嘿～～看完这些就去莫奈的小别墅看。这里应该都是还原以前的陈设的。尤其喜欢他房间的欧式田园小碎花风格，很暖。只是自己家装修应该是不可以用这个风格的，因为挑空如果不够高，那么田园风格就会让整体显得很杂乱。最好的照相地点之二就是在别墅的门外，绿色的楼梯上～～

We visited here in late October 2013. We had been in Paris 2 years earlier and had missed being able to visit the gardens as they close from 1 November so this time we made sure we were in Paris prior to this date to be able to do this visit. We booked through France Tourisme on rue des Augustines. There were only 6 people on the bus so they took a minibus with us on it. We went through the house and enjoyed this but the gardens even at this time of year when the autumn colours are still evident, was spectacular. We went around it twice as the first time rain had just ceased and it was still overcast but a little later, the sun had come out and we went around the garden again to see it in a different light and for different types of photos. The only disappointing part of the trip was that the driver left us to our visit until 11.30am when it was time to return and the other passengers on the bus had walked into town and looked at some spectacular gardens there. We were disappointed that the driver did not tell us this and those who did see the extra gardens also expressed disappointment that this had not been mentioned and that they were lucky to have taken this walk whilst waiting for the return trip back to Paris. This was certainly worth seeing and glad we had the opportunity at last to see the gardens.

We've been there twice, both trips a few years ago, and we are still using the photos we took to create beautiful prints and greeting cards. It's just beautiful. Go early, right when they open, and move quickly through the gardens and skip the house at first. Head for the water lilies to beat out the bus tourists. You can then get your own water lily photos and your touristy shot of the family on the green bridge without all the extra people in your shots. Then you can take your time meandering around the rest of the gardens and save the house tour for last. You are not allowed to take photos in the house but you can get a few nice shots out the top floor windows.

This is one of the most magical places you can visit when you are in Paris and have enough time for some day out of the city. Even gardens in and around Paris are multiple and great, I would say that this one of Giverny is in my top 3, together with Albert-Kahn museum (a piece of Japan in Paris) and Versailles (of course). So don't hesitate and take the train or car for an unforgettable experience. Better try to avoid weekends, since the place uses to be packed and is not so big for such demand. Near the gardens you will also visit the American Impressionists Museum (buy combined tickets) and will find several nice places for eating, drinking or taking an ice cream... do you need more?

In late September while visiting Paris, we booked a small group tour with Paris City Vision to visit Giverny. Specifically, Claude Monet's garden and house. Our tour guide Gregory was exceptional. I believe everyone usually remembers breathtaking sites, but what made our day special was Gregory. He was extremely knowledgeable about pointing out sites on our trip to Giverny, so in effect we had a tour of Paris and the surrounding countryside. In addition,he added excitement and humor to the guided tour, which made this trip very memorable for all of us. This is a definite trip one should take while visiting France. I would recommend booking with Paris City Vision a small group tour and ask for Gregory. You will not be disappointed.

I went to Giverny on a hot, busy holiday but still found th experience of the gardens magical. The driver took care to point out places of interest both on the way there and the way back, which made the experience even better!!

I visited Monet's gardens with some misgivings. First of all, I find gardens and gardening of little interest, and secondly, I went in Autumn, so I didn't expect to see many flowers. Well, I decided to get my head straight while on the train to Giverny (the train leaves from Gare St Lazarre in Paris). So, because I enjoy a bit of photography, I decided to to take photos as the artist, himself, may have (that is, had digital photography existed during his time.With this attitude under my belt, I had a thoroughly enjoyable day being challenged photographically by the gardens. My attempts at reproducing Monet's vision may not have been very successful, but I had a good time doing it. Overall, the place is well maintained and is a visual feast.

I have visited several times- my favorite is late June when the wisteria is blooming on the bridge and the roses are gorgeous. Later you will see summer flowers- nasturtium, sunflowers. The way they plant is so amazing- there are low flowers and higher ones and everything flows together. When you walk around the pond the bushes are blooming. Remember to look at the water- Monet painted the reflection as much as he painted the actual trees. You will love it here.Allow a full day to enjoy it all.From Paris, take the train from Gare St Lazare to Vernon, and there are buses to take you over to Giverny. RECOMMEND: be there when it opens, and take pictures quickly, then go over to the pond. Within an hour it will be swarming with people. You can go back and look around, but to get the "money shots" of the garden, be there before it opens and get in line.Then you can go have a nice lunch and see the Impressionism museum down the street. The gift shop at Giverny is great- allow time to browse, just remember it is very busy. I would not go on a weekend. Also, make sure it is a sunny day.One of my favorite places on earth!!!!!!!

We took a bus out for the day. Beautiful gardens, (odd road crossing situation) and really cute kitchy house. The lake is actually across the road in a separate garden and was probably my favourite part. Worth a visit

My partner and I took a day trip to Monets house and garden in the Spring season. We decided on a coach trip as we were not sure of the trains from Paris. We regretted this decision as the coach was delayed and had no air-conditioning on a hot day. The tour guide was great speaking many languages, very impressive. However the agency office pickup point was overcrowded and badly organised. We will try the train next time. On a happier note the trip was well worth it. The house and garden was absolutely beautiful! Full of flowering colours - red Irises! For art lovers and garden lovers I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. The house is kept in its original form, not large, a real home overlooking the gardens. After a walk we arrived at the Lily pond so famous from his paintings with its little bridge. It was absolutely wonderful and I still think of it as a place of great beauty. I plan to make one more visit to this beautiful place. If you are in Paris its a must see.

We made a special visits to this locatation on our drive from the coast back to Paris. I enjoyed seeing whether the great artist lived and did some of his best work. It is worth a stop.