Giverny

Description:

Introduction
Giverny has become a major tourist attraction in Normandy by reason of its association with Claude Monet. Visitors come to see Monet's house and garden with its famous for its lily pond.  The garden and house reflect the artist and many of his works reflect the pond and garden.

Geography
The village is at the juncture of the Seine and its Norman tributary, the Epte and is just 2km (1m) south-east of Vernon and 70km (40m) from Rouen.

Economy
The local economy is based on tourism and agriculture in the surrounding pastoral landscape.

Commerce
There are one or two hotels and restaurants in the village. One of the nicest restaurants is at nearby Fourges, the Moulin de Fourges in an ancient watermill overlooking the Epte.

Culture
Giverny is dedicated to culture through the memory of Monet as well as the many American artists who came to Giverny between 1887 and1914. These artists are now celebrated by the Musée d'Art Américain; the paintings displayed here are changed each year and represent American art from the early 1700's to the present day.

Tourism

Worth a Visit:

Giverny is a tourist village and has many visitors from all over the world. Monet's house itself, apart from the garden, is not to be missed , nor is the Musée de l'Art Américain.

Sporting & other Activities
There are two very pretty waymarked walks of 5 and 5.5km  respectively (approximately 3m). Booklets highlighting the flora and fauna which may be seen on the walks are available from the mairie or the Musée d'Art Américain.