Monet's Garden

Giverny - Monet's House & Garden

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September 29th 2007
After a few days of war stuff at Normandy it was time for a change of scenery, time to stop and smell the roses. So we headed for Giverny, home of Claude Monet´s house and garden made famous in his "Water-lillies" series of paintings. The house was a little disappointing as there was none of Monet's artwork, just his collection of other artists works, but the garden was every bit as pretty as h ... read more

Europe » France

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more