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1. GIVERNY
from Monet's Giverny
by John Stretch
In 1883, the impressionist artist Claude Monet (18401926) rented a house in Giverny, a village in Normandy about 65 kms outside Paris. It was a life-changing decision for many reasons.
The house had a barn that doubled as a painting studio, with apple orchards and a small garden. It was close enough to the local schools for the children to attend. The surrounding landscape had many natural areas for Monet to paint.
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The house provided a stable domestic base, and Monet's fortunes began to change for the better as his agent sold more and more of his paintings. Monet remained at Giverny for the rest of his life.
