Giverny is a commune of the Eure, in Normandy region, on the edge of Yvelines, in the Vexin natural region, 28 km east of Evreux.
The village is located on the right bank of the Seine, at its confluence with its affluent l'Epte, in a hilly landscape.
Already inhabited during Antiquity, living partly from viticulture in the Middle Ages, a Romanesque church was erected in the eleventh century.
However, the history of the town which today has about 500 inhabitants is upset in 1883 when the painter Claude Monet, who had discovered the village on the occasion of a train ride, is seduced by the landscape and decides to settle there. He first rented an old farmhouse, "La Maison du Pressoir", which he bought in 1890 and set up exceptional gardens that would be the main frame of his work. He even created a pond covered with water lilies and spanned by a Japanese bridge.
A few years later, other painters - especially American - settled and Giverny became alive even Monet a capital of art and in particular of Impressionism.
Claude Monet died in 1926 and is buried in the village. Today, Giverny and its museums attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every year and has become a cultural tourism landmark.
Before taking an interest in Monet, the Impressionist painters, their gardens and their works, a visit to Giverny can begin with the singular Sainte-Radegonde church, listed. Its oldest parts (11th century) are the apse in the shape of a semicircular vaulted cul-de-four and the south gable. The other parts of the church are from the 15th and 16th centuries. Note the aisles illuminated by Renaissance-style mullioned windows, the paneled vault of the nave, an octagonal turret at the level of the "north" wall and the bell tower between the nave and the choir. Inside, statues and stained glass windows are also worth a look.
Nearby, the dolmen called "Pierre de Sainte-Radegonde" attests to the age of human occupation in the region.
We then head towards the gardens and the house of Claude Monet, where the painter lived from 1883 to 1926 with his family. Now the Claude Monet Foundation, the visit includes an exhibition of Japanese prints, the artist's studio and above all the gardens which were his main source of inspiration during the last 35 years of his life. These gardens have been reconstructed identically. They break down into two parts. The "clos normand" on the one hand, in front of the house, which offers from spring to autumn a symphony of colors which change according to the plantations punctuating the seasons... Below, arranged thanks to a derivation of the Epte, place in the water garden, with the Japanese bridge, the wisteria, the pond and the water lilies whose grace Monet was able to represent with unparalleled brilliance. The entire property is classified as a Historic Monument and its exteriors are labeled Remarkable Garden. Open every day from mid-March to All Saints' Day. Admission: 5.50 and 9.50 euros. Information on +33 2 32 51 28 21. Reservation required for groups.
Logically, we move on to the Giverny impressionism museum, which presents the history and originality of this pictorial current which revolutionized modern art during the last quarter of the 19th century. The museum also evokes who were its precursors and its heirs. Each year, three temporary exhibitions punctuate the season from March to January, concerts are scheduled and workshops accessible to adults and children alike. Admission: 7 and 10 euros. Do not miss the magnificent outdoor museum garden, designed by architects and landscapers on a meadow overlooking the hill overlooking the village. The objective was to recreate a form of palette of colors symbolizing impressionism. Information on +33 2 32 51 94 65.
Finally, a break can then be envisaged at the old Hôtel Baudy, which has a magnificent rose garden, and which gladly welcomed painters staying in the village.
In a completely different register, opposite the town hall, the museum of natural mechanics can complete the visitors' programme. It presents a large collection of industrial or agricultural engines from around the world that three passionate brothers have brought together. All machines have been restored and are in working order. Open during school holidays and the rest of the year by appointment. Free admission. Information on +33 2 32 21 26 33.
For those who are not satiated by all these splendours, several hiking trails are available in the village or its immediate surroundings. A "cultural" route has been laid out in the town, a course more dedicated to the discovery of fauna and flora as well, not to mention the many possible walks in the hillsides... Documentation and information on +33 2 32 51 39 60.
- End of May or beginning of June, international pastel fair and piano festival at the Museum of Impressionisms Giverny.
- In early July, the Vernon International Film Festival stops at Giverny.
- Beginning of September, mechanical festival.
- During September, festival dedicated to contemporary music.
- Beginning of October, exhibition of arts and crafts, plants, antiques.
Normandie Impressionniste 2024 - Exposition "L’Impressionnisme et la mer"
- From 29 march to 30 june 2024
- 99 Rue Claude Monet, Musée des Impressionnismes
- To mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Impressionism in 1874, the Musée des impressionnismes Giverny is organizing an exhibition entitled L ? Impressionnisme et la mer (Impressionism and the Sea) in the spring of 2024. Through the works of artists such as Eugène Boudin, Johan Barthold Jongkind, Claude Monet, Gustave Courbet and Paul Gauguin, the exhibition will offer a new vision of the Impressionist artists ? Attraction to the sea. - Over and above the generic, pleasing image of the Impressionists in Deauville or Cabourg, the subject will be explored from new thematic and chronological perspectives : life on the docks and among the fishermen, transport and the maritime industry, but also storms and a taste for elsewhere ? The geographic perimeter is fairly restricted : the artists ? Stays are focused between Normandy and the French Riviera. While the focus will be on the treatment of the navy in Normandy, the exhibition will also examine the subject of Impressionism in Brittany, around Maxime Maufra, Ferdinand du Puigaudeau and Henry Moret, all of whom were strongly influenced by Claude Monet. - Curated by Cyrille Sciama, General Director of the Musée des impressionnismes Giverny, Chief Curator of the Musée des impressionnismes Giverny. - With the exceptional support of the Musée d ? Orsay. - Opening - Exhibition open from March 29 to June 30,2024. - Admission - Adults : 12 ? 9 ? - Audioguide : 4 ? /person (FR or EN) - Admission is free : - - For under-18s. - - For all individual visitors on the 1st Sunday of April, May and June (upon presentation of proof of age). - This exhibition is part of the program for the Normandie Impressionniste 2024 festival, which runs from March 22 to September 22,2024.
Laissez-Vous Guider ! "L'Impressionnisme et la mer"
- From 29 march to 30 june 2024
- 99 Rue Claude Monet, Musée des Impressionnismes
- If you'd like to enhance your visit to the museum, follow the guide ! - Discover the Impressionism and the Sea exhibition in the company of our guides, who will reveal the big ideas and little secrets behind the works on display. - The Impressionism and the Sea exhibition - To mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Impressionism in 1874, the Musée des impressionnismes Giverny is organizing an exhibition entitled L ? Impressionnisme et la mer (Impressionism and the Sea) in spring 2024. Through the works of artists such as Eugène Boudin, Johan Barthold Jongkind, Claude Monet, Gustave Courbet and Paul Gauguin, the exhibition will offer a new vision of Impressionist artists ? Attraction to the sea. - Over and above the generic, pleasing image of the Impressionists in Deauville or Cabourg, the subject will be explored from new thematic and chronological perspectives : life on the docks and among the fishermen, transport and the maritime industry, but also storms and a taste for elsewhere ? The geographic perimeter is fairly restricted : the artists ? Stays are focused between Normandy and the French Riviera. While the focus will be on the treatment of the navy in Normandy, the exhibition will also examine the subject of Impressionism in Brittany, around Maxime Maufra, Ferdinand du Puigaudeau and Henry Moret, all of whom were strongly influenced by Claude Monet. - Price : Admission (12 ? /9 ?) + visit supplement (6 ?)
Exposition "Bistrot des Artistes"
- From 2 april to 30 june 2024
- 115 rue Claude Monet, Galerie Demarez
- From April 2 to June 30, from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., come and discover the painting exhibition "Bistrot des artistes" by artists Chantal Lallemand and Claude Parizot at the Galerie Demarez in Giverny. - What's more, the two painters will be inviting local musicians to liven things up for an afternoon or evening. - The first event will take place on Saturday April 13, when the exhibition opens at 6pm. - Information : 06 62 61 73 82
Rendez-Vous aux Jardins 2024 - Visite Libre
- From 31 may to 2 june 2024
- 99 rue Claude Monet, Musée des Impressionnismes Giverny
- Organized since 2003 by the French Ministry of Culture, Rendez-vous aux Jardins is a chance for the public to discover the diversity and richness of gardens. In 2018, this benchmark annual event became European. - The theme of the 2024 edition of Rendez-vous aux jardins is - the five senses in the garden. - For the Rendez-vous aux jardins, admission to the museum garden is free on Friday May 31, Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2,2024, from 10am to 6pm. - Information : http://www.mdig.fr
Rendez-Vous aux Jardins 2024 - Visite Guidée
- From 31 may to 1 june 2024
- 99 rue Claude Monet, Musée des impressionnismes Giverny
- Flower discovery and gardening tips - Our head gardener invites you to explore the museum garden with him. This structured, contemporary space can only be discovered little by little, as you stroll along. Along the way, he will share his gardening secrets and answer any questions you may have. This moment of sharing will give you the keys to creating your own garden ! - Guided tours free of charge, registration required, subject to availability. - Meeting point : museum hall. - Friday, May 31st at 4.30pm - Saturday, June 1,10:30 am - Information : http://www.mdig.fr
Rendez-Vous aux Jardins 2024
- From 31 may to 2 june 2024
- Boisset-les-Prévanches, Giverny, Guiseniers, Vernon
- From May 31 to June 2,2024, the French Ministry of Culture invites you to "Rendez-vous aux jardins". Thousands of parks and gardens will be opening their doors to let you discover our green heritage and the people who take care of it. The theme of this 21st edition is "five senses in the garden". - Whether you're a botanical enthusiast, a Sunday gardener or simply curious, the Rendez-vous aux jardins will satisfy all your desires ! Since 2003, the event has been organized every first weekend in June by the French Ministry of Culture, inviting you to discover the wealth and variety of parks and gardens all over France, and even in Europe (see box). Beyond its aesthetic and festive dimensions, this event is an opportunity to showcase the efforts of private and public garden owners and the Ministry of Culture to restore, conserve, maintain and enhance parks and gardens. Last year, more than 2,200 sites opened their doors to the general public, including more than 400 on an exceptional basis or for the first time. - Here is the program for museums in the Seine Normandie Agglomération area : - may 31,10 a.m. to 6 p.m - Self-guided tour of the gardens - Musée des impressionnismes Giverny - Free - May 31st from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm - Guided tour of the gardens - Musée des impressionnismes Giverny - Free (registration required) - june 1st and 2nd, 10am to 6pm - Self-guided tour of the gardens - Musée des impressionnismes Giverny - Free - June 1st and 2nd, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm - Self-guided tour of the gardens of the old school - Garden of the old village school, Guinesier - 06 45 53 72 12 - Free admission - June 1st, 10:30 am to 11:30 am - Guided tour of the gardens - Musée des impressionnismes Giverny - Free (registration required) - june 1st and 2nd at 11:30 am - Guided tour of the park - Château de Bizy, Vernon - 9/5 (on reservation) - june 1st and 2nd at 3pm - Giant Clue - Château de Bizy, Vernon - 12 ? /10 ? (on reservation) - june 2,3pm to 5pm - Demonstration workshop : The bee ? What an animal ! - Musée Blanche Hoschedé-Monet - Free (registration required) - june 2nd, 3pm to 6pm - Guided tour of the park - Domaine des Prévanches, Boisset-les-Prévanches - 02 32 36 83 88 - 7 ? /4 ? - For further information, visit the French Ministry of Culture website : https://rendezvousauxjardins.culture.gouv.fr
Lecture Surprise par Bruno Putzulu
- On 6 june 2024
- 99 Rue Claude Monet, Musée des Impressionnismes
- Bruno Putzulu returns to the Musée des impressionnismes Giverny for a surprise reading. - You know the date, the time and the reader. But we won't tell you more ! - Let yourself be surprised by a wonderful literary discovery. - The reading will take place in the auditorium of the Musée des impressionnismes Giverny. - Introducing Bruno Putzulu : - In 1990, he was admitted to the Conservatoire National Supérieur d ? Art Dramatique de Paris. - In 1994, he joined the Comédie-Française as a boarder for nine years. - His theater credits include work with jean-Luc Boutte, Philippe Adrien, Jacques Lassalle, Roger Planchon, jean-Louis Benoît, Frédéric Bélier-Garcia, jean-Claude Berutti, Catherine Hiegel, Alain Françon, jean-Pierre Miquel, Michel Fagadau, Franck Berthier, Stéphane Olivié-Bisson, Pierre Laville, Charles Tordjman, Mario Putzulu and others - In 1994, he played his first major film role in L'Appât, directed by Bertrand Tavernier. The film went on to win the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival. - In 1995, he played the lead role in Jean-Pierre Améris ? S film Les Aveux de l ? innocent, for which he received a César nomination. The film went on to win the Critics' Week prize at the Cannes Film Festival. - In 1999, he won the César for Best New Male Talent for "Petits désordres amoureux", directed by Olivier Péray. The film went on to win the Best First Film award in the Panorama section at the Berlin Film Festival. - In the cinema, he has appeared in 32 films directed by : Bertrand Tavernier, Jacques Audiard, Jean-Pierre Améris, Olivier Peray, Jean-Luc Godard, Antoine De Caunes, Jean-Charles Tacchella, Michel Boujenah, Claude Berri, Jean-Pierre Mocky. - He won a César for his performance in the film "Petit désordre amoureux" - WRITING is also an important field for Bruno Putzulu. - In 2007, he wrote a book of interviews with Philippe Noiret, "Je me suis régalé", published by Flammarion. - In 2008, he spent a year as a columnist for L ? équipe magazine. - In 2018, he will adapt François Cavanna's novel "Les Ritals" for the stage - SONGS are also part of the artist ? S universe. - In 2007, he wrote a song for Johnny Hallyday, "Ma Vie", on the album "Le c ? ur d ? un homme". - In 2009, on the album "Chez Leprest vol ll", he covers the song "Où vont les chevaux quand ils dorment" - In 2010, he released his first album, "Drôle de monde", for which he wrote the lyrics. - In 2015, on a tribute album to Léo Ferré, he covers the song "La vie d ? artiste" - January 2023 saw the release of his second album, "C ? était quand ? On which he wrote the lyrics.
Bal Folk
- On 15 june 2024
- 99 Rue Claude Monet, Musée des Impressionnismes
- To celebrate the arrival of summer, the museum is organizing a folk dance in the meadow ! - To the rhythm of traditional instruments played by the Diato ? N Eure music group, discover a variety of joyful dances that are easy to learn. - Hit the dance floor ! - In the event of bad weather, the folk ball will be held in the museum hall.
Médiation par les Étudiants de l’École du Louvre
- On 15 june 2024
- 99 Rue Claude Monet, Musée des Impressionnismes
- Ten art history students offer their analysis of selected masterpieces from the Impressionism and the Sea exhibition. The fruit of a partnership between the museum and the famous Parisian school, this operation offers our visitors an original form of mediation and reinforces student training.
Carnaval : Sports et Esprit Olympique
- On 15 june 2024
- Rue Claude Monet
- The "Giverny en fête" association invites you to their carnival on the theme of Sports and the Olympic spirit - Program : - -3.15pm : departure of the procession, 21 rue Claude-Monet - -4pm : arrival on the Baudy meadow - Entertainment, music, refreshments - Walk and show with the participation of : - - cheerlead'Eure (cheerleaders/Gisors) - - La Nicaisienne (brass band/Gasny) - - Tutu le clown and his circus moped - - Le Bouffon ; clowning, juggling, magic - - Asso Adtempus : the games cart - And maybe…a surprise ! - 7pm : picnic on the meadow : sale of snacks, merguez, sausages, hot-dogs etc. and refreshment stand
