What Does Claude Monet's House Look Like and How to Spend Your Vacation There?

The small village of Giverny, where Claude Monet lived and created art for nearly forty years, is located 80 km from Paris. These local panoramas became the subject of 45 of his paintings. It's no surprise that today, fans of his work come to this atmospheric place to see the landscapes from the artist's paintings in person.

Monet's paintings are easily recognizable by their characteristic clean tones—he worked with a simple palette, and achieved natural color through white and cream primer coats applied to the canvas. He believed that it was precisely the light primer that highlighted the vibrancy of colors.

In this village, there is much to see—such as the artist's museum and garden, cozy restaurants, and of course, nature. You can stay here not only in a hotel but also in one of the houses that belonged to Monet himself.

In 2016, the house was completely renovated—on a 200 sq. m area, three bedrooms and three bathrooms were set up. Now it has all the amenities for guests, from a washing machine to fire alarm systems. The interior features modern furniture, yet the owners managed to preserve authenticity.

Everything needed for comfortable living is here: appliances, shower cabins, bathtubs, beds with comfortable mattresses. The owners also took care to keep the interior functional for guests.

Comodes and wardrobes were placed in each room, and the overall and local lighting was thoughtfully planned. In one of the bedrooms, a shower cabin was placed right in the room—it looks unusual and saves space.

To keep the ambiance unique, the owners preserved much of the original interior design.

For example, the kitchen tiles and wooden floors in the rooms, the staircase on the second floor, and double French doors were only restored. The interior is full of antique furniture and decor—massive wooden commodes and frames with wide mirrors create a special atmosphere.

The owners decorated the house following the same principles that Claude Monet was dedicated to in his paintings. An interior inspired by impressionism cannot be gloomy; it must have plenty of light and air.

The white color was used as the base—light-colored facades and interior walls were created. A focus was placed on abundant natural light, varied textures, bright decorative elements, and an abundance of small details that together form the overall picture of the house.