What Does Claude Monet's House Look Like and How to Spend a 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 allowed him to highlight the vibrancy of colors.

In this village, there is much to see — for example, 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 arranged. Now it has all the amenities for guests, including a washing machine and fire alarm system. The interior features modern furniture, yet the owners managed to preserve authenticity.

All the essentials for comfortable living are available 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 designed. In one of the bedrooms, a shower cabin was placed directly in the room — it looks unusual and saves space.

To keep the atmosphere 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 features a lot of antique furniture and decor — special atmosphere is created by solid wooden commodes and mirrors with wide frames.

The owners decorated the house according to the same principles Claude Monet was devoted to in his paintings. An Impressionist interior cannot be gloomy; it must be full of light and air.

White was used as the base — not only the facade but also the interior walls were made light. A focus was placed on an abundance of natural light, various textures, vibrant decorative elements, and an abundance of small details that form the overall picture of the house.