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. Local panoramas became the subject of 45 of his paintings. It's no surprise that today, fans of his work visit this atmospheric place to see the landscapes from his paintings in person.

Monet's paintings are easily recognized 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 light primer was essential for enhancing 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 fully renovated — on a 200 sq. m area, three bedrooms and three bathrooms were set up. Today, it includes 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.

All the essentials for comfortable living are here: appliances, shower cabins, bathtubs, beds with comfortable mattresses. The owners also made sure the interior remained 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 home décor.

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

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

The white color was used as the base — not only the facade but also the interior walls were made light. A focus was placed on abundant natural light, various textures, bright decorative elements, and a lot of small details that together form the overall picture of the house.