Joanne's Cottage Garden: MONET'S GARDEN GIVERNY

Sunday, 7 February 2010

MONET'S GARDEN GIVERNY

In May I will be visiting Monet's Garden at Giverny, the trip was a Xmas/Birthday gift from my eldest daughter and will be a real treat.

I have wanted to visit this garden for a long time, but not really had the opportunity for the last few years in particular.

I have been having a look on the internet and this is their website but I also found this blog which I thought was very interesting particularly as there is a translator on the left so that I can translate to English and read as well as enjoy the photos.

http://givernews.com/

So no pretty pictures from me today you will have to visit the above link instead.

23 comments:

Amy7 February 2010 at 14:46
What a great, thoughtful gift!
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Carol7 February 2010 at 14:49
I would love to visit there as well! I love the colors in the gardens but in the house equally as much! Now I will visit your link! Have a lovely Sunday Joanne!
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Alison7 February 2010 at 15:59
I hope you have a wonderful trip and take lots of pictures!!
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Bangchik and Kakdah7 February 2010 at 16:15
I wish to visit the place too, but a little bit too far... ~bangchik
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joco7 February 2010 at 17:00
Always wanted to do that, probably never will.
Such a cumbersome journey. You'll take the train, will you? (No snow on the line by then :-)
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Liz7 February 2010 at 17:03
It looks like a wonderful place to visit, such an amazing present!
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Noelle Johnson 7 February 2010 at 17:21
Oh, I have always wanted to visit. So, don't worry about not having any pictures today....we will be looking forward to you posting pictures in the future of your trip :^)
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Dominique7 February 2010 at 18:22
Les Jardins de Giverny! Can I say I am envious! Wow! I was born and raised in France and would love to go back and visit.

I have no doubt you will thoroughly enjoy yourself and this "jadin"! :-)

You have a kind and gracious daughter to give you such a wonderful gift.

Please bring back many photos so you can share.

Passez un merveilleux voyage (Have a great trip!)
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Lona7 February 2010 at 18:49
What a wonderful gift.Do not forget, pictures, pictures, pictures. LOL! We all want to visit with you.
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Carrie7 February 2010 at 18:53
Oh what a fab pressie! Photos galore please what a place.
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debsgarden7 February 2010 at 21:07
This is the garden I want to see before I die. Have a wonderful time. I am looking forward to all your great photos!
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Anna7 February 2010 at 21:58
What a wonderful present Joanne and the perfect time of year to go. Look forward to hearing all about in due course and seeing lots of photos :)
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Dirt Princess7 February 2010 at 22:52
How exciting!!! TaKe tons of pictures for us! I would love to someday go!
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Joanne7 February 2010 at 23:27
Thanks everyone so all I need to do then is enjoy myself and make sure my camera is charged and ready for May then. Who would have believed 4/5 years ago I had difficulty standing and walking across a room and now I can trip off to France.
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Carolyn8 February 2010 at 00:38
Hi Joanne,
So glad you are able to go to Monet's garden.I have a video of it that I watch a few times a year. I would love to go too!

Carolyn
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Anonymous8 February 2010 at 02:42
What beautiful gardens - I'm so envious. Enjoy your visit there and I know you'll bring back lots of beautiful pictures for us to enjoy.
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Sue Garrett8 February 2010 at 11:13
Love the orchid photos in the last post. Our local garden centre was selling orchids very cheaply just before Christmas and had hundreds. I went back after Christmas but had missed out as they had sold every one. Lesson learned!
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Anonymous8 February 2010 at 19:22
Hi Joanne, I'm sure I don't have to tell you that you've got one generous daughter!!

I don't think anyone could pull off a pink house quite like Monsieur Monet has done.

Have fun on the tour.
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Catherine@AGardenerinProgress8 February 2010 at 20:55
What an exciting gift. Can't wait to hear all about it!
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Stephen8 February 2010 at 21:05
You'll love it. My grandmother was born their and spent the war growing up on a little farm close by. I haven't been back since my great auntie, her sister, died.

Hope you have a wonderful time.
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Deborah at Kilbourne Grove8 February 2010 at 23:58
Joanne, what an amazing gift. Can't wait to hear all about it! I hope that you have fun, take lots and lots of pictures.
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Joanne9 February 2010 at 18:50
Hi Stephen I will pop by your plot soon I did try but was interrupted. Nice of you to post yes I am looking forward to it.
Grace Well two actually but only the one daughter going to Monet's garden with me.
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HappyMouffetard10 February 2010 at 15:58
Have a wonderful trip. I'm looking forward to your photos.
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