We arrive in Vernon at 10:30 am -- walk through what can only be described as a lovely French town. There is a market with sumptuous edibles from scallops in their shells to decadent pastries. Back to the ship for lunch before we tour the village of Giverny and Claude Monet's home from 1883-1926 (half of his life -- he was born in 1840).
Our guide is Elizabeth -- she is terrific giving us lots of history of the area and Claude Monet. Monet lived here with his second wife, Ailis, her six children and his two. They had a lively group in this house he purchased when he saw it from the train. He loved it here so much that he added to the property building the Lilly Pond - which has an Asian flair. His gardens are plentiful with flowers that bloom most of the year and finally this fabulous home. Unfortunately photos in the house were not allowed so I had to depend on postcards.
There is the small village of Giverny and an Impressionist Museum to be visited before going back to the ship for dinner.
Our first day on the Seine is a success.
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Wow! I think this would be my favorite day so far. Monet's home is gorgeous!!!
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