Couleurs de impressionnisme

In the village of Giverny, I could feel "impressionism" in the air. I tried to see the landscape through the eyes of Monet.

If I had an artistic talent, I would probably have done the same. Get out and paint the beautiful "paysages" plain air avec du lumiere.

Visiting Giverny, I could imagine how he was compelled to do that. Just the simple nature is absolutely stunning. You find beauty in everyday life, which is also what I believe. That was part of the intentions of impressionists art, if I understand correctly.

I always liked the paintings of Impressionists. I used to go to every exhibition in Kansai area when I was in Japan. I was so happy to visit Monet's house and see his famous garden and the pond. It was still bit early for the best season, but at least we beat the huge groups of tourists this way.

Ses peintures de nymphéas, je les adore! J'ai vu aussi son pont japonais tres connu dans le jardin!    

Monet's House

We walked from and to the station of Vernon, which added up to about 15 kilometers. I didn't have to go to the museums in Giverny (there are few), because what he painted is all there! I enjoyed our walk in the countryside. What a bliss!

寝起きの悪いFR氏を無理矢理起こして行ったかいがあった。