Travel Reference
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Museum of Impressionisms (Musée des Impressionnismes)
This bright, modern museum, dedicated to the history of Impressionism and its legacy,
houses temporary exhibits of Impressionist art. Check its website for current shows or just
drop in. It also has picnic-pleasant gardens in front.
Cost and Hours:
€7, daily April-Oct 10:00-18:00, closed Nov-March; to reach it,
turnleftafterleavingMonet'splaceandwalk200yards;tel.0232519400,
www.mdig.fr
.
Vernon Town
If you have time to kill at Vernon's train station, take a five-minute walk into town and
samplethepeacefulvillage.Walkbetweenthetracksandthecaféacrossthestreetfromthe
station, and follow the street as it curves left and becomes Rue d'Albuféra. You'll find a
smattering of half-timbered Norman homes near Hôtel de Ville (remember, you're in Nor-
mandy) and several good cafés and shops.
$ Hôtel la Musardière**
is nestled in the village of Giverny two blocks from Monet's
home(exitrightwhenyouleaveMonet's).Carolewelcomesyouwith10sweetroomsthat
Claude himself would have felt at home in (Sb-€85, Db-€90-100, Tb-€125-140, Qb-€150,
Wi-Fi) and a reasonable and homey
crêperie
-restaurant with a lovely yard and outdoor
tables (€9 crêpes, €26 non-crêpe
menu,
daily with nonstop service, 123 Rue Claude Mon-
et, tel. 02 32 21 03 18,
www.lamusardiere.fr
,
resa@lamusardiere.fr
).
$ Le Clos Fleuri
is a family-friendly B&B in a modern house with three fine rooms,
handy cooking facilities, and a lovely garden. It's a 15-minute walk from Monet's place
and is run by charming, English-speaking Danielle, who serves up a generous breakfast
(Db-€85 for two or more nights, €100 for one night, cash only, Wi-Fi, 5 Rue de la Dîme,
tel. 02 32 21 36 51,
www.giverny-leclosfleuri.fr
)
.
Eating:
A flowery
café/restaurant
and a
sandwich/drink stand
sit right next to the
parking lot across from Monet's home. Enjoy your lunch in the nearby gardens of the Mu-
seum of the Impressionisms.
