Wednesday 9th June was our second day in France and we began by driving an hour to Giverny to visit Monet’s home and garden – particularly the water garden. It did not disappoint and by the signage on the way it was like visiting Shakespeare’s birthplace or maybe Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage. As it was an overcast day and early in the season it was not overcrowded and we were very impressed with the roses, the mixed borders and, of course, the waterlillies. His house was an unexpected delight, very French rustic but with a huge collection of Japanese prints. We bought the obligatory fridge magnet in the very overpriced gift shop and got back on the road.
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