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Why Giverny isn’t for everyone

Giverny looks perfect in photos, but reality matters more than images. This video explores Monet’s home and gardens with an honest lens. From crowds to atmosphere, every detail affects the experience.
Claude Monet’s paintings of his garden in Giverny, particularly his water lily pond, are considered some of the world’s most beautiful and soothing works of art. Reproductions are ubiquitous, hung on ...
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