Tag: France

• Claude Monet’s House and Garden

  Need some inspiration?  When Claude Monet first started painting, his work was not accepted by all.  He used too many colors and did not paint in the realistic fashion of the times.  It wasn’t until later in his career that he earned recognition for being the “father of Impressionistic painting.” It was fascinating visiting his home and gardens.…

  Holly

  September 20, 2012

  European Adventure

  arts, Claude Monet, France, Garden, Giverny, Home, Impressionism, Monet, nature, Paint, plants, Travel, vacation

• Honfleur, Normandie

  Honfleur is not to be missed on a trip through Normandy.  Claude Monet spent a lot of time here painting it’s harbor and streets.  It is easy to see why, Honfleur is breathtaking!  I am so thankful to have visited, especially as we head to Giverny, Monet’s home, tomorrow.  Traveling, ahhhhh!  Good stuff!

  Holly

  September 18, 2012

  European Adventure

  Claude Monet, european travel planning, family travel, France, Honfleur, Normandie, Normandy, traveling

• Palace of Versailles

  Driving up to the Palace of Versailles had us all wondering with excitement.  Would it at all be like Hearst Castle which we had visited earlier in the summer?  Well, not at all, the Palace of Versailles makes Hearst Castle look like a guest house, albeit an amazing guest house!  The grounds where the Palace…

  Holly

  September 16, 2012

  European Adventure

  andre le notre, european travel planning, family travel, formal french gardens, France, Hearst Castle, opulence, Palace of Versailles, royal families, Travel, traveling, traveling with kids, vacation