The “garden painter” Claude Monet explored how gardens could inspire art. In such crafted idylls as Giverny, poetry is everywhere, bringing together paint and plant.
Claude Monet’s gardens in Giverny
At Giverny, Monet had an army of gardeners to hone his garden in the ways he sought to perfect his art. Let’s imagine it’s 1920 not 2020 and he meets us at the gate with the simple suggestion that he made to the Duke of Trévise who had come to celebrate the great man’s 80th birthday. “It’s a beautiful day. Shall we take a turn in the garden?”
The Sculpture Garden
The sculpture garden at the Château de Bois-Guilbert is the work of the sculptor and landscape artist Jean-Marc de Pas. It’s an amazing place to explore, especially with your family!
The gardens of the Château de Vascoeuil
The Château de Vascoeuil, a centre of art and history, hosts some magnificent exhibitions. It’s only natural that the artistic atmosphere should extend to its gardens, where the river Crevon whispers, on the edge of the Lyon forest and in the shade of beech and oak trees. The French and English gardens contain sculptures by some of the greatest artists of the second half of the 20th century. There are works by Braque, Cocteau, Dali, Vasarely and Volti. In all, more than sixty sculptures dot the six hectares of this enchanting site.
Etretat Gardens: from Impressionist to contemporary
Clinging close to the cliff, the gardens at Etretat are a poetic mix of landscape and sculpture known as “land-art.”
Gardens of the Château du Champ de Bataille
To enter this sumptuous garden is to experience sensuality. Inspired by Le Nôtre’s sketch of the site, interior designer Jacques Garcia has created a place that expresses the spirit of 17th-century French gardens while giving free rein to his imagination. Over 138 hectares, the groves, temples and fountains exude classical beauty. A real feast for the eyes, especially as it is the largest private park in Europe!
An ‘outdoor interior’ garden
Welcome to the world of “Outdoor Interiors”. Dominique and Benoît Delomez are sculptors whose approach to sculpture is decidedly contemporary!
Thematics