(September 9, 2025 – Vernon & Claude Monet’s Home in Giverny)
Our morning was spent cruising to our next destination – Vernon with a much anticipated visit to Claude Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny.
However, before arriving there, the Seine has several locks along the river to allow for the many different water levels. It was amazing to watch Captain Alex maneuver through them. The boat was so close to the walls of the locks – you could literally reach out and touch them as we slowly passed through.
Now, back to Vernon and Giverny. I visited Giverny back in 1993 during a college graduation trip with my Mom, and I remember how beautiful the water lilies and gardens were. Let me just say: it is still just as SPECTACULAR! Be prepared for some flower overload pictures. Everywhere we looked, the flowers were lovely! If you’re not into flowers, just keep scrolling, but I warn you: you’ll be missing out! 😂
The water lilies and pond deserved their own section of pictures below.
After touring the gardens and pond, we ventured into Monet’s home.
Once back on the ship, our cruise director announced we needed to set sail right away, due to the possibility of a strike which would make for some difficulties getting through the final locks before Paris. And so, off we went:
Our day was capped off with cocktails in the lounge and dinner with just the four of us as we sailed into Paris (making it safely through the final locks in time before the possible strike)!
