Giverny

Both my visits were in the summer months, July and August. I asked a worker at Giverny what his favorite time in the garden was. He said that it would have to be the springtime. He mentioned the irises. I imagine late May would be especially beautiful.

Here's a link with a list of flowers blooming in May: giverny.org/gardens/fcm/calendar.htm

We went in mid-May with a RS tour - it was beautiful!

Absolutely! We visited there on May 23rd of this year and the gardens and lily pond were in full bloom.

IMO Giverny is worth a visit just about any time of the year. Monet painted the change of light during different seasons and at various times of the day and year. While the.flowers are.pretty, especially in spring and summer, it is the light on the.pond that I think is what is really special. Of course, I wouldn't expect the gardens to offer much, if anything in the winter.

May is a great time to visit. Lots should be in bloom and everything should be really green. I really liked the one time I was there and am so glad I visited. Follow it up with a visit to Orangerie to see his paintings.

We were there 3 years ago at a different time of year, but I responded because of the seeds we bought there. When we're there in 2011, I bought some of their seed packets of sunflowers. They ended up in the back of a drawer and didn't resurface until this summer. Figuring I had nothing to loose, I planted them in June. They are incredible! They not only grew, but there several varieties. I am hoping they will reseed themselves for years to come. I just thought I'd mention this because sometimes you see those things and wonder if they'll really work. They also make an easy souvenir to pack.

I went in May this year and it was breathtaking!

I am going there in three weeks. I've never been there and am very excited!