Located 75 km from Paris and 60 km from Rouen, the village of Giverny is situated on the right bank of the Seine River. The impressionist painter, Claude Monet, rented a house in the village in 1883, working there until his death. The house, known as the Fondation Claude Monet, was eventually purchased by the artist and was transformed, inspiring many of Monets later paintings. Today, the famous house and its spectacular gardens are open to the public, serving as the major attraction for visitors to the area.