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Honeymoon in Normandy 2021

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We enjoyed a lovely honeymoon in Normandy visiting Granville, Les Roches de Ham, Evreux, Giverny and Monet's Garden and La Roche-Guyon.  

Granville

This lively seaside resort facing The Channel also known as Monaco of the North has a rocky headland with a broad sandy beach and a promenade lined with white beach huts.

 Granville, Normandy, France

On the cliff top is the Pink Villa, where fashion designer, Christian Dior grew up.

 Christian Dior Museum and gardens, Granville, France

It is now a museum with beautiful gardens and a charming tearoom.

 Christian Dior Museum and gardens, Granville, France


 rose garden at the Christian Dior Museum, Granville, France


Les Roches de Ham


Exploring the Vire Valley by bike.

  Roches de Ham, cycle route Normandy

 

 

 Les Roches de Ham, Normandy, France

Fantastic views of the surrounding countryside from the top of this rocky escarpment.

 views from the top of the Roches de Ham, France

We especially enjoyed the crepes and cider after our cycling.

 cider at the creperie

 

Evreux

 Evreux gothic cathedral, France

A pleasant stroll on the ramparts alongside the Iton river past Evreux's imposing Gothic cathedral.

 Evreux cathedral, France

 

Monet's House and Garden at Giverny

 Monet's house at Giverny, France

Impressionist painter Claude Monet's house where he lived with his family.

 Monet's house at Giverny, France

Monet designed the beautiful gardens. The flower garden, Clos Normand is in front of the house.

 Agapanthus in Monet's garden, Giverny

The flowers were in full bloom.

 Dahlias in Monet's garden, Giverny

 

 Monet's water garden, Giverny

Monet's Japanese inspired water garden with the famous water lilies.

 Water lilies in Monet's garden, Giverny

 

 Monet's garden, Giverny

Wisteria over the Japanese bridge.

 Japanese bridge in Monet's garden, Giverny

 

 

Church in Giverny

The church in the village of Giverny, where Claude Monet (1840 - 1926) and his family are buried.
 

Giverny church, Claude Monet's grave

La Roche-Guyon


A pretty village on the banks of the River Seine.
 

La Roche-Guyon on the Seine river


The fortified keep on the hill overlooks the chateau.
 

the Roche-Guyon chateau

A summery honeymoon toast.


two wine glasses

See the photos of our Wedding Day.

See photos of other holidays we've enjoyed

 

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