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Strange House
This bizarre house overhanging the Seine river in Vernon, 5 km from Giverny, surprises and puzzles many visitors. It seems so strange that somebody had the idea of building it this way! No wonder...
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The Archives tower at Vernon
Only three miles from Giverny, the town of Vernon is worth a visit. This tower is the keep of the castle built in the 12th century by the French king Philip Augustus. At this time Vernon was on the...
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Roofs of Vernon
A view of the town of Vernon, three miles from Giverny, seen from the top of the Archives Tower. On the right the church is Vernon’s collegiate church dedicated to our Lady. It hides the houses of...
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Tamed Horses
This group feturing a man taming horses can be seen in Vernon’s A. G. Poulain Museum, in the center of the town neighbouring Giverny. The sculpture is due to Frederick MacMonnies, an American artist...
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Snow Again
After a few milder days it snowed again on Giverny and Vernon. Unlike Paris where snow melts soon and turns into an unpleasant mud, here it remains white and crispy under the soles for a longer time....
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Bird’s View of Vernon
It was a years’ long dream, yet a frightening one. Finally I took a deep breath, asked the mayor and the priest for permission. To my own surprise I was given the keys. I felt like Alice in...
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Monet, Bonnard and many more
A beautiful exhibition has just opened at Vernon’s museum. A must see if you come to Giverny! It is entitled ”From Corot to Bonnard, masterpieces from the museums of Douai and Vernon” and features an...
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Sunset on the Seine
Do you like sunsets? These amazing shows graciously offered by Nature tempt many photographers. You may seize them by chance, just because you are outdoors when they happen, or hurry for them on...
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Vernon Ever Green
Vernon’s motto is Vernon semper viret, Vernon ever green, and it is true that it rarely snows in the valley of the Seine. The last year a foot of snow fell on Giverny was in 2012… This is why it is...
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The Turret Castle and ‘People’
Near the bridge on the Seine in Vernon, the turret castle dates back to the 12th century. Next to it, the modernity of a sculpture in galvanized steel creates a strong contrast. This group called...
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The Tour de France in Vernon!
On July 14 the Tour de France is passing through Vernon. The bridge over the Seine will be closed until 2.00 pm.
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Vernon Seen From Above
The bridge over the Seine seen from the Ferris wheel This is not a drone picture. It is the bridge in Vernon seen from the Ferris wheel that is staying until the 19th of May. If like me you can have...
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