Ancien Hôtel Baudy, Giverny, France. (Explored)
“Giverny, when Monet settled there, was a farming village with a population of about 300, most of them farmers and farm labourers. The inhabitants of Giverny were totally unprepared (both commercially and socially) for the coming of young artists, most of them being foreigners, who flocked in as soon as word of Monet's presence had spread among them. The village, typically agricultural at the time, had only a few cafés, a grocery and nothing that could make a cultural and artistic centre of attention. However some villagers managed to take advantage of the lack of facilities by creating lucrative businesses. Ancien Hôtel Baudy is certainly the best example since the owners of the modest drinking place turned it into an international leisure resort.“
Ancien Hôtel Baudy, Giverny, France. (Explored)
“Giverny, when Monet settled there, was a farming village with a population of about 300, most of them farmers and farm labourers. The inhabitants of Giverny were totally unprepared (both commercially and socially) for the coming of young artists, most of them being foreigners, who flocked in as soon as word of Monet's presence had spread among them. The village, typically agricultural at the time, had only a few cafés, a grocery and nothing that could make a cultural and artistic centre of attention. However some villagers managed to take advantage of the lack of facilities by creating lucrative businesses. Ancien Hôtel Baudy is certainly the best example since the owners of the modest drinking place turned it into an international leisure resort.“