Monet Gardens, Giverny, France

Explore the idyllic grounds of the Claude Monet Giverny Gardens by visiting

Royalacademy.org.uk. Gaze at the very flora that inspired artist Claude Monet’s series of 250 paintings, “Monet’s Water Lilies.” Meander along paths under ferncovered trellises and over ponds filled with lily pads while listening to a brief history of the 19th-century gardens. You can also look inside Monet’s charming house, including his studio, which contains paintings by fellow artist friends, such as Sisley and Renoir.