Claude Monet's House and Gardens - Giverny

#hellohalloween A Gothic Romantic's Dream (5 Stars) If you appreciate the sublime and the romantic side of horror, Giverny is your spot for Halloween. It’s not about ghosts and gore; it's about atmosphere and melancholy. The sheer scale of the Clos Normand, bordered by the now-leafless fruit trees, creates a cathedral of branches overhead—a true Gothic archway to the unknown. My partner and I walked the perimeter hand-in-hand, and the deep, rich colors of the late chrysanthemums acted like glowing embers against the grey stone pathways. This place captures the feeling of a world holding its breath before the winter freeze, which is exactly the mood Halloween should evoke. Absolutely perfect for a couples' visit looking for quiet, literary spookiness.