For the quiet and a natural environment just an hour from Paris.. We already had experience with running a guest house in the countryside, near Giverny. We fell in love with La Dîme and the Impressionists' village and settled here in 2014.
La Dîme is made up of a set of stone buildings arranged in a U-shape around a courtyard with a well at the centre. The oldest part, which dates back to the 13th century, is the old tithe barn. It is a large building with large volumes and exposed beams. A large square tower with a glass roof was added at the beginning of the 20th century.
Until 1789 the Church received the “disme”, a levy which was set at the rate of one tenth of the animal and vegetable production of the farms and smallholdings. During the 13th century in Giverny, the secular clergy of the Saint-Ouen de Rouen abbey collected taxes here in this tithe barn which was run by monks. The Revolution put an end to this ancient practice and La Dîme was then transformed into a farmhouse. At the beginning of the 20th century, the building was acquired by the Etablissements Féron, nurserymen, gardeners and horticulturalists who transformed this rustic farm into a spacious family home. In the early 1920s, the house was owned by Teddy Toulgouat, son-in-law of Theodore Earl Butler (American impressionist painter who married two of Monet's daughters-in-law - Suzanne Hoschedé and, after her death, her younger sister Marthe). With his wife Lilly, Teddy hosted not only painters, but also artists of the time. Louis Aragon then lived here for a while with his friend Nancy Cunard in May of 1923. Michel Leiris and Isadora Duncan were also among the visitors to the property. From the 1990s and for more than twenty years, La Dîme remained uninhabited and at the mercy of the elements. We bought the property in 2014 and, after extensive work, we transformed it into a guest house and reception hall.
Located in the heart of Giverny, very close to the Claude Monet Foundation and the Impressionism Museum, we welcome our guests into a preserved residence which is quiet and removed from busy tourist spots. The one hectare garden is planted with fruit trees and extends to the main street of the village where the famous painter lived. We have respected and accentuated the property's original structures and contrasts. Refined simplicity has been favoured, a nod to continuing a particular art of living in the present day. Giverny's historic tithe barn, now part of the estate, has been converted into a restaurant, ‘La Table’, which is open every weekend from October to March and also offers a Sunday brunch by the fire in winter. ‘Les Terrasses’, an outdoor restaurant on the heights of the park, is open from April to September and offers brunch on the last Sunday of each month.
In Giverny, hikes on its hillsides and the ‘Ferme de Giverny’ for the local cider. La Roche-Guyon for its castle. Les Andelys for its remarkable landscape with the Lyons forest, its village, its eponymous crêperie and its small museum dedicated to Nicolas Poussin. The Auberge du prieuré normand in Gasny for its cuisine. The Vernon market every Saturday morning. Giverny is located on the Seine cycle route, a 520 km itinerary linking Paris to Honfleur, Deauville and Le Havre.
The house is arranged in a U-shape around a paved courtyard and can accommodate a total of thirteen people. It consists of three double bedrooms and two family suites (each with a private bathroom) a large living room with a fireplace for dining and a bright work area on the mezzanine and a professional kitchen with a chef on request.
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Both gites are located in the garden. The "La Mezzanine" gite, which was once the cart shed, has a surface area of 45m², is spread over two floors and can accommodate three people. It has a private, unfenced garden of 200m² and consists on the ground floor of a living room/lounge equipped with a sofa bed for one person, then a kitchen area and a large bathroom with a toilet. Upstairs, there is a double bedroom on the mezzanine overlooking the living room. The former caretaker's house, located at the entrance to the property, has been transformed into a gite called "La Maison". With a surface area of 70m², it can accommodate five adults and consists of a kitchen/living room opening onto the veranda, two bedrooms and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. It is accessible for those with reduced mobility.
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The five guest rooms (including two suites) are located in the main U-shaped building around the paved courtyard. Each has a private bathroom. A table d'hôte serves simple cuisine with a focus on good taste and pleasure. Guests can enjoy a drink, a coffee, a glass of wine or a beer together. Depending on the season, the bar extends to the garden and the terraces, and in winter drinks can be enjoyed by the fire. Guests can order organic preserves, homemade pies and cakes, salads, or charcuterie and cheese platters for lunch or as an aperitif.
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Yoga retreats and classes held indoors and outdoors.
The property's impressive Giverny tithe barn, now a restaurant, offers simple, elegant gourmet cuisine, using fresh, local, seasonal produce. «La Table" welcomes every weekend from Friday evening to Sunday lunchtime. Sunday brunch by the fire in winter. The restaurant bar is open from 6pm on Friday and Saturday. It is possible to book a table without staying at La Dîme: lunch from 12pm to 3pm and dinner from 7pm to 9pm. "Les Terrasses», an outdoor restaurant on the heights of the park, is open from April to September and offers brunch on the last Sunday of every month.
Guided hikes along the trails of the Giverny hills and along the Seine. Upon request.
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