Monet's Gardens Face Overtourism Crisis Ahead of Centenary

Claude Monet's gardens in Giverny are expected to attract one million visitors in 2026 for the centenary of the impressionist painter's death, generating an estimated €10 million in ticket revenue. However, the local village sees little economic benefit from the tourist influx. The article, published in Le Journal des Arts on May 15, 2026, highlights the tension between cultural heritage sites and overtourism, as the village of Giverny struggles to capitalize on the Monet brand.