Following the theft of several paintings by the French Impressionist Auguste Renoir from a museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, a town in the Alpes-Maritimes region, art critic Eddy Frankel of The Guardian has drawn attention to the incident. This week’s edition of Petites histoires de France, a cultural magazine, explores Renoir’s artistic legacy, noting that one of his works is currently safe at the São Paulo Art Museum in Brazil. Meanwhile, international media have also highlighted the works of other notable figures, including Louis XIV, the 17th-century French king; Claude Monet, the leading figure of the Impressionist movement; and Isabelle Eberhardt, a Swiss-born explorer and writer known for her travels in North Africa. In Italy, the village of Giverny, located in Normandy, France, has been described as "a small Disneyland" to avoid, according to some reports. This reference is tied to the legacy of Claude Monet, who is famously quoted as saying, "his greatest work of art was not to be found among his paintings but in his garden." This statement reflects Monet’s deep connection to the natural world and his garden, which became an essential part of his creative process. Monet, often called the father of Impressionism, moved to Giverny in 1883 and eventually purchased the house he lived in seven years later. He transformed the property’s garden into a vivid, color-rich space that inspired much of his later work. As reported by the Italian daily Il Foglio, Monet spent much of his time in Giverny, tending to his plants and painting, often described as being "immersed in this natural kaleidoscope." Despite frequent travels, he remained in Giverny for nearly four decades, making it a central part of his life and artistic output. As the centenary of Monet’s death approaches, immersive exhibitions celebrating his life and work are growing in popularity across France, according to Il Foglio. These exhibitions aim to bring visitors closer to the artist’s world, highlighting not only his paintings but also the natural environment that so deeply influenced his vision.