Impressionist Normandy - Travel Trade edition - 2014 by Normandie Tourisme

Impressionist Normandy

Travel Trade Edition

2014

Impressionist Normandy

Travel Trade Edition

2014

Dieppe Beach at the beginning of the 20th century

Frères Séeberger - Charenton-le-Pont, Médiathèque de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine Ministère de la Culture RMN-Grand Palais

Normandy, the Impressionists’ favourite outdoor studio Impressionism was born in Normandy, from the meeting of English avant-garde painters (Turner, Bonington, Cotman) with their French counterparts (Géricault, Delacroix, Isabey), and the emergence of a French school of nature (Corot, Huet, Millet, Rousseau). At the beginning of the 1860s, the cream of the new painting movement gathered in Honfleur, at the ferme Saint-Siméon: Monet, Courbet, Daubigny, Boudin, Jongkind, Bazille... At the same time, Degas painted his first horse races at Le Pin National Stud, Manet revolutionised marine painting at Cherbourg, Courbet and Whistler painted seascapes at Trouville-Deauville and Berthe Morisot radiant landscapes on the Channel coast. With Impression, sunrise, painted at Le Havre in 1872, Claude Monet would give his name to Impressionism. Following him, all his friends (Degas, Pissarro, Renoir, Berthe Morisot, Gauguin, Sisley, Caillebotte) came to paint on the Normandy coast, and along the Seine. Colonies of foreign artists also settled in the region. Painting “schools” developed, from which young rebels arose (Seurat, Signac, Angrand, Dufy, Braque, Duchamp...). Yet it was Monet – more than half of whose work was executed in Normandy – who would carry Impressionism to its most brilliant heights, with his famous series the Cliffs of Etretat, the Cathedrals of Rouen, and the Water Lilies of Giverny. So it was that for over a century, the majestic current of Impressionism irrigated the land of Normandy, leading to exceptional harvests. We invite you to come and meet all these artists who revolutionised painting.

Jacques-Sylvain KLEIN General Superintendent of the 1st Normandy Impressionist Festival Author of Lumières normandes, les hauts-lieux de l’Impressionnisme and Guide du Routard Impressionist Normandy

Impressionist Normandy Travel Trade Edition The idea for this first Impressionist Normandy Travel Trade Edition sprang from the success of The Normandy Impressionist Festival and the numerous requests for tours and excursions that resulted from this event. Everybody loves the Impressionists, including your customers. Their paintings inspire awe and bring pleasure. These are painters who are easily approached, whether by adults or schoolchildren, or by tourists, French or foreign. Their canvases are known throughout the whole world and exhibited in major museums. Impressionist exhibitions attract hundreds of thousands of visitors. This Travel Trade Edition will allow you to organise your clients’ trips to Normandy, birthplace of Impressionism, where Claude Monet painted over half of his works, and where all his friends completed major works of art. Normandy’s museums abound with works of art with extremely rich permanent collections, and with major events, the Festival or other major temporary exhibitions. Impressionism is obviously to be explored in these museums, but also on foot or sailing on the Seine, hiking or going to a restaurant… in all the ways which you will discover in this Travel Trade Edition. Normandy is easily accessible, and close to London and Paris. Impressionism can therefore be explored in one or several days, as suits your itinerary. The main Impressionist sites are also an opportunity to experience the local way of life, its fine cuisine and its high quality accommodation. Good things and beautiful things make a perfect marriage… Welcome to Impressionist Normandy!

Alain Le Vern President of The Upper Normandy Region President of the Normandy Tourist Board

Gustave Caillebotte Stroller by the Sea, 1885

Private Collection Christie's Images / The Bridgeman Art Library

The Old Dock in Honfleur

CONTENTS WHY PROGRAMME NORMANDY AS AN IMPRESSIONIST DESTINATION?..............................................................................9 MAP OF THE REGION.....................................................................12 SEVENTEEN IMPRESSIONIST ITINERARIES IN NORMANDY .........14

A day at… · Giverny at Claude Monet’s home............................................................ 16 · Rouen................................................................................................................... 18 · Honfleur.............................................................................................................. 20 · Le Havre and Sainte-Adresse..................................................................... 22 · Dieppe and Varengeville-sur-Mer........................................................... 24 · Caen and on the Bessin Coast.................................................................. 26 · Cherbourg and on the Cherbourg Peninsula with Jean-François Millet............................................................................ 28 · In an artists’ village......................................................................................... 30

Tours · The Claude Monet Grand Tour................................................................. 32 · Claude Monet’s Water Lilies....................................................................... 38 · Claude Monet’s Cathedrals......................................................................... 42 · The Seine of the Impressionists, from Paris to the sea................. 46 · The Seine Estuary........................................................................................... 50 · The Alabaster Coast....................................................................................... 54

Impressionism taking it easy · Travelling to Normandy’s Impressionist sites by train................... 59 · The pathways of Impressionism – on foot......................................... 61 · Impressionism afloat..................................................................................... 63

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YOUR CONTACTS UK Alison WEATHERHEAD a.weatherhead@normandie-tourisme.fr Tel.: + 33 (0)2 32 33 67 66 Benelux Mariska TREBAOL m.trebaol@normandie-tourisme.fr Tel.: + 33 (0)2 32 33 67 68 Other European countries Emilie URSULE e.ursule@normandie-tourisme.fr Tel.: + 33 (0)2 32 33 94 06 All other countries Edouard VALERE e.valere@normandie-tourisme.fr Tel.: + 33 (0)2 32 33 07 07

PRACTICAL INFORMATION...........................................................64

Acknowledgements

In this Travel Trade Edition you will find: • suggestions for tours lasting one or several days, • and technical information about each of the sites, identified by a numbered label 2

This first Travel Trade Edition would not have seen the light of day without Emilie Barthelmé, project manager at the Normandy Tourist Board, who prepared and drafted it, without Jacques-Sylvain Klein, who gave valuable advice, without all of Normandy’s partners in culture and tourism who provided the material, without an editor, Point de vues, and all those truly dedicated to ensuring that this work should be beautiful since Impressionism means beauty.

The information contained in this Travel Trade Edition was collected in 2013. It is therefore given as guidance for 2014 and is not of a contractual nature.

The Travel Trade Edition would not have been possible without the financial support and the confidence of the Regions of Upper and Lower Normandy.

The whole team at The Normandy Tourist Board is on hand to help you transform each of these suggestions into reality. So don’t hesitate to contact us !

Particular thanks to the Paris-Ile de France Tourist Board and to Atout France with whom the Normandy Tourist Board is developing “Destination Impressionism” for all markets and with whom many projects are underway.

Photo Credits: p. 14-15-17 Fondation Claude Monet Giverny / Tout droit réservés • C.R.T. p.17 Musée des impressionnistes : J.Faujour (ADAGP); Maison de Monet : T.Houyel; p.23 OT Le Havre Pixell ; p.25 Dieppe: P.Jeanson; p.27 Vudoiseau D.Decamps; p.30 Honfleur: P.Jeanson; Giverny: PackShot-Fotolia.com; p.31 La Veules: Vudoiseau D.Decamps ; p.52 H : E.Bernard ; p.60 Sortie Nature de l'Association Naterra / Photo Philippe Deneufve • IStock p. 6-20 • Benoît Eliot Point de vues p. 19-21-25-29-62 • J.-F. Lange-CRT Normandie p.45 Couverture: Rouen, Cathédrale, private collection • 4e de couverture Paul Signac, Mont Saint-Michel, Fog and Sun, 1897, private collection / Photo © Christie's Images / The Bridgeman Art Library Printing: Geers Offset Graphics: Éditions Point de vues - Rouen Translation: Derek Hall Cartography: Actual

To each of them, our thanks. Jean-Louis Laville Director of the Normandy Tourist Board

Pissarro Monet Renoir Caillebotte Berthe Morisot Courbet Gauguin Manet Millet Signac Mary Cassatt Degas Seurat Boudin Jongkind

Why programme Normandy as an Impressionist destination?

Everyone loves Impressionism

Impressionism was born in Normandy

A history written by some of the giants

Normandyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museums have an abundance of Impressionist works of art

Original tourist activities linked to Impressionism

An easily accessible

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Life in Normandy

Camille Pissarro 1830-1903

Johan Barthold Jongkind 1819-1891

Gustave Courbet 1819-1877

Edouard Manet 1832-1883

James Whistler 1834-1903

Gustave Caillebotte 1848-1894

Edgar Degas 1834-1917

Berthe Morisot 1841-1895

Jean-FranĂ§ois Millet 1814-1875

EugĂ¨ne Boudin 1824-1898

Claude Monet 1840-1926

Auguste Renoir 1841-1919

Impressionist Normandy

Claude Monetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dining room in Giverny

Impressionist itineraries in Normandy A day at… · Giverny at Claude Monet's home · Rouen · Honfleur · Le Havre and Sainte-Adresse · Dieppe and Varengeville-sur-Mer · Caen and on the Bessin Coast · Cherbourg and on the Cherbourg Peninsula with Jean-François Millet · An artist's village Tours · The Claude Monet Grand Tour · Claude Monet’s Water Lilies · Claude Monet’s Cathedrals · The Seine of The Impressionists, from Paris to the sea · The Seine estuary · The Alabaster Coast Impressionism taking it easy · Travelling to Normandy’s Impressionist sites by train · The pathways of Impressionism – on foot · Impressionism afloat

Claude Monet Water Lilies, 1916-1919

Musee Marmottan-Monet, Paris The Bridgeman Art Library

17 • A day out in Eure

day at Giverny at Claude Monet's Home A

Claude Monet lived half his life at Giverny. Come and explore this village and everything that made this great painter happy: the house with its pink render and green shutters, the kitchen with blue tiling and the dining room with yellow walls, the collection of Japanese engravings, the superb gardens surrounding the house, the famous water lily pond and the Japanese bridge which inspired him so. Also come and visit the Museum of the Impressionists, wander through the village streets and the artists’ galleries, walk through the fields of poppies and visit the cemetery where Monet rests… Easily accessible by road or train, Giverny is situated mid-way between Paris and Rouen and awaits you from the end of March until the end of October.

The Museum of Impressionism

Must-sees • Claude Monet’s House and Gardens • The Museum of Impressionism 5 • The Baudy Restaurant 3

Unforgettable experiences

Come and explore this charming village and find out all about what made the great painter happy

• A plane flight over the valley of the Impressionists 10 • A river trip on the Seine 11 12 13 • At Les Canisses, in a modern guinguette near Giverny, enjoy the Pieds dans l’Eau (“Toes in the Water”) terrace, with boats and pedalos for hire, and an Impressionist cruise 15

To extend your stay… Claude Monet’s House

• Conferences on Impressionism at the Museum of Impressionism, Giverny 6 • The cultural discovery path, Giverny village

• Walking tour In Monet’s Footsteps, around Giverny 9 • Claude Monet’s grave, Giverny

• The Restaurant des Nymphéas, Giverny

Suggested itinerary

• The A.G. Poulain Museum, Vernon

• Château-Gaillard at Les Andelys, with its panoramic view over the meander in the Seine

Start the day by visiting the House and Gardens of Claude Monet. Follow that with the temporary exhibition at the Museum of Impressionism. Then take the time to walk through the village streets, past the delicately scented flowers, wander into the shops and art galleries. Take a boat trip on the Seine or fly over the sites of Giverny in a microlight: you are bound to be impressed…

Claude Monet The Japanese Footbridge and the Water Lily Pool, 1899 philadelphia, pennsylvania

The Mr and Mrs Carroll S. Tyson, Jr Collection, 1963 / The Bridgeman Art Library

Claude Monet’s dining room

Claude Monet Rouen Cathedral Facade and Tour d'Albane (Morning Effect) 1892-1895 Museum of fine arts, Boston RMN-Grand Palais

19 • A day out in Seine-Maritime

day in Rouen

Rouen is the city of Impressionism and its cathedral is an icon. Since the time of Turner and Bonington, the “town of a hundred bell towers” has attracted the greatest artists (Monet, Pissarro, Gauguin, Sisley) and inspired the creation of the Rouen School (Lebourg, Angrand, Delattre…). Its Museum des Beaux-Arts takes pride in exhibiting one of the greatest Impressionist collections in France. In Rouen you will find places which have been the source of so much inspiration: the Seine, its bridges and quays, the cathedral made famous by Monet, the Boieldieu bridge, the rue du Gros-Horloge (street of the Great Clock), the medieval quarter with its antique shops and art galleries… Original and fun activities on an Impressionist theme are also available.

The panorama of Rouen from Sainte-Catherine hill

Must-sees • The cathedral of Notre-Dame de Rouen 19 • The Impressionist collection at the Musée des Beaux-Arts of Rouen 21 • In the Footsteps of the Impressionists – a guided tour of Rouen 29 unforgettable experiences

• The panorama of Rouen and the meander in the Seine from SainteCatherine hill, Rouen 18 • On summer evenings, the Impressionist light show on the façade of the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Rouen 36 • “Paint like Claude Monet” workshop in the artist’s former studio, facing the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Rouen 33 • An Impressionist lunch or dinner in Claude Monet’s former studio, in Rouen 34

The “town of a hundred bell towers” has attracted the greatest artists

To extend your stay in Rouen... Le Gros-Horloge

• The Great Clock with its Museum of Time and its 360° view over the rooftops of Old Rouen 22 • The Maritime, River and Port Museum 24 • Sunset walk along the banks of the Seine, followed by a drink at the docks 35 • An Impressionist lunch or dinner, inspired by Claude Monet’s Carnets de cuisine 37 • The Museum of Ceramics 23 • The Secq des Tournelles Museum of Ironwork 25 • The Flaubert Museum and the Museum of the History of Medicine 26

Suggested itinerary To best explore Impressionist Rouen, start

off with the guided visit “In the footsteps of the Impressionists” in the old town, then visit the Impressionist collections at the Musée des Beaux-Arts.

... and nearby

Have lunch in one of the restaurants offering Impressionist menus. Visit the cathedral and then take part in a Paint like Claude Monet workshop. At sunset don’t miss the panoramic view of Rouen from Sainte-Catherine hill. Have an Impressionist dinner in Claude Monet’s workshop in front of the cathedral. In summer see the sound and light show on the cathedral façade.

The Cathedral

Did you know? To paint his twenty-eight canvases of the façade of the cathedral, Claude Monet had three studios. One of these was in the Renaissance Hotel on the cathedral square, which is now the Tourist Office and is open to visitors: it’s here that the “Paint like Claude Monet” workshop takes place. You can also have lunch or dinner here.

• The Abbey of Jumièges 20 • A walk in the sculpture garden of the Château de Bois-Guilbert 31 • A guided tour of the village of La Bouille, by the Seine 30 or on a cruise 39 • The Centre of Contemporary Art of Saint-Pierre-de-Varengeville 28 • The Victor Hugo museum at Villequier, by the Seine 27 • Crossing the Seine on eight ferry routes, between Rouen and Le Havre 38 • Impressionist itineraries prepared by the Seine-Maritime Tourist Board 32

The various numbered points refer you to the Practical Information

The old Dock in Honfleur

21 • A day out in Calvados

day at Honfleur

Don’t miss picturesque Honfleur and its architectural and cultural wealth! This miraculously unspoilt little port town has always attracted many artists be they painters, musicians or writers. Take a tour of the "Ferme Saint-Siméon" and the Eugène Boudin museum, reminders of the great Impressionist period at Honfleur. Enjoy the special charm of the town while wandering round the port, through its narrow medieval alleys, and along the old harbour… and also take a look at its shops and its cafés, which are many and charming… in a word, time stops at Honfleur. A perfect stop not to be missed on any account.

Sainte-Catherine bell tower

Must-sees • The Old Dock 42 • The Eugène Boudin Museum 46 • Sainte-Catherine church and its bell tower 43 • The "Ferme Saint-Siméon" 44 • Guided tour In the footsteps of Painters at Honfleur 50

Suggested itinerary Don’t miss two panoramic views from the heights of Honfleur, one over the rooftops of the old town and the Pont de Normandie (Normandy Bridge) at Mont-Joli, and the other towards the Seine estuary and the port of Le Havre (at the Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Grâce). Then visit the Eugène Boudin museum which will plunge you into 19th century artistic Honfleur, before wandering through the old alleys, around the old port, into shops and art galleries and around Sainte-Catherine church. If you have the time, don’t miss a picnic lunch near Honfleur and a boat trip on the estuary.

Unforgettable experiences

Alexandre Dubourg The Pier at Honfleur

MuMa, musée d’Art moderne André Malraux, Le Havre

This little port town has always attracted many artists be they painters, musicians or writers

• A luncheon on the grass at the Domaine of Apreval, a cider producer overlooking the sea 60 • A boat trip on the estuary 57 58 • A stay at the Hotel Ferme SaintSiméon 44 or at the Hotel Normandy, Deauville 61

To extend your stay in Honfleur... • The view over the town from the Mont-Joli and the circular walk exploring the town of Honfleur 51 • The Maisons Satie 47 • L’Hôtel du Cheval Blanc 45 • The Garden of Fame 52 • The Salt Warehouses 49

... and nearby • Crossing the Pont de Normandie 59 • The town of Le Havre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (See the “A Day in Le Havre” tour) • The seaside resorts of Trouville 53 54 and of Deauville 55 • The Impressionists tour, Houlgate 56

Did you know?

Félix Cals The Ferme Saint-Siméon, 1876 Museum of Art, Philadelphia

In its day, the Ferme Saint-Siméon was a hostelry frequented by many pre-Impressionist artists (Eugène Boudin, Gustave Courbet, Claude Monet, Johan Barthold Jongkind, Frédéric Bazille…). Today it is a high class establishment. Don’t miss the opportunity to have a drink, lunch, dine or even stay there. Given its perfect setting on the heights above Honfleur, with its magnificent view over the whole estuary, you can well understand how this spot captivated artists in the 19th century.

Claude Monet Impression, Sunrise, 1872

MusĂŠe Marmottan-Monet, Paris Giraudon / The Bridgeman Art Library

23 • A day out in Seine-Maritime

day at Le Havre and Sainte-Adresse A

MuMa - André Malraux Museum of Modern Art

Offering a striking contrast of modernity to its neighbour Honfleur, the town of Le Havre is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is well worth staying here. Claude Monet painted his famous work Impression, sunrise, here which gave its name to the Impressionist movement! Don’t miss a visit to the wonderful collections at the museum, or a walk along the coast to the heights of Sainte-Adresse or a stroll through the town, which is fascinatingly modern, where water and its reflections, so often painted by Monet and his friends, are omnipresent.

Must-sees • The MuMa - André Malraux Museum of Modern Art 63 • The Impressionist walk from Le Havre to Sainte-Adresse 64

Unforgettable experiences • The Impressionist cooking workshop, Le Havre 70 • The panorama over Le Havre and the bay of the Seine from the heights of Sainte-Adresse

Suggested itinerary

Start with the Impressionist walk and the panoramic view of the whole of Le Havre from the heights of Sainte-Adresse.

To extend your stay in Le Havre

Then participate in the cooking workshop based on Claude Monet’s Carnets de cuisine, and cook your own lunch.

• A boat tour of the port of Le Havre 69 • The hanging gardens 65 • A typical apartment designed by Perret • Saint-Joseph church 72 • The Ship Owner’s House 73

Then visit the André Malraux Museum of Modern Art with its magnificent collections and its exciting glass architecture. Afterwards climb aboard for a boat tour of the port before returning to the town centre and its monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage in 2005.

... and nearby

It's here that Claude Monet painted his famous work Impression, sunrise

• The cliffs of Etretat 67 • The charming port of Honfleur (see the tour “A Day in Honfleur”) • Harfleur, a medieval town close to Le Havre 66 • Crossing the Pont de Normandie (Normandy Bridge) 59

Raoul Dufy Yacht decked with flags in Le Havre, c. 1905 MuMa - André Malraux Museum of Modern Art

Did you know? It was in Le Havre that Claude Monet painted Impression, Sunrise in 1872. Louis Leroy, the artist and journalist, entitled his sarcastic article which appeared in Le Charivari on April 25th 1874 “The Impressionists Exhibition”, so unintentionally giving a name to the most famous painting movement in the history of art. 22

The various numbered points refer you to the Practical Information

Claude Monet Customs hut in Varengeville, 1896-1897 The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

25 • A day out in Seine-Maritime

day at Dieppe and Varengeville-sur-Mer A

A renowned 19th century seaside resort, the town of Dieppe attracted the upper classes and numerous artists, who, besides their fascination for the sea and the light, were also on the lookout for potential buyers. Explore the exceptional cultural heritage of Dieppe and its environs today. Don’t forget to follow in the footsteps of Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Eugène Boudin, Auguste Renoir and Jacques-Emile Blanche from Dieppe to Offranville, Pourville and Varengeville-sur-Mer. With visits to stately homes, wonderful gardens and guided walks in the town or on the cliff tops, these delightful places will prove inspirational.

The Castle museum of Dieppe

Must-sees • The Impressionist collection of the Castle museum of Dieppe • The coastal panorama from the church of Saint-Valéry, with its sailors’ cemetery, at Varengeville-sur-Mer 74 • The Park of Bois des Moutiers at Varengeville-sur-Mer 85

Unforgettable experiences

Suggested Itineraries

• Guided tour Dieppe and Impressionist Period Artists • Impressionist walks along the cliffs around Dieppe 81

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Having visited Dieppe, carry on along the coast to Pourville, then Varengeville-surMer and finally Offranville. Return to Dieppe via Tourville-sur-Arques. If you have the time, drive along the coast to Le Tréport and Eu via Berneval.

To extend your stay… • Saint-Jacques church, Dieppe

• The Jacques-Emile Blanche Museum at Offranville 77 • The Jacques-Emile Blanche and the painters of his time tour from Offranville to Dieppe 84

Explore the exceptional cultural heritage of Dieppe and its environs today

• The Shamrock Garden at Varengeville-sur-Mer • Ango Manor, Varengeville-sur-Mer

• Michel Ciry Museum at Varengeville-sur-Mer • The garden of Vasterival at Sainte-Marguerite-sur-Mer

• The Château of Miromesnil at Tourville-sur-Arques 78 • Impressionist itineraries prepared by the Seine-Maritime Tourist Board 32

Eva Gonzalès The Woman on the Cliff

Private Collection Noortman Master Paintings, Amsterdam The Bridgeman Art Library

Did you know? Auguste Renoir spent several summers at the Château de Wargemont (now in private hands) situated at DerchignyGraincourt, a few kilometres north of Dieppe. Invited by the Bérard family, the painter completed many canvases of the family and landscapes of the surrounding area, several of which are now at the Castle Museum of Dieppe. Varengeville-sur-Mer

Paul Signac Port-en-Bessin, Calvados, c. 1884 Private Collection The Bridgeman Art Library

27 • A day out in Calvados

day in Caen and on the Bessin coast A

Don’t miss the rich collections of Impressionist paintings on offer in Caen and take a trip out to the Bessin area in the steps of two major figures of post-Impressionist painting: Georges Seurat and Paul Signac. Make the most of your stay to visit the Pays d’Auge, which is not far away with its distilleries and picturesque villages, the D-Day landing beaches as well as the sites of Caen and Bayeux, steeped in history.

The Abbaye-aux-Dames, Caen

Must-sees • The Impressionist collection of the Musée des Beaux-Arts of Caen 88 • The Painting in Normandy collection at the Abbaye-auxDames, Caen 89

Unforgettable experiences • Walking route: NeoImpressionism, embodied by the painters Georges Seurat and Paul Signac’s visit to Port-en-Bessin 91

Stanislas Lépine The Saint-Pierre Dock, Caen, v. 1860

To extend your stay…

Set off in the footsteps of two major figures of post-Impressionist painting: Georges Seurat and Paul Signac

• In Caen: the Abbaye-aux-Hommes 93 the Abbaye-aux-Dames 94 and the Memorial 96 • In Bayeux: the Baron-Gérard Museum with a magnificent painting by Gustave Caillebotte 95 the Bayeux tapestry 90 • The D-Day landing beaches 97 • In Lisieux: Sainte-Thérèse Basilica 98 • The ‘Pays d’Auge’, the village of Beuvron-enAuge, listed amongst the prettiest villages of France, and its many distilleries 92

Collection Peindre en Normandie

Georges Seurat Harbour at Port-en-Bessin at High Tide, 1888 Musée d’Orsay, Paris Giraudon / The Bridgeman Art Library

Suggested Itinerary You can go from Caen to Bayeux, Port-en-Bessin and the D-Day landing beaches by heading north and west. You can also go from Caen to Lisieux and the "Pays d’Auge" by heading towards Cabourg, Deauville and Honfleur.

Georges Seurat Study for Le Bec du Hoc, Grandcamp, 1885

Tate Gallery, London Photo © Lefevre Fine Art Ltd., London The Bridgeman Art Library

Jean-François Millet Gréville Cliffs, 1871

Gréville Cliffs / Ohara Art Museum

29 • A day out in the Manche

day in Cherbourg and on the Cherbourg Peninsula with Jean-François Millet A

This region is the birthplace of Jean-François Millet, author of the famous Angelus, who painted an important part of his works of art here. Walk in his footsteps and visit the places which inspired him and to which he felt such a strong emotional attachment. You won’t be disappointed. The Cherbourg Peninsula is very unspoilt. Visiting its exceptional natural sites and its small villages with stone houses, you will have a different concept of space and time and will inevitably be won over by its charm.

Suggested Itineraries

The hamlet of Gruchy, today

Must-sees • The Thomas-Henry Museum of Art, Cherbourg 99 • The hamlet of Gruchy, the house where Jean-François Millet was born, and the walk overlooking the sea at the end of the village 100 • Sainte-Colombe church, Gréville-Hague 101

Unforgettable experiences • The botanical gardens of the Château of Vauville • The coastal path around Gréville 105

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• For the Western part of the Cotentin: Drom Cherbourg, head towards GrévilleHague, where you may visit the church, the house where Jean-François Millet was born in the charming hamlet of Gruchy, from where you can also take the coastal path with its exceptional panoramic view over the sea behind Gruchy.

To extend your stay… • The Hague Cape with the Goury lighthouse and Jobourg Point 106 • The picturesque port of Barfleur where Paul Signac lived 102 • Montfarville church with decorations by Guillaume Fouace 103 • Tatiihou Island and its Marine Museum 107 • The Mont-Saint-Michel 108 • The D-Day landing beaches 97

Then continue along the coast towards Cape Hague and Jobourg Point. Visit the botanical gardens of The Château of Vauville. Continue to Mont-Saint-Michel passing through Barneville-Carteret and Granville. • For the Eastern part of the Cotentin: Another itinerary allows you to head east after Gréville-Hague and Cherbourg towards Barfleur, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue and Tatihou Island. You can then reach Sainte-Mère-Eglise and the D-Day landing beaches. Paul Signac The Port of Barfleur, 1931

Private Collection © Christie's Images / The Bridgeman Art Library

Jean-François Millet Millet's birthplace at Gruchy, 1854 Museum Kroller-Müller, Otterlo

Walk in Millet’s footsteps and visit the places which inspired him and to which he felt such a strong emotional attachment Paul Signac Mont-Saint-Michel, Fog and Sun, 1897

Private Collection / Photo © Christie's Images / The Bridgeman Art Library

Did you know? Jean-François Millet is primarily known as the main representative of the Barbizon school, a village in the Fontainebleau forest, south of Paris, where you can visit his studio. But he was born and grew up on the Hague Peninsula, whose landscapes and buildings were a great source of inspiration. This is why his famous work The Sower, painted from memory at Barbizon, represents the hills of Gréville. The Cherbourg museum has an important collection of Millet’s works, including exceptional portraits of his first wife and his in-laws from Cherbourg.

day in an artists' village A

An artists’ village is so-called when, thanks to its atmosphere, its particular light and its cultural or natural wealth, it has attracted and inspired several generations of artists. In the days of the Impressionists, painters became involved in local village life but, being fairly poor for the most part, they would live at the local hostelry and exchange their paintings for board and lodging. Such was the case with the Ferme Saint-Siméon at Honfleur, as well as with the inn of the Moisy sisters at Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei or with the ‘Vieux-Plats’ near Etretat. If some villages are linked to a particularly significant figure such as Claude Monet with Giverny or Eugène Boudin with Honfleur, they are also a source of inspiration for artists of today: you only need to see the number of art galleries and artists’ studios you can visit at Honfleur, Giverny, Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei or La Bouille. Very different from one another, these four villages are veritable open air museums and are well worth a visit.

honfleur

One of France’s prettiest villages A small fortified port town which has miraculously preserved its medieval heritage, Honfleur, thanks to its old facades and its filigree of alleys has inspired many artists since the 15th century – painters, writers, musicians – fascinated by the picturesque character of this place. Artistic life is still very alive today: you will find many craftsmen (painters, sculptors, stained glass makers, framers), artists’ studios and galleries of paintings. Painters are often to be seen around the old harbour, and painting courses and workshops are on offer almost everywhere in town. Savour its charm and take the time to wander through the shops and galleries and to sit on a café terrace to watch the world go by. Honfleur is among those special places where time stands still… 40

Suggested Itinerary Each artists’ village has its own unique atmosphere and is worth a visit. You can easily spend several hours strolling around each town, with so many things to see and do. Don’t hesitate to spend at least half a day in each village. For those in more of a hurry, it’s possible to visit the villages of Auvers-surOise and Giverny in a single day.

Artists’ villages in Île-de-France • La Butte Montmartre, made famous by Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec 120 • Auvers-sur-Oise, final resting place of Vincent Van Gogh • Barbizon, home of Jean-François Millet and Théodore Rousseau 122 • Moret-sur-Loing, home of Alfred Sisley 123

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étretat, yport, veules-les-roses

From the time of the Impressionists, painters would live at the local hostelry and exchange their paintings for board and lodging

giverny The village of claude monet Claude Monet fell under the spell of Giverny and moved there in 1883. The village rapidly became a meeting place for many artists: painters of the American colony moved here from 1887. In 1912, Pierre Bonnard bought a small property beside the Seine at Vernon five kilometres away. Giverny remains strongly associated with the figure of Claude Monet with his house and gardens which attract a large number of visitors every year. Take the time to amble through the streets of this charming little village, lined with shops, cafés and artists’ studios and galleries. Pause at the Baudy restaurant, which, as well as reserving a special welcome for you on its pretty shaded terrace right in the heart of the village, has a magnificent rose garden and an attractive artist’s studio used by Cézanne. Every year, the Museum of Impressionism hosts two major temporary exhibitions. A must-see! 1

The villages of artists of "La côte d’Albâtre" (or Alabaster Coast)

In olden days, Étretat was a small fishing village which was difficult to reach, but in the 19th century it became an artistic centre where painters (Isabey, Le Poittevin, Delacroix, Courbet, Monet, Boudin), writers (Guy de Maupassant, Maurice Leblanc) and musicians (Jacques Offenbach) would meet. With its spectacular white chalk cliffs and its stunning view over the sea, Étretat often provided the perfect backdrop for paintings. Don’t miss a visit to this bijou seaside resort, which is still just as charming today: stroll along the sea wall promenade, set off on a cliff top walk and catch your breath at the panorama over cliffs and sea and visit Notre-Dame church as well as the covered market, which was rebuilt according to the original architectural plan. Several castles, manor houses and villas are also to be seen in Étretat, whether it is Clos Lupin, Maurice Leblanc’s workshop, or the Manoir de la Salamandre or the Villa Orphée, which overlooks the whole of Étretat bay from its hilltop. Twelve kilometres north of Étretat, the village of Yport used to attract different artists – Corot, Renoir, Schuffenecker, Laurens, Fourié, Dieterle – in the 19th century, and they often had a residence here. Come and explore the beach which featured in their paintings with its rocks and tall cliffs. Further north but still on the Alabaster Coast, don’t miss the charming village of Veules-les-Roses. In the late 1860s it welcomed a whole colony of Russian painters who came to discover painting in the open air like their mentor Isabey. The seaside village is on the Veules, the smallest river in France, which is just a kilometre long!

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A charming village perched on a rocky crag in the Orne

Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei is a little village in the Orne county with a population of just 120 souls, which is well worth a stop even if for just two or three hours. Listed as one of France’s prettiest villages, it will doubtless enchant you with its old stone houses covered in wisteria and roses, its Romanesque church with magnificent frescoes from the 12th and 14th centuries, and its little stone bridge below which flows the Sarthe. In the 19th century many painters, such as Gustave Courbet, Jean-Baptiste Corot and Eugène Boudin fell under the charm of the place and brought their easels here to paint. The artists would get together at the inn of the Moisy sisters or at the painters’ tavern. The former, today in private hands, still has walls covered in portraits, graffiti and silhouettes painted by the artists at this time. As for the latter, where you can have a meal, the innkeeper often used to receive paintings from his clients as payment for their board and lodging. Today Saint-Cénéri is still home to many artists. Explore their studios and galleries, which are open to the public. There are several footpaths around the village. 116

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Claude Monet General View on Rouen from Sainte-Catherine hill, 1892 MusĂŠe des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

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The Claude Monet Grand Tour Claude Monet lived most of his life in Normandy. He spent his youth in Le Havre where he was schooled in landscape painting by Eugène Boudin and where he painted Impression, Sunrise, the emblematic painting of Impressionism. With his friends Eugène Boudin, Gustave Courbet, Frédéric Bazille and Johan Barthold Jongkind, he got together at the Ferme Saint-Siméon in Honfleur on the Côte Fleurie. On the Alabaster coast, he painted all the cliffs between Dieppe, Fécamp and Étretat and in Rouen he painted his famous series of Cathedrals. And he spent the last forty-three years of his life in Giverny where he completed his greatest series of works, Haystacks, Mornings on the Seine and Water Lilies.

The Claude Monet Grand Tour gives you the chance to follow the painter’s whole career from his beginnings through to the apotheosis of the Water Lilies, following in his footsteps across Normandy ending with the museums in Paris where his main works are exhibited today.

The complete tour takes about a week. We have split it up into six sections which allow you to build shorter programmes, according to the time available to your clients.

Claude Monet Flowering Garden at Sainte-Adresse, c.1866 Musée d’Orsay, Paris Giraudon / The Bridgeman Art Library

1 The beginnings of Claude Monet at Le Havre and Sainte-Adresse

Must-sees • The MuMa – André Malraux Museum of Modern Art, Le Havre • The Impressionist walk from Le Havre to Sainte-Adresse 64

Unforgettable experiences • The Impressionist cooking workshop at Le Havre

To extend your stay… • The panorama over Le Havre and the bay of the Seine from the heights of Sainte-Adresse 62 • A boat tour of the port of Le Havre 69

Claude Monet Grand Quay in Le Havre, 1872

The State Hermitage Museum, Saint-Petersburg The Bridgeman Art Library

2 In Honfleur, at the time of the Saint-Siméon meetings Must-sees 42 • The Old Dock in Honfleur • The Eugène Boudin Museum, Honfleur 46 • Sainte-Catherine church and its bell tower, Honfleur 43 • The "Ferme Saint-Siméon", Honfleur 44 • Guided tour In the Footsteps of the Painters at Honfleur • The boardwalk promenades at Trouville 54 and Deauville 55 • The Montebello Museum-villa, Trouville 48 • The Impressionists tour, Houlgate 56

Unforgettable experiences • A Luncheon on the Grass at the Domaine of Apreval, a cider producer overlooking the sea between Honfleur and Trouville • A boat trip on the estuary from Honfleur 57 58 • A meal or overnight stay at the Hotel Normandy, Deauville 61

To extend your stay…

Claude Monet The Cart, or Road under Snow at Honfleur, 1865 Musée d’Orsay, Paris Giraudon / The Bridgeman Art Library

• Notre-Dame-de-Grâce chapel at Honfleur, with its view over the estuary 41 • At Honfleur, the view over the town from the Mont-Joli • The Maisons Satie, Honfleur 47 • The Salt Warehouses, Honfleur 49

3 ON THE ALABASTER COAST AT THE TIME OF THE CLIFFS SERIES Must-sees • The cliffs of Etretat, near Le Havre 67 • The Impressionist collection of the castle museum of Dieppe • The Museum at Fécamp, with its 360° panorama over the port and the cliffs 109 • The coastal panorama from the church of Saint-Valéry, with its sailors’ cemetery at Varengeville-sur-Mer 74 • The Park of Bois des Moutiers at Varengeville-sur-Mer 85

Unforgettable experiences • A sea excursion along the cliffs aboard an old sailboat at Fécamp • A guided walk – Monet vertigineux (Breathtaking Monet) along the cliffs around Fécamp 112 • Impressionist walks along the cliffs around Dieppe 81 82 83

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To extend your stay… • A guided tour of Impressionist Etretat 68 • The Benedictine Palace, Fécamp 110 • Several guided tours on the theme of Impressionism at Fécamp and Dieppe 111 112 113 114 80 81 82 83 • The Jacques-Emile Blanche Museum at Offranville 77 • The Jacques-Emile Blanche and the painters of his time tour from Offranville to Dieppe 84 • The Shamrock Garden at Varengeville-sur-Mer 86 • Ango Manor at Varengeville-sur-Mer 79 Claude Monet Manneporte, Étretat 1885

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

ROUEN AT THE TIME OF THE CATHEDRALS SERIES

Must-sees • The cathedral of Notre-Dame de Rouen 19 • The Impressionist collection at the Musée des Beaux-Arts of Rouen • In the Footsteps of the Impressionists – guided tour of Rouen 29

Unforgettable experiences • The panorama of Rouen and the meander of the Seine from Sainte-Catherine hill, Rouen 18 • “Paint like Claude Monet” workshop, in the artist’s former studio facing the cathedral of Notre-Dame, Rouen 33 • An Impressionist lunch or dinner in Claude Monet’s former studio, in Rouen 34 • On summer evenings, the Impressionist light show on the façade of the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Rouen 36

To extend your stay…

Claude Monet Seine at Rouen, 1872

Musée de l’Ermitage, Saint-Pétersbourg The Bridgeman Art Library

• The Great Clock with its Museum of Time and its 360° view over the rooftops of Old Rouen 22 • Sunset walk along the banks of the Seine, followed by a drink at the docks, Rouen 35 • An Impressionist lunch or dinner in Rouen, inspired by Claude Monet’s Carnets de cuisine 37 • Near Rouen: the Abbey of Jumièges 20 , a walk in the sculpture garden of the Château de Bois-Guilbert 31 , the Centre of Contemporary Art of Saint-Pierre-de-Varengeville 28

5 GIVERNY AT THE TIME OF HAYSTACKS, MORNINGS ON THE SEINE AND THE WATER LILIES SERIES Must-sees • Claude Monet’s House and Gardens • The Museum of Impressionism 5 • The Baudy Restaurant 3 • Claude Monet’s grave 4

Unforgettable experiences • A plane flight over the valley of the Impressionists, around Giverny • A river trip on the Seine 11 12 13 14

To extend your stay… • Conferences on Impressionism at the Museum of the Impressionists at Giverny 6 • The cultural discovery path, Giverny village 8 • The A.G. Poulain Museum, Vernon 7 • At Canisses, in a modern guinguette near Giverny, enjoy the Pieds dans l’Eau (“Toes in the Water”) terrace, with boats and pedalos for hire, and an Impressionist cruise 15 • Château-Gaillard at Les Andelys, with its panoramic view over the meander in the Seine 16

Claude Monet The Rowing Boat, c. 1887

Musée d’Orsay, Paris Giraudon / The Bridgeman Art Library

The Claude Monet Grand Tour allows you to follow the painter’s complete career, from his beginnings right up to his apotheosis with The Water Lilies

Claude Monet Water Lilies: Morning, 1914-18 Paris, Musée de l’Orangerie Giraudon / The Bridgeman Art Library

6 IN HONOUR OF CLAUDE MONET IN PARIS Must-sees • The Musée de l’Orangerie 118 • The Musée d’Orsay 117 • The Musée Marmottan-Monet

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Claude Monet Water Lilies, 1914-1918

Musee Marmottan-Monet, Paris Giraudon / The Bridgeman Art Library

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Claude Monet's Water Lilies

The Water Lilies series forms Monet’s most important pictorial work, stretching over more than a quarter of a century. Apart from the huge mural fresco that he left to the French nation in 1918, which can be admired at the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, he completed about five hundred canvases at Giverny representing his famous lily pond. They can be found today in the world’s greatest art museums. This tour is a discovery of the Water Lilies or “Nympheas”, combining visits to Claude Monet’s house and gardens, which the artist himself created, and from which he drew his inspiration, and the Musée de l’Orangerie, specially laid out to Monet’s plans to accommodate his monumental fresco, giving “the illusion of a whole without end, of a wave without horizons or shores.”

The full tour ideally requires two days, but it is possible to complete this in a single day if you leave early in the morning.

Claude Monet Water Lilies: Morning, 1914-1918 Musee de l'Orangerie, Paris Giraudon / The Bridgeman Art Library

Must-sees • Claude Monet’s house and gardens, Giverny • The Museum of Impressionism, Giverny 5 • The Musée de l’Orangerie, Paris 118 • The Musée Marmottan-Monet, Paris 119

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• The Baudy restaurant, Giverny 3 • The Restaurant des Nymphéas, Giverny 17 • Conferences on Impressionism at the Museum of Impressionism, Giverny 6 • Claude Monet’s grave, Giverny 4 • The A.G Poulain Museum, Vernon 7

The artist completed some five hundred paintings depicting his famous water lily pond at Giverny

Claude Monet in his garden, ca. 1920

Musee Clemenceau, Paris / Archives Charmet / The Bridgeman Art Library

Suggested Itinerary Start the day by visiting the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, where the Water Lilies fresco is exhibited. After this, head for Giverny. Stop for lunch at the Baudy restaurant, where a colony of American artists lived in Claude Monet’s time. Set aside the afternoon for visiting Monet’s house and gardens: it was here that Monet began his Water Lilies series in 1895, and here - in a specially designed studio starting in 1914 - that he undertook the great fresco on show at the Musée de l’Orangerie. Don’t miss the temporary exhibitions at the Museum of Impressionism, or the chance to wander through the village.

Claude Monet Water Lilies at Midday, 1918 Buhrle Collection, Zurich The Bridgeman Art Library

Did you know? Water Lilies are the result of cross breeding wild white water lilies with exotic coloured varieties. As a great lover of botany, Claude Monet discovered this new variety while visiting The Paris Universal Exhibition of 1889. Claude Monet donated his great fresco Water Lilies to the French nation in 1918 to commemorate the end of the war, choosing the Musée de l’Orangerie as their permanent home. With the support of his friend, Georges Clemenceau, he designed the exhibition space himself, and today eight of his compositions - each 2m (6½ ft) high - hang on the walls of two oval rooms.

Claude Monet Rouen Cathedral, Effects of Sunlight, Sunset, 1892-1895 MusĂŠe Marmottan,-Monet, Paris Giraudon / The Bridgeman Art Library

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Claude Monet's Cathedrals Together with the Water Lilies, the Cathedrals make up one of Claude Monet’s great series. Fascinated by the changing light, the artist completed twenty-eight canvases showing the façade of Rouen cathedral at different hours of the day. These works are now housed in the greatest art museums worldwide. This original tour combines guided visits to the Musée d’Orsay and Rouen Fine Arts museum, focusing on their fabulous Impressionist collections, which include four of Monet’s Cathedrals, together with a guided tour of Rouen, centred on the sites depicted by Monet, Pissarro, Gauguin, and their Impressionist friends. A unique tour, bringing together the charms of two cities.

The complete tour ideally requires two days, but it is possible in a single day if you leave early in the morning.

Suggested Itinerary Like Monet, you will start your tour of Rouen from Sainte-Catherine hill. Follow this with a visit to the cathedral, one of the city’s star attractions, and then discover the Impressionist collection at the Musée des Beaux-Arts.

Fascinated by the changing light, the artist completed twenty-eight canvases of the façade of Rouen cathedral

The Museum has on display a Cathedral and a General View of Rouen by Monet. Have lunch facing the cathedral, in Claude Monet’s former studio. In the same spot, join in the Paint like Monet workshop and introduce yourself to Impressionist painting by taking the cathedral as your model. Then you will leave for Paris where you can discover the Impressionist collection at the Musée d’Orsay, and admire three depictions of Rouen cathedral on exhibition there.

Must-sees • The cathedral of Notre-Dame de Rouen 19 • The Impressionist collection at the Musée des Beaux-Arts of Rouen • I n the Footsteps of the Impressionists – a guided tour of Rouen 29 • The Musée d’Orsay, Paris 117

Unforgettable experiences • The panorama of Rouen and the meander in the Seine from Sainte-Catherine hill 18 • On summer evenings, the Impressionist light show on the facade of the cathedral 36 • “Paint like Claude Monet” workshop, in the artist’s former studio facing the cathedral of Notre-Dame, Rouen 33 • An Impressionist lunch or dinner in Claude Monet’s former studio, in Rouen 34

Claude Monet Rouen Cathedral, Afternoon, 1892-1895 Musée d'Orsay, Paris RMN-Grand Palais / photo : Thierry Le Mage

The impressionist show on the Rouen Cathedral faรงade

Photo J.F. Lange / Normandy Tourist Board

Henri Lebasque Boat trip, Les Andelys, 1915 MusĂŠe de Grenoble

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The Seine of the Impressionists, from Paris to the sea Follow the Seine of the Impressionists, from Paris to the estuary. With its languid meanders, its everchanging reflections and its pearly light, the Seine Valley - from Paris to Honfleur - was frequently painted by the Impressionists. Eugène Boudin and Claude Monet even lived near the river’s edge. During their time, an age of industrialisation, the landscapes of the river were changing rapidly, with the appearance of metal bridges and factory chimneys. Attitudes were changing with the major developments in society of the time and lead to the growth of leisure time and of open-air waterside refreshment stops - the famous "guinguettes". On both sides of the river, numerous sites bear testament to these times: don’t miss places of historic interest, recently created leisure areas, "guinguettes", river excursions, plane flights, museums and gardens waiting to be discovered, as well as many walks.

This tour can be approached in different ways. One possibility is as a single journey from Paris to the coast, in which case allow a minimum of four or five days to discover all there is to see. Alternatively, it can be split into several stages, including for example the section Paris-Rouen, or Rouen-Honfleur: count on two or three full days for each leg of the journey. The richness and diversity of the sites around the Seine are suitable for a tour of several days, according to the time available, and personal preferences.

1 From Paris to Giverny and Rouen

With its languid meanders, its ever-changing reflections, and its pearly light, the Seine Valley was frequently painted by the Impressionists.

Must-sees • The Musée d’Orsay, Paris 117 • The Musée de l’Orangerie, Paris 118 • The Musée Marmottan-Monet, Paris 119 • Claude Monet’s house and gardens, Giverny 2 • The Museum of Impressionism, Giverny 5 • The cathedral Notre-Dame of Rouen 19 • The Impressionist collection of the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Rouen 21 • In the Footsteps of the Impressionists – a guided tour of Rouen 29

Unforgettable experiences • Impressions of Paris cruise 124 • A river excursion on the Seine, around Giverny 11 12 13 14 • At Les Canisses, in a modern guinguette near Giverny, enjoy the Pieds dans l’Eau (“Toes in the Water”) terrace, with boats and pedalos for hire, and an Impressionist cruise 15 • A plane flight over the valley of the Impressionists, around Giverny 10 • Paint like Claude Monet workshop, in the artist’s former studio facing the cathedral of Notre-Dame, Rouen 33 • An Impressionist lunch or dinner in Claude Monet’s former studio, in Rouen 34 • On summer evenings, the Impressionist light show on the façade of the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Rouen 36

2 From Rouen to Honfleur and Le Havre

To extend your stay… • Château-Gaillard at Les Andelys, with its panoramic view over the meander in the Seine 16 • The A.G Poulain Museum, Vernon 7 • The panorama of Rouen and the meander in the Seine from Sainte-Catherine hill, Rouen 18

Must-sees • The Old Dock of Honfleur 42 • The Eugène Boudin Museum, Honfleur 46 • The MuMa – André Malraux Museum of Modern Art, Le Havre • The Impressionist walk from Le Havre to Sainte-Adresse 64 • Guided tour In the Footsteps of Painters at Honfleur 50

La Bouille, an artists’ village

Unforgettable experiences • Boat excursion in the Seine estuary, from Honfleur 57 58 • Notre-Dame de Grâce chapel at Honfleur, with its view over the estuary 41 • A luncheon on the grass at the Domaine of Apreval, a cider producer overlooking the sea near Honfleur 60 • Gastronomic dinner and overnight stay at the Ferme Saint-Siméon, Honfleur 44 • Impressionist cooking workshop, Le Havre 70 • Crossing the Pont de Normandie (Normandy Bridge) and its panorama across the mouth of the Seine 59 • A meal or overnight stay at the Hotel Normandy, Deauville

Sisley and Lebourg came and set up their easels in this charming village at the gates of Rouen, as well as at Sahurs on the opposite bank of the Seine.The village retains the memory of the age when the people of Rouen would congregate here, brought along the river by steamboats to take lunch in the fine hostelries, wander through the alleyways and dance in the guinguettes. Numerous art galleries and fine restaurants.

To extend your stay… • A guided tour of the village of La Bouille, near Rouen 30 • A cruise to La Bouille 39 • The Abbey of Jumièges 20 • The Victor Hugo Museum at Villequier, by the Seine 27 • Harfleur, a medieval town close to Le Havre 66 • The Centre of Contemporary Art of Saint-Pierre-de-Varengeville • Impressionist itineraries prepared by the Seine-Maritime Tourist Board 32

La Bouille is also an excellent stop for groups, being just a few minutes from an exit off the A13 motorway from Paris. 28

Crossing the Seine by ferry will delight your clients. Relaxation guaranteed! 38

Alfred Sisley The Seine at La Bouille, a Gust of Wind, 1894 musĂŠe des

Beaux-Arts, Rouen

Eugene Boudin Lighthouse at Honfleur, 1864-1866

Private collection / The Bridgeman Art Library

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The Seine estuary At the mouth of the Seine, the light and the constantly changing hues of water and sky have fascinated innumerable artists in the past, and remain just as captivating today. With on the one bank the strikingly modern town of Le Havre, and on the other the charming port of Honfleur, the unique region that makes up the estuary more than deserves a visit. Don’t miss the Pont de Normandie, which spans the river. You cannot fail to be entranced by the sublime light, the historical heritage, and the coastal landscapes, so different on opposite sides of the Seine.

This tour includes sites along the north and the south of the Seine. The river is crossed by the magnificent Pont de Normandie (Normandy Bridge), which links Le Havre and Honfleur. There are two possible itineraries: you can take in the complete circuit, visiting sites north and south of the river, or alternatively, you can discover the northern or southern part of the estuary in greater depth - in the north, visiting Le Havre, Saint-Adresse, and also Etretat, and in the south, Honfleur, Trouville, Deauville and Houlgate. In each case, don’t miss crossing the Pont de Normandie, which offers a superb view over the Seine estuary, and the Channel beyond.

Henri Lebasque Promenade sur l’eau, Les Andelys, 1915

Vernon, Musée A. G. Poulain

You cannot fail to be entranced by the sublime light, the historical heritage, and the coastal landscapes, so different from one side of the Seine to the other.

Normandy Bridge

Must-sees • The MuMa – André Malraux Museum of Modern Art, Le Havre • The Impressionist Walk from Le Havre to Sainte-Adresse 64 • The Eugène Boudin Museum, Honfleur 46 • The Old Dock in Honfleur 42 • Guided tour In the Footsteps of Painters at Honfleur 50 • The Montebello Museum-villa, at Trouville 48 • The boardwalk promenade, Trouville 54 • The boardwalk promenade, Deauville 55

Unforgettable experiences • Notre-Dame de Grâce chapel at Honfleur, with its view over the estuary • A luncheon on the grass at the Domaine d’Apreval, a cider producer overlooking the sea near Honfleur 60 • Boat excursion in the Seine estuary 57 58 • Gastronomic dinner and overnight stay at the Ferme Saint-Siméon, at Honfleur 44 • Crossing the Pont de Normandie (Normandy Bridge) 59 and its panorama across the mouth of the Seine • Impressionist cooking workshop, Le Havre 70 • A meal or overnight stay at the Hotel Normandy, Deauville 61

To extend your stay… Eugène Boudin Dame en blanc sur la plage de Trouville, 1869 (détail) Le Havre, MuM Eugène Boudin Dame en blanc sur la plage de Trouville, 1869 (détail)

Le Havre, MuMA, Musée d'Art moderne André Malraux A, Musée d'Art moderne André Malraux

Eugène Boudin Woman in White on the Beach at Trouville, 1869 (detail)

MuMa – André Malraux Museum of Modern Art, Le Havre

Right bank of the Seine – north estuary • The cliffs at Étretat, near Le Havre 67 • A guided tour of Impressionist Étretat 68 Left bank of the Seine – south estuary • The Garden of Fame, Honfleur 52 • Guided tour of Trouville 53 • The Impressionists tour, Houlgate 56

Auguste Renoir The Traveller, ca. 1888

MuMa – André Malraux Museum of Modern Art, Le Havre

Claude Monet Ă&#x2030;tretat, downstream archway: fishing boats coming out of the port, 1885 musĂŠe des

Beaux-Arts, Dijon

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The Alabaster Coast This spectacular and unspoilt coast with its impressive white chalk cliffs, its valleys, and its exceptional light has attracted a considerable number of artists. You will be won over by the sweeping viewpoints overlooking Étretat, Fécamp, Dieppe and their surroundings. In these towns, the memory of the Impressionists remains ever-present and numerous tourist activities have been built around this theme.

If you leave very early, this tour can be done in one day. An extra day is however preferable to fully enjoy this area of magnificent landscapes.

Berthe Morisot à Fécamp In a villa by the sea, 1874

Norton Simon Foundation, Pasadena

Must-sees • The Museum at Etretat 67 • The Museum at Fécamp, with its 360° panorama over the port and cliffs 109 • The park and gardens of Bois des Moutiers, Varengeville-sur-Mer • The Impressionist collection of the Castle museum of Dieppe 75

Unforgettable experiences • A sea excursion beneath the cliffs aboard an old sailboat, Fécamp • The coastal panorama from the church of Saint-Valéry, with its sailors’ cemetery, at Varengeville-sur-Mer 74 • Impressionist walks along the cliffs around Dieppe 81 82 83

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To prolong your stay… • A guided tour of Impressionist Etretat 68 • Guided tours on the theme of Impressionism at Fécamp 111 112 113 114 • The Bénédictine Palace, Fécamp 110 • The Jacques-Emile Blanche Museum at Offranville 77 • The Jacques-Emile Blanche and the painters of his time tour from Offranville to Dieppe 84 • The Shamrock Garden, Varengeville-sur-Mer 86 • Ango Manor, Varengeville-sur-Mer 79 • Impressionist itineraries prepared by the Seine-Maritime Tourist Board

You can’t fail to be won over by the sweeping viewpoints overlooking Étretat, Fécamp, Dieppe and their surroundings

Itinerary suggestion Follow the Alabaster Coast from Étretat to Dieppe, or from Dieppe to Étretat, passing through Yport, Veules-les-Roses, Saint-Valéry-en-Caux and Pourville. The landscapes are absolutely magnificent, and the villages full of charm.

Auguste Renoir Sea and cliffs, Yport, 1883

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New-York RMN-Grand Palais / image of the MMA

Emile Schuffenecker Rocks at Yport, 1889 Musée de Fécamp

Easily reached by train, the Impressionist must-see sites are many and varied.

Claude Monet The Gare Saint-Lazare, 1877 Musee dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Orsay, Paris The Bridgeman Art Library

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Travelling to Normandy’s Impressionist sites by train Many Impressionist sites are easily accessible by train. In an hour or two at the most from Paris, you can easily take day trips to places such as Giverny, Rouen, Le Havre, Dieppe, Trouville-Deauville or Caen. Each of these sites highlights a distinctive facet of Impressionism, very different one from another, but forming a complementary whole. Make the most of your days out to discover not only some Impressionist gems but also their exceptional cultural heritage.

• Giverny

• Rouen

• Le Havre

Situated 70km from Paris, the village of Giverny is easily accessible, even without a car. In the season, from the end of March to the beginning of December, there are daily trains between Paris and Vernon, on the ParisRouen-Le Havre line. Depart from Saint-Lazare station in Paris, and get off at Vernon. The journey takes 45 minutes. A shuttle bus will take you from Vernon to the village of Giverny: allow a good 20 minutes for the ride.

The “City of a Hundred Bell Towers” is easily accessible by train from Paris, departing from Saint-Lazare station. Each day, a regular train service comes to the capital of Upper Normandy, with a journey time of just over an hour. By train, it is easy to visit the city and its Impressionist sites all year round, for a day trip or more. So don’t miss Rouen – you will be charmed by this city on the banks of the Seine, which has entranced painters, and which has so many places to explore!

Come and explore this port city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, two hours by train from Paris, departing from Saint-Lazare station.

Please note: the shuttle buses are designed primarily for individual passengers, rather than those visiting in groups. For groups, bus hire is strongly recommended.

For train timetables and fares between Paris and Rouen, please consult the SNCF website at www.voyages-sncf.com

For more information, contact the Communauté d’Agglomération des Portes de l’Eure. Phone: +33(0)2 32 54 57 78 Website: www.cape27.fr 1

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The town of Le Havre, which saw the birth of Impressionism in the 1870s, was largely destroyed during the Second World War and then boldly rebuilt in bare concrete in the 1950s by the architect, Auguste Perret. Several Impressionist marvels should not be missed. For train timetables and fares between Paris and Le Havre, please consult the SNCF website at www.voyages-sncf.com 62 63 64 65 69 70 71 72 73

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• Dieppe

• Trouville-Deauville

• Caen

Dieppe is accessible by train from Paris in about 2 hours 15 minutes, with departures from Saint-Lazare station.

Trouville-Deauville station can very easily be reached in about 2 hours 15 minutes from Paris, departing from Saint-Lazare station. You arrive in the heart of the two resorts for a very easy walking tour.

Situated two hours by train from Paris, departing from Saint-Lazare station, Caen – the capital of Lower Normandy – is well worth visiting for its two impressive collections of Impressionist paintings: the Musée des Beaux-Arts, located in the old walls of the château of William the Conqueror, and the Painting in Normandy collection, located in the superb Abbaye-auxDames. The town is close to the sea, the D-Day Beaches and the ‘Pays d’Auge’, which is known for its characterful villages and distilleries. A day trip from Paris is very feasible. A quarter of an hour by train from Caen, the town of Bayeux and its heritage - notably the recently renovated Baron Gérard Museum are also worth a trip.

Some journeys are direct but most require a very quick change with a connection at Rouen. In a day, you will see the castle museum and its beautiful Impressionist collection, the panoramic view of the cliffs and the Channel from the castle esplanade, the beach, Saint-Jacques church, the lively town centre… A guided tour shows you the town of the Impressionist period. For train timetables and fares between Paris and Dieppe, please consult the SNCF website at www.voyages-sncf.com 75 76 80

Many journeys are direct, especially at weekends. Otherwise connections are made rapidly at Lisieux. In Trouville you may visit The Montebello Museum-villa and you can follow the guided tour of the resort. The boardwalks in the two towns will let you admire the magnificent seaside villas. A memorable visit is guaranteed! For train timetables and fares between Paris and Trouville-Deauville, please consult the SNCF website at www.voyages-sncf.com 48 53 54 55 61

For train timetables and fares between Paris and Caen, please consult the SNCF website at www.voyages-sncf.com 88 89 90 93 94 96

Walking in the footsteps of the Impressionists is an alternative means of travel, discovering some magnificent and surprising landscapes Nature ramble with the Association Naterra. ÂŠ Ph. Deneufve

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The pathways of impressionism - on foot Change gear and discover Impressionism with a difference - on foot! Throughout much of Normandy in Giverny, Dieppe, Fécamp, Honfleur, Port-en-Bessin or Gréville, there are a walks with an impressionist theme. These let you discover specific painters or aspects of Impressionism. Walking in the footsteps of the Impressionists is an alternative way to discover some magnificent and surprising landscapes.

COUNTRY WALKS

URBAN WALKS

Around Dieppe

Dieppe

• Impressionist walks along the cliffs Pourville-Dieppe 82 Pourville-Vasterival 83

• Guided tour of Dieppe and Impressionist period artists

Fécamp

Around Fécamp

• A guided walk - Monet vertigineux (Breathtaking Monet) along the cliffs 112

• Guided tour of Maupassant and the Impressionists • Guided tour of Fécamp in Impressionist times 114

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Étretat

Around Caen

• Walking route: Neo-Impressionism, embodied by the painters Georges Seurat and Paul Signac’s visit to Port-en-Bessin 91

Around Cherbourg

• Guided tour of Impressionist Étretat

Havre

• The coastal path around Gréville, in the Cherbourg Peninsula 105 • The Hague Cape with the Goury lighthouse and Jobourg Point 106

• The Impressionist Walk, from Le Havre to Sainte-Adresse 64 • Suggestion: climb up to the heights of Sainte-Adresse to admire the panorama over Le Havre and the Bay of the Seine 62

Around Giverny

Honfleur

• In Monet’s Footsteps walking route

• Guided tour of In the Footsteps of Painters at Honfleur • Suggestion: climb up to the Chapel of Notre-Dame de Grâce at Honfleur to take in the view over the estuary 50 , from there walk to the Mont-Joli to admire the view over the old rooftops of Honfleur and the Pont de Normandie 41 , before making your way back down into the old town. 40 • Crossing the Pont de Normandie (Normandy Bridge) on foot, with its superb panorama of the mouth of the Seine, between Le Havre and Honfleur 59

Trouville

TOWN AND COUNTRY TOURS

• Guided tour of Trouville

• The Jacques-Émile Blanche and the painters of his time tour from Offranville to Dieppe 84

Deauville

• Impressionist itineraries prepared by the Seine-Maritime Tourist Board

Houlgate

• A stroll along the boardwalk

• The Impressionists tour

Rouen

• In the Footsteps of the Impressionists - a guided tour of Rouen • Sunset walk along the banks of the Seine, followed by a drink at the docks 35 • Suggestion: climb up Sainte-Catherine hill and discover the panorama over Rouen and the meander in the Seine 18

Giverny

• The cultural discovery path, Giverny village

Lose all sense of time and soak up the peace and quiet.

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Impressionism afloat Climb aboard for an Impressionist vacation on water, and discover the region from a boat: you will be fascinated by this unique perspective. Lose all sense of time and soak up the peace and quiet. Enjoy… Several types of boat excursions are available: crossing the Seine by ferry, river trips lasting one or several hours, sea excursions on the estuary or along the Alabaster Coast so frequently painted by Claude Monet and his friends and cruises lasting several days from Paris to Honfleur. In brief, don’t miss an exploration of Impressionist Normandy on the water - a theme dear to the Impressionists.

Cruises from Paris to Honfleur

• T he Seine and the Impressionists cruise from Paris to the sea

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River cruises on the Seine

• Liberté Seine - small groups, embark with Dominique Polny, a lover of the Seine 12 • La Musardière - small groups, embark at Vernon with Alain Leneveu • Large groups, embark at Vernon aboard Captain Colin’s barge

• At Les Canisses, in a modern guinguette near Giverny, enjoy the Pieds dans l’Eau (“Toes in the Water”) terrace; boats and pedalos for hire, and an Impressionist cruise 15 • A trip on the Seine for up to 100 people on board Le Lutèce • In Paris, the Impressions of Paris cruise

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Maritime Cruises

• A boat tour of the port of Le Havre

• A boat excursion in the estuary, departing from Honfleur

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• A sea excursion beneath the cliffs aboard an old sailboat, at Fécamp 115

Seine ferry crossings

• Crossing the Seine on eight ferry routes, between Rouen and Le Havre 38

Gustave Caillebotte The Yellow Boat, 1891

The Norton Simon Foundation, Pasadena

Impressionist Normandy Practical Information

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CONTENTS Giverny and its surroundings.........66

TOURIST CONTACTS AT YOUR SERVICE

In and around Rouen.......................73

rganisations which offer O ready-made Impressionist packages...........................................108

Honfleur, Trouville and Deauville.....................................82 In and around Le Havre...................89 In and around Dieppe......................92 In and around Caen.........................96 In and around Cherbourg...............99 The Alabaster Coast: Étretat, Fécamp and Dieppe.... .....102

o Arts & Vie o Cityvision o Clio o Croisieurope o Eure Tourist Board – Eure Tourism o Orne Tourist Board – Escap’Orne o Manche Tourist Board – Manche Tourism o Seine-Maritime Tourist Board o Fécamp / Fécamp Tourist Office o Fécamp / ‘Ville d’Art et d’Histoire’ of the town of Fécamp o Intermèdes o Le Havre Town Tourist Office o Rouen/Rouen-Vallée-de-Seine-Normandie Tourist Office

In the Orne.......................................104

Guiding Services..............................110

Paris and Ile-de-France..................104

Throughout Normandy

The Seine from Paris to the sea............................................107

In each chapter, the sites are listed as follows: o Panoramas o Historical sites o Museums o Walks o Unforgettable experiences

o La Fédération Nationale des Guides-Interprètes (The National Federation of Guide/Interpreters) o La Fédération des Guides de Normandie (The Federation of Guides in Normandy) o Normandie Vision o Tourissimo o Calvados Tourist Board In a particular town or area o For Caen / Caen Tourist Office o For Cherbourg and the Cherboug Peninsula / Cherbourg Tourist Office o For Dieppe / Ville d’Art et d’Histoire of Dieppe o For Fécamp / Ville d’Art et d’Histoire of Fécamp o For Giverny o For Honfleur/ Honfleur Tourist Office o For Le Havre / Le Havre Tourist Office o For The Pays d’Auge / Pays d’Auge, Pays d’Art et d’Histoire o For Rouen / Rouen-Vallée-de-Seine-Normandie Tourist Office o For Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei and Orne / Orne Tourist Board – Escap’Orne

GIVERNY AND ITS SURROUNDINGS Travelling to Giverny by train

For train timetables and fares between Paris and Rouen, please consult the SNCF website at www.voyages-sncf.com. Shuttle bus tickets between Vernon and Giverny are sold on board and must be paid for in cash. Tickets must be validated. At Vernon, buses depart in front of the train station. At Giverny, shuttle buses depart from and arrive at the main parking area, situated several minutes from Claude Monet’s House and Gardens and the Museum of Impressionism. Practical Information Shuttle timetable for the 2013 season: From Vernon to Giverny, Monday to Saturday: 9.20am, 11.15am, 1.20pm, 3.50pm, Sunday: 9.20am, 11.30am, 1.20pm, 3.50pm.

From Giverny to Vernon, Monday to Saturday: 9.55am, 11.50am, 2.20pm, 3.20pm, 4.20pm, 5.20pm, 6.00pm, 6.20pm, 7.20pm, Sunday: 9.55am, 12.05am, 2.20pm, 3.20pm, 4.20pm, 5.20pm, 6.00pm, 6.20pm, 7.20pm.

Claude Monet’s House and Gardens, Giverny

Claude Monet lived for over forty years in his house in Giverny with its pink rendering and green shutters, from 1883 until his death in 1926. Passionate about botany as much as by colours and by painting, he created his flower garden and water garden as true works of art. In front of the house, the flower garden presents a profusion of bright colours, putting in mind a painter’s palette. Further on, in the water garden, you can admire the water lily pond, supplied with water from a diverted stream, and the famous Japanese bridge that the artist depicted so many times.

A limitless source of inspiration, this water garden led to the conception of the monumental Grandes Décorations Nymphéas, left by Monet to the French nation, which can be seen at the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris. In the house, visitors are invited to discover vividly coloured works and the astonishing collection of Japanese prints, whose arrangement was decided by Monet himself. Just a few steps away, the huge water lily studio houses The Claude Monet Foundation’s shop. Practical Information - Address: 84 rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny

- Length of guided visits: 2 hours

- Website: www.fondation-monet.com

- Groups from 20 people (apart from schoolchildren and visitors with disabilities)

- Contact: Mme Martine Lerenard, reservation groupes@fondation-monet.com, +33(0)2 32 51 90 31

- Jardin Remarquable Label, Maison des Illustres Label

- Groups welcome daily from the end of March to the beginning of November, from 9am to 5pm; advance booking essential. Reservation possible online. Annual closing from the beginning of November to the end of March

- Only the gardens are accessible to people with reduced mobility

- Unaccompanied visit, or guided tours in French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Russian, partially sighted. For guided visits, the list of guides is available on the website Advance booking essential

- Group costs: please get in touch with the contact person

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Free parking for cars and buses is available at the entry to Giverny and in the middle of the village

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The Baudy Restaurant, Giverny

The present-day Baudy Restaurant existed in Monet’s time and as well as meals, offered rooms for rent. The establishment was frequented by numerous painters, including Cézanne, Renoir, Sisley, Rodin and all the artists from the American colony, including Mary Cassatt, Robinson and Butler. An artists’ workshop was constructed here in 1887, on the initiative of the painters. This room – which can be visited – has retained its period feel intact. The restaurant offers traditional French cuisine, in a brasserie style. It has a 1900 interior, and a shaded terrace and is open for afternoon drinks. The proximity of Claude Monet’s garden and of a plant nursery near Giverny, has fostered the creation of a wild rose garden. Today, the garden of the former Hotel Baudy retains this charm of carefree abandon, where roses and other flowers stretch into the distance up the hillside Practical Information - Address: 81 rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny - Website: www.restaurantbaudy.com

- Group visits in French, English, Spanish, (Italian, evenings only), on reservation

- Contact: Mme Floriane Amoruso, restaurantbaudy@yahoo.fr, +33 (0)2 32 21 10 03

- Groups up to 110 people maximum

- Opening hours: daily from the end of March to the beginning of November, from 10am to 9.30pm. Annual closing from the beginning of November to the end of March.

- Accessible to people with reduced mobility

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- Menus available in English - Free parking for cars and buses is available at the entry to Giverny and in the middle of the village

Claude Monet’s grave, Giverny laude Monet lived in Giverny for forty-three years and it was his wish to be buried C in the village. His grave is located in the cemetery that surrounds the church of Sainte-Radegonde, several hundred metres from the Museum of Impressionism and Monet’s house. Access is open and free.

The Museum of Impressionism, Giverny

Every year, in cooperation with the Musée d’Orsay, the Museum of Impressionism presents two temporary exhibitions, which bring together original works of the biggest names in the Impressionist movement and notably those from the painters’ colony at Giverny and the valley of the Seine. Situated a short step from Claude Monet’s house and gardens, the museum thereby offers a new approach for understanding this international movement and its consequences for modern and contemporary art. Created by the landscape designer Mark Rudkin, the museum’s garden is made of monochrome flowerbeds, separated by clipped hedges. From one end of the garden to the other, from the pond to the poppy field, a succession of colourful flowerbeds lead up to the majestic hill of Giverny, so often depicted by Impressionist painters. In the heart of the museum, the restaurant and salon de thé Terra-Café can accommodate up to 100 people. You can lunch there and enjoy a range of varied menus, or try out Norman specialities. A pleasant shaded terrace looks out over the garden. Practical Information - Address: 99 rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny - Website: www.mdig.fr - Contact: Mme Laurette Roche, l.roche@mdig.fr, +33(0)2 32 51 93 99 - Opening hours: every day from the end of March to the end of October, from 10am to 6pm. Please consult the museum for closure dates in July, when the exhibitions change. Annual closing from the beginning of November to the end of March.

- Groups may have their own guide, but permission must be sought from the museum authorities. Permission is free of charge. - Adult groups: up to 25 people plus guide - School groups: from 15 to 30 pupils plus guide. An educational kit is sent to teachers to help with preparing visits - Normandy Quality Tourism Label, Jardin Remarquable Label, Tourism & Handicap Label

- Groups welcome from the end of March to the end of October, every day from 10am to 6pm.

- Free parking for cars and buses is available at the entry to Giverny and in the middle of the village

- Unaccompanied visits or guided tours in French or in English, on reservation

- Group costs: please get in touch with the contact person

- Audioguides in French and English - Length of guided visit: 1 hour 15 minutes

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

Conferences on Impressionism at the Museum of Impressionism, Giverny

The Museum of Impressionism offers conferences in its auditorium. An illustrated discussion by one of the museum’s experts completes an unaccompanied visit to the museum. Three topics are available to choose from: the history of Impressionism, Claude Monet at Giverny and the exhibition currently in progress, with an explanatory commentary. Practical Information

- Length of conference: 45 minutes

- Address: 99 rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny

- Tourism & Handicap Label

- Website: www.mdig.fr

- 2013 rates Flat fee of 150€ per group (up to 175 people) + 4,50€ per person

- Contact: Mme Laurette Roche, l.roche@mdig.fr +33 (0)2 32 51 93 99 - Opening hours: every day from the end of March to the end of October, from 10am to 6pm. Annual closing from the beginning of November to the end of March.

- Free parking for cars and buses is available at the entry to Giverny and in the middle of the village

- Conferences available in French and in English, on reservation

The A. G. Poulain Museum, Vernon

In a handsome mansion dating back to the 15th and 17th centuries, the museum offers an original approach to the art of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The collection of paintings on the first floor is very rich. There are two canvases by Claude Monet, including the magnificent Nymphéas, 1908, several well-crafted works by his stepdaughter, Blanche Hoschedé-Monet, as well as post-Impressionist works by Vuillard, Denis and Bonnard. Bonnard owned a house at Vernon and spent several months there each year between 1910 and 1938. The museum also pays homage to Giverny’s colony of American artists (Butler, MacMonnies, Robinson). The second floor is consecrated to animal art, with some important works by Bugatti, Pompon and Jouve. The Cabinet des Dessins focuses on humour and caricature (240 drawings by Steinlein, but also Poulbot, Sem, Woop). Practical Information - Address: 12 rue du Pont, 27200 Vernon - Website: www.vernon27.fr/museedevernon - Contact: musee@vernon27.fr +33 (0)2 32 21 28 09 - Opening hours: from April 1st to October 31st: Tuesday to Sunday 10.30am to 6pm; from November 2nd to March 31st: Tuesday to Friday 2pm to 5.30pm and 2.30pm to 5.30pm at weekends. losed on May 1st, August 15th, November 1st, C November 11th, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. - Groups welcome all year round, on reservation, on weekdays from 9.30am to 5.30pm and during weekends during the opening hours of the museum.

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Unaccompanied visits, or guided tours in French, English, German, Spanish - Length of guided visit: from 1 to 1½ hours - Guides o Guided tour with a museum guide: advance booking required o Guided tour with own guide: advance booking required – fee €7 - Groups from 10 to 30 people per guide - Group costs: please get in touch with the contact person - Musée de France Label - Accessible to people with reduced mobility - Parking for buses available at the bus station, place de la République, 27200 Vernon

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The cultural discovery path, Giverny village

This footpath sets off on an exploration of the historic places linked to Impressionism at Giverny: the houses once inhabited by the artists of the American colony, the school that Claude Monet’s children attended, the cemetery around the church where the painter rests. Twenty explanatory signs, scattered around the village, recall the history of these locations, in French and in English. Visits are unaccompanied – there are no guided tours. A free map of Giverny, as well as a book costing 5€, are available from the Tourist Office and the Museum of Impressionism, helping you to prepare your visit. Practical Information - Map/guide available at the Tourist Office, 80 rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny - Contact: Mr Cédric Lemagnent, contact@ normandie-giverny.fr, +33 (0)2 32 64 45 01 - Opening hours: from the end of March to the end of October, from 9.45am to 6pm between Monday and Friday,

and from 10am to 6.30pm at weekends. Annual closing from the beginning of November to the end of March. - Groups in French and in English - Free parking for cars and buses is available at the entry to Giverny and in the middle of the village

Walking tour In Monet’s Footsteps, around Giverny

This walk in the countryside around Giverny reveals the landscapes that inspired Claude Monet, including the famous fields of poppies and offers a breathtaking view over the valley of the Epte, among the wild orchids. Find your way easily with a free downloadable map at www.eure-balades.fr, or follow signs maintained by the Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre (the French Hiking Federation). Practical Information - Route length 5.5km (3½ miles), departing from Giverny

- Contact: Eure Tourisme, +33 (0)2 32 62 84 49, www.eure-tourisme.fr/balades-rando

- Length of visit: 2 hours 15 minutes

- Free parking for cars and buses is available at the entry to Giverny and in the middle of the village

- Average difficulty, including climb of 112m – tracks 80% unsurfaced

A plane flight over the valley of the Impressionists, around Giverny

A thirty-five minute flight to discover the principal Impressionist sites around Giverny: Pacy-sur-Eure, the valley of the Eure, Pierre Bonnard’s house, and the collegial church of Vernon, often depicted by Claude Monet, flight over Giverny (church, Monet’s tomb, Museum of Impressionism, Claude Monet’s house and gardens) and other sites that inspired Impressionist painters, such as the Plaine des Ajoux and the Grande Île. Passengers take the controls. Children can also take the pilot’s seat. Practical Information - Departure points: for groups smaller than 20 people, planes leave from the Buisson de May aeroclub, at Saint-Aquilin-de-Pacy. For groups of 20 to 100 people, departures are from the aeroclub of Saint-André-de-l’Eure.

- Pilots available speaking English, German, Spanish and Russian – advance reservation required

- Website: www.avionnormandie.fr

- Accessible to people with reduced mobility

- Contact: Mr Pascal Chedeville, avionnormandie@gmail.com, +33 (0)2 32 36 92 19/+33 (0)6 13 28 81 01

- Parking for cars and buses is available at both.

- Groups welcome year round, on reservation

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- 2013 rates 109€/per person

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A river excursion on the Seine, around Giverny Several river excursions are available on the Seine around Giverny. Even if they come recommended, we should point out that they are all very different from one another and are aimed at particular sections of the public. So make your choice! You won’t be disappointed…

Liberté Seine – small groups, embark with Dominique Polny, a lover of the Seine

Family cruises on the Seine with commentary, for a maximum of six people, either for family groups or friends. Three tours are available: the cliff route from Muids to Château-Gaillard (2 hours, 105€), the Andé and Connelles watermills route (3 hours, 165€) and the tour around the islands of Muids and Lormais (1 hour, 70€): prices are independent of the number of passengers. The captain knows the Seine particularly well, and shares his enthusiasm and knowledge of its sites with all his clients. He can also take passengers to have lunch or dinner at the Moulin de Connelles, the Guinguette d’Amfreville, or the Auberge du Halage at Poses. Practical Information - Departures are from the commune of Muids, situated between Les Andelys and Rouen: landing jetty is located on the rue de la Plage. Parking places are available nearby. - Website: www.liberte-seine.fr - Contact: Mr Dominique Polny, liberte.seine@ yahoo.fr, +33 (0)6 71 32 18 14 - Cruises operate from Easter to November 1st by reservation - Commentary in French - Groups from 1 to 6 people. Groups must be a single party – i.e. not two separate groups of people who do not know each other

- Not suitable for people with reduced mobility - 2013 rates From 70 € to 165 € depending on the itinerary selected. Flat fee for the cruise whatever the number of passengers. 10 % discount on all weekday bookings, excluding bank holidays. Payment by cheque or cash only. - No meals offered on board, but with D. Polny’s prior approval, packed lunches are accepted on board. For the 3 hour cruises, possibility of dropping passengers off at a restaurant (Moulin de Connelles, Auberge du Halage at Poses or Guinguette d’Amfreville). Waiting time during the meal charged at 40 €

- Length: from 1 to 3 hours, according to itinerary selected

La Musardière – Small groups, embark from Vernon with Alain Leneveu

Cruise the Seine on board the Musardière II, departing from Vernon. Two itineraries are available: Vernon/Vétheuil via Giverny and La Roche-Guyon (2½ hours return, without stops), or Vernon/Les Andelys (4 hours return, without stops). Choice of themes: Impressionism, fauna and flora, etc. Suitable for small groups, with a maximum of 9 people. Subject to advance booking, passengers can have breakfast, lunch, tea or dinner on board. Several menus are available. The owner’s wife – who does the cooking – also has a ‘B&B’ at Giverny. Practical Information - Departure from the cruise jetty at Vernon. Parking places are available nearby. - Website: www.giverny-monet-en-seine.com or www.lamusardiere.fr - Contact: Mr Alain Leneveu, alain272012@hotmail. fr, +33 (0)2 32 21 03 18 / +33 (0)6 45 52 40 20 - Cruises operate year-round, apart from January, by reservation - Commentary in French – leaflets available in English - Length: from 2½ hours to 4 hours, according to itinerary selected

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Groups from 1 to 9 people - Not suitable for people with reduced mobility - Rates upon request, depending on the chosen itinerary and the number of people - Free cruise for the leader of a group of 8 people - Meals on board, subject to reservation. Rates upon request

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Large groups, embark at Vernon aboard Captain Colin’s barge

Two itineraries are available: from Vernon to La Roche-Guyon-Vétheuil (4 hours return) or from Vernon to Les Andelys (4 hours return). One-way voyages are also possible (from Vernon to Les Andelys or from Les Andelys to Vernon, for example). Cruises can be arranged on an Impressionist theme. The boat has large windows, and a panoramic view. Meals available, on reservation. Practical Information - Contact: Mr Wilky Colin, wilky.colin@orange.fr, +33 (0)2 32 64 44 91 / +33 (0)6 07 51 35 78

- 2013 group rates

- Cruises operate year-round, on reservation

o 2 hour cruise without meal: 20 € per person (minimum 50 people)

- Length: from 2 to 4 hours, according to itinerary selected

o 4 hour cruise without meal: 25 € per person (minimum 50 people)

- Option without meals: groups between 20 and 120 people

o 4 hour cruise with meal: 90 € per person (minimum 50 people)

- Option with meals: groups between 20 and 90 people

o Free cruises and meals for the drivers and group leaders

- Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

- Car parking in front of the jetty. Buses may disembark their passengers in front of the jetty – parking is available a little further on, in Les Tourelles car park.

At Les Canisses, in a modern guinguette near Giverny, enjoy the Pieds dans l’Eau (“Toes in the Water”) terrace, boats and pedalos for hire, and an Impressionist cruise

The restaurant features a pleasant shady terrace on the banks of the Seine. The setting is very agreeable and reminiscent of the traditional spirit of guinguettes, thanks to its lanterns, its painted furniture and the old-fashioned party ambiance of the dance floor, in the restaurant room. Traditional cooking on open wood fires. Boats available for hire, equipped with two oars and a motor, for discovering the charms of this meander in the Seine. Discovery cruise of the Meander of the Impressionists: in a Mastercraft or Cap-Camarat speedboat, a different way of encountering the Seine and its landscapes, composed of chalk cliffs, rock dwellings, locks and so on. Example of itinerary: the lock of Notre-Dame/Les Andelys/ Château-Gaillard. Other itineraries possible on request. Practical Information - Address: Bord de Seine, Chemin du halage de la gare, RN15, 27600 Le Goulet-Saint-Pierre-laGarenne - Website: www.canisses.com - Contact: Mme Laurène Jordan, ljordan@les-escales.fr, +33 (0)1 30 93 21 45 - Groups can be dropped off in front of the establishment; bus parking is situated 200 metres away Practical information for cruises - Embarkation beside the Seine, Chemin du halage de la gare, RN15, 27600 Le Goulet-Saint-Pierre-laGarenne

Restaurant - Groups up to 120 people - Groups welcome year-round, on reservation - Menus available in English - Site accessible to people with reduced mobility 013 group costs: 2 - 7 different group menus from 20 to 87 € / person - Free cruises and meals for the drivers and group leaders for every 25 paying participants - Menus available in English - Site accessible to people with reduced mobility - Normandy Quality Tourism Label

- Four types of outboard motor-boats, which can accommodate up to 36 people

Boat and pedalo hire

- Boat hire by half-day: morning (9.30am-1pm), or afternoon (3pm-6.30pm)

- Reservation advisable

- Picnic options available with stops along the banks of the Seine

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Groups up to 8 people

2013 group costs - 8 € per ½ hour and 15 € per hour - Booking recommended

Château-Gaillard at Les Andelys, with its panoramic view over the meander in the Seine

This medieval fortress was built at the end of the 12th century by Richard the Lionheart, duke of Normandy and king of England, on a hill overlooking the hill of Les Andelys. Reputed to be unassailable, it was finally taken by Philippe-Auguste in 1204, bringing about its attachment to Normandy and the Kingdom of France. Now in ruins, it overlooks a bend in the Seine and gives a magical view of the river valley, with a magnificent panorama of the surrounding chalk cliffs, the green riverbanks and the river itself. An exceptional spot not to be missed on any account, particularly in the evening as the sun sets. A number of painters, such as Turner, Daubigny, Signac and Lebasque were fascinated by this location, finding inspiration here. Practical Information To find out more, consult the website of the Normandy Tourist Board: www.normandy-tourism.org

The Restaurant des Nymphéas, at Giverny

Owned by the Monet Foundation, the restaurant is located in front of the artist’s house, in an old farm and has a country atmosphere in a flower-filled setting. You can choose to have lunch on the terrace, in the main room, or on the patio, or you can stop for tea here in the course of the afternoon. The restaurant offers traditional and Norman cuisine, composed exclusively of fresh ingredients. Several menus are available, one of which is entitled A la table de Monet, inspired by his famous Carnets de cuisine. Practical Information - Address: 109 rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny - Website: www.giverny-restaurant-nympheas.fr - Opening times: every day, from the beginning of April to the end of October, from 9am to 6pm. Lunch from 11.30am to 4.30pm. Annual closing from the beginning of November to the end of March. - Contact: Mme Diana Guillaume, restaurantlesnympheas@gmail.com, +33(0)6 45 47 26 35

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Groups from 20 to 130 people, but special menus and rates are available for parties of less than 20 people on request - Menus available in English - Partially accessible to people with reduced mobility; access to sanitary facilities difficult 2013 group costs: from 20€ to 34 € per person depending on the chosen menu (several choices) - Normandy Quality Tourism Label

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The panorama of Rouen and the meander in the Seine from Sainte-Catherine hill, Rouen

The view from Sainte-Catherine hill forms one of the most beautiful panoramas over Rouen and the meander in the Seine. Several painters, including William Turner and Claude Monet, were entranced by the spot and set up their easels here. You can also admire Monet’s Vue générale de Rouen at the city’s Musée des Beaux-Arts. An exceptional spot not to be missed on any account, particularly in the evening as the sun sets. Practical Information - Address: La Corniche, Côte Sainte-Catherine, 76000 Rouen

- Parking area is accessible for cars

- How to get there on foot: from Rouen, climb up via the 700 steps from the foot of Mont Gargan, near the cemetery

- Additional information available from the Tourist and Conference Information Centre Rouen Seine Valley Normandy: www.rouenvalleedeseine.com, contact: Mme Perrine Vigneron, p.vigneron@rouenvalleedeseine-tourisme.com, +33 (0)2 32 08 32 46

- How to get to Rouen by car or bus: on the quai de la Bourse in Rouen, take bus no. 21, get off at the stop “Haut de la côte” and walk for 20 minutes

- Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

The cathedral Notre-Dame de Rouen

A masterpiece of Gothic art, Rouen cathedral stands like an elegant lacework of stone and dominates the city with its lofty silhouette. Characterised by the fineness of its lines, it is imposing in its dimensions (446ft long, with a nave 92ft high beneath its vaulted ceiling and a spire that reaches 495ft, making it the highest in France), in its sumptuous stained-glass windows and by the decorative richness of its doors and its two lateral towers. Following numerous artists, including William Turner, Claude Monet made it famous by creating 28 canvases of the main façade, painted at different moments of the day, from the three studios where he worked, situated in the Place de la Cathédrale, facing the building. A monument emblematic of Rouen, the cathedral is still the scene of numerous events: an Impressionist sound and light show on the façade during summer evenings, concerts, markets and so on. Tourist and Conference Information Centre Rouen Seine Valley Normandy offer a tour for adult groups, entitled “Discovering the architecture and history of the cathedral” and two tours for schoolchildren, entitled “The cathedral: a building site in the Middle Ages - architecture, history and crafts involved in construction” and “Stained glass, space and light: the cathedral’s collection of stained glass windows” (both for primary and secondary school children). Practical Information - Address: place de la cathédrale, 76000 Rouen

- Groups up to 30 people per guide

- Website: www.rouenvalleedeseine.com/rubrique groupes

- Site accessible to people with reduced mobility

- The cathedral is open all year round, except Monday mornings (closed) and during church services - For guided tours of the cathedral visit Tourist and Conference Information Centre Rouen Seine Valley Normandy - Contact: Mme Perrine Vigneron, p.vigneron@rouenvalleedeseine-tourisme.com, +33 (0)2 32 08 32 46 - Unaccompanied visits, or guided tours in French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian. Year-round, on reservation - Length of guided visit: 2 hours

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Group costs: please get in touch with the contact person. - Several bus drop-off points: Place de la Haute Vieille-Tour/Hôtel de Ville/Rue Saint-Eloi-Place Martin Luther King. Bus parking at the Quai Jacques Anquetil, 76000 Rouen

The abbey of Jumièges, near Rouen

This magnificent Benedictine abbey, situated on the banks of the Seine, was originally founded in the 7th century. Reconstructed three centuries later, after a first destruction by the Vikings, it was consecrated by William the Conqueror in 1067. Very powerful in the Middle Ages, it suffered the ravages of the French Revolution and became a stone quarry in the 19th century. Now in ruins, with its impressive white towers which still soar upwards towards the sky, it remains a majestic site to visit, surrounded by beautiful parkland. Despite its ruined condition, it is a jewel of Romanesque Norman architecture. The location has inspired many artists, including William Turner. Practical Information - Address: 24 rue Guillaume Conquérant, 76480 Jumièges

Closed May 1st. Annual closing from midSeptember to mid-April.

- Website: www.abbayedejumieges.fr

- Unaccompanied visit or guided tours in French only, on reservation

- Contact: abbaye-de-jumieges@cg76.fr +33 (0)2 35 37 24 02 - Opening hours: from April 15th to September 15th, from 9.30am to 1pm and from 2.30pm to 5.30pm.

- Groups from 20 people - Accessible to people with reduced mobility - Visit with tablets to re-discover the Abbey in all its glory

The Impressionist collection at the Musée des Beaux-Arts of Rouen

The Musée des Beaux-Arts of Rouen brings together one of the most prestigious collections in France: paintings, sculptures, drawings and works of art from the 16th century to current times. Thanks to the generosity of François Depeaux, a collector and patron of the arts from Rouen and the gift that he made to the city in 1909, the museum presents one of the biggest Impressionist exhibitions among French museums. The collection contains works by Monet, Sisley, Renoir, Degas, Pissarro, Caillebotte, Guillaumin, including some of their most famous pieces, as well as painters from the Rouen School (Lebourg, Angrand, Delattre, Pinchon). Marcel Duchamp and his brother Jacques Villon are equally well represented. The museum has a 100-seat auditorium for concerts and conferences. The Sisley Restaurant, underneath the museum’s glazed canopy, can seat up to 50 people. Practical Information - Address: esplanade Marcel Duchamp, 76000 Rouen

- Group costs: please get in touch with the contact person

- Website: www.rouen-musees.com

- Musée de France Label

- Opening hours: year-round, from Wednesday to Monday, 10am to 6pm, except Tuesdays and January 1st, May 1st and 8th, Ascension Day, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st and 11th, Christmas Day

- Accessible to people with reduced mobility

- For guided visits, contact the museum’s public relations service, publicsmusees@rouen.fr, +33(0)2 35 52 00 62 - Unaccompanied visit or guided tours in French and in English, on reservation - Length of guided tour: from 1 to 1½ hours - Groups from 10 to 30 people per guide

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Several bus drop-off points: Place de la Haute Vieille-Tour/Hôtel de Ville/ Rue Saint-EloiPlace Martin Luther King. Bus parking at the Quai Jacques Anquetil, 76000 Rouen - The Sisley restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and tea. It is open from Wednesday to Monday, from 10am to 6pm, except on public holidays. It can accommodate groups of up to 50 people. Reservation advised: +33(0)2 35 15 22 44

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The Great Clock with its Museum of Time and its 360° view over the rooftops of Old Rouen

Right in the heart of the old town of Rouen, abutting a Gothic belfry, a Renaissancestyle arch crosses the rue du Gros-Horloge. It bears a magnificent and imposing 16th-century astronomical clock, whose mechanism is one of the oldest in Europe. The ensemble forms what is known as the Gros-Horloge. It was frequently depicted by English watercolourists of the 19th century, such as Turner and Bonington, but also by the painters of the Rouen School, including Lemaître. The clock is open to visitors and the contemporary displays show the fabulous clockwork, the first municipal chiming clocks and above all, a magnificent panorama over the rooftops of Old Rouen, painted by Camille Pissarro and the cathedral of Notre-Dame, painted so many times by Claude Monet. Practical Information - Address: rue du Vieux-Horloge, 76000 Rouen - Websites: www.rouen.fr/gros-horloge - Opening hours: • from April 1st to October 31st; Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 7pm; • from November 1st to March 31st Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 6pm. Closed on Mondays, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. - Unaccompanied visit or audioguide in French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Russian, on reservation

- Contact: Mme Perrine Vigneron, p.vigneron@rouenvalleedeseine-tourisme.com +33 (0)2 32 08 32 46 - Groups up to 18 people - Not suitable for people with reduced mobility - Several bus drop-off points: Place de la Haute Vieille-Tour/Hôtel de Ville/ Rue Saint-Eloi-Place Martin Luther King. Bus parking at the Quai Jacques Anquetil, 76000 Rouen - Group costs: please get in touch with the contact person.

- For a guided visit, contact Tourist and Conference Information Centre Rouen Seine Valley Normandy

The Museum of Ceramics, Rouen Located in a very beautiful 17th-century mansion, with a very pleasant garden, a short step from the Musée des Beaux-Arts, the Museum of Ceramics presents the history of European ceramics, from the 15th century up to the 1930s. The permanent collection highlights the richness of Rouen’s famous faience.

Practical Information - Address: 1 rue Faucon, 76000 Rouen

- Length of guided tour: from 1 to 1½ hours

- Wesbsite: www.rouen-musees.com

- Groups up to 30 people / guide

- Contact: the museum’s public relations service, publicsmusees@rouen.fr, +33 (0)2 35 52 00 62

- Musée de France Label

- Opening hours: every day from Wednesday to Monday, 2pm to 6pm. Closed on Tuesdays and January 1st, May 1st and 8th, Ascension Day, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st and 11th, Christmas Day

- Several bus drop-off points: Place de la Haute Vieille-Tour/Hôtel de Ville/ Rue Saint-Eloi-Place Martin Luther King. Bus parking at the Quai Jacques Anquetil, 76000 Rouen

- Unaccompanied visit or guided tours in French, English and German, on reservation

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

- Group costs: please get in touch with the contact person.

The Maritime, River and Port Museum, Rouen

Situated 60 miles from the coast, Rouen is an inland port. For several centuries, its proximity to Paris made it the premier port in France and today it remains the leading European port handling grain. Located on the banks of the Seine, in a former warehouse, the Maritime, River and Port Museum retraces the history of the port of Rouen and of the Seine. Several themes are addressed: the port’s great historic moments, its facilities and the widening of the Seine downstream from Rouen, the great sailing ships of Rouen, maritime trade, naval construction, whaling and the history of submarines. The nearby quays form a promenade much appreciated by the city’s inhabitants: it was here that the great sailing ships participating in the Armada came to dock. Practical Information - Address: Quai Emile Duchemin, 76000 Rouen - Website: www.musee-maritime-rouen.asso.fr

- Unaccompanied visit or guided tours in French only, by reservation

- Contact : Mme Annie Gazel, musee@musee-maritime-rouen.asso.fr +33 (0)2 32 10 15 51

- Length of guided visit: 1½ to 2 hours

- Opening hours: from Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 6pm. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: from 2pm to 6pm. Closed on Mondays, January 1st, May 1st, December 24th and 25th and from December 31st to the end of February.

- Parking for cars and buses is located at the museum entrance

- Adult groups up to 25 people per guide - Accessible to visitors with disabilites

- Group costs: please get in touch with the contact person.

The Secq des Tournelles Museum of Ironwork, Rouen

Installed in the former 16th-century church of Saint-Laurent of Rouen, this museum displays one of the finest collections of ironwork in the world. The objects, created from antiquity to modern times, are of great variety and there are many impressive sets of gates, railings and signs, tools, household utensils, locks, strongboxes, jewels and ornaments in iron. This is because of the material – iron, worked when hot, becomes malleable, allowing the creation of a great diversity of form. Although essentially from France and Europe (Germany, Great Britain, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands), some pieces are of oriental origin. Practical Information - Address: 2 rue Jacques Villon, 76000 Rouen - Website: www.rouen-musees.com

- Unaccompanied visit or guided tours in French, English and German, on reservation

- Contact: the museum’s public relations service, publicsmusees@rouen.fr, +33 (0)2 35 52 00 62

- Length of guided visit: from 1 to 1½ hours

- Opening hours: every day from Wednesday to Monday 2pm to 6pm. Closed on Tuesdays and January 1st, May 1st and 8th, Ascension Day, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st and 11th, Christmas Day

- Musée de France Label

- Group costs: please get in touch with the contact person

- Groups up to 30 people per guide - Accessible to people with reduced mobility - Several bus drop-off points: Place de la Haute Vieille-Tour/Hôtel de Ville/ Rue Saint-Eloi-Place Martin Luther King. Bus parking at the Quai Jacques Anquetil, 76000 Rouen

The Flaubert Museum and the Museum of the History of Medicine, Rouen

Birthplace of Gustave Flaubert, this museum is located in the lodge of the Hôtel-Dieu, where the writer’s father held the post of surgeon. Flaubert spent his youth there, before moving to Croisset, on the banks of the Seine, several kilometres downstream from Rouen. The museum exhibits mementos of the Flaubert family and traces the history of medicine over the course of the centuries. Outside, a garden of medicinal plants completes the tour. Practical Information - Address: 51 rue de Lecat, 76000 Rouen

- Groups from 10 people or more

- Contact: musee.flaubert@wanadoo.fr +33 (0)2 35 15 59 95

- Musée de France Label, Maison des Illustres Label

- Opening hours: Tuesdays from 10am to 6pm and from Wednesday to Saturday 10am to midday and from 2pm to 6pm. Closed on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays.

- Several bus drop-off points: Place de la Haute Vieille-Tour/Hôtel de Ville/ Rue Saint-Eloi-Place Martin Luther King. Bus parking at the Quai Jacques Anquetil, 76000 Rouen

- Group costs: please get in touch with the contact person

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

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The Victor Hugo Museum at Villequier, situated by the Seine

Situated by the Seine and the property of Le Havre ship owner Charles Vacquerie at the time of the Impressionists, this house has been transformed into a museum showing a typical bourgeois interior from the 19th century. The collections evoke memories of the tragic drowning of Victor Hugo’s daughter, Léopoldine and of her husband, Charles Vacquerie and seek to pay homage to the writer through a variety of works, including paintings, sculptures, engravings and so on. Practical Information - Address: quai Victor Hugo, 76490 Villequier - Website: www.museevictorhugo.fr - Contact: public relations service of the Département of Seine-Maritime, musees.departementaux@cg76.fr +33 (0)2 35 15 69 11 - Opening hours: every day, except Tuesdays and Sunday mornings, from 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 6pm (5.30pm from October 1st March 31st). Closed on Tuesdays, Sunday mornings and January 1st, May 1st, November 1st and 11th, Christmas Day

- Unaccompanied visits or guided tours of the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions in French, English, German and Italian, on reservation - Length: 1 to 1½ hours - Musée de France Label, Maison des Illustres Label - Only the ground floor is accessible to people with reduced mobility - Car and bus parking close to the museum - Group costs: please get in touch with the contact person.

The Centre of Contemporary Art of Saint-Pierre-de-Varengeville

Located in very beautiful parkland, this handsome property – owned by the Matmut insurance group – was built in the 19th century on the ruins of a 17th century château, which belonged to the curator of the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen. Its 4,000 square feet of exhibition space houses works by contemporary artists, educating visitors about modern creative art. Temporary exhibitions – some of which reveal the influence of Impressionism on today’s art – are regularly staged here. Practical Information - Address : 425 rue du château, 76480 Saint-Pierre-de-Varengeville - Telephone: +33 (0)2 35 05 61 73

- Opening hours: year-round, from Wednesday to Sunday, between 1pm and 7pm - Unaccompanied or guided tours in French and English, on reservation

In the Footsteps of the Impressionists – a guided tour of Rouen

The importance of open-air landscape painting in the 19th century made Normandy the cradle of Impressionism. Because of its unique location, in the crook of a meander in the Seine and its exceptional architectural heritage, the city of Rouen became a place of inspiration and experimentation for artists. This exciting guided tour sets off in search of the sites where Impressionist painters, notably Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro, set up their easels. During the walk, you’ll fall for the charm of the picturesque streets of the old town and watch the watery reflections of the Seine, as well as the variations in the light on the façade on the cathedral. Practical Information - Walk organised by the Tourist and Conference Information Centre Rouen Seine Valley Normandy

- Length: 2 hours

- Website: www.rouenvalleedeseine.com/rubrique groupes

- Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

- Contact: Mme Perrine Vigneron, p.vigneron@rouenvalleedeseine-tourisme.com +33 (0)2 32 08 32 46 - Groups welcome year-round, on reservation - Guided tours in French, English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Russian

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Groups up to 30 people per guide - Several bus drop-off points: Place de la Haute Vieille-Tour/Hôtel de Ville/Rue Saint-Eloi-Place Martin Luther King. Bus parking at the Quai Jacques Anquetil, 76000 Rouen - Group costs: please get in touch with the contact person.

A guided tour of the village of La Bouille, by the Seine near Rouen

Nestling on the left bank of the Seine, between high chalk cliffs and one of the most scenic meanders in the river, the small village of La Bouille will charm you with its picturesque streets and its numerous art galleries. In the 19th century, the writer Hector Malot was born here and the artists Alfred Sisley and Albert Lebourg came here to paint. A ferry crosses the Seine to reach Sahurs, on the opposite bank of the river, where Sisley also set up his easel. This guided tour – organised by the Office of Tourism of Rouen-Vallée-de-Seine-Normandie – lets you discover this delightful corner of the Seine in Normandy. Practical Information - Tour organised by the Tourist and Conference Information Centre Rouen Seine Valley Normandy

- Groups welcome year-round, on reservation

- Website: www.rouenvalleedeseine.com / groups page

- Guided tours in French and English, on reservation

- Contact: Mme Perrine Vigneron, p.vigneron@rouenvalleedeseine-tourisme.com +33 (0)2 32 08 32 46

- Length: 2 hours

- Groups up to 30 people per guide

- Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

A walk in the sculpture garden of the Château de Bois-Guilbert, near Rouen

A veritable eulogy to art and nature, this 17-acre park features 70 sculptures by Jean-Marc de Pas, including several likenesses of Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Berthe Morisot, Gustave Caillebotte and Auguste Renoir, which blend into the landscape, inviting visitors to a world of dreams and poetry. The tour lets you discover plants and 200-year-old trees, a maze and a lake with an island, which surround a magnificent château and its chapel from the 17th and 18th centuries. Now devoted to the creation and exhibition of contemporary art, the site fascinates young and old alike, lovers of art, historical heritage and gardens. Practical Information - Address: Château de Bois-Guilbert, 1108 route d’Héronchelles, 76750 Bois-Guilbert

- Length: 1 hour for unaccompanied tour, 2 hours for guided tour

- Website: www.lejardindessculptures.com

- Guided tours and information in French, English, Spanish, German, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese

- Contact: jardinsdeboisguilbert@wanadoo.fr +33 (0)2 35 34 86 56

- Partly accessible to people with reduced mobility

- Groups welcome year-round, on reservation

- Car and bus parking in front of the château

- Groups from 10 to 50 people

- Group costs: please get in touch with the contact person.v

Impressionist itineraries prepared by the Seine-Maritime Tourist Board

Five walks in Dieppe, Fécamp, Etretat, Rouen and along the valley of the Seine, highlighting the main themes portrayed by Impressionists: holidays, the sea, the river, fleeting moments and the light on the estuary. The routes follow in the footsteps of Monet, Pissarro, Boudin, Eva Gonzales, Renoir and their friends, using panels each featuring a work by a painter, with a commentary, installed at the exact point where the artist painted. On each one, a QR code gives information in different languages on all the Impressionist sites in Seine-Maritime, on pictures and artistic movements. This “open-air museum” gives an appreciation of the canvases found in the different museums of the Seine-Maritime. While it is possible to follow the circuits in each town on foot, it is preferable to have a car for getting from one town to the next. Practical Information - Information from the Seine-Maritime Tourist Board - Website: www.seine-maritime-tourisme.com

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Contact: Mme Michèle Desbruères, michele.desbrueres@cdt76.fr +33 (0)2 35 12 10 10

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Paint like Claude Monet workshop, in the artist’s former studio facing the cathedral of Notre-Dame, Rouen

The Office of Tourism and Congrès de Rouen-Vallée-de-Seine-Normandie provides an introduction to Impressionist painting in the very same studio facing Rouen cathedral, where Claude Monet painted his 28 canvases of the façade. Prior experience of painting or drawing is not required: an artist accompanies each participant, helping you to understand the master’s techniques and in producing your own picture of the building. Practical Information - Organised by the Tourist and Conference Information Centre Rouen Seine Valley Normandy - Website: www.rouenvalleedeseine.com/rubrique groupes - Contact: Mme Beatriz Delfanne, b.delfanne@rouenvalleedeseine-tourisme.com +33 (0)2 32 08 32 47 - Groups welcome year-round, on reservation - Length: 2 to 3 hours

- Languages: a guide can translate the artist’s advice into the following languages: English,German, Chinese, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian. This service is in addition to the normal tariff. - Several bus drop-off points: Place de la Haute Vieille-Tour/Hôtel de Ville/Rue Saint-Eloi-Place Martin Luther King. Bus parking at the Quai Jacques Anquetil, 76000 Rouen - Group costs: please get in touch with the contact person.

- Groups from 1 to 15 people per workshop - Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

An Impressionist lunch or dinner in Claude Monet’s former studio, in Rouen

The Office of Tourism and Congrès de Rouen-Vallée-de-Seine-Normandie invite you to an unforgettable lunch or dinner, created by the best caterers in Rouen, in Claude Monet’s former studio, facing the cathedral. The menus are directly inspired by the artist’s Carnets de cuisine. These testify to the importance that Monet attached to living and eating well, frequently receiving his friends, such as Pierre Bonnard or Georges Clemenceau, at Giverny. Practical Information - Organised by the Office of Tourist and Conference Information Centre Rouen Seine Valley Normandy

- Groups welcome year-round, on reservation

- Website: www.rouenvalleedeseine.com/rubrique groupes

- Several bus drop-off points: Place de la Haute Vieille-Tour/Hôtel de Ville/Rue Saint-Eloi-Place Martin Luther King. Bus parking at the Quai Jacques Anquetil, 76000 Rouen

- Contact: Mme Beatriz Delfanne, b.delfanne@rouenvalleedeseine-tourisme.com +33 (0)2 32 08 32 47 - Group costs: please get in touch with the contact person

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Groups from 30 to 80 people - Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Sunset walk along the banks of the Seine, followed by a drink at the docks, Rouen

It was at Rouen that Camille Pissarro painted his famous series of quaysides and bridges, one of which - Le Pont Boieldieu – is kept at the Musée des BeauxArts. Since the recent renovation of the river’s right bank, the Seine’s quaysides make an enjoyable walk: for almost 3 miles, this lively public space, so intimately linked with the art of living in Rouen, is dedicated to walkers, cyclists and rollerbladers. Between the William the Conqueror and Flaubert bridges, the city’s industrial heritage has been restored. It houses – apart from its numerous cafés, bars and restaurants – an astonishing museum: the H2O, dedicated to science. On fine days, don’t miss an aperitif at sunset on the riverside terraces. Unforgettable memories! Practical Information - Where to walk: between the Pont Corneille and the Pont Flaubert - Pedestrian access from the following bridges: Guillaume le Conquérant, Jeanne d’Arc, Corneille and Boieldieu

- Cycle access: stairway at the Pont Corneille - The TEOR tram connects the quays with the city centre

On summer evenings, the Impressionist light show on the façade of the cathedral of Rouen

On summer evenings, a remarkable sound and light show magically plays over the façade of the cathedral of Notre-Dame. In two twelve-minute parts, it has the twin themes of Impressionism and Joan of Arc. Staged in a meander over 1 hour 15 minutes, from nightfall, the monumental projections amaze both young and old, never failing to captivate with their modern scenography, which is at once bold, innovatory and surprising. Practical Information - Address: place de la cathédrale, 76000 Rouen - Projections from June 1st to September 15th 2013, from dusk onwards - For projection times in 2014 and 2015 and for all further information, please contact the reception desk at the Tourist and Conference Information Centre Rouen Seine Valley Normandy on +33 (0)2 32 08 32 40

- Several bus drop-off points: Place de la Haute Vieille-Tour/Hôtel de Ville/Rue Saint-Eloi-Place Martin Luther King. Bus parking at the Quai Jacques Anquetil, 76000 Rouen

An Impressionist lunch or dinner in Rouen, inspired by Claude Monet’s Carnets de cuisine

Claude Monet’s Carnets de cuisine testify to the importance that he attached to living and eating well, frequently receiving his friends, such as Auguste Renoir, Pierre Bonnard or Georges Clemenceau, at his pink house with green shutters at Giverny. Several of Rouen’s restaurants offer Impressionist menus, directly inspired by his recipes. Restaurants taking part are La Couronne – the oldest auberge in France, Le 6e Sens , Le Quatre Saisons, Pascaline, Le Maupassant and Le 16/9. Practical Information - Further information and reservations at the Tourist and Conference Information Centre Rouen Seine Valley Normandy : www.rouenvalleedeseine.com / groups page

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Contact : Mme Beatriz Delfanne, b.delfanne@rouenvalleedeseine-tourisme.com +33(0)2 32 08 32 47 - Group costs: please get in touch with the contact person

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Crossing the Seine on eight ferry routes, between Rouen and Le Havre

Only three modern bridges (Normandie, Tancarville and Brotonne) span the Seine between Rouen and Le Havre. In addition, eight separate ferry crossings also ply the river, and have done so since long ago. These ferries are a public service, offering a free passage across the Seine and operated by the Département of Seine-Maritime. More than 10 million passengers, both locals and tourists, use these ferry crossings each year. There are two types of ferry. River ferries can carry several light vehicles and a total of up to 50 passengers. The six river ferry crossings are: Dieppedalle (right bank), Val de la Haye (right bank), La Bouille (left bank), Le Mesnil-sous-Jumièges (right bank), Jumièges (right bank) and Yainville (right bank). Sea ferries can carry several trucks or buses, as well as cars. The two sea ferry crossings currently in service are those of Duclair (right bank) and Quillebeuf-sur-Seine (left bank). Ferries operate every day of the year, apart from May 1st. Crossings take place about every 20 minutes. Practical Information - Further information from the Département of Seine-Maritime - Website: www.seinemaritime.net - Address: Hôtel du Département, Quai Jean Moulin, 76101 Rouen

- Tel.: +33 (0)2 35 05 62 29 - Costs: the crossing is free - Group costs: please get in touch with the contact person

Cruising on The Seine Le Lutèce (Lutetia) The Lutèce (Lutetia) is a new passenger boat based in Rouen with capacity for 100 people. It is suitable for day cruises to La Bouille or Elbeuf for individuals or groups.

Practical Information - Further information and booking from the Tourist and Conference Information Centre Rouen Seine Valley Normandy (www.rouenvalleedeseine.com groups page)

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Contact: Tel.: +33 (0)2 32 08 32 46 or 36 54 Fax +33(0)2 32 08 32 49 j. laguerre-lenoir@rouenvalleedeseine-tourisme.com p.vigneron@rouenvalleedeseine-tourisme.com

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At Honfleur, the view over the town from the Mont-Joli on’t miss this panorama over the rooftops of Honfleur, the Seine and the Pont D de Normandie. In just a few minutes, a footpath leads you back into the heart of the town.

Practical Information - Buses must go through Equemauville to reach Le Mont-Joli. Parking permitted.

- Contact: Jérôme Radanovic, groupes@ot-honfleur.fr, +33 (0)2 31 89 04 40

- Further information available from the Honfleur Tourist Office: www.ot-honfleur.fr

Notre-Dame-de-Grâce chapel at Honfleur, with its view over the estuary

Built at the beginning of the 17th century by the sailors and notables of Honfleur, this astonishing little chapel is covered with paintings and model boats left as votive offerings by sailors. A few paces further on, on no account miss the panorama over the mouth of the Seine: the view is stunning. Practical Information - Opening hours: • from April 1st to October 31st: 8.30am to 6.30pm; • from November 1st to March 31st: 8.30am to 5.30pm

- Bus parking available near the chapel

The Old Dock of Honfleur

Created at the end of the 17th century on the orders of Colbert, the old dock or ‘Vieux-Bassin’ is one of the most famous sites in France and the one most often depicted by painters, including Corot, Boudin, Monet, Seurat and others. It is here that boats and sailboats are moored when they are not at sea. The Vieux-Bassin is flanked by the coloured facades of high, narrow houses constructed between the 16th and 18th centuries. At its far end is the Lieutenance, which served as the lodge of the King’s Lieutenant from the 17th century. Don’t miss the opportunity to wander along the quays and to stop for a drink at the numerous terraces. In the surrounding streets, don’t miss the plentiful boutiques and art galleries. Practical Information - Further information available from the Honfleur Tourist Office: www.ot-honfleur.fr

- Contact: Jérôme Radanovic, groupes@ot-honfleur.fr, +33(0)2 31 89 04 40

Sainte Catherine church and its bell tower, Honfleur

The bell tower was immortalised in numerous works by Eugène Boudin, Barthold Jongkind and also Raoul Dufy, some of which are on display at the Eugène Boudin Museum, a short distance away. Constructed out of wood in the second half of the 15th century, the church is unusual in being separated from its bell tower by a little public square! Built along the lines of a market hall, the interior architecture merits a visit, since its ceiling has the appearance of a boat’s hull turned upside down. Practical Information - Address: place Sainte-Catherine, 14600 Honfleur - Opening hours: from April 1 to October 31 : every day from 9am to 6pm; from November 1st to March 31st every day from 9am to 5.30pm. st

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Bus parking available in the Rue des Vases (at the bus station situated at the entry into the town) and also at the Quai de la Cale, on the opposite side of the Bassin de l’Est, 14600 Honfleur

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The "Ferme Saint-Siméon", Honfleur

This Relais & Châteaux 5-star hotel and restaurant offers an extremely high level of comfort as well as unparalleled views over the estuary. In the 19th century, it welcomed Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, Claude Monet and Eugène Boudin, and the entire hotel pays homage to the great era of Saint-Siméon, where painters and poets met in an atmosphere of conviviality and friendship, in what was – at the time – no more than a farm and inn. The place is now much more luxurious, but it remains one of the emblematic sites of Impressionism in Normandy. In its Michelin star restaurant three gourmet Impressionist menus are available. Practical Information - Address: 20 rue Adolphe Marais, 14600 Honfleur - Website: www.fermesaintsimeon.fr - Contact: contact@fermesaintsimeon.fr +33 (0)2 31 81 78 00 - Open all year - French, English, German, Spanish and Flemish spoken - 34 rooms

- Two rooms suitable for people with reduced mobility - Parking: access to the hotel by bus is limited to vehicles up to 12m long. Drivers must take the Rue Adolphe Marais on the edge of the estuary. Bus companies must contact the Mairie d’Honfleur on +33 (0)2 31 81 88 00 as in principle the rue Adolphe Marais is closed to buses.

The Hotel du Cheval Blanc, Honfleur

In 1866, well before he became famous, Claude Monet lodged at this address. It was here – notably – that he finished his painting Femmes au jardin, or Women in the Garden, which was subsequently rejected by the Paris Salon of 1867 and which now hangs in the Musée d’Orsay! This three-star hotel, wonderfully located on the edge of the old harbour, facing the Lieutenance, is a former stagecoach stop, dating from the 15th century. It is depicted in several paintings that can be admired at the Eugène Boudin Museum. Practical Information - Address: 2 quai des passagers, 14600 Honfleur

- 35 rooms

- Website: www.hotel-honfleur.com

- Accessible to people with reduced mobility

- Contact: Mme Sharleyne Hudbert, manager@hotel-honfleur.com +33 (0)2 31 81 65 00

- Normandy Quality Tourism Label

- Open year-round except December 24th and 25th - French, English and Spanish spoken

- Bus parking located in the rue des Vases (at the bus station at the entry to the town), and also in the quai de la Cale, on the opposite side of the Bassin de l’Est, 14600 Honfleur

The Eugène Boudin Museum, Honfleur

Created in 1868 by Alexandre Dubourg, a painter from Honfleur and friend of Eugène Boudin, this museum – housed in a former chapel – has kept the spirit of its founder in showing works by artists who, in the 19th century, drew their inspiration from the region. From the Romantics to the Impressionists and the Fauves, it features – among others – works by Boudin, Monet, Courbet, Jongkind, Cals, Dubourg, Isabey, Vallotton, Dufy and Marquet. Don’t miss the picture window on the first floor and its breathtaking view over the Seine estuary. Practical Information - Address: place Erik Satie, 14600 Honfleur - Website: www.musees-honfleur.fr - Opening hours: from mid-February to the end of December: Wednesday to Monday, with times varying according to the season. Annual closing from the beginning of January to mid-February. - For unaccompanied tours, please contact the museum: musee.eugeneboudin@wanadoo.fr, +33 (0)2 31 89 54 00 - For guided tours in French or in English, contact the Honfleur Tourist Office: www.othonfleur.fr; contact: Mr Jérôme Radanovic, groupes@ot-honfleur.fr, +33 (0)2 31 89 04 40

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Unaccompanied visits or guided tours in French and English, on reservation - Groups up to 35 people per guide - Length of guided tour: 1 hour - Musée de France Label - People with reduced mobility: the museum is accessible to small wheelchairs only - Bus parking located in the rue des Vases (at the bus station at the entry to the town), and also in the quai de la Cale, on the opposite side of the Bassin de l’Est, 14600 Honfleur

The Maisons Satie, Honfleur

Erik Satie, the famous French composer, was born in Honfleur in 1866, at the time when Impressionist painters gathered at the ferme Saint-Siméon. Don’t miss the quirky spirit of the Maisons Satie (Satie Houses), which pay homage to this eccentric musician. The amusing displays will help you to familiarise yourself with this bohemian and unconventional artist, who defined his era and influenced numerous 20th-century artists, musicians, painters and writers. Practical Information - Address: 67 Boulevard Charles V, 14600 Honfleur - Website: musees-honfleur. fr - Opening hours: from May to September: Wednesday to Monday, 10am to 7pm; from October to April: Wednesday to Monday, 11am to 6pm. Closed May 1st, July 14th and Christmas Day. Annual closing from the beginning of January to mid-February.

- For guided tours in French or in English, contact the Honfleur Tourist Office: www.othonfleur.fr; contact: Mr Jérôme Radanovic, groupes@ot-honfleur.fr, +33 (0)2 31 89 04 40 - Maison des Illustres Label - Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

- For unaccompanied visits, please contact the museum: musee.eugeneboudin@wanadoo.fr, +33 (0)2 31 89 11 11

The Montebello Museum-villa, Trouville

This museum of art and history of the seaside displays a fine collection of paintings, prints, photographs, drawings and objects linked to the theme of holidaymaking. Several works by Charles Mozin, Eugène Boudin and Alexandre Dubourg are on show, as well as a superb watercolour by Kees Van Dongen. The museum also contains a beautiful collection of posters by Savignac and comic drawings by Daumier, Robida, Mars and others. Practical Information

- Unaccompanied visits or guided tours in French, on reservation

- Address: 64 rue du Général Leclerc, 14360 Trouville-sur-Mer

- Length of guided tour: 1 hour

- Website: www.trouville.fr

- Groups from 10 to 30 people

- Contact: Mr Karl Laurent, musee@mairie-trouville-sur-mer.fr +33 (0)2 31 88 16 26

- Musée de France Label

- Opening hours: from mid-March to the end of June and from September 1st to November 11th: Wednesday to Monday, from 2pm to 5.30pm; during holidays, weekends and public holidays, from 11am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5.30pm; from July 1st to August 31st: Wednesday to Monday, from 11am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6pm. Annual closing mid-November to mid-March.

- Car parking in front of the museum. Bus parking at Trouville-Deauville station

- Only the ground floor is accessible to people with reduced mobility

The Salt Warehouses, Honfleur

Honfleur was an important fishing port in the 17th century. Cod fishing on the Newfoundland Grand Banks brought about the development of the trade in salt. Three warehouses were built, designed to hold 10,000 tonnes of salt. Two of these buildings still exist today, opening their doors to the public in the summer, for exhibitions or concerts and for guided tours organised by the Tourist Office. Take a look at their magnificent timber-framed roofs, constructed by naval carpenters in the 17th century, which evoke ships’ hulls from that time. Practical Information - Address: rue de la ville, 14600 Honfleur - The Salt Warehouses are open during guided tours organised by the Tourist Office, or during exhibitions - Further information available from the Honfleur Tourist Office: www.ot-honfleur.fr

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Contact: Mr Jérôme Radanovic, groupes@ot-honfleur.fr, +33 (0)2 31 89 04 40 - Partly accessible to people with reduced mobility - Bus parking located in the rue des Vases (at the bus station at the entry to the town) and also in the quai de la Cale, on the opposite side of the Bassin de l’Est, 14600 Honfleur

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Guided tour In the Footsteps of Painters at Honfleur

Find out about the painters who made Honfleur famous during a walk through the town. Fourteen interpretive signs, located in places depicted by the artists, enable visitors to discover the picturesque little town of Honfleur, which was one of the main cradles of Impressionism. Go at your own pace, following a map and guide which is available from the Tourist Office. Guided tours are also available, with Tourist Office guides. Practical Information - Organised by Honfleur Tourist Office

- Length of tour: 1½ hours

- Website: www.ot-honfleur.fr

- Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

- Contact: Mr Jérôme Radanovic, groupes@othonfleur.fr, +33 (0)2 31 89 04 40

- Bus parking located in the rue des Vases (at the bus station at the entry to the town), and also in the quai de la Cale, on the opposite side of the Bassin de l’Est, 14600 Honfleur

- Groups welcome all year round, on reservation - Guided tours in French and English - Groups up to 40 people per guide

Circular walk exploring the town of Honfleur Honfleur Tourist Office runs a guided tour of the old town, around Sainte-Catherine church, the old dock, the King’s Lieutenant’s house, the salt warehouses.

Practical Information - Organised by the Honfleur Tourist Office

- Groups of up to 40 people per guide

- Website: www.ot-honfleur.fr

- Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

- Contact: Mr Jérôme Radanovic, groupes@ot-honfleur.fr, +33 (0)2 31 89 04 40

- Parking for buses situated at Rue des Vases (at the bus station at the entry to the town) and also at Quai de la Cale, on the other side of Bassin de l’Est, 14600 Honfleur

- Groups year round with advance reservation - Guided visit in French, English, German, Russian and Italian - Length: 1½ hours

The Garden of Fame, Honfleur

Continuing on from the public gardens and facing the estuary, the Garden of Fame is a 25 acre park where busts of famous people who have influenced Honfleur are displayed. Amongst these are Claude Monet, Charles Baudelaire, Erik Satie, Eugène Boudin and Alphonse Allais. You can visit on your own or, if you wish, accompanied by a guide from the Tourist Office. Practical Information - Open every day of the year from 10am to 6pm - Further information from Honfleur Tourist Office: www.ot-honfleur.fr - Contact: Mr Jérôme Radanovic, groupes@ot-honfleur.fr, +33 (0)2 31 89 04 40 - Partly accessible to people with reduced mobility

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Parking for buses situated at Rue des Vases (at the bus station at the entry to the town) and also Quai de la Cale, on the other side of Bassin de l’Est, 14600 Honfleur

Guided tour of Trouville

In 1825, Charles Mozin, a Parisian landscape painter, fell under the charm of the little fishing port of Trouville. While exhibiting his canvases at the Salon, he aroused the interest of painters such as Isabey, Huet and Corot, who followed him into the area. Trouville became famous for its sea bathing. So it was that splendid villas, hotels and casinos came to be built along the seafront. This guided tour, organised by the Trouville Tourist Office, gives a flavour of the ambiance. In particular visitors will pass in front of the Hôtel des Roches Noires, made famous by Claude Monet and the fishmonger’s, depicted on several occasions by Eugène Boudin. Practical Information - Organised by the Trouville-sur-Mer Tourist Office

- Groups of 15 to 50 people per guide

- Website: www.trouvillesurmer.org

- Suitable for people with reduced mobility

- Contact: M Carine Verdier, carineverdier@ trouvillesurmer.org, +33 (0)2 31 14 60 70

- Bus drop-off in front of the swimming pool. Bus parking at Deauville-Trouville railway station

- Groups year round with advance reservation - Guided visit in French and English - Length of guided tour: 1½ hours

The boardwalk promenade, Trouville

This promenade was the favourite place for 19th century high society to stroll. Don’t miss a walk along Trouville’s famous boards, put in place along the seafront in 1868. On one side, a beautiful long sandy beach, which already had a reputation in that century and on the other, magnificent villas and hotels built between 1850 and 1930, including the famous Hôtel des Roches Noires, made famous by Claude Monet. Continue your walk along the mouth of the Touques, along the pier situated behind the casino leading directly to the lighthouse. From there you will be able to admire the panoramic view of Trouville beach and the Seine estuary as far as Le Havre. Practical Information - Additional information from Trouville-sur-Mer Tourist Office - Website: www.trouvillesurmer.org

- Contact: Mme Carine Verdier, carineverdier@trouvillesurmer.org +33 (0)2 31 14 60 70

The boardwalk promenade, Deauville

The expression Les Planches, or The Boards, refers to an assembly of planks made out of exotic woods, laid out along the entire length of Deauville beach, and forming the walking highlight of the town. This famous promenade was built in 1923 in order to allow the ladies to walk on the beach without dirtying their dresses. Over the years it became a fashionable place to be seen and it remains today an emblematic spot. Bathing huts line the promenade, each bearing the name of a famous actor from the town’s American Film Festival. Bars and restaurants punctuate the walk: don’t hesitate to stop and have a drink or taste some of the culinary specialities of the region: you will have unforgettable memories of this place… Practical Information - Address: Promenade Michel d’Ornano, 14800 Deauville - Additional information from Deauville Tourist Office: www.deauville.org

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Contact : Stephane Langevin, stephane.langevin@deauville.org +33(0)2 31 88 78 88

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The Impressionists tour, Houlgate

Don’t miss this tour, which gives you the opportunity of following in the footsteps of artists like Berthe Morisot, Edgar Degas, Paul Huet, Léon Riesener or Constant Troyon, who stayed in this famous seaside resort. Accompanied by a guide, you will see many villas where they stayed, you will then go to the cliffs ‘des Vaches Noires’ (Black Cows), often depicted by artists and you will finish your walk along the Drochon river. Practical Information - Organised by the Houlgate Tourist Office - Website: www.houlgate-tourisme.fr

- Groups welcome from September to June by advance reservation

- Contact: Mme Guylaine Ernoult-Leloutre, gleloutre@houlgate.frr, +33 (0)2 31 24 34 79

- Groups from 15 to 35 people

- Guided tour in French

- Parking located at Chemin de la Petite Vitesse, 14510 Houlgate

- Length of guided tour: 1½ hours

- Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

A boat trip: The Jolie France Line

Since the Impressionist period, numerous artists have felt drawn to depict the Seine estuary. A boat trip currently on offer explores the estuary, where the natural forces of the Seine and the Channel meet. This guided visit on the water allows you to explore the Seine estuary and to go under the Pont de Normandie (Normandy Bridge). Visitors experience going through a lock, the radar view, the Harbour Master’s Office, the viaduct of the Normandy Bridge, the Tancarville Bridge, the Seine docks, Le Havre, Port 2000, the beach and its lighthouse and the heights of Honfleur. The boat continues its way along the Côte de Grâce as far as Villerville point and then returns to Honfleur. Practical Information - Jolie France & Calypso Line, embarkation on the transit jetty, 14600 Honfleur

- Guided visit in French. Recorded CD commentary in English, German and Dutch. - Length: 1½ hours

- Website: www.promenade-en-bateau-honfleur.fr

- Groups of 15 to 150 people

- Contact: Mme Elise Roney, contact@promenade-en-bateau-honfleur.fr, +33 (0)6 71 64 50 46

- Bus parks are located at Rue des Vases (at the bus station at the entry to the town) and also at Quai de la Cale, on the other side of Bassin de l’Est, 14600 Honfleur

- Groups welcome every day from April to October, with advance reservation

- Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

A boat trip: Cauchois Motor Boats Company

Since the Impressionist period, numerous artists have felt drawn to depict the Seine estuary. A boat trip currently on offer explores the estuary, where the natural forces of the Seine and the Channel meet. This boat excursion explores the Seine estuary and features a passage through a lock, radar, Honfleur’s commercial port and the docks of the Seine. The boats go right under the Pont de Normandie (Normandy Bridge) and then go towards the sea. On one side you have a view of Le Havre and Port 2000, and on the other Butin beach and the Côte de Grâce. Practical Information - Cauchois Motor Boats Company, embarkation at the passengers’ jetty, 14600 Honfleur

- Guided tour in French and English. Leaflets available in German.

- Website: www.promenades-en-mer.com

- Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

- Contact: Pierrick and Anne Cauchois, postmaster@promenades-en-mer.com, +33 (0)2 31 89 21 10 / +33(0)6 14 96 37 95 - Groups welcome every day from March to October with advance reservation. At other times on request.

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

- Length 1½ hours

- Bus parks are located at Rue des Vases (at the bus station at the entry to the town) and also at Quai de la Cale, on the other side of Bassin de l’Est, 14600 Honfleur

Crossing the Pont de Normandie (Normandy Bridge) and its panorama across the mouth of the Seine, between Honfleur and Le Havre

The Pont de Normandie (Normandy Bridge) spans the Seine estuary for over 2 kilometres and gives an amazing view over the whole of the bay. The mouth of the Seine and the changing colours which come from it are magnificent to contemplate. There is a path accessible to pedestrians and cyclists on the bridge. Foot crossings of the bridge are possible from the left bank of the Seine, that is to say from Honfleur. It is free of charge. A car park is located on the Honfleur side, with an access ramp directly to the bridge. Practical Information - Contact : Mr Jérôme Radanovic, groupes@ot-honfleur.fr, +33 (0)2 31 89 04 40

- Further information from Honfleur Tourist Office: www.ot-honfleur.fr

A luncheon on the grass at the Domaine of Apreval, a cider producer by the sea near Honfleur

On the outskirts of Honfleur, on the banks of the Seine estuary, in a setting which brings to mind Impressionist paintings, the Domaine of Apreval makes calvados, ciders, apple liqueurs and perry in the traditional Norman way. Guided tours explain the manufacturing process of the different alcoholic drinks. In season, luncheons on the grass are organised with picnic baskets under the apple trees facing the sea. During the rest of the year, a buffet is available. The ingredients used for tasting or for meals are from local producers. Practical Information - Address: Domaine d’Apreval, Pennedepie, 14600 Honfleur

- Information and tours in French, English and Spanish

- Website: www.apreval.com

- Length of guided tours: 30 minutes. Can be followed by a tasting, a snack, a game or a meal: the Length depends on the option chosen.

- Contact: M Sabrina Thibault, apreval@apreval.com, +33 (0)2 31 14 88 24 me

- Groups of 20 to 120 people for tastings; of 20 to 60 people for lunch or tea; of 20 to 45 people for dinner and games

- Groups welcome year round with advance reservation. A luncheon on the grass option under the apple trees is available from July 14th – August 31st

- Site accessible to people with reduced mobility - Parking for buses and cars

A stay at the Hotel Normandy, Deauville

This palatial building, situated on the seafront facing the beach, was constructed in 1912 along traditional lines typical of the region in the style of an Anglo-Norman manor. It has 290 rooms, including 28 suites and 8 family apartments, with interior design by the decorator Jacques Garcia. As well as 19 reception rooms suitable for conferences, receptions or gala events, it also has an indoor pool, a fitness centre, a solarium, sauna and steam room. Its gastronomic restaurant, La Belle Epoque, serves local cuisine. Practical Information - Address: Normandy Barrière, 38 rue Jean Mermoz, 14804 Deauville

Information correct for 2013 for general guidance purposes only

Contact: Mme Christine Ramadier, cramadier@lucienbarriere.com +33 (0)2 31 98 66 21 / +33 (0)6 87 73 37 66

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The panorama over Le Havre and the bay of the Seine from the heights of Sainte-Adresse

Don’t miss out on a trip to the heights of Sainte-Adresse to enjoy the panorama of the town of Le Havre, its port and the estuary. You can make out the coastlines of the Côte-de-Grâce and the Côte Fleurie in the distance as well as the towns of Honfleur, Trouville and Deauville. The chapel of Notre-Dame des Flots pays homage to sailors: just look at its decor and its many votive candles. From its steps there is a remarkable view over Le Havre, its port and the sea, always sublime. Practical Information - How to get there? An orientation sign can be found in Boulevard Felix Faure, 76310 Sainte-Adresse, 10 minutes from the beach. Notre-Dame des Flots church is above in rue Charles-Alexandre Lesueur, 76310 Sainte-Adresse. Bus parking possible

in rue du Président Felix Faure. - Additional information from The Tourist Office of Le Havre: www.lehavretourisme.org - Contact: Aloïs Hoch, groupes@lehavretourisme.com +33 (0)2 32 74 04 05

The MuMa – André Malraux Museum of Modern Art, Le Havre

Located in a perfect seafront spot, this museum is a triumph of light and transparent architecture built of glass and steel. A lot of emphasis is given to space and light: the spaces are adjustable and translucent panels reflect the outdoor light right into the heart of the building. The extraordinary collection is distinguished by the important part given over to Impressionism, thanks to donations from Boudin and Senn-Foulds, and to the avant-garde post-Impressionnists who followed them. The museum has a rich collection of 300 works by Boudin, Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Degas, Gauguin, Van Dongen, Marquet, Dufy and Friesz. Practical Information - Address: 2 Boulevard Clemenceau, 76600 Le Havre

- Unaccompanied visit or guided visits in French, English and German, with advance reservation

- Website: www.muma-lehavre.fr

- Audioguides for the permanent collection in French and English

- Contact : Mme Marie Bazire, marie.bazire@lehavre.fr, +33 (0)2 35 19 62 79 - Open from Monday to Friday (except Tuesdays) from 11am to 6pm.Open weekends 11am to 7pm. Closed on Tuesdays, January 1st, May 1st, July 14th, November 11th and Christmas Day - Groups welcome throughout the year from 9am to 4.30pm

- Length of guided visit: 1 hour - Groups from 6 to 25 people per guide - A bus parking area is situated beside the museum - Musée de France Label; Normandy Quality Tourism Label; Tourism & Handicap Label

The Impressionist walk from Le Havre to Sainte-Adresse

Following the shoreline, this Impressionist walk leads you from the MuMa-André Malraux Museum of Modern Art to the heights of Sainte-Adresse. Several interpretative signs punctuate the route and like in Honfleur or Dieppe, they reproduce and comment the canvases of Impressionist artists such as Eugène Boudin and Claude Monet. These signs are situated at the very spots where the artists placed their easels. Entertain yourself by comparing the landscapes painted in the 19th century with the same landscapes today: the results may surprise you! This very easy walk can be undertaken unaccompanied. The Tourist Office does however have guided tours, which allow you to deepen your understanding by revisiting the past. Practical Information - Guided walk available from The Tourist Office of Le Havre

- Guided tours in French, English, German and Italian/ the guided tour is on foot and by bus

- Website: www.lehavretourisme.com

- Groups of up to 25 people per guide

- Contact: Aloïs Hoch, groupes@lehavretourisme.com +33 (0)2 32 74 04 05

- Length of guided visit: 2 hours

- Groups welcome throughout the year with advance reservation

- Suitable for people with reduced mobility - Bus parking spaces at boulevard Clemenceau, facing the Tourist Office

The hanging gardens, Le Havre

This botanical garden is to be found in the old fort of Sainte-Adresse, on the heights of the town of Le Havre. It pays homage to botanists who have travelled throughout the world, some of them embarking here on their expeditions. Four landscaped gardens and greenhouse collections house more than 3700 plant species exhibiting the flora of North America, East Asia and the Southern Hemisphere. A visit will allow you to enjoy a stunning viewpoint over the town and the bay of the Seine. Practical Information - Address: entrances in rue du Fort and rue Copieux, 76600 Le Havre

- A dditional information from The Tourist Office of Le Havre: www.lehavretourisme.com

- Opening times: from April to September: every day from 10.30am to 8pm; from November to February: every day from 10.30am to 5pm; October and March: every day from 10.30am to 6pm;

- Contact : Aloïs Hoch, groupes@lehavretourisme.com +33 (0)2 32 74 04 05

Harfleur, a medieval town close to Le Havre Just a few kilometres away from Le Havre, the charming medieval town of Harfleur is not to be missed. You can’t fail to be beguiled by its narrow alleyways, its old half-timbered houses and its famous river, the Lézarde, which meanders into the Seine. Turner and Jongkind fell under its charm and came here to paint.

Practical Information - Guided visits available from the Tourist Office of Le Havre - Website: www.lehavretourisme.com

- Contact : Mr Aloïs Hoch, alois.hoch@lehavretourisme.com +33 (0)2 32 74 04 05

The cliffs of Etretat, near Le Havre

Etretat is epitomised by its monumental white chalk cliffs. The building of a railway line from Paris to Etretat in 1860 transformed the whole community into a veritable artistic centre, where painters, writers and musicians, such as Gustave Courbet, Claude Monet, Eugène Boudin, Guy de Maupassant, Maurice Leblanc and Jacques Offenbach, would meet. The changing light and weather conditions, so particular to Normandy, attracted numerous painters who immortalised the cliffs. Practical Information - Additional information from the Tourist Office at Etretat: www.etretat.net

- Contact : Mme Gina Le Bras, servicegroupe@etretat.net, +33 (0)2 35 29 39 79 (Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm)

A guided tour of Impressionist Etretat

Guided tours depart from the Tourist Office, leading off into the narrow streets and climbing Amont cliff. From here you can contemplate the amazing view over the village of Etretat, the famous cliff formations of the Needle and the Elephant, and the sea. Accompanied by a guide, groups then walk back down to the seafront, where two interpretative signs showing two of Claude Monet’s canvases are explained. The tour ends at the covered market in the village of Etretat. Practical Information - T our run by the Tourist Office of Etretat - Website: www.etretat.net - Contact: Mme Gina Le Bras, servicegroupe@etretat.net, +33 (0)2 35 29 39 79 (from Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm) - Length of tour: 1½ hours

- Guided tour available year round in French, by advance reservation - Groups of 20 people minimum - Not suitable for people with limited mobility - Parking: Group drop-off in the regular bus lane, then designated bus parking in the car park at the Grand Val, 76790 Etretat

A boat tour of the port of Le Havre

This guided tour gives visitors the chance to discover the tidal dock (Coty and Ducrocq docks) with different terminals (oil, minerals, containers) and the Francois 1st lock. Visitors can also admire different types of boats, whether they are container ships which are sometimes over 300 metres long, or cruise liners stopping over in Le Havre. Depending on the weather, the tour may be extended by passing in front of the beach so that visitors can see the town of Le Havre from the sea.

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Practical Information - The “Tourisme et Loisirs Maritimes“ Company, embarkation at the marina, 125 boulevard Clemenceau, Digue Charles Olsen, 76000 Le Havre - Website: www.visiteduport-lehavre.fr - Contact: Mme Elodie Abraham, tlm76@wanadoo.fr , +33 (0)6 16 80 24 10 - Groups welcome year-round with advance reservation

- Guided tour in French - Length: 1 hour 15 mins - Groups of 15 to 140 people - Suitable for people with reduced mobility - A parking space for a bus is located in front of the embarkation. Two further bus parking spaces are located in front of the Tourist Office 500 metres away on Boulevard Clemenceau

The Impressionist cooking workshop, Le Havre

Régine Boidin welcomes you into her home for this cooking workshop around Claude Monet’s Carnets de cuisine (recipe books). Groups cook and then taste together the dishes they have prepared. Régine provides each participant with the ingredients, the utensils and the recipes. The object is to prepare a starter and main course. The dessert is provided by Régine. Please note: this unique experience can be taken for either lunch or dinner. Practical Information - Run by the Tourist Office of Le Havre

- Groups from 5 to 50 people

- Website: www.lehavretourisme.com

- Workshop Length: 3 to 4 hours

- Contact: Mr Aloïs Hoch, groupes@lehavretourisme. com, +33 (0)2 32 74 04 05

- Languages available for the workshop: French, English with a translator present

- Groups welcome year-round, by advance reservation

- Partly suitable for people with reduced mobility

A typical apartment designed by Perret, Le Havre

The bombings of 1944 destroyed 90% of the city of Le Havre. The architect Auguste Perret was entrusted with the task of reconstructing the city. The new buildings which came to life were functional and resolutely modern. We offer you the opportunity to visit a typical apartment, in tune with the spirit of the time with its 1950s design. Don’t miss this visit, which will allow you to better understand and appreciate the raw concrete architecture of Le Havre, which has been a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. Practical Information - Address: 18 rue Robert-de-la-Villehervé, 76600 Le Havre

- Contact: Mr Aloïs Hoch, Groups@lehavretourisme.com, +33 (0)2 32 74 04 05

- Additional information from the Tourist Office of Le Havre: www.lehavretourisme.com

- Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Saint-Joseph Church, Le Havre

Standing over 100 metres tall, Saint-Joseph church can be seen from far off as a sort of ‘spiritual lighthouse’ raised in memory of the town’s inhabitants killed in the bombings of 1944. Auguste Perret chose to build it in bare concrete, like all the other buildings in the new town centre. It has a particularly austere outdoor, but don’t hesitate to step inside: its interior is sublime and its modern architecture makes it truly fascinating! The subtle play of light changes with the sun, thanks to Marguerite Huré’s stained glass windows, which are not be missed on any account! You will be amazed. Practical Information - Address: Boulevard François Ier, 76600 Le Havre - Additional information from the Tourist Office of Le Havre: www.lehavretourisme.com

- Contact: Mr Aloïs Hoch, groupes@lehavretourisme.com, +33 (0)2 32 74 04 05 - Accessible to people with reduced mobility

The Ship Owner’s House, Le Havre A rare example of 18th century in Le Havre, this house once inhabited by traders, ship owners and seafaring folk is now a museum. Its five floors are arranged around a light well and the tour gives an account of life in Le Havre between 1750 and 1780 through furniture, the objects on display and the curio cabinets.

Practical Information - Address: 3 quai de l’île, 76600 Le Havre - Additional information from the Tourist Office of Le Havre: www.lehavretourisme.com

- Contact: Mr Aloïs Hoch, groupes@lehavretourisme.com +33 (0)2 32 74 04 05 - Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

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The coastal panorama from the church of Saint-Valéry, with its sailors’ cemetery, at Varengeville-sur-Mer

To get to the church of Saint-Valéry, built on a cliff edge, follow the road which passes in front of Le Bois des Moutiers. The panorama offers an exceptional view of the cliffs as far as the bay of the Somme. Inside the little church, built between the 12th and 16th centuries, don’t miss the stained glass window known as Jesse’s tree by Georges Braque. Walk through the sailors’ cemetery, which surrounds the building. Several figures from the art world lie here: the painter and sculptor Georges Braque whose grave is a work of art in itself, the musician Albert Roussel, the writer Georges Porto-Riche and the ship owner Jehan Ango. For walking enthusiasts, a path leads from the church down to the sea. Practical Information - Address: route de l’Eglise, 76119 Varengeville-sur-Mer

- Opening times: every day, 10am to 5pm

The Impressionist collection of the Castle-museum of Dieppe

Located in a 15th century castle overlooking the sea, Dieppe museum illustrates local history through beautiful collections of ivory, paintings and antique maps. It also exhibits several Impressionist and post-Impressionist works of great beauty, signed by Renoir, Pissarro, Boudin, Eva Gonzalès, Sickert, Blanche, Dufy, Braque and others. The guided tour centred around this collection serves as a reminder of the wealth of Dieppe in the 19th century and the important role that the town played in welcoming artists of great renown. Practical Information - Address: rue de Chastes, 76200 Dieppe

- Length of guided visit: 1½ hours

- Website: www.dieppe.fr

- Groups up to 20 people

- Opening times: June 1st to September 30th: every day 10am to midday and 2pm to 6pm; October 1st to May 31st: every day except Tuesday 10am to midday and 2pm to 5pm (6pm on Sundays). Closed January 1st, May 1st, November 1st and Christmas Day

- Car parking at the panorama level of the castle museum. Bus parking located on the seafront between boulevard de Verdun and boulevard du Maréchal Foch, 76200 Dieppe

- Visits unaccompanied or guided in French and English, by advance reservation

- Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

- Musée de France Label; Normandy Quality Tourism Label

- For guided visits, contact the service “Ville d’Art et d’Histoire de la ville de Dieppe“, dieppearthistoire@mairie-dieppe.fr, +33 (0) 2 35 06 62 79 (Monday to Friday 9am to 12.15pm and 2pm to 5.30pm)

Saint-Jacques church, Dieppe

Built between the 12th and 16th centuries on the scale of a cathedral, Saint-Jacques church was once a stop on the pilgrims’ route to Compostela. Inside, the chapel of the Treasure was decorated in around 1530 with a frieze known as “the savages”, representing the peoples of Africa, Asia and America encountered by sailors, privateers and navigators from Dieppe during their explorations. In 1901 and 1902, Camille Pissarro stayed in Dieppe and completed several series of paintings depicting Saint-Jacques church and the port. Some of these canvases are on display at the castle museum, not far from here. In summer, organ concerts are staged. Practical Information - Address: place Saint-Jacques, 76200 Dieppe - Opening times: every day, 9am to 6pm

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- Bus parking located on the seafront between boulevard de Verdun and boulevard du Maréchal Foch, 76200 Dieppe

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The Jacques-Emile Blanche Museum at Offranville

Jacques-Emile Blanche was known for his portraits, notably that of Marcel Proust. In this museum you can admire several of his still lifes, seascapes and interiors. From 1902, Jacques-Emile Blanche lived in Offranville in his manor at Tôt where he used to receive many celebrities from the world of arts, letters and politics. Very attached to his adopted home town, he made a gift of a collection of paintings to found a museum, which is located on the first floor of the Maison du Parc, an 18th century farmhouse situated in the magnificent gardens of the William Farcy floral park. As well as paintings, the museum exhibits the literary work of the artist. On the ground floor, a tea room welcomes groups. Practical Information - Address: Parc du Colombier, 1st Floor of the Maison du Parc, 76550 Offranville - Contact: Offranville Town Hall, mairie-offranville@wanadoo.fr +33 (0)2 35 85 40 42 - Unaccompanied visits; no guided tours - Allow 20 to 30 minutes for a visit - Not suitable for people with reduced mobility - Car parking at the school in rue Loucheur, in front of the Colombier recreation park

- Opening times: April: every day except Tuesdays 2pm to 6pm, weekends and bank holidays 10am to 6pm; May and June: every day except Tuesdays 10am to 6pm; July and August: every day 10am to 6pm; from September 1st to 15th: every day except Tuesdays 2pm to 6pm, weekends 10am to 6pm; from September 15th to 30th weekends 10am to 6pm. Annual closing from the end of September until the end of March

The Château of Miromesnil at Tourville-sur-Arques

It was in this fine dwelling that Guy de Maupassant was born in the 17th century. A guided tour is worthwhile, since this beautiful and elegant building has one of the finest examples of a Louis XIII façade built in pink Varengeville bricks in the region. The grounds are dominated by a two-hundred-year-old cedar of Lebanon, and also contain fruit trees, roses, magnolias and tree peonies. The beech grove with trees over 40 metres high is listed. The vegetable garden (national award) exudes a fantastic harmony of delicate colours, which change with the seasons. Practical Information - Address: Château de Miromesnil, 76550 Tourville-sur-Arques - Website: www.chateaumiromesnil.com - Contact: Mme Nathalie Romatet, chateaumiromesnil@orange.fr +33 (0)2 35 85 02 80 - Goups welcome year round with advance reservation - Groups minimum of 20 people

- Guided tours in French and English. Tours of the chateau are always guided but the gardens can be visited unaccompanied or with a guide - Length of guided visit: 1 hour for the chateau and 1 hour for the gardens - Normandy Quality Tourism Label; Jardin Remarquable Label; Maison des Illustres Label - Accessible to people with reduced mobility - Bus and car parking close to the château

Ango Manor, Varengeville-sur-Mer

Jehan Ango (1480 – 1551) was a rich and famous ship owner from Dieppe, close to the French king François 1st. A very powerful man, he had a summer palace built, Ango Manor, on the heights not far from Dieppe from where he could keep an eye on the comings and goings of his ships. He called upon several Italian craftsmen for the building, which made his manor a pure jewel of the Italian Renaissance in Normandy. Its dovecot, which dates from the same period and which can still be visited, was considered at the time to be the biggest in France. Eugène Isabey painted some magnificent watercolours of this manor house. Practical Information - Address: chemin de Cayenne, 76119 Varangeville-sur-Mer - Website: www.manoirdango.fr - Contact : contact@manoirdango.fr +33 (0)2 35 83 61 56 - Groups of 10 people minimum

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- Opening times: from April 14th to September 30th: every day, 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 6pm. Weekends and bank holidays from April 1st to 14th and from October 1st until the beginning of November: 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 6pm - Unaccompanied visit or guided tour in French and English, by advance reservation

Guided tour Dieppe and Impressionist Period Artists

Accompanied by a guide-lecturer, visitors take a tour round the historic town centre, the marina and the seafront. They learn about the life of artists at the time of the Impressionists: the places where they lived and met and the monuments they painted. During this tour you will hear about the painters Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Jacques-Emile Blanche and Auguste Renoir, as well as other artists such as Camille Saint-Saëns and Claude Debussy. Practical Information

- Tour Length: 1½ hours

- Tour run by the service ‘Ville d’Art et d’Histoire de la Ville de Dieppe’

- Groups up to 35 people

- Website: www.dieppe.fr

- Not suitable for people with limited mobility

- Contact: dieppearthistoire@mairie-dieppe.fr, +33 (0)2 35 06 62 79 (Monday to Friday 9am to 12.15pm And 2pm to 5.30pm)

- Bus parking situated on the seafront between boulevard de Verdun and boulevard du Maréchal Foch, 76200 Dieppe

- Ville d’Art et d’Histoire Label

- Groups welcome all year, by advance reservation - Guided tours in French and English.

Impressionist walks along the cliffs around Dieppe Pourville-Dieppe

Accompanied by a guide-lecturer, walkers go along the foot of the cliffs discovering the places which Impressionist painters depicted and where they lived in Dieppe and Pourville, and on the cliff which connects them. Claude Monet, Eugène Boudin, Jacques-Emile Blanche, Charles-François Daubigny and James Abbot MacNeill Whistler all get a mention. The walk includes an introduction to the natural environment and the formation of the cliffs.

Accompanied by a guide-lecturer, walkers go along the foot of the cliffs discovering the places which Impressionist painters and artist/architects depicted, where they lived in Pourville and Vasterival and on the cliff which connects them. Amongst the artists and architects you will hear about are Claude Monet, Georges Braque, Jean-Francis Auburtin and Emile-René Ménard. The walk includes an introduction to the natural environment and the formation of the cliffs

Pourville-Vasterival

Practical Information - Tour run by the service ‘Ville d’Art et d’Histoire de la Ville de Dieppe’

- Length: 3 hours each

- Website: www.dieppe.fr

- Ville d’Art et d’Histoire Label

- Contact: dieppearthistoire@mairie-dieppe.fr, +33 (0)2 35 06 62 79 (from Monday to Friday 9am to 12.15pm and 2pm to 5.30pm)

- Not suitable for people with limited mobility

- Groups welcome all year by advance reservation - Guided walks in French and English

- Groups of up to 35 people per guide

- Conditions for the tour: walks can only take place at low tide and require a bus drop-off at Pourville (departing from Dieppe). Bring walking shoes or boots

The Jacques-Emile Blanche and the painters of his time tour from Offranville to Dieppe

The tour offers Jacques-Emile Blanche’s vision of his period and the major events which marked it, thanks to the presence of panels representing the works of the artist and his painter friends in the very spots where they placed their easels. The tour covers four towns: Dieppe, Offranville, Pourville and Varengeville. A brochure is available from the Dieppe tourist office. Even though the tour can be completed on foot in each town, it is necessary to take a vehicle from one town to the next. Practical Information - Additional information from the Dieppe-Maritime Tourist Office or from the service ‘Ville d’Art et d’Histoire de la Ville de Dieppe’ - Dieppe Tourist Office: www.dieppetourisme.com, contact: ot.dm.accueil@orange.fr, +33 (0)2 32 14 40 60

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- Service Ville d’Art et d’Histoire de Dieppe: www.dieppe.fr, contact: dieppearthistoire@mairie-dieppe.Fr, +33 (0)2 35 06 62 79

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The Park of Bois des Moutiers at Varengeville-sur-Mer

It was on a large piece of wild land on a cliff edge that in 1898 Guillaume Mallet asked the English landscape gardener Gertrude Jekyll to plant a garden and the young architect Edwin Lutyens to build a residence. The place rapidly became a harmonious masterpiece with a 30 acre park divided into gardens, clearings and copses, bursting with exotic species of plants and trees. A rare example of Arts and Craft architecture in France, the house has a strikingly original silhouette. An extraordinary place not to be missed. Practical Information - Address: Route de l’Eglise, 76119 Varengeville-sur-Mer

- Unaccompanied visit or guided tours in French and English with advance reservation

- Website: www.boisdesmoutiers.com

- Length: guided tour of the house: 45 mins; guided tour of the park and gardens: 1½ hours; combined visit of the house, park and gardens: 2 hours 15 mins

- Contact: Mr Antoine Bouchayer-Mallet, bouchayer-mallet.antoine@wanadoo.fr +33 (0)2 35 85 10 02 - Opening times: from March 15th to November 15th, every day 10am to midday and 2pm to 6pm. Annual closing from mid-November to mid-March

- Groups of 10 to 25 people per guide - Bus parking located in front of the entrance - Jardin Remarquable Label - Partially accessible to people with reduced mobility

The Shamrock Garden at Varengeville-sur-Mer

Famous as the foremost collection of hydrangeas in the world, the Shamrock garden covers over 5 acres. More than 1400 plants can be found here, some of which originate from Japan and are unique in the West.

Practical Information - Address: route de la Cayenne, 76119 Varengeville-sur-Mer

- Groups welcome with advance reservation

- Website: www.hortensias-hydrangea.com

- Length of guided tour: 1 to 1½ hours

- Contact : shamrock76@wanadoo.fr +33 (0)2 35 85 14 64

- Groups of 10 to 30 people

- Opening times: from June 15th to September 15th: every day except Tuesday mornings from 10am to midday and 2.30pm to 6pm: from September 16th to 30th: every afternoon except Tuesdays, from 2.30pm to 6pm. Annual closing from the beginning of October to mid-June

- Guided tours in French and English

- Parking nearby

The garden of Vasterival at Sainte-Marguerite-sur-Mer

A private garden designed by Princess Sturdza, this magical woodland glade garden gathers together more than 10,000 species and varieties of plants in an ever-changing kaleidoscope of shapes, colours, perfumes and shades. A real botanical masterpiece, the garden showcases a succession of hydrangeas, roses, magnolias and azaleas in bloom. Practical Information - Address: 346 Allée Albert Roussel, Route du phare d’Ailly, 76119 Sainte-Marguerite-sur-Mer

- Groups welcome year round by advance reservation

- Website: www.vasterival.fr

- Length of guided visit: from 2 to 2½ hours

- Contact: Mr Didier Willery, levasterival@orange.fr +33 (0)2 35 85 12 05

- Groups of 5 to 26 people

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- Guided tours only, in French and English

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The Impressionist collection of the museum des Beaux-Arts of Caen

The museum is located in the walls of Caen Castle. Its modern construction has been perfectly blended into the heart of the medieval fortress and its design enhances a very rich collection of European paintings. The 19th century is represented by Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism and some later artistic movements. You will find canvases by Gustave Courbet, Claude Monet, Eugène Boudin, Albert Lebourg, Edouard Vuillard, Pierre Bonnard, Raoul Dufy and Kees Van Dongen on display. Practical Information - Address: Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen, Le Château, 14000 Caen

- Groups: Wednesday to Monday from 9.30am to 6pm.

- Website: www.mba.caen.fr

- Unaccompanied visit or guided tours in French and English

- Contact: service for the public, mbareservation@caen.fr, +33 (0)2 31 30 40 85 (Monday to Friday 9am to midday) - Opening times: Wednesday to Monday from 9.30am to 6pm. Closed January 1st, Easter Sunday, May 1st, Ascension Day, November 1st, Christmas Day

- Length of guided tour: from 1 to 1½ hours - Groups of 10 to 30 people per guide - Musée de France Label - Accessible to people with reduced mobility

The Painting in Normandy collection at the Abbaye-aux-Dames, Caen

The collection gathers together works by French and foreign painters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries who chose Normandy as a place of inspiration. The subjects most often depicted are landscapes, beaches, local inhabitants and still lives. Around 150 canvases, many of which are signed by famous names (Renoir, Monet, Boudin, Jongkind, Courbet, Corot, Dufy, Vuillard) are exhibited in the splendid buildings of the Abbayeaux-Dames (Ladies’ Abbey - which houses the Regional Council) and come from galleries, salesrooms and private collections. A part of the collection travels abroad as an ambassador for the region, but most of the paintings remain permanently on display in Caen. Practical Information - Address: Abbaye aux Dames de Caen, place de la Reine Mathilde, 14000 Caen

- Opening times: every day from 2pm to 6pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

- Telephone: (Conseil régional) +33 (0)2 31 06 98 98

- Unaccompanied visit. No guided tours.

- Website: www.peindre-en-normandie.fr

- Bus parking close to the abbey in avenue Georges Clemenceau, 14000 Caen

- Accessible to people with reduced mobility

The MAHB-Baron Gérard Museum, Bayeux

Spared from the bombardments of the Second World War, the town of Bayeux is outstanding for its remarkably fine architecture. After several years of works, the MAHB-Baron Gérard museum has only just reopened its doors to the public and is worth a visit if only to admire Portraits à la campagne by Gustave Caillebotte and Rue de Fervaques by Eugène Boudin. The perfectly presented museum collections summarise the town’s history from its beginnings to today and notably display some very beautiful pieces of porcelain. Practical Information - Address: 37 rue du Bienvenu, 14400 Bayeux

- Musée de France Label

- Telephone: +33 (0)2 31 92 14 21

- Accessible to people with reduced mobility

- Contact: barongerard@mairie-bayeux.fr +33 (0)2 31 92 14 21

- Vehicles can park in the Ornano car park close to the museum.

- Unaccompanied visit or guided tours in French only by advance reservation

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Walking route: Neo-Impressionism, embodied by the painters Georges Seurat and Paul Signac’s visit to Port-en-Bessin

The walk sets off in the footsteps of the two leaders of the neo-Impressionist movement, Georges Seurat and Paul Signac. In the 1880s, the landscapes of Port-en-Bessin attracted and inspired the two artists. Accompanied by a guide, you will immerse yourself in the heart of the natural backdrops in which the two painters set to work. Discover or rediscover the landscapes immortalised on their canvases, as well as the changes these places have seen. A booklet containing reproductions of the works of the two painters will be given to each visitor. Practical Information - Run by the Léopold Sédar Senghor Cultural Centre of Port-en-Bessin

- Tour in French

- Contact: Mme Mylène Fouquet, mylene.fouquet@portenbessin-huppain.fr, +33 (0)2 31 21 92 33

- Groups of up to 25 people

- Groups welcome year-round with advance reservation

- Length of walk: 1½ to 2 hours - Not suitable for people with limited mobility - Bus barking located in place Gaudin, 14520 Port-en-Bessin

The Pays d’Auge, the village of Beuvron-en-Auge, and its many distilleries

Around the areas of Lisieux and Deauville, the Pays d’Auge is a land full of thatched cottages, green pastures, studs, cows and apple trees offering visitors a charm-filled view of Normandy. A symbol of Norman gastronomy, it is mainly here that well-known drinks (ciders, apple liqueurs and calvados) and cheeses (Livarot, Camembert, Pont-l’Evêque) so typical of the region are made. Make use of your stay to visit a distillery or a cheese manufacturer. And most of all, don’t miss Beuvron-en-Auge, listed as one of the most beautiful villages of France; this tiny village has beautiful timber-framed houses, an old covered market in the main square and magnificent manor houses scattered around the surrounding countryside. Practical Information - For more information, contact Pays d’Auge, Pays d’Art et d’Histoire

- Contact: Mme Aurélie Bouchinet-Desfrièches, aurelie.desfrieches@pays-auge.fr +33 (0)2 31 61 55 87

The Abbaye-aux-Hommes, Caen he Abbaye-aux-Hommes (‘Mens’ Abbey’) has the distinction of having been built T on the order of William the Conqueror in the 11th century and of being open to the public. The Town Hall is housed in the Abbey. A jewel of medieval art not to be missed!

Practical Information - For more information, please visit the Normandy Tourist Board website www.normandy-tourism.org

The Abbaye-aux-Dames, Caen It was Queen Mathilda, wife of William the Conqueror, who ordered the construction of the Abbaye-aux-Dames (‘Ladies’ Abbey’) in the 11th century. Even though it houses the Lower Normandy Regional Council today, visits are regularly organised for members of the public. It also houses the Painting in Normandy collection. 89

Practical Information - For more information, please visit the Normandy Tourist Board website www.normandy-tourism.org

The Bayeux Tapestry, at Bayeux

Made in the 11th century on a linen sheet over 70 metres long, this extraordinary embroidered manuscript may have been ordered by the half-brother of William the Conqueror, in order to describe the key events in the conquest of England, notably the Battle of Hastings. Don’t miss this jewel of medieval art, kept at the William the Conqueror Centre in Bayeux. Practical Information

- UNESCO World Heritage Site

- For more information, please visit the Normandy Tourist Board website www.normandy-tourism.org

- Normandy Quality Tourism Label

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The Caen Memorial The Memorial is a ‘Museum for Peace’, entirely dedicated to 20th century history. An initial area is largely devoted to the Second World War. A second area retraces the history of the Cold War. Don’t forget to visit this must-see site in Normandy, resolutely modern and educational.

Practical Information - For more information, please visit the Normandy Tourist Board website www.normandy-tourism.org

- Label Normandie Qualité Tourisme

The D-Day Landing Beaches On June 6th 1944 the Allied landings took place in Normandy, on Utah, Omaha, Juno, Gold and Sword Beaches. Don’t miss a visit to these places dedicated to the memory of the many young soldiers who died for freedom, especially in 2014 for the D-Day 70th anniversary.

Practical Information - For more information, go to the website of The Regional Tourist Normandy: www.normandy-tourism.org/dday

Sainte-Thérèse of Lisieux Basilica With its monumental proportions, the Sainte-Thérèse Basilica is the most important place of pilgrimage in France, after Lourdes.

Practical Information - For more information, please visit the Normandy Tourist Board website www.normandy-tourism.org

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The Thomas-Henry Museum of Art, Cherbourg

Endowed with a very fine collection of paintings and sculptures from the 15th to the 19th century, notably with works by Fra Angelico and Camille Claudel, the museum is mainly known for its unique collection of works by Jean-François Millet: after the Musée d’Orsay, it is considered as the second collection of works by the artist in France and notably includes numerous youthful works, mainly portraits. It’s in Cherbourg Museum that Millet learned how to paint by copying the works of the masters. Practical Information

- Musée de France Label

- Currently being renovated. Due to re-open in 2015

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Jean-François Millet’s birthplace and walk overlooking the sea

Jean-François Millet spent his whole childhood at Gréville, a hamlet of old stone houses overlooking the sea. You’ll be overwhelmed by the charm emanating from this hamlet, which has remained almost unchanged since the time of Millet. The house where the artist was born will give you the chance to find out about the painter’s life through an original tour combining audio-visual, ethnographic objects, original drawings and reproductions. From 2013 to 2016 take in the exhibition entitled Millet sows, Van Gogh harvests, which shows the influence of Jean-François Millet on the art of Vincent Van Gogh. After the tour, explore the landscapes painted by Jean-François Millet behind the house: don’t miss the house at the end of the village, the Castel Vendon and the coast from Landemer. The landscapes and the view of the coast are sublime. Interpretive panels with reproductions of the artist’s canvases are placed at intervals along the path. Practical Information - Address: Hameau Gruchy, 50440 Gréville-Hague - Website: www.patrimoine.manche.fr - Contact: Mme Nicole Vautier, musee.greville@manche.fr, +33 (0)2 33 01 81 91 - Opening times: from January 15th to December 15th from 9am to 6pm, by advance reservation. Annual closure from mid-December to midJanuary.

- Length: allow 2½ hours to visit the house, the exhibition Millet sows, Van Gogh harvests and the walk overlooking the sea - Groups of up to 50 people - Maison des Illustres Label - Parking 150 metres from the house with space for several cars and buses

- Visits unaccompanied. On request, accompanied tour with commentary in French and English

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Sainte-Colombe Church, Gréville-Hague Built between the 12th and 17th centuries, this charming little church, which has been little changed, is the subject of a famous painting by Jean-François Millet, which is kept at the Musée d’Orsay. The artist was baptised here the day after his birth.

Practical Information - The church is open every day of the year from 8am to 6pm

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The picturesque port of Barfleur where Paul Signac lived

Barfleur was one of the most important Channel ports in the Middle Ages. Duke William may have left from here for his conquest of England in 1066. With its adorable granite houses and its location by the sea at the end of the Cherbourg Peninsula, Barfleur is a picturesque little port which has beguiled many artists, painters and writers. Paul Signac was amongst them. He lived here from 1932 to 1935 in a house facing the church, today marked with a plaque. The artist was passionate about the sea and had several yachts. He completed an important watercolour series of French ports, including the port of Barfleur. Practical Information - Barfleur is 27km from Cherbourg - Additional information from the Barfleur Tourist Office: www.ville-barfleur.fr

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- Contact: office.tourisme.barfleur@wanadoo.fr +33 (0)2 33 54 02 48

Montfarville church with decorations by Guillaume Fouace

Montarville is a tiny village situated a few kilometres from Barfleur. Its church, which was consecrated at the end of the 18th century and built in white granite, is a unique artistic jewel in the region. At the request of the parish curate, who returned inspired from a trip to Rome, Guillaume Fouace, a local artist well represented at Cherbourg Museum, was given the honour of decorating the church between 1879 and 1881. In all, 19 religious paintings of Italian inspiration – a rare thing in Normandy – ornament the ceiling, the choir and the walls of the building. Practical Information - Montfarville is less than 3km from Barfleur - Opening times: every day of the year; from April 1st to September 30th: from 9.30am to 6.30pm; from October 1st to March 31st: from 9.30am to 5pm

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- Additional information from the Barfleur Tourist Office: www.ville-barfleur.fr - Contact : office.tourisme.barfleur@wanadoo.fr +33 (0)2 33 54 02 48

The botanical gardens of the Château of Vauville

The contrast between the wild landscapes of the surrounding heathland and this splendid garden, facing the sea, is striking. The garden is home to plants mainly originating from the southern hemisphere. The Gulf Stream warms this northwestern part of the coast creating a favourable climate for these exotic plants in Normandy. 1200 or so evergreen species. Relaxation guaranteed. Practical Information - Address: Chateau de Vauville, 50440 Vauville - Website: www.jardin-vauville.fr - Contact: eric@jardin-vauville.fr +33 (0)2 33 10 00 00 - Groups welcome with advance reservation

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- Opening times: April to September: every day from 2pm to 6pm; every weekend in October from 2pm to 6pm. Annual closing from the beginning of November until the end of March - Jardin Remarquable Label

The coastal path around Gréville

For keen walkers, an old customs officers’ path follows the Channel coast for over 300 kilometres from the Mont Saint-Michel. Between land and sea, little creeks and majestic capes, you can’t help but admire these stunning wild landscapes. From the Gréville coast, several routes are available following in the footsteps of Jean-François Millet: from Landemer to GrévilleHague; from Gréville-Hague to Sainte-Croix-Hague; from Urville-Nacqueville to Goury. Don’t hesitate to contact the Hague Tourist Office for more information. Practical Information - Additional information from the Hague Tourist Office: www.lahague-tourisme.com or www.lahague-rando.fr

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- Contact : Mme Fabienne Leprieur, sejours@lahague.org, +33 (0)2 33 01 86 15

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The Hague Cape with Goury lighthouse and Jobourg Point

The northwest tip of the Cherbourg Peninsula has some very high cliffs, which reach 128 metres (420 feet) above sea level. The landscape is particularly wild and breathtakingly beautiful. Don’t miss the Hague Cape with the tiny port of Goury and its lighthouse, as well as stunning Jobourg Point, from where there are some of the most beautiful panoramas of the Normandy coast. An old customs officers’ path gives walkers the chance to explore the whole of this peninsula. Practical Information - For more information, please visit the Normandy Tourist Board website www.normandy-tourism.org

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Tatihou Island and its Maritime Museum

Tatihou is a little coastal island of about 70 acres, situated off Saint-Vaast-laHougue and sometimes accessible on foot at low tide. It has a 17th century fort, a bird reserve, as well as a Maritime Museum, which displays furniture originating from wrecks from the battle of La Hougue (1692), as well as collections relating to fishing and naval construction on the Normandy coast. Notably it houses an important collection of marine paintings. Each year around August 15th a music festival, Les Traversées de Tatihou (Crossings of Tatihou), is organised on the island. Practical Information - Additional information from The Manche Tourist Board www.manche-tourism.com

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- Contact : Mr Benjamin Tetard, benjamin.tetard@manche.fr, +33 (0)2 33 02 90 78

Mont-Saint-Michel An unmissable site which was notably depicted by Eugène Isabey and by the Englishman, John Sell Cotman. Paul Signac dedicated a series of 5 canvases of the Mont in homage to his friend Claude Monet who had just exhibited his Cathedrals series of Rouen.

Practical Information - For more information, please visit the Normandy Tourist Board website www.normandy-tourism.org

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The Fishery Museum at Fécamp, with its 360° panorama over the port and the cliffs

From 2014, the town of Fécamp will be home to the new Fishery Museum cité des Terre-Neuvas. Housed in the port, in a building formerly occupied by the Fécamp Fishing Company, it will be topped by a belvedere giving a 360° view of the sea, the harbour docks, the town and the cliffs. The collections will be divided into six themes: the history of the fisheries; Fécamp, fishing capital; Fécamp, artists’ meeting place; Fécamp, cradle of modern childcare; the history and society of Fécamp through the centuries; peoples of the Pays de Caux. Practical Information - Address: 3 quai Capitaine Jean Recher, 76400 Fécamp

- Self-guided tours, or guided tours in French, English, German, Spanish, by advance reservation

- Opening hours: from mid-May to mid-September, daily from 11am to 6pm and Thursday evenings until 9pm; from mid-September to mid-May, daily except Tuesdays and Thursday evenings until 9pm

- Audioguides in French and English

- Contact for self-guided tours: museum reception desk, +33 (0)2 35 28 31 99 - Contact for guided tours: service du patrimoine, patrimoine@ville-fecamp.fr, +33 (0)2 35 10 60 96

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- Groups up to 35 people - Musée de France Label, Tourism & Handicap Label - Suitable for people with reduced mobility - Car and bus parking available at La Matûre, Chaussée Gayant, 76400 Fécamp

The Benedictine Palace, Fécamp

This amazing place is where the famous liqueur Benedictine has been made since the 19th century. Guided tours of the palace include the distillery, a small museum of sacred art, and a large space dedicated to contemporary art from across Normandy. The programme naturally includes a chance to sample the liqueur, which is produced from a base of herbs and spices. Practical Information - Address: 110 rue Alexandre Le Grand, 76400 Fécamp

- Groups welcome year-round, on reservation

- Website: www.benedictinedom.com

- Groups of 20 to 50 people

- Contact: Mme Edith Lecacheur, elecacheur@bacardi.com, +33 (0)2 35 10 26 10

- Normandy Quality Tourism Label

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- Guided tours in French, English and German

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Impressionist guided tours, Fécamp A guided walk - Monet vertigineux (Breathtaking Monet) along the cliffs

During a short hike along coastal paths, visitors learn about the places that inspired Claude Monet, thanks to an expert guide. The walk goes from Fécamp to Grainval (4½ miles return) and ends on the beach with a typical local Pays de Caux meal. Claude Monet’s time in Fécamp is brought to life with the help of various objects and stories from the painter’s “mystery” easel.

Practical Information - Organised by the service ‘Ville d’Art et d’Histoire’ of Fécamp

- Year round, on reservation

- Contact: service du patrimoine de Fécamp, patrimoine@ville-fecamp.fr, +33 (0)2 35 10 60 96

- Groups up to 35 people per guide

- Guided walk in French, English, German, Spanish

- Length: 1½ hours - Not suitable for people with limited mobility - Bus parking available at La Matûre, chaussée Gayant, 76400 Fécamp

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tour Maupassant and the Impressionists Born in the Château de Miromesnil, Guy de Maupassant spent

his childhood at his grandmother’s house at Fécamp. The town left a lasting mark on his literary work. Accompanied by a guide, visitors follow in the footsteps of the writer, along an original route through the town. On the way, they learn about the writer’s links with the artistic world of his time, notably the Impressionists.

Practical Information - Organised by the service ‘Ville d’Art et d’Histoire’ of Fécamp

- Year round, on reservation

- Contact: service du patrimoine de Fécamp, patrimoine@ville-fecamp.fr, +33 (0)2 35 10 60 96

- Groups up to 35 people

- Guided tour in French, English, German, Spanish

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- Length of tour: 1½ hours - Not suitable for people with reduced mobility - Bus parking available at La Matûre, chaussée Gayant, 76400 Fécamp

Guided tour Fécamp in impressionist times

Accompanied by a guide, discover the top spots in Fécamp, where Impressionist artists set up their easels.

Practical Information - Organised by the service ‘Ville d’Art et d’Histoire’ of Fécamp

- Year round, on reservation

- Contact: service du patrimoine de Fécamp, patrimoine@ville-fecamp.fr, +33 (0)2 35 10 60 96

- Groups up to 35 people

- Guided tour in French, English, German, Spanish

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- Length of tour: 1½ hours - Not suitable for people with reduced mobility - Bus parking available at La Matûre, chaussée Gayant, 76400 Fécamp

A sea excursion beneath the cliffs aboard an old sailboat, at Fécamp

Organised by Fécamp Tourist Office, this is a chance to discover the high cliffs of the Alabaster Coast – inspiration of so many artists – from the sea. Embarkation is from the heart of the port of Terre-Neuvas, aboard an old fishing boat, and the excursion is partly motor driven and partly by sail. The tour notably explains the story of the ever-changing light on this sea, which was so often depicted by painters. Practical Information - Organised by the Fécamp Tourist Office - Website: www.fecamptourisme.com

- Sea excursion with commentary in French, English, German, Spanish, by reservation

- Contact: groupes@fecamptourisme.com, +33 (0)2 35 28 84 62

- Length: from 1½ to 4 hours

- Groups welcome from April to October, according to tide times

- Accessible to people with limited mobility. Please note: no toilets on board

- Groups up to 27 people

- Car and bus parking available at La Matûre, chaussée Gayant, 76400 Fécamp

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The village of artists of Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei

A visit to the village is an opportunity to extend your tour to: - Alençon to visit the museum devoted to lace, which also exhibits works by Courbet, Boudin and artists such as Mary Renard, Paul Saïn, Georges Lacombe, who lived in Saint-Cénéri or nearby; - Haras-du-Pin (Le Pin National Stud) and Argentan racecourse where Degas painted his first horse races and the village of Saint-Hubert-en-Exmes where he stayed each year with his friends; - Champsecret, the village where the painter Charles Léandre was born, Condé-sur-Noireau, which has a gallery devoted to him and Vire where the museum displays the workshop and works by the caricaturist; - between Champsecret and Condé-sur-Noireau, the castle museum of Flers which exhibits paintings by Caillebotte and Boudin; - Mortain where Géricault, Corot, Paul Huet and Gustave Loiseau came to paint.

Practical Information - Further information from the Orne Tourist Board - Escap’Orne - Website: www.ornetourisme.com

- Contact : Mme Céline Gahery, groupes@ornetourisme.com +33 (0)2 32 15 00 06

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The Musée d’Orsay, Paris

Le Musée d’Orsay houses and displays the world’s biggest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. It includes the greatest masterpieces by Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Edouard Manet, Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas and many others. The layout of the Impressionist gallery has recently been completely redesigned by the famous architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, who has sought to enhance the collection. Of the 28 canvases depicting the façade of Rouen cathedral, executed by Claude Monet, three are exhibited at the Musée d’Orsay (a fourth is at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Rouen). Not to be missed on any account! Practical Information - Address: 1 rue de la Légion d’Honneur, 75007 Paris

- Length of guided visit: 2 hours

- Website: www.musee-orsay.fr

- Groups without an official museum guide are accepted, but reservation is essential and a speaker’s fee is payable

- Contact : www.musee-orsay.fr/fr/info/contact/ reservations-de-groupes.html, +33 (0)1 53 63 04 50 - Open all year, from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30am to 6pm. Late evening opening on Tuesday until 9.45pm. - Groups welcome from Tuesday to Saturday, 9.15am to 4pm, with advance reservation. - Unaccompanied visit or guided tours in French, English, German, Spanish, Italian

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- Groups from 5 to 25 people

- Audioguides in French, English, German, Chinese, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Russian - Accessible to visitors with disabilites, with special facilities available and a dedicated restaurant area - Musée de France Label

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Le Musée de l’Orangerie, Paris

The Musée de l’Orangerie is situated in the Jardin des Tuileries, on the banks of the Seine. It is famous for displaying Claude Monet’s Grandes Decorations series Nymphéas, or Water Lilies, as well as a rich collection of modern painting, comprising works by Renoir, Sisley, Cézanne, Picasso, Matisse, Modigliani, Derain, Soutine, Marie Laurencin and others. Practical Information - Address: Jardin des Tuileries, côté Seine

- Groups from 5 to 25 people

- Website: www.musee-orangerie.fr

- Groups without an official museum guide are accepted, but reservation is essential and a speaker’s fee is payable. Use of audioguide equipment supplied by the museum is obligatory for groups, except for groups of children, or ones with special exemption. People wishing to give talks during group tours must provide evidence that they are suitably qualified.

- Contact: reservations@musee-orangerie.fr +33 (0)1 44 77 81 11 - Opening hours: daily from Wednesday to Monday, from 9am to 6pm, except on May 1st, morning of 14 July and Christmas Day - Groups welcome Wednesday to Monday, from 9am to 6pm, on reservation – last tour starts at 4.15pm. On Sundays, groups admitted 9am to 1pm only. No group visits on the first Sunday of each month, or on public holidays. - Unaccompanied visit or guided tours in French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian by reservation well in advance - Length of guided tours: 1 to 1½ hours

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- Audioguides in French, English, German, Chinese, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Russian - Musée de France Label - Suitable for people with reduced mobility, with special facilities available

The Musée Marmottan-Monet, Paris

This museum houses the world’s largest collection of works by Claude Monet. In addition to his famous paintings Impression, Sunrise and The Beach at Trouville, there are several other canvases, as well as the artist’s sketchbooks, palettes, letters, photographs and other objects that belonged to him. The museum also has a rich collection of works by other Impressionists and Post-Impressionist artists, such as Berthe Morisot, Gustave Caillebotte, Edgar Degas, Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro and others. Practical Information - Address: 2 rue Louis Boilly, 75016 Paris - Website: www.marmottan.com

- Groups welcome all year, from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to 6pm.

- Contact: Mme Christine Lecca, reservation@marmottan.com, +33 (0)1 44 96 50 83

- Audioguides in French, English, Japanese

- Opening hours: year-round, from Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 6pm. Evening opening on Tuesday until 8pm. Closed on Mondays and January 1st, May 1st and Christmas Day.

- Partly accessible to people with reduced mobility

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- Length of tour: 1½ hours - Groups from 15 to 25 people per guide

The Butte Montmartre, made famous by Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec

Created by the Montmartre Tourist Office, this is a walk on a theme of Impressionist artists. Thanks to the once-modest rents and peaceful atmosphere of this part of Paris, Renoir, Pissarro, Degas, Cézanne and many others fell for its charm. The route takes visitors to the places where these artists lived and worked, from the Café de la Nouvelle Athènes, on one side of the hill of Montmartre, to the Lapin Agile, on the other side, passing by the gardens where Renoir painted La Balançoire (The Swing), the Moulin de la Galette, the house of Georges Seurat, Camille Pissarro’s farmhouse and more. Today, many artists still live and work in Montmartre: make your way to the famous Place du Tertre, where you can have a bite to eat and perhaps even buy a painting… Practical Information - Impressionist walking tour of Montmartre organised by the Montmartre Tourist Office

- Guided walk in French, English, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Chinese

- Website: www.montmartre-guide.com

- Groups 20 people minimum

- Contact: Mme Catherine Roudon, catherine@ montmartre-guide.com, +33 (0)1 42 62 21 21

- Year-round by reservation

- Length: 2 hours

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- Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

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Auvers-sur-Oise, final resting place of Van Gogh

30 minutes northwest of Paris, don’t miss Auvers-sur-Oise, which in its time welcomed Cézanne, Pissarro, Daubigny and many other painters. Van Gogh passed the last two months of his life here and is buried here alongside his brother Théo. You can have lunch at the Auberge Ravoux, which has kept its period feel and visit the artist’s room, which has remained intact since his death. The château at Auvers holds a multimedia show on Impressionism, mixing photos and films of the time, as well as works projected onto the big screen. A museum retraces the mysteries of absinthe – a drink much-loved by artists in the 19th century. Auvers is a village easily explored on foot, where touristic and cultural projects have been set up on the theme of painters. It also hosts numerous contemporary painters, who either live here, or are passing through. Practical Information - In The Footsteps of Van Gogh at Auvers-sur-Oise guided tour organised by the Auvers-sur-Oise Tourist Office, rue de la Sansonne, 95430 Auverssur-Oise - Website: www.lavalleedeloise.com - Contact: Mme Catherine Galliot, groupe-auvers-tourisme@lavalleedeloise.com, +33 (0)1 30 36 10 05

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- Average Length on tour: 1½ hours - Commentary in French, English, Spanish, German, Dutch - Groups of up to 30 people per guide - Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Barbizon, home of Jean-François Millet and Théodore Rousseau

Between 1830 and 1875, this little commune to the south of Paris, on the edge of the forest of Fontainebleau, attracted numerous painters in search of the outdoors. The Barbizon school was born, under the influence of Théodore Rousseau and Jean-François Millet. Some painters coming to Barbizon stayed for a time at the Auberge Ganne, while others – like Millet and Rousseau – set up home permanently in the village. The Barbizon Tourist Office has created walks for tourists around its artistic heritage: a walk in the forest of Fontainebleau, or one in the village itself. Don’t hesitate to contact the office for further information. Practical Information - Walks in Fontainebleau Forest and around Barbizon organised by the Barbizon Tourist Office

- Length: forest walk 2 hours, village walk 1½ hours

- Website: www.barbizon-tourisme.fr

- Commentary in French

- Contact: Mme Mélanie Lorandi, barbizontourisme@orange.fr, tél: +33 (0)1 60 66 41 87

- Groups 10 to 30 people per guide

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Moret-sur-Loing, home of Alfred Sisley

The Moret-sur-Loing Tourist Office organises a guided tour entitled In the Footsteps of Sisley at Moret-sur-Loing. The medieval gates, the church of Notre-Dame, the bridge and the banks of the Loing – nothing has changed between Alfred Sisley’s works and the same scenes today. In this little medieval town, where the artist spent the last 20 years of his life, the guided tour captures the artist’s gaze, the strokes of his brush and the characteristics of his painting. Practical Information - In the Footsteps of Sisley at Moret-sur-Loing guided tour organised by the Moret-sur-Loing Tourist Office, 4 Bis Place de Samois, 77250 Moret-sur-Loing - Website: www.msl-tourisme.fr

- Length: 1½ hours - Guided tour in French, English, German - Groups up to 40 people - Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Impressions of Paris cruise

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The Seine was one of the subjects frequently depicted by the Impressionists. This cruise, Impressions of Paris, provides a view of the capital city from the river and discusses the work of different painters from the places that inspired them, as seen from the boat: the Pont-Neuf where Renoir and Monet worked side by side; Chaillot hill (nowadays the Trocadéro), where the painter Berthe Morisot worked; the cathedral of Notre-Dame, which inspired numerous artists, such as Jongkind, Lebourg, Marquet and others. Don’t miss this new excursion, which not only lets you discover Paris by boat, but helps you better understand the environment and way of life of these artists, so far ahead of their time. Practical Information - Cruise run by Les Vedettes de Paris - Website: www.vedettesdeparis.com - Contact: Mme Yasmina Mauritius, y.mauritius@vedettesdeparis.com, +33 (0)1 75 77 17 38

- Times: from April to October. Outside these periods on request. - Length: 1 hour - Commentary in French and in English. Other languages on request. - Groups from 20 to 120 people

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The Seine and the Impressionists cruise

Treat yourself to this unusual outing, which explains Impressionism through its legendary river: the Seine. Departing from Paris, this 7-day cruise alternates visits to key sites with thematic lectures on board. In the Paris region, you will visit the famous Musée Marmottan-Monet and the remarkable château of Auvers-sur-Oise. From there, the itinerary continues in Normandy with the sites of Giverny, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux and Honfleur. Excursions allow you to discover the Route of the Abbeys around Rouen, as well as the famous Alabaster Coast from Etretat to Fécamp, so often depicted by Impressionist artists. Practical Information - This cruise is run by CroisiEurope - Website: www.croisieurope.com

- Contact: Mr Michel Grimm, mgrimm@ croisieurope.com, +33 (0)3 88 76 44 44 /41 97 - Length: 7 days / 6 nights

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Organisations which offer readymade Impressionist packages Several organisations offer ready-made packages on the theme of Impressionism. Don’t hesitate to contact them for further information or to adapt existing packages to your needs and those of your clients. These organisations are available to give you tailor-made advice to organise your activities or your stay in Normandy.

Arts et Vie

Arts et Vie organises Impressionist days out and tours in Normandy. Website: www.artsetvie.com

Contact: info@artsetvie.com, +33 (0)140 43 20 21

Cityvision Impressionist packages always available: Giverny (5 hours); Giverny & Auvers; (Claude Monet & Vincent Van Gogh) (9½ hours); Day out Monet: The Musée de l’Orangerie Museum and Giverny (1 day); Giverny, Chatou and The Orangerie (1 day) Site internet : www.pariscityvision.com

Contact: +33 (0)1 44 55 60 00

Clio Clio has Impressionist days out and tours available. Website: www.clio.fr

Contact: Louis de Lestang, +33 (0)1 53 68 82 59

Croisieurope Impressionist packages always available: Seine and Impressionist painters Cruise (7 days / 6 nights ) Website: www.croisieurope.com

Contact: Michel Grimm, mgrimm@croisieurope.com +33 (0)3 88 76 44 44 / 41 97

Eure Tourist Board – Eure Tourism Impressionist packages always available: A day at Monet’s home (1 day) Website: www.eure-tourisme.fr

Contact: Mme Aurélie Maisonhaute-Chetcuti, groupes@eure-tourisme.fr, +33 (0)2 32 62 84 49

Orne Tourist Board – Escap’Orne Impressionist packages always available: Artists of today and yesteryear around Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei (1 day) Website: www.ornetourisme.com/ www.escaporne.fr

Contact: Mme Céline Gahery, groupes@ornetourisme.com, +33(0)2 32 15 00 06

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Manche Tourist Board – Manche Tourism Impressionist packages available: Manche Tourism has Impressionist days out and tours available on The Cherbourg Peninsula Website: www.manchetourisme.com

Contact: Benjamin Tétart, benjamin.tetart@manche.fr, +33 (0)2 33 05 90 78

Seine-Maritime Tourist Board Impressionist packages always available: Seine-Maritime, cradle of Impressionism: Rouen-Fécamp-Etretat-Le Havre (2 days / 1 night); Impressionism in Rouen (1 day); Impressionism in Le Havre (1 day) Website: www.seine-maritime-tourisme.com

Contact: Mme Julie Guillemot, julie.guillemot@cdt76.fr, +33 (0)2 35 12 16 17

Fécamp / Fécamp Tourist Office Impressionist packages always available: Guided tour of Fécamp in Impressionist times (1½ hours); A sea excursion aboard an old sailboat (1/2 day) Website: www.fecamptourisme.com

Contact: Mme Valérie Loisel, groupes@fecamptourisme.com +33 (0)2 35 28 84 62

Fécamp / ‘Ville d’Art et d’Histoire’ of the town of Fécamp Impressionist packages always available: Guided walk Monet vertigineux (Breathtaking Monet) along the cliffs (1½ hours); Guided visit Maupassant and the Impressionists (1½ hours); Guided visit Fécamp in Impressionist times(1½ hours) Contact : Mme Virginie Sampic,

patrimoine@ville-fecamp.fr, +33 (0)2 35 10 60 96

Intermèdes Intermèdes can arrange Impressionist day excursions and tours in Normandy. Website: www.intermedes.com

Contact: groupe@intermedes.com +33 (0)1 45 61 90 12

Le Havre Tourist Office Impressionist packages always available: Impressionist cookery workshop (3 hours); Impressionist walk from Le Havre to Sainte-Address (2 hours); Guided tour of The MuMa – André Malraux Museum of Modern Art, Le Havre (2 hours); Le Havre, cradle of Impressionism (1 day); Impressionist exploratory tour of Le Havre and Etretat (2 days / 1 night) Website: www.lehavretourisme.com

Contact: Aloïs Hoch, groupes@lehavretourisme.com +33 (0)2 32 74 04 05

For Rouen / Tourist and Conference Information Centre Rouen Seine Valley Normandy Impressionist packages always available: Guided tour of the Impressionist collection of The Musée des Beaux-Arts of Rouen (1½ hours); Guided tour “In the Footsteps of the Impressionists” in Rouen (2 hours); “Paint like Claude Monet” workshop in the artist’s former studio in front of the cathedral (3 hours); An Impressionist lunch or dinner inspired by Claude Monet’s cookbooks (2 to 3 hours); Guided tour of the village of La Bouille (2 hours); Cruises on the Seine river. Website: www.rouenvalleedeseine.com

Contact: Mme Beatriz Delfanne, beatriz.delfanne@rouenvalleedeseine-tourisme.com +33 (0)2 32 08 32 47

Guiding Services Do you need a guide? Several organisations are available to help you find the right guide who meets the needs of your groups in terms of both subject matter and language. Feel free to call upon their services!

In the general region of Normandy

La Fédération Nationale des Guides-Interprètes (The National Federation of Guide/Interpreters) Types of guide available: general and cultural Languages: 35 Languages Website: www.fngi.fr

Contact : contact@fngic.fr, +33 (0)1 44 59 29 15

La Fédération des Guides de Normandie (The Federation of Guides in Normandy) Types of guide available: general and cultural Languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese Website: www.cpmac.com/fgn

Contact : Mme Odile Burot, odile.burot@orange.fr

Normandy Vision Types of guide available: general and cultural Languages: French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian Website: www.normandie-vision.com

Contact : Mme Anne-Marie Leblic, anne-marie.leblic@wanadoo.fr +33 (0)2 35 96 89 33 / +33 (0)6 76 61 00 72

Tourissimo Types of guide available: general and cultural Languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese Website: www.tourissimo-normandie.com

Contact : Dominique Waag, tourissimo@wanadoo.fr, +33 (0)2 35 71 15 05

Calvados Tourist Board An online service has been put in place so that reservations can be made directly with guides throughout Normandy. Types of guide available: general and cultural Languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Arabic, Russian Website: www.guidage-calvados-tourisme.com

In a particular town or area

For Caen / Caen Tourist Office Types of guide available: general and cultural Languages: French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish Website: www.caen-tourisme.fr

Contact : Mme Florence Nikolic, fnikolic@caen-tourisme.fr +33 (0)2 31 27 14 12

For Cherbourg and the Cherboug Peninsula / Cherbourg Tourist Office Types of guide available: general and cultural Languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian Website: www.cherbourgtourisme.com

Contact : Mme Sandrine Leterrier, sejours@cherbourgtourisme.com +33 (0)2 33 78 19 26

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For Dieppe / Ville d’Art et d’Histoire of Dieppe Type of guide available: cultural Languages: French, English Contact : Mme Zoé Dehays,

dieppearthistoire@mairie-dieppe.fr +33 (0)2 35 06 62 79

For Fécamp / Ville d’Art et d’Histoire of Fécamp Type of guide available: cultural, for the sites of Fécamp and Etretat Languages: French, English, German Contact : Mme Virginie Sampic, patrimoine@ville-fecamp.fr +33 (0)2 35 10 60 96

For Giverny For visits of the village of Giverny, the house and gardens of Monet, contact The Fédération des Guides de Normandie, Normandie Vision, Tourissimo. The Fédération Nationale des Guides-Interprètes or The Tourist Office of Rouen-Vallée-de-SeineNormandie (contact details in the preceding section). For further advice, please contact the Eure Tourist Board (see page 108)

For Honfleur/ Honfleur Tourist Office Types of guide available: general and cultural Languages: French, English, German, Portuguese, Russian Website: www.ot-honfleur.fr

Contact : Jérôme Radanovic, groupes@ot-honfleur.fr +33 (0)2 31 89 04 40

For Le Havre / Le Havre Tourist Office Types of guide available: general and cultural Languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian Website: www.lehavretourisme.com

Contact : Aloïs Hoch, groupes@lehavretourisme.com +33 (0)2 32 74 04 05

For The Pays d’Auge / Pays d’Auge, Pays d’Art et d’Histoire Type of guide available: cultural Languages: French, English, German Contact : Mme Aurélie Bouchinet-Desfrièches, aurelie.desfrièches@pays-auge.fr +33 (0)2 31 61 55 87

For Rouen / Rouen-Vallée-de-Seine-Normandie Tourist Office Types of guide available: general and cultural Languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Chinese Website: www.rouenvalleedeseine.com

Contact : Mme Perrine Vigneron, p.vigneron@rouenvalleedeseine-tourisme.com +33 (0)2 32 08 32 46

For Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei and Orne / Orne Tourist Board – Escap’Orne Website: www.ornetourisme.com/www.escaporne.fr

Contact : Mme Céline Gahéry, groupes@ornetourisme.com, +33 (0)2 32 15 00 06

Claude Monet On the Beach at Trouville, 1870-1871 Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris Giraudon / The Bridgeman Art Library

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Normandy Tourist Board 14, rue Charles Corbeau 27000 Evreux – FRANCE Tel. : + 33 (0)2 32 33 79 00 Fax : + 33 (0)2 32 31 19 04 www.normandy-travel-trade.com www.normandy-tourism.org