MAKING AN IMPRESSION ALONG THE SEINE FROM NORMANDIE TO ÎLE-DE-FRANCE

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1 MAKING AN IMPRESSION ALONG THE SEINE FROM NORMANDIE TO ÎLE-DE-FRANCE

2 MAKING AN IMPRESSION ALONG THE SEINE FROM NORMANDIE TO ÎLE-DE-FRANCE One morning, one of us, lacking black, used blue: Impressionism was born. Pierre-Auguste Renoir FEBRUARY 25th, DECEMBER 3rd, 1919 You have before you a tree, a house, a field, whatever it may be. Merely think, here is a little square of blue, here an oblong of pink, here a streak of yellow, and paint it just as it looks to you. Claude Monet NOVEMBER 14th, DECEMBER 5th, 1926 The Work of Art, Suspending Time. Pierre Bonnard OCTOBER 3rd, JANUARY 23rd, 1947

3 6 MAP Your impressionnist journey CONTENTS YOUR IMPRESSIONIST JOURNEY ALONG THE SEINE Paul Signac, Les Andelys, la berge, 1886 (detail) RMN-Grand Palais (musée d Orsay) / Hervé Lewandowski DEAFENING PARIS Paris IMPRESSIONISM AT THE GATES OF PARIS Barbizon, Chatou, Marly-le-Roi, Moret-sur-Loing, Yerres AUVERS-SUR-OISE, IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF VAN GOGH Auvers-sur-Oise GIVERNY, THE HEART OF NORMAN IMPRESSIONISM Giverny, Vernon ROUEN / SEINE VALLEY: IMPRESSIONIST COUNTRY Rouen THE IMPRESSIVE NORMANDY COAST Dieppe, Honfleur, Le Havre IMPRESSIONIST AGENDA Exhibitions, activities & festivals THE MAISON DU TOURISME NORMANDIE-GIVERNY Practical informations

4 Fécamp Reading Tables p.32 Dieppe Reading Tables p.32 Château-musée de Dieppe p.32 Musée de Montmartre Renoir Gardens p.11 Étretat Reading Tables p.32 Le Havre Musée Malraux p.27 Seine Cathédrale Notre-Dame p.28 Musée des Beaux-Arts p.29 Rouen Musée Marmottan - Monet p.10 Musée d Orsay p.11 Musée de l Orangerie p.10 Distances in km Honfleur Musée Eugène Boudin p.29 Chatou 17 Barbizon Yerres Auvers-sur-Oise Giverny Rouen Le Havre Dieppe Paris Chatou Barbizon Yerres Auvers-sur-Oise Giverny Rouen Le Havre Vernon Musée AG Poulain p.24 Musée des impressionnismes p.22 Claude Monet s House and Gardens p.23 former Hôtel Baudy p.24 Claude Monet s Grave p.24 Cultural trail p.25 Giverny Marly-le-Roi Impressionist trail, four tourist trails p.15 Auberge Ravoux p.18 Dr Gachet s House p.18 Musée de l Absinthe p.18 Auvers Château p.19 Van Gogh s Grave p.19 Impressionist walk p.19 Auvers-sur-Oise Maison Fournaise p.15 Chatou Barbizon Musée des peintres at Barbizon p.14 Paris Seine Yerres Propriété Caillebotte p.15 Moret-sur-Loing In the Footsteps of Sisley trail p.15 Paris ROAD MAP

5 FIRST IMPRESSIONS DEAFENING PARIS PARIS Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Bal du Moulin de la Galette, 1876 (detail) Musée d Orsay, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Patrice Schmidt In 1859, Claude Monet left Le Havre for the French capital which he nick-named Deafening Paris. Just after the declaration of the Second Empire, Napoleon III ordered a vast public works programme aimed at making Paris more attractive and healthier. In charge of the programme was Baron Haussmann. Paris was undergoing a metamorphosis, transforming not only the capital itself but also the lifestyle of locals; cafés and concert-cafés, brasseries, balls, circuses, operas and theatres, parks and public gardens began springing up. These were places Impressionists loved to go to and their sketches became chronicles of modern life. Manet, Monet, Degas, Renoir, Pissarro, and Caillebotte were enthralled with the city and its frenetic life which provided them with new themes. Now, the capital houses the largest collection of Impressionist paintings - including an exceptional ensemble of the works of Claude Monet - and historic sites taking you back to the time of the Impressionists. 9

6 PLACES TO EXPERIENCE MUSÉE DE L ORANGERIE André Masson considers this the equivalent of the Sistine Chapel of Impressionism. It is home to the Water Lilies mural ensemble that Monet gifted to France. It comprises eight compositions spread over 22 panels filling two oval rooms bathed in natural light thanks to the glass ceiling. The museum also holds other treasures including the Walter-Guillaume collection, a unique collection illustrating the creative work of the first decades of the 20th century. Paul Guillaume, an art dealer and talent-spotter, gradually put together this extraordinary collection, completed and adjusted by his wife, comprising 15 Cézannes, 24 Renoirs, 29 Derains, 22 Soutines (the most important collection in Europe), 12 Picassos, 10 Matisses and 19 Utrillos. Musée de l Orangerie, Place de la concorde, Paris Tel: + 33 (0) Open every day except Tuesdays, May 1st, July 14th (morning) and December 25th. Musée de l Orangerie J.-P. Delagarde MUSÉE MARMOTTAN-MONET This is where one can admire the emblematic painting Impression, Sunrise. In a private residence near the Trocadéro, the museum exhibits a rich collection of works donated by Claude Monet s second son. In the 200 m² area dedicated to the paintings of the master you can admire the canvasses of the Normandy coast, those inspired by his garden at Giverny or during his visit to London. Among other works in the museum by Manet, Renoir, Sisley and Pissarro, you will find a quite delightful collection of oils on canvas, watercolours, pastels and drawings by Berthe Morisot, known as the woman of the Impressionist group. Musée Marmottan-Monet 2 rue Louis Boilly, Paris Tel: + 33 (0) Open every day except Mondays. C.Baraja MUSÉE D ORSAY In 1986 this former train station, built for the Universal Exhibition of 1900, was turned into a museum dedicated to art from the period This unusual building is home to the greatest Impressionist paintings such as: Olympia and Luncheon on the Grass by Edouard Manet, Women Ironing by Edgar Degas, Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette and The Swing by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Houses of Parliament, London and Rouen Cathedral by Claude Monet. Among the museum s masterpieces, you will find Vincent van Gogh s The Starry Night and The Church at Auvers. Musée d Orsay, 1 rue de la légion d honneur, PARIS Tel: + 33 (0) Open every day except Mondays, May 1st and December 25th. Musée d Orsay / Sophie Boegly MUSÉE DE MONTMARTRE RENOIR GARDENS In the heart of a group of 17th and 18th century buildings, the museum looks over vineyards and opens out onto a view offering a glimpse of the Seine Valley. Here, on the very spot where Renoir had his studio (where he painted, among others, Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette and The Swing ) one can relive the glory days of the Butte. Paintings, posters and scores illustrate the artistic effervescence that reigned around the Montmartre cabarets. The museum is surrounded by three gardens, directly inspired by Renoir s works. Since October 2014, the studioapartment of Suzanne Valadon and her son Maurice Utrillo has also been open to visitors. Musée de Montmartre - Jardins Renoir 12 rue Cortot, Paris Tel: + 33 (0) Open every day. CRT Paris Île-de-France:

7 FIRST IMPRESSIONS IMPRESSIO- NISM AT THE GATES OF PARIS BARBIZON, CHATOU, MARLY-LE-ROI, MORET-SUR-LOING, YERRES Claude Monet, La gare Saint-Lazare, 1877 (detail) RMN - Grand Palais / Musée d Orsay / Hervé Lewandowski While the new Paris offered the Impressionists abundant inspiration, developments to the rail roads, improvements in painting materials and the growth in leisure activities would present them with new subjects just a short train ride from the capital. It is in the heart of the Boucle de la Seine, in Impressionist Country, that we find the joyous atmosphere of insouciance, dances and rowing boats that Monet s La Grenouillère and Renoir s Luncheon of the Boating Party depict so wonderfully. Claude Monet, who followed the Seine westwards, passed through Argenteuil and Vétheuil before settling in Giverny. Part of Gustave Caillebotte s output was inspired by the family property in Yerres, east of Paris. 13

8 PLACES TO EXPERIENCE MUSÉE DES PEINTRES AT BARBIZON A detour via Barbizon, on the outskirts of the Fontainebleau forest, offers a pretext for following in the footsteps of the landscape artists (including Millet and Rousseau) who came before the Impressionists. The museum has two sites and shows the daily life of these alfresco painters from the 19th century. Don t miss the Auberge Ganne with its period furniture and décor and its collection of some 100 works. Musée des peintres at Barbizon 92 grande rue, Barbizon Tel: + 33 (0) Open every day except Tuesdays, May 1st and from December 24th to January 1st. Christophe Brachet PROPRIÉTÉ CAILLEBOTTE Gustave Caillebotte was 12 years old when his parents took over the property in Yerres which would be their summer residence. From 1875 to 1879, he would paint some of his most important works in this family property which includes a main house, several outbuildings, extensive grounds of 11 hectares bordered by a river, follies and a kitchen garden. The property has retained the same appearance as during Caillebotte s day. Propriété Caillebotte, 8 rue de Concy, Yerres Tel: + 33 (0) The grounds are open every day and entry is free / The Casin (reception, gift shop and projection room) are open every day except Mondays from March to November. From December to February, only open on weekends. MAISON FOURNAISE Pierre-Auguste Renoir did not stint on his praise for the Maison Fournaise which he described as the prettiest spot near Paris. This outdoor café drew crowds who came to dance or flirt, but also painters eager for ideas. The restaurant recreates the setting of the time and notably the famous terrace on the Seine, the natural décor for Renoir s Luncheon of the Boating Party. Traditional French cuisine is served. You continue your visit with the museum which, with its etchings, photographs and collection of rowing, sail and steam boats, evokes the boating era and the joyful mood touched with insouciance that reigned at the time of the Impressionists. Maison Fournaise 3 rue du bac, Chatou Tel: + 33 (0) Restaurant open every day. Musée Fournaise, open from Wednesday to Sunday. David Blondin / CRT PIdF IMPRESSIONIST TRAIL, FOUR TOURIST TRAILS FROM CHATOU TO BOUGIVAL OT Pays des Impressionnistes Explore the countryside painted by Renoir, Sisley, Monet and Pissarro with the help of 30 information panels erected at the very spot where the painters set up their easels. A detailed map will help you follow these itineraries, indicating the remarkable sites and places of interest along the way. Impressionists Tourism Office 2 avenue des combattants, Marly-le-Roi Tel: + 33 (0) Routes may also be downloaded. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SISLEY TRAIL Born of British parents, Alfred Sisley took his first steps in painting in Paris, with a group of young artists that included Renoir, Monet and Pissarro. He settled in the Moret-sur- Loing region in about 1880 and spent the last 20 years of his life there, immortalising the little medieval town, the charm of which still remains intact. There are five trails to go on to admire the landscapes painted by Sisley in and around Moret. Moret Seine et Loing Tourism Office 4 bis place de Samois, Moret-sur-Loing Tel: + 33 (0) OT de MSL / Une Terre d Image CRT Paris Île-de-France:

9 FIRST IMPRESSIONS AUVERS- SUR-OISE, IN THE FOOT- STEPS OF VAN GOGH AUVERS-SUR-OISE Vincent van Gogh, L église d Auvers-sur-Oise, 1890 (detail), Collection Dr Gachet RMN-Grand Palais (musée d Orsay) / Hervé Lewandowsk Auvers is seriously beautiful, Vincent van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo. Some 30 years after notable visits from Corot, Pissarro and Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh moved to Auvers-sur-Oise in the spring of 1890, on his return from the South of France where he had been interned in a mental asylum. Dr Gachet s presence in the town was an insurance policy. He spent the last 70 days of his life here, during which he was extraordinarily productive; he completed more than 80 works including the famous Church at Auvers. He died in tragic circumstances, shrouded in mystery and now rests next to his brother Theo in the town s cemetery. Today, Auvers-sur- Oise is a veritable open-air museum which has retained its bucolic and picturesque character. From April 4th until September 20th, 2015, cultural figures will celebrate the 125th anniversary of Van Gogh s stay in Auvers-sur-Oise through a season of cultural programmes dedicated to him. 17

10 AUBERGE RAVOUX Institut Van Gogh The soul of the painter lives on under the roof of the Auberge Ravoux where Van Gogh spent his last 70 days. In Room n 5 which he occupied, the glory of Van Gogh gives way to an intimate atmosphere. As for the dining room, it is a lively place where visitors delight in simple and traditional cuisine in a warm, café d artistes ambiance. Auberge Ravoux, Place de la Mairie, Auvers-sur-Oise Tel: + 33 (0) Van Gogh s bedroom open from Wednesday to Sunday from March to October, restaurant open from March to November. PLACES TO EXPERIENCE DR GACHET S HOUSE A doctor, a member of learned societies, an amateur painter and etcher, Dr Gachet bought his house in Auvers-sur- Oise in He painted and etched in the company of Cézanne and Pissarro. In 1890, at Pissarro s request, he agreed to see Vincent van Gogh on his arrival at Auvers and offer him advice. Van Gogh immortalised Dr Gachet by painting his portrait three times. Now, this historical site houses exhibitions. Dr Gachet s House 78 rue du Docteur Gachet, Auvers-sur-Oise Tel: + 33 (0) Free entry - Open from Wednesday to Sunday from April until the end of October. Erik Hesmerg MUSÉE DE L ABSINTHE The museum has a unique and authentic collection of items linked to the ritual consumption of absinthe, showing the importance of the drink in social and cultural life in the 19th century. Press drawings, etchings and paintings round off the visit. The garden includes aromatic absinthe plants. Tasting available. Musée de l Absinthe Musée de l Absinthe 44 rue Callé, Auvers-sur-Oise Tel: + 33 (0) Open weekends and bank holidays from March to November; from Wednesday to Sunday in July and August. AUVERS CHÂTEAU With the scenic trail A Journey to the Time of the Impressionists, the château enables you to immerse yourself in the universe of the masters of light; to understand the upheaval under way in society at the end of the 19th century and the influence it had on the birth of an art movement and to feel the atmosphere of Haussmann s Paris... Note: the château has three dining areas. Château d Auvers, rue de Léry, Auvers-sur-Oise Tel: + 33 (0) Open every day except Mondays and bank holidays. G.Fey VAN GOGH S GRAVE Vincent van Gogh died on July 29th, 1890 at the Auberge Ravoux and his body lies in the town s cemetery. Six months later, Theo also died; his wife had his body brought to Auvers-sur-Oise so that the two brothers could be reunited. The ivy that covers the two graves comes from Dr Gachet s garden. Auvers-sur-Oise Cemetery Auvers-sur-Oise Free entry. IMPRESSIONIST WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS VAN GOGH, CÉZANNE AND PISSARRO During the 70 days he spent at Auverssur-Oise, Vincent van Gogh produced more than 80 paintings, thus leaving a lasting impression on the town. This walk will take you through the streets of Auvers-sur-Oise, following in the footsteps of Van Gogh, but also Paul Cézanne, Pissarro, Dr Paul Gachet and Charles-François Daubigny. This trail is available in paper version but also via a video guide which you can rent from the Tourism Office. Auvers-sur-Oise Tourism Office Parc Van Gogh, Auvers-sur-Oise Tel: + 33 (0) Auvers-sur-OIse: surlespasdevangogh.eu

11 FIRST IMPRESSIONS GIVERNY, THE HEART OF NORMAN IMPRESSIO- NISM In 1883, Claude Monet who still lived in Vétheuil, got on the Vernon to Gasny train. As he looked out of the window he discovered this little paradise that is Giverny and fell in love, certain, he said never to find such a beautiful spot again. He rented, and then in 1890 bought the famous, pink-plastered house before devoting himself to creating his garden and his pond that he filled with water lilies and which he could admire from its Japanese bridge. Monet lived 43 years in Giverny ( ). There he experienced joy and sorrow, illness, the death of family members, his friendship with Georges Clemenceau and, above all, great success with his Water Lilies. GIVERNY, VERNON Claude Monet, Les Nymphéas, 1908 (detail) Musée AG Poulain 21

12 PLACES TO EXPERIENCE MUSÉE DES IMPRESSIONNISMES GIVERNY This museum which opened its doors in 2009, houses every year two to three temporary exhibitions and takes a close interest in the impressionist wave as well as the precursors of the movements and its heirs - hence its name, Impressionisms Museum. The museum s garden is also worth a visit; it is a true tribute to colour. Incidentally, the site where the museum is located was the field where Monet painted the haystacks in JC. Louiset, musée des impressionnismes Musée des impressionnismes 99 rue Claude Monet, Giverny Tel: + 33 (0) Open from April to November. Free entry on the first Sunday of the month. Museum closed for changing of the temporary exhibition from July 20th to 30th, CLAUDE MONET S HOUSE AND GARDENS In 1966, Michel Monet who died with no heirs left his father s residence to the Académie des Beaux-Arts. In a catastrophic state, the pink-plastered house required major work before it could be opened to the public in The second most visited site in Normandy after Mont Saint-Michel, Monet s home is an invitation to contemplation as the visitor admires the lily pond and Japanese bridge. At the home of the father of Impressionism, you get a glimpse of the daily life of the painter as the sitting room and the bedrooms of Monet, Alice and Blanche Hoschedé have been restored exactly as they were. Not forgetting the original collection of Japanese prints. Claude Monet s House and Gardens 84 rue Claude Monet, Giverny Tel: + 33 (0) Open every day from April to November. Tamatoa Berteil Maison du Tourisme Normandie-Giverny:

13 @ Eure Tourisme, M. Aubry Musée AG Poulain FORMER HÔTEL BAUDY In 1887, the first painters that would turn Giverny into an American artists colony (known as The Giverny Colony ) arrived seeking rooms. Madame Baudy, who ran a bar-cumgrocers, decided to transform her corner shop into a hotel/restaurant. This spot has witnessed lively evenings in the company of Monet, Cézanne, Rodin, Renoir, Metcalf, Robinson and their peers. Don t miss the rose garden, the garden studio and the exhibition of miniature figurines. The former Hôtel Baudy 81 rue Claude Monet, Giverny Tel: + 33 (0) The restaurant is open every day from April to November. MUSÉE AG POULAIN This museum, located just 5 km from the village of Giverny, not only has the largest collection of animal art in the region, its exhibition room N 6 is also home to a rondo by Claude Monet representing the Water Lilies. There are only four of them in the whole world and one of them is within your reach. Incidentally, this museum also has works by Theodore Earl Butler, Blanche Hoschedé and several neo- Impressionist artists such as Édouard Vuillard and Pierre Bonnard. Musée AG Poulain 12 rue du pont, Vernon Tel: + 33 (0) Open every day except Mondays. Tamatoa Berteil CLAUDE MONET S GRAVE Monet requested he be buried in Giverny, alongside Ernest Hoschedé, Alice his second wife and Jean Monet, his son. Georges Clemenceau wanted to attend the burial which was to be a discreet affair. It was Clemenceau who pulled the black sheet from the coffin before its descent saying: No black for Monet. Église Sainte Radegonde, Giverny Free entry. CULTURAL TRAIL You can learn all about the history of the village of Giverny through this trail of 20 information boards in French and English inaugurated in 2011 which also includes information on the arrival of the American artists colony (known as The Giverny Colony ), spots where the village came together and held celebrations via commentaries and old post cards. This is a key trail to better appreciate the impact of Monet and the Americans on this little village of just 500 inhabitants. Trail available from the MTNG & the Portes de l Eure Tourism Office Portes de l Eure Tourism Office:

14 ROUEN / SEINE VALLEY: IMPRESSIO- NIST COUNTRY ROUEN Camille Pissarro, Pont Boieldieu à Rouen, temps brumeux, 1896 (detail) musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen Claude Monet moved to Rouen in By climbing the steep slopes of Sainte-Catherine hill, he discovered the town s - and especially its cathedral s - landscape potential. So Monet decided to rent a little room opposite the cathedral, on the spot where the Tourism Office now stands. The view was perfect for the fanatical pace of work Monet set himself. He worked 11 hours a day, sometimes working on nine different paintings at once. He was obsessed by the building which disturbed his sleep. My sleep was filled with nightmares: the cathedral fell down on top of me, it appeared either blue, pink or yellow. Rouen Cathedral, glorified by the father of Impressionism, is without doubt the best known series of paintings in the entire world. 27 FIRST IMPRESSIONS

15 Claude Monet, La cathédrale de Rouen. Le portail et la tour Saint-Romain, effet du matin, 1893 (detail) Musée d Orsay, RMN-Grand Palais / Patrice Schmidt PLACES TO EXPERIENCE NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL, ROUEN Just a few steps from Rue du Gros- Horloge and old Rouen, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame rises majestically. Its earliest foundations date to the Middle Ages and work was completed in On February 12th, 1892, Claude Monet began a series of 30 paintings of this cathedral, depicting it from early morning until nightfall. Notre-Dame Cathedral, Rouen Place de la cathédrale, Rouen Open every day except Monday mornings. Free entry. The Toursim Office of Rouen / Seine Valley offers guided tours of the cathedral throughout the year. Infos: + 33 (0) Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen MUSÉE DES BEAUX-ARTS, ROUEN In 1909, François Depeaux donated his personal art collection to Rouen. It included paintings by Monet ( Rouen Cathedral and The Rue Saint-Denis, 30th of June 1878 ), Pissarro (including Pont Boieldieu ), Caillebotte and Sisley, but also local artists steeped in Impressionism such as Robert Antoine Pinchon and Léon-Jules Lemaître. Thus Rouen, together with the Musée Malraux (MuMa) in Le Havre, has the largest Impressionist collection in the region. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen Esplanade Marcel Duchamp, Rouen Tel: + 33 (0) Open every day except Tuesdays and bank holidays. Free entry for those under 26. Rouen Tourisme Office:

16 FIRST IMPRESSIONS THE IMPRESSIVE NORMANDY COAST DIEPPE, HONFLEUR, LE HAVRE Eugène Boudin, Dame en blanc sur la plage de Trouville, 1869 (detail) Le Havre, MuMa, musée d Art moderne André Malraux - Photo: Florian Kleinefenn The Seine is not the only favourite subject of Impressionists. Thanks to the railway they were able to set up their easels on the Normandy coast. Eugène Boudin advised the young Monet to get outside and paint the landscape because, according to him: The sea and the sky are so beautiful. Monet often returned to the Normandy coast either alone or in the company of Frédéric Bazille, in winter and summer. Thus Monet captured the beauty of Étretat, Fécamp, Trouville Pourville and Sainte-Adresse. Eugène Boudin covered Trouville with his talent. Camille Pissarro would paint 16 views of Dieppe s outer harbour. Berthe Morisot, one of the few women in the Impressionist movement, practised her art at Cherbourg and Fécamp and in 1865 gave us the magnificent Thatched Cottage in Normandy. 31

17 PLACES TO EXPERIENCE Musée E.Boudin READING TABLES AT DIEPPE, FÉCAMP, ÉTRETAT With its changeable light, capricious weather and the richness of the natural and industrial landscape, the Normandy coast had everything Impressionist painters seeking inspiration could wish for. There are 5 Impressionist trails, 11 sights and 22 reading tables between Dieppe, Fécamp, Étretat, Le Havre and Rouen. Impressions of Seine Maritime brochure available at the Normandie- Giverny Tourisme Office and can be download from the CDT Seine-Maritime website Seine-Maritime Tourisme CHÂTEAU-MUSÉE DE DIEPPE A real memoire to the history of the town of Dieppe, this château-museum is also home to some Impressionist works by Boudin, Pissarro, Renoir and also Eva Gonzales. Eva Gonzales, a friend and model of Manet much to the displeasure of Berthe Morisot who was slightly jealous of their relationship, came to Dieppe in 1870 to paint the beach from the château. Gonzales is one of a trio of female Impressionist artists of the period, along with Morisot and Mary Cassatt. Château-Musée, rue de Chastes, Dieppe Tel: + 33 (0) Open every day (except Tuesdays from October to May) except May 1st and November 1st. Château-musée de Dieppe MUSÉE MALRAUX (MuMa) The MuMa quite simply has the greatest Impressionist collection in France outside Paris with notably 224 sketches and works by Boudin. Monet Water Lilies, Houses of Parliament, London, Edgar Degas Washerwomen, Pierre-Auguste Renoir Portrait of Nini Lopez, Sisley, Pissarro, Édouard Manet and Bonnard are also names you will come across as you wander through this coastal town s museum. Built in the 1960s by students of Auguste Perret, the lighting in this museum is unique in France and adds to the appreciation of the works - all that right by the waterfront. Here a breath of culture is combined with a breath of fresh air. Musée Malraux, 2 boulevard Clemenceau, Le Havre Tel: + 33 (0) Open every day except Tuesdays, May 1st and July 14th. Florian Kleinefenn MUSÉE EUGÈNE BOUDIN A trip to Honfleur is not complete without a visit to the museum that pays homage to Eugène Boudin, nicknamed King of the Skies by Camille Corot. You can begin your preparations for a dip in the sea by contemplating the celebrated Conversation on the beach at Trouville, but also the artist s numerous pastels. You can also appreciate the different visions artists have of the same landscape by comparing two views of the Sainte-Catherine bell tower painted by Boudin and Jongkind, and Gustave Courbet s representation of Trouville and Monet s cliffs of Étretat. Musée Eugène Boudin Place Érik Satie, Honfleur Tel: + 33 (0) Open every day except Mondays, May 1st and July 14th. CRT Normandie:

18 IMPRESIO- NIST AGENDA EXHIBITIONS, ACTIVITIES & FESTIVALS DATES from February 12th to july 5th, 2015 from March 17th to july 19th, 2015 from March 27th to july 9th, 2015 from March 28th to july 5th, 2015 from July 31st to november 1st, 2015 EXPOSITION La Toilette, the invention of privacy Pierre Bonnard. Painting Arcadia Degas, an Impressionist painter? The Rouarts, from Impressionism to magical realism Photographing Monet s gardens. Five contemporary views THE IMPRESSIONIST TRAIN Climb aboard the Impressionist-coloured train taking you from Paris (Saint-Lazare station) to Vernon/Giverny and Rouen. LIEU From April 18th to September 27th, 2015, on Saturdays and Sundays only. Musée Marmottan-Monet, Paris Musée d Orsay, Paris Musée des impressionnismes, Giverny Caillebotte property, Yerres Musée des impressionnismes, Giverny Impressionnisms s museum gardens view Tamatoa Berteil NORMANDY IMPRESSIONNIST FESTIVAL For its third edition, the Normandy Impressionist Festival has chosen Impressionist Portraits as the theme for its programme. From April 16th to September 26th, 2016, throughout Normandy and Île-de-France. 35

19 THE MAISON DU TOURISME NORMANDIE- GIVERNY PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM MARCH 27th TO NOVEMBER 1st AM > 6 PM 80 rue Claude Monet Giverny Tel: + 33 (0) Mail: contact@normandie-giverny.fr YOUR IMPRESSIONIST JOURNEY START HERE Rue Claude Monet D5 - Chemin du Roy Rue du Colombier MAISON DU TOURISME NORMANDIE-GIVERNY IMPRESSIONNISMS MUSEUM Pop into the Maison du Tourisme in Giverny. Tucked in between Claude Monet s house and the Impressionisms museum, it provides tourists with a window on Impressionism in Normandy and the Île-de-France. There is a gift shop selling local produce, a ticket office, a Wi-Fi area and an area for children. Not to mention the two touch screens to guide your trip through Normandy and the Île-de-France. Rue Hé lène Pi llon CLAUDE MONET S HOUSE Rue Claude Monet D5 - Chemin du Roy The Maison du Tourisme Normandie-Giverny is part of a network of Tourism Information Points for Paris Île-de-France, present at the airports Paris-Charles-de- Gaulle and Paris-Orly, at Versailles, Disneyland and in the Galeries Lafayette. Jana / 37

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21 MAKING AN IMPRESSION ALONG THE SEINE MIASON DU TOURISME NORMANDIE-GIVERNY 80 RUE CLAUDE MONET, GIVERNY TEL: + 33 (0) JOIN US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER & INSTAGRAM FROM MARCH 27th TO NOVEMBER 1st DAYS A WEEK - 10 AM > 6 PM FROM NORMANDIE TO ÎLE-DE-FRANCE Texts: Sophie Patry, Cédric Lemagnent / Translation: Samantha King / Graphic design: / Print: Lescure Theol / Cover: Alfred Sisley, La seine à la Bouille, 1894 (detail) musée de Rouen