Discover the different sites where artists have created prestigious paintings such as Monet's Rouen Cathedral series, Pissarro's Pont Boieldieu in Rouen, Rainy Weather, and many, many others. You'll visit the Museum of Fine Arts in Rouen, which has the largest collection of Impressionist paintings outside of Paris, and many famous works by Monet and Sisley. The museum is closed on Tuesdays and holidays, though, and will be replaced by a visit to the Musée Eugène Boudin in Honfleur (stopover on Day 6).
PLEASE NOTE
- Good walking shoes are recommended.
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
- This visit will take place in the morning or in the afternoon depending on the opening hours of the Honfleur port.
- During the months of June, July, August and September, you can watch the show "The Nights of the Impressionists." This is a 15-min show that is continuously broadcast starting at 10 p.m., 10:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. This is a projection of paintings and pictures of different artists on the facades of the Cathedral and the Museum of Fine Arts.
Discover the different sites where artists have created prestigious paintings such as Monet's Rouen Cathedral series, Pissarro's Pont Boieldieu in Rouen, Rainy Weather, and many, many others. You'll visit the Museum of Fine Arts in Rouen, which has the largest collection of Impressionist paintings outside of Paris, and many famous works by Monet and Sisley. The museum is closed on Tuesdays and holidays, though, and will be replaced by a visit to the Musée Eugène Boudin in Honfleur (stopover on Day 6).
PLEASE NOTE
- Good walking shoes are recommended.
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
- This visit will take place in the morning or in the afternoon depending on the opening hours of the Honfleur port.
- During the months of June, July, August and September, you can watch the show "The Nights of the Impressionists." This is a 15-min show that is continuously broadcast starting at 10 p.m., 10:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. This is a projection of paintings and pictures of different artists on the facades of the Cathedral and the Museum of Fine Arts.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
French Impressionism Along the Banks of the Seine (port-to-port cruise)
PARIS - MELUN - Barbizon - MANTES-LA-JOLIE - Giverny - ROUEN - HONFLEUR
Join CroisiEurope for an art- and culture-filled cruise on the Seine River. Visit celebrated museums— including the Musée Marmottan Monet—as well as the lovely home of Claude Monet and his supreme gardens in Giverny. Enjoy thematic tours of cities and villages that were part of the French Impressionist movement, such as Barbizon, Rouen, and Honfleur.
Impressionist Reflections Along the Seine (port-to-port cruise)
PARIS - LA ROCHE GUYON - CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX - HONFLEUR - ROUEN - PARIS
Immerse yourself in the magical world of Impressionism through a fascinating program where art, light, and nature meet. Each day takes you on a journey in the footsteps of the greatest masters, from Claude Monet to Édouard Manet, passing through Gustave Courbet and Eugène Boudin. From Monet’s house in Giverny to the cliffs of Étretat, from the Abbey of Saint-Wandrille and the House of Victor Hugo to the picturesque streets of Honfleur, each stop invites you to discover places rich in history and artistic emotions. Sail along the Seine, between landscapes immortalized by the Impressionists and UNESCO World Heritage sites, for a full immersion in the world of art. A unique journey at the crossroads of natural beauty and cultural heritage.