In the morning, included excursion: Honfleur. Walking tour of Honfleur, the birthplace of Impressionism with its incomparable charm, where every street has been immortalized with delicate shades, vibrant colors, and subtle plays of light. At the end of a cobblestone alley, you’ll discover the former fortified city, the magnificent wooden church of Sainte Catherine, and, of course, the famous Old Basin, a favorite spot for Impressionist painters like Claude Monet.Continue your Impressionist immersion with a free visit to the Eugène Boudin Museum(3), which highlights Honfleur's influence on Impressionist artists.In the afternoon, included excursion: Guided visit of Le Havre and the MuMa Museum.Discover this port city with a rich Impressionist heritage. It is here that Monet painted his famous Impression, Sunrise, a pivotal work that gave the movement its name. Stroll through the port area, where Monet captured the play of light on the water, and be charmed by the beauty of this city, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its modern architecture, rebuilt after World War II. Walk through its streets and iconic spaces, blending history and modernity. Next, visit the André Malraux Modern Art Museum (MuMa)(4), a true treasure trove for Impressionist and modern art. This prestigious museum houses one of France’s most important collections, with masterpieces by Claude Monet and other painters deeply influenced by the coastal landscapes and unique light of the region. As you wander through its galleries, you’ll discover magnificent works that capture the wild beauty of the sea, the horizon, and the changing light that characterizes the Norman coastline.The MuMa is not only a place for artistic contemplation but also an immersive environment, where art interacts with its surroundings. The museum’s modernist architecture, open to the sea, amplifies this experience. Large windows offer a breathtaking view of the Seine estuary, and you’ll feel how artists captured this special light that shaped their work.Lecture on board: "Geography of Impressionism: Paris and the suburbs, Honfleur, and the Normandy Coast."
