Set out to discover Rouen, the museum-town nicknamed “The City with a Hundred Spires”, stroll along its paved lanes and take in its half-timbered houses. Then go to the Aître Saint-Maclou, a medieval gem, to enjoy the light installation Hulahoop, put on by the collective Scale.
Take the time out to visit one of the museums of the Réunion des Musées Métropolitain Rouen Normandie (RMM) and enjoy their Normandie Impressionniste exhibitions with, in particular, the Musée des Beaux-Arts with its shows of Whistler, the butterfly effect and David Hockney : Normandism.
In the evening, head for the forecourt of Rouen’s majestic cathedral which inspired Monet for his famous series of paintings, to marvel at the projection “Star and stone: a kind of love … some say” by Robert Wilson as part of the Cathédrale de Lumière programme.
Take the time out to visit one of the museums of the Réunion des Musées Métropolitain Rouen Normandie (RMM) and enjoy their Normandie Impressionniste exhibitions with, in particular, the Musée des Beaux-Arts with its shows of Whistler, the butterfly effect and David Hockney : Normandism.
In the evening, head for the forecourt of Rouen’s majestic cathedral which inspired Monet for his famous series of paintings, to marvel at the projection “Star and stone: a kind of love … some say” by Robert Wilson as part of the Cathédrale de Lumière programme.
Just for fun :
Rent a bike and head for Jumièges and its abbey to discover the Laurent Grasso exhibition.
Stage 2 : From Maromme to Le Havre
Take the train to Le Havre, then stop over at Maromme to visit the exhibition at Le SHED, Normandy’s centre of contemporary art, which has given carte blanche to the artist Thomas Teurlai and the duo Géraldine Py & Roberto Verde.
You can also get off at the station in Yvetot to visit the Duchamp gallery and its exhibition “Sensation: lumières, levant” (February-May) or its Marc Desgrandchamps show (May-June).
Discover Le Havre, a UNESCO Heritage Site thanks to its town centre which has been rebuilt by Auguste Perret, also known for its port whose light and landscapes inspired Monet in 1872 for his canvas Impression, Sunrise. This is also an opportunity to visit the Musée d’Art Moderne André Malraux (MuMa).
You can also get off at the station in Yvetot to visit the Duchamp gallery and its exhibition “Sensation: lumières, levant” (February-May) or its Marc Desgrandchamps show (May-June).
Discover Le Havre, a UNESCO Heritage Site thanks to its town centre which has been rebuilt by Auguste Perret, also known for its port whose light and landscapes inspired Monet in 1872 for his canvas Impression, Sunrise. This is also an opportunity to visit the Musée d’Art Moderne André Malraux (MuMa).
Stage 3 : From Fécamp to Clères
From Le Havre take the 509 bus to Fécamp and travel along the Côte d’Albâtre with its landscapes with their blue, green, grey and white shades, on the banks of the Channel. Once in the port town, stroll through the streets and visit the Palais Bénédictin, the abbey church of La Sainte-Trinité and then head for the Musée Les Pêcheries.
If you go back to Rouen via Dieppe by train, don’t forget to stop at Clères station to take in its château, its wildlife park and its exhibition “Les Impressionnistes en briques LEGO” as well as many other events associated with the festival.
To be discovered too :
The reading tables in Rouen, "L'instant impressionniste"
