The Normandy Impressionist Festival takes place in Normandy. It offers exhibitions, multidisciplinary events and festivities for all sections of the public. For its third edition, the Festival Normandie Impressionniste has chosen Impressionist Portraits as its theme.
A Small-Group Excursion to discover the key exhibitions of Normandy Impressionist Festival 2016, by minibus from Paris:
Exhibition "The Studio of Light: Portrait of Eugène Boudin", Musée André Malraux in Le Havre
Exhibition "Being Young at the Time of the Impressionists (1860–1910)", Musée Boudin in Honfleur

Departure from the center of Paris for two and a half hours journey to Le Havre. Aboard a comfortable vehicle, you will have Wifi and educational tablets to brief you on the tour. Your driver-guide will be at your disposal.

Visit "The Studio of Light: Portrait of Eugène Boudin", Musée André Malraux in Le Havre
Throughout his life Eugène Boudin was a writer. His letters, notebooks, journals and even a short autobiography tell us about the man, his relations with others, his profession and his artistic ambitions. The exhibition intends to provide a comparison between the works of this pioneer of Impressionism and the thoughts and aspirations contained in his writings. Boudin directed his research towards a mastery of the depiction of natural light, which would lead him to the frontiers of pure painting. Showing approximately 100 works (watercolours, pastels, drawings, paintings), the exhibition will provide an opportunity to know and understand better Boudin’s work and thus to refine the portrait of the artist himself.

Your guide will advise you of some nice gourmet restaurant where to have lunch before discovering Honfleur.

Visit "Being Young at the Time of the Impressionists (1860–1910)", Musée Boudin in Honfleur
Bringing portraits and genre scenes together, this exhibition will focus on youth, from the arms of the mother to those of one’s future partner, in all the different aspects evoked during the years 1860–1910, with special attention given to examples linked with Normandy. The tradition that was heir to the eighteenth century and official portraiture, which transformed models into mythological and religious heroes, will be represented. The aesthetic novelties of naturalism will be presented with different facets from childhood to youth.

Honfleur
Walk down the cobblestone streets of Honfleur and discover the special atmosphere which inspired many painters such Eugène Boudin whose famoussky-scapes explored the changing skies of Honfleur. Stroll through the town in the footsteps of the masters. Discover the old docks, the square, the church tower of Sainte Catherine and the many sights of this charming harbor town.

After the visit, transfer by minibus to Paris

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