Claude MONET (1840-1926), Rough Sea at Etretat, 1883, oil on canvas, 81 x 100 cm.
© © Lyon – Museum of Fine Arts © Lyon MBA / Alain Basset

Étretat, inspiration to the Impressionists

Etretat Tourist Office

A guide and an actor combine their voices during this tour of Étretat, the seaside resort that inspired the Impressionists. Discovering the landscapes, encountering Impressionist works, and reading stories immerse visitors in the atmosphere of the era.

The allure of Étretat for artists is well known, and many painters, particularly Impressionists, drew inspiration from the exceptional heritage and landscapes of this seaside resort to create works that have since become major masterpieces. In this dual-narrative tour, the guide explores these places of inspiration and the works and artists who have shaped their legend, while actor Jean-Pierre Guiner offers readings of stories that immerse visitors in the atmosphere of the era. ▶︎ Practical information: Friday, August 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the event. Audience: Adults. Duration: 2 hours. The route involves significant elevation changes; please wear good walking shoes. | Website: https://www.lehavreseine-patrimoine.fr/activites-et-agendas/rendez-vous-du-patrimoine?public=All&themes=260&activites=All&date=&commune=All&lieu= | Claude Monet (1840-1926), Rough Sea at Étretat, 1883, oil on canvas, 81 x 100 cm. | © Lyon – Musée des Beaux-Arts © Lyon MBA / Alain Basset | © Pays d'Art et d'Histoire Le Havre Seine Métropole

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