Category France
L’Estaque Painter’s Walking Trail – ‘Chemin des Peintres’ L’Estaque, on the northwestern tip of Marseille, is considered one the birthplaces of modern art. This small port town is associated with three significant art movements – Impressionism, Fauvism & Cubism. It is… Continue Reading →
Five Famous Claude Monet Paintings in the Musee D’Orsay If you are a fan of Claude Monet and his artworks, then you must visit two fantastic art museums when traveling to Paris. The Musee Marmottan Monet and the Musee D’Orsay…. Continue Reading →
The School of Paris – Art Created by Jewish Immigrant Artists Paris was the epicenter of the art world in the 19th and 20th centuries, attracting artists from all over the globe. Any artist dreaming of making a name in… Continue Reading →
Paris Three Day Itinerary for Die-Hard Impressionism Fans There are zillions of wonderful things to do in Paris. However, for French Impressionists fans, there are some very special gems that you MUST not miss! Check out below my suggested Paris… Continue Reading →
Places to See in Brittany – The Beautiful Places that Lured the Post Impressionists Brittany, France’s most north-western region, was a source of great inspiration for many post-impressionists. The artists were attracted to the rugged, dramatic coastline, the lush forests… Continue Reading →
Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Normandy art festival scheduled to begin on April 3, 2020 has been postponed. Press here for all updates about the festival. Normandy Art Events – The Normandy Impressionism Festival Every few years, there is… Continue Reading →
Claude Monet’s house in Argenteuil will open its doors in 2021 Argenteuil has announced that by 2021, the former Claude Monet house will open its doors to the public. The Argenteuil municipality purchased this building in 2003 and restored it… Continue Reading →
Hotel Baudy – The Historical Giverny Hotel When you head off to Giverny, there is one place you can visit that was once THE meeting place of the 19th century impressionists. It isn’t a museum but rather a small Giverny… Continue Reading →
Fascinating Nuenen Village in the Footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh’s Beautiful Artworks Vincent van Gogh lived in Nuenen for two years (from December 1883 until November 1885). During this period, Van Gogh was extremely prolific, producing over a quarter of… Continue Reading →