The river of Impressionism is the Seine. On a cruise from Paris downstream to Normandy you might find yourself near the home or studio of artists the likes of Monet, Van Gogh, Pissarro or Cezanne. And you’ll see some of the scenes that inspired their paintings. I took this trip aboard the Viking longboat shown above, docked in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.
Vue de Pont-Neuf, Joseph-Eusebe Prevot, 1845, at the Musee Marmottan, Paris
La Roche-Guyon
The Chateau de La Roche-Guyon was originally built in the 12th century. It oversaw the river on the path to Normandy. During World War II, German Field Marschall Rommel set up headquarters here.
La Chateau de La Roche-Guyon, Robert Hubert, 1775, at the Musee des Beaux Arts, Rouen.
La condemnation d’AmanLa toilette d’EstherTwo of the four large tapestries, produced by Manufacture des Gobelins, that hang in the Chateau. They tell the story of Esther which is the story of the Jewish holiday Purim.Jardin de Faience. (It’s March so it’s far from full bloom.)Jardin du Yoga with sculptures created by Deborah Manetta
Vernon
Our Lady, VernonCollegiale de Vernon, Theodore Earl Butler, at Vernon Museum
Las Andelys
Chateau Gaillard was built in 1196 by Richard the Lion Hearted, King of England and Duke of Normandy, as a fortress protecting Rouen from King Philip Augustus of France.
Le Chateau Galliard et la place des Andelys, Felix Vallotton, 1924, Vernon Museum
Eglise Saint-Sauveur
Rouen
Joan of Arc was burned here
Gros Horloge, 14th century astronomical clock
Cathedral Notre DamePortail de la cathedral de Rouen, temps grix, Claude Monet, 1892, Musee des Beaux Arts, Rouen.
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What a lovely trip. I love the comparison to the artworks.
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An enchanting and magnificent post. My wife and I will visit Paris for the first time in 2025 and this information you posted helps us.
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Sounds like a great trip. Thanks for the tour.
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What a cool trip to take.
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