Location: Normandy < France
Nearest Airport:
St Gatien des Bois at 15
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Nearest Ferry:
Le Havre at 28
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Nearest Train:
Deauville at 15
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Nearest Motorway:
St Gatien des Bois at 3
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 4.0
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Car: recommended
Well known for it’ outstanding beauty, the historical port of Honfleur has always attracted artistes and writers. It is world renowned for being one of the favourite locations for Impressionist painters: Monet, Jongkind, Boudin, Alexandre Dubourg and Corot to name a few. Honfleur also offers day trips out to sea or along the banks of the Seine. Less than 2 hours from Paris and 15min. from the famous Deauville horse races it is also nears the DD day beaches. August is Jazz festival time. For those who prefer the country side, the Studio du Peintre is situated on one of the many foot paths to be found in this sought after area of Normandy. With rolling hills that go down to the sea the area offers a wealth of unspoilt countryside for the nature lover: Bird sanctuaries, marsh lands, wild Rhododendrons and wild orchids included! Honfleur is also with in reach of the Mt.St. Michel and Giverny. There is also a possibility of private painting courses at the Studio. Ask for details.