Normandy Impressionist Festival 2026: Claude Monet Centenary
From May 29 to September 27, 2026, celebrate Impressionism at the Normandy Impressionist Festival.
The 2026 edition promises to be exceptional, as it will mark the centenary of Claude Monet's death.
Whether you are an art enthusiast or simply passing through Normandy, don't miss this cultural event that revisits the Impressionist legacy.
An emblematic figure of Impressionism, Claude Monet profoundly marked the history of art as well as the Normandy landscape.
In 2026, Normandy's museums, art centers, and heritage sites will pay tribute to him through an ambitious and immersive program and an evocative theme: "The Garden," in reference to the Water Lilies.
An extension of the Giverny garden will be created throughout Normandy, notably along the Seine, as a tribute to Claude Monet. This is a first in the Festival's history.
From Giverny to Rouen, from Le Havre to Caen, via Honfleur and the iconic towns of the Normandy coast, the Normandy Impressionist Festival offers original exhibitions, exceptional loans of Impressionist works, and open-air art trails.
The festival highlights artists from the international cultural scene and emerging talents such as Ai Weiwei, Céleste Boursier-Mugenot, Fujiko Nakaya, Jacques Perconte, and Julien des Monstiers.
It's also an opportunity to rediscover the landscapes that inspired Monet, such as the cliffs of Étretat, Rouen Cathedral, and of course, the flower-filled gardens of Giverny and their luminous variations so dear to the painter.
Beyond the exhibitions, the 2026 Normandy Impressionist Festival program promises to be eclectic, featuring live performances, contemporary installations, lectures, screenings, concerts, and family activities.
Book your hotel in downtown Caen, just minutes from William the Conqueror's Ducal Castle and less than an hour from Honfleur.
Our 4-star Hotel Le Moderne welcomes you amidst shopping and historic streets and offers modern and spacious rooms that can accommodate up to 3 people.
Room service is available 24/7, as well as a lounge bar, ideal for enjoying a drink together.
The hotel also has paid parking and electric vehicle charging stations. You can also rent electric bikes to explore Caen and the surrounding area.
The entire team at Hotel Le Moderne looks forward to welcoming you!
The 2026 edition promises to be exceptional, as it will mark the centenary of Claude Monet's death.
Whether you are an art enthusiast or simply passing through Normandy, don't miss this cultural event that revisits the Impressionist legacy.
Experience the Claude Monet centenary in the heart of Normandy
A major tribute to the master of Giverny
An emblematic figure of Impressionism, Claude Monet profoundly marked the history of art as well as the Normandy landscape.
In 2026, Normandy's museums, art centers, and heritage sites will pay tribute to him through an ambitious and immersive program and an evocative theme: "The Garden," in reference to the Water Lilies.
An extension of the Giverny garden will be created throughout Normandy, notably along the Seine, as a tribute to Claude Monet. This is a first in the Festival's history.
Major exhibitions throughout the region
From Giverny to Rouen, from Le Havre to Caen, via Honfleur and the iconic towns of the Normandy coast, the Normandy Impressionist Festival offers original exhibitions, exceptional loans of Impressionist works, and open-air art trails.
The festival highlights artists from the international cultural scene and emerging talents such as Ai Weiwei, Céleste Boursier-Mugenot, Fujiko Nakaya, Jacques Perconte, and Julien des Monstiers.
It's also an opportunity to rediscover the landscapes that inspired Monet, such as the cliffs of Étretat, Rouen Cathedral, and of course, the flower-filled gardens of Giverny and their luminous variations so dear to the painter.
A rich and accessible cultural program
Beyond the exhibitions, the 2026 Normandy Impressionist Festival program promises to be eclectic, featuring live performances, contemporary installations, lectures, screenings, concerts, and family activities.
Where to stay during the Normandy Impressionist Festival?
Book your hotel in downtown Caen, just minutes from William the Conqueror's Ducal Castle and less than an hour from Honfleur.
Our 4-star Hotel Le Moderne welcomes you amidst shopping and historic streets and offers modern and spacious rooms that can accommodate up to 3 people.
Room service is available 24/7, as well as a lounge bar, ideal for enjoying a drink together.
The hotel also has paid parking and electric vehicle charging stations. You can also rent electric bikes to explore Caen and the surrounding area.
The entire team at Hotel Le Moderne looks forward to welcoming you!
