1 - Monet, Lights and Champagne

• Sound and light show
• Claude Monet’s studio
• Normandy Impressionist Festival

Step Into the Artist’s Canvas from Monet's Private Rouen Studio
Ever wondered what it feels like to stand inside a masterpiece?
For a strictly limited number of summer evenings, the historic Atelier Monet opens its doors for an intimate VIP experience combining art, history, premium gastronomy, and one of Normandy's most spectacular night-time events. This exclusive experience offers rare after-hours access to Monet's former studio; a historic space normally closed to the public.
It was right here, looking out these very windows overlooking the square, that Claude Monet created his famous series of paintings that became global landmarks of Impressionism. As dusk settles over the city, you will skip the street crowds and step into the artist's private vantage point to watch the facade of Notre-Dame Cathedral transform into a glowing, living work of art.
From your privileged vantage point, look out alongside a small, intimate group of fellow guests to enjoy an incredible view of the renowned Cathedral of Light Show. This year's breathtaking theme, "Starry Night", brings history, music, and cutting-edge projection technology together on a monumental scale to bring the impressionist spirit to life. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed with a chilled glass of premium French Champagne and a signature artisan pastry inspired by the colors of the evening.

Why You’ll Love This Experience

• Exclusive Studio Access: Step inside Monet's actual former Rouen workshop, a historic gem completely closed to the general public.
• The Ultimate Viewpoint: Watch the world-class Cathedral of Light projection show from an elevated, private studio overlooking the cathedral facade.
• A Gourmet French Toast: Savor a chilled glass of authentic Champagne paired with a specially crafted local pastry.
• An Intimate VIP Setting: Avoid the daytime tourist rush. This exclusive evening is strictly limited to a maximum of 30 guests per group, ensuring an unobstructed view and personal attention.

Floraison sauvage (Wild Bloom) – NEW
Japanese prints profoundly influenced the Impressionists, opening up new freedoms in composition, framing, and the use of empty space. This dialogue between Japan and Impressionism is now reborn on the façade of Rouen Cathedral, immortalised by Claude Monet.

Première impression (First Impression)
This original creation immerses you in the world of Impressionism: boats, water lilies, the Giverny bridge, and the surf breaking against the cliffs so beloved by the painters of the time… all unfold in a luminous sequence of scenes.The cathedral shifts from shadow to light, dissolving into water reflections that are sometimes transparent, sometimes multicoloured, gradually coming to life and offering new impressions with each scene.From Impressionism to Pointillism, the image continues its journey. In a wash of digital snow, a young woman appears on a swing, as if escaped from Renoir’s film A Day in the Country. Cinema then emerges, heralding the arrival of the digital arts.

Provider : Rouen Tourisme
Duration : 1h30