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Sur les pas de Claude Monet à Vétheuil

Explore Vétheuil, the charming village where Claude Monet lived and painted, and discover the landscapes that inspired his Impressionist masterpieces.

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Follow in the footsteps of Impressionist Claude Monet with a guided tour of Vétheuil, a charming village where he lived from 1878 to 1881. Discover the landscapes that inspired over 200 of his paintings and explore the village's artistic heritage.

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  • 14 bis Av. Claude Monet, Vétheuil, 95510, FR
  • +33670127330

Local tips

  • Take the Chemin des Peintres (Painters' Trail) or the Sentier du Patrimoine (Heritage Trail) to explore the village's history and art.
  • Visit the Notre-Dame de Vétheuil church, which features Romanesque foundations and Gothic architectural elements.
  • Stroll along the banks of the Seine and enjoy the scenery that inspired many of Monet's paintings.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From Paris, take the train from Gare Saint-Lazare to Mantes-la-Jolie. From Mantes-la-Jolie, take a taxi to Vétheuil. The taxi ride is approximately 20 minutes.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are available from Mantes-la-Jolie to Vétheuil. The ride is about 20 minutes. Taxi fare is estimated to be between €35 and €68.

  • Bus

    From the Versailles bus terminal (Gare routière), take bus line 20 towards 'Mantes-la-Jolie'. Get off at the 'Vétheuil' stop. Once you disembark, walk south along Rue de la République.

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Discover Vétheuil, a picturesque village in the French Vexin regional nature park, which served as a refuge and source of inspiration for Claude Monet from 1878 to 1881. During this period, Monet created over 200 paintings capturing the beauty of the Seine and the surrounding landscapes. Take a guided tour through the village lanes and retrace Monet's steps, visiting the spots where he set up his easel. See the house he rented, largely unchanged, and learn about his life in Vétheuil, a period marked by both artistic productivity and personal hardship. Monet's wife, Camille, passed away in Vétheuil in 1879 and is buried there. Explore the village's rich architectural heritage, including the Notre-Dame de Vétheuil church, a historic monument with Romanesque and Gothic elements. Stroll along the banks of the Seine, where Monet found inspiration in the play of light on the water. A walking trail with 13 stops encourages visitors to discover the village through the eyes of the artists who lived there.

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