On April 15, 1874, a group of around thirty young painters held their first group exhibition at 35 Boulevard des Capucines in Paris. Denied entry to the official art salon, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Berthe Morisot, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Alfred Sisley, and Paul C\u00e9zanne unveiled artworks that would profoundly alter the course of art history. This moment marked the birth of Impressionism, a movement that would redefine artistic expression.<\/p>\n
This globally renowned artistic movement is inseparable from the landscapes that witnessed its birth and growth: the Paris Region and Normandy.<\/p>\n
It was upon these landscapes that this group of freedom-seeking artists chose to set their easels \u201cen plein air\u201d\u2014along the Seine\u2019s banks, amidst the vibrant heart of Paris, and along the Normandy coast. Since 1874, Impressionism has captivated the world. As the most celebrated artistic movement, it continues to attract millions of visitors annually with masterpieces, which were mainly painted in these two regions. Welcome to the hearth of Impressionism<\/a>!<\/p>\n Marking the 150th anniversary of Impressionism, the entire destination celebrates this cultural legacy with no less than 200 exhibitions, extraordinary events, and unforgettable experiences, tracing the footsteps of the painters. Like a great open book dedicated to Impressionism, this destination invite you to discover the world of this major artistic movement.<\/p>\n