Vacation Rental Description
Situated in the heart of Impressionist Normandy, Le Studio du Peintre is less than 2km from Honfleur (a 5min. car ride, or a 1/2 walk). Well known for it’s outstanding beauty, the historical port of Honfleur has always attracted artistes, writers and musicians. It's inspiring light lead to become world renowned for being one of the favourite locations for Impressionist painters: Monet, Jongkind, Boudin, Alexandre Dubourg and Corot to name a few all flocked to paint the unusual landscape and the winding streets as well as the port itself. 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 D day beaches. It also provides unexpected cultural attractions such as the Russian film festival and the August Jazz festival.
For those who prefera quiet stroll, the Studio du Peintre is situated on one of the many foot paths to be found in 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, Giverny, and Cabourg. Honfleur also provides a faboulous array of restaurants, situated mostly around the port itself. A wonderful way to enjoy this beautiful medival port.
Facilities
Cooking Utensils
DVD
Heating
Kitchen
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
Sterio
Set in the secluded Normandy countryside, Le Studio du Peintre offers the advantage of being very accessible to both the Normandy coast (Deauville, Trouville & Honfleur) and the main travel routes from Le Havre ,Caen, Rouen & Paris whilst avoiding the hustle and bustle of this much sought after area.
Attached to a small timbered cottage, the Studio has it’s own private patio area and is surrounded by a charming walled garden. It faces peaceful green fields and woodlands, providing hours of quiet walking and exploring.
The Studio is fully equiped with a mini-oven, frigde,and freezer compartment and crockery. It also provides a CD/radio player and a TV screen(no TV connection) and video player.
Art courses are available upon request.
Activities
Adventure Sports
Beach
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Golf
Gym
Horse Riding
Mountain Biking
Restaurant
Sailing
Shopping
Tennis
Theme park
Water Sports
Zoo/Wildlife
The owner is an accomplished artist and can provide painting or drawing courses as desired.