Normandy Impressionist Festival: "A Possible Garden"
Dear art lovers and friends of Galerie KLE,
This is the cultural event we have all been eagerly awaiting. From May 29 to September 27, 2026, our beautiful region will once again come alive with creativity for the 6th edition of the Normandie Impressionniste Festival.
A true artistic bridge between past and present, this national festival has established itself as an unmissable celebration.
This year again, it is not just about contemplating the legacy of Monet, Renoir, or our dear Honfleur precursor Eugène Boudin, but about seeing how the spirit of freedom and experimentation of Impressionism continues to inspire the greatest contemporary creators.
Heritage gardens
Claude Monet
On the centenary of Claude Monet's death, this major exhibition offers a sensitive and contemporary reinterpretation of his legacy.
Thanks to exceptional loans (Musée d’Orsay, Marmottan…), the exhibition brings the masterpieces of the master of Giverny into dialogue with the perspectives of artists from around the world, united by a shared fascination with light, color, and gardens.
Conceived by Monet as a living painting in a state of perpetual change, the garden becomes an immersive environment.
In the face of this reimagined nature, contemporary photographers and creators capture the elusive, offering visitors a fully immersive sensory experience.
In Honfleur
An immersive work at the Garden of Personalities
We are particularly proud to see Honfleur at the heart of this audacious program.
Throughout the festival, the Jardin des Personnalités welcomes the internationally renowned Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya with her unique art installation, Fog Tree #07031.
Knowing our city's historical connection to light and the whims of the sky, this ephemeral fog sculpture promises to transform the Norman landscape into a living canvas.
A poetic and striking spectacle not to be missed during your strolls through Honfleur!
In Normandy
Key highlights not to be missed
The festival brings major artistic offerings and monumental installations to the region:
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In Le Havre (MuMa): The renowned artist Ai Weiwei presents his fascinating Water Lilies, revisiting the famous water lilies with his unique contemporary vision.
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In Rouen: The Cathedral of Light is illuminated this year by photographer and director Mika Ninagawa for a monumental projection titled Wild Bloom. Don't miss the suspended and luminous garden Meadow by studio DRIFT at the Sainte-Croix-des-Pelletiers Church.
- At Mont-Saint-Michel: Artist Cai Guo-Qiang unveils Radiance of Spring, a vibrant work echoing his spectacular daytime fireworks display that opened the festivities.
At the KLE Gallery
The Impressionist spirit
At Galerie KLE, we share this same passion for light, color, and the dialogue between eras.
This festival is the perfect opportunity to combine your visits to major Norman sites with a stop at our gallery, where art continues to be expressed in the present.
Whether you are visiting Honfleur for a weekend or a resident of the Côte de Grâce, let yourself be carried away by this wave of creativity.
To discover the full program, exhibitions, and multidisciplinary events, please visit the official website.
See you very soon at the gallery to share our impressions!
The team at Galerie KLE in Honfleur.
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