P&O Ferries encourages art fans to explore Normandy

People with an interest in art, in particular the Impressionist movement, should pay a visit to Normandy in northern France to discover its fascinating cultural heritage, according to P&O Ferries.

Writing in his blog for the company, Tomas Mowlam described Normandy as "an undeniably beautiful region of France", with "sandy, wave-washed beaches, rolling farmlands and pretty provincial towns" that have inspired artists such as Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro and Auguste Renoir.

The Normandy Impressionist Festival will reflect this rich artistic tradition from June 5th, with over 50 local towns and districts set to take part by hosting special events.

P&O Ferries pointed out that the region is "only a short drive away" for travellers who take ferries from Dover to Calais.

Several festival events will take place in the city of Rouen, which is home to a cathedral once studied by Monet for some of his most famous paintings.

Holidaymakers can also head to Giverny to visit the painter's former home and see the gardens that featured in some of his works.

People heading to Normandy this year can take ferries from Portsmouth to Le Havre with LD Lines or travel on the Portsmouth to Cherbourg ferry route, which is served by Brittany Ferries.

Posted by Andrew Smith