The play of sunlight off the grounds at Ferme Saint Simeon might remind you of an Impressionist painting… and for good reason: Claude Monet and his fellow artists conceived the iconic Honfleur School while drinking cider under these very apple trees.
Today the 17th-century Normand house offers 35 airy accommodations with oak parquet flooring, lush fabrics and fine furnishings; many of which overlook the Seine estuary. You can often catch live music in the wood-paneled lounge.
The acclaimed restaurant, under the stewardship of Chef Mickael Lelièvre features only the finest local ingredients and the spa uses many of the same ingredients in exclusive treatments.
Only 2 hours drive from Paris, the hotel is an ideal starting point to discover Normandy, take a tour to: the D-Day beaches, the local Cider and cheese routes, Deauville, the famous cliffs of Etretat, and Mont Saint-Michel.The historical center of Honfleur is only a few minutes walk from the hotel’s tranquil gardens.
Ferme Saint Simeonis a beautiful 17th century Norman house located on the heights of Honfleur, boasting a panoramic Seine Estuary view, whose lights fascinated the masters of impressionism. Today, visitors can taste here the pleasures of life whilst gazing upon the estuary and the “Marvellous Clouds” that the Impressionists wanted to embrace.
The 35 rooms and suites are spread out between the Farm, the main building, and the “Pressoir” situated in the gardens of the Farm. Each room is different, but all are designed for tranquility with beautiful, airy mansard architecture.
Hotel Tip: Take a painting lesson with the resident artist in the hotel’s rose gardens and sit where Monet captured the same landscape on canvas.
Virtuoso Amenities For 2017-2018:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Buffet breakfast, for up to two in room guests
- $100 USD Equivalent Spa Services credit, to be utilized during stay (not combinable, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- VIP amenities upon arrival with local drinks and cakes
- One tasting of fine Calvados after lunch or dinner for 2 persons per room
- Early check-in/late check-out subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
images courtesy of and © Ferme St. Simeon
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