{"id":103241,"date":"2025-02-21T19:07:08","date_gmt":"2025-02-22T00:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.tablethotels.com\/en\/?p=103241"},"modified":"2025-02-27T12:57:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T17:57:46","slug":"rivers-and-tides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.tablethotels.com\/en\/2025\/02\/rivers-and-tides\/","title":{"rendered":"Rivers and Tides"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.prod.r53.tablethotels.com\/media\/ecs\/global\/magazine\/story-images\/20250222-Ferme\/lead-ferme.jpg\" alt=\"La Ferme Saint Sim\u00e9on\" width=\"970\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>If you\u2019re looking for the Chateau Marmont of France, or the Chelsea Hotel for 19th-century Impressionist painters, you\u2019ll find them in Normandy at the 400-year-old Ferme Saint-Sim\u00e9on.<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color:#6F4685;\"><em><strong>Book <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;color:#6F4685;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tablethotels.com\/en\/honfleur-hotels\/la-ferme-saint-simeon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Ferme Saint-Simeon<\/a> on Tablet Hotels.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Honfleur is a small port town on the Normandy coast where the Seine meets the English Channel. In the mid-19th century, enamored by its \u201cdivine\u201d light and natural beauty, dozens of French artists gathered there. Courbet, Corot, Daubigny, Dubourg, Isabey, Jongkind \u2014 they followed Eug\u00e8ne Boudin, master of skies and father of Impressionism. He brought along his prot\u00e9g\u00e9, Claude Monet.<\/p>\n<p>They all stayed at the Ferme Saint-Sim\u00e9on. Nestled in the hills above Honfleur, it offered panoramic views over the Seine estuary, the sea, and the old town. The artists watched the tides and the sunsets and the ocean breeze \u2014 landscapes of perpetual transformation that inspired one of the most important currents in the history of art. Here, Monet pioneered \u201cen plein air\u201d painting, an innovative technique that broke away from classical studio painting and became inseparable from the Impressionist movement. Expecting to spend only a few days, he stayed for a year. \u201cEvery day I discover more and more beautiful things. It&#8217;s enough to drive one mad,\u201d Monet wrote to one of his friends. <\/p>\n<p>The artists were pampered by the hostess at Ferme Saint-Sim\u00e9on, M\u00e8re Toutain, who turned her inn into a haven for painters and poets like Baudelaire. \u201cThe painters would have a hearty lunch, then head off to Honfleur or Trouville to paint, and in the evenings they&#8217;d get together over a glass of cider or calvados to discuss their work and techniques,\u201d recounts Mickael Monti, operations manager at Ferme Saint-Sim\u00e9on. Some even painted on the furniture.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.prod.r53.tablethotels.com\/media\/ecs\/global\/email\/newsletter-img\/Monet-Cart.jpg\" alt=\"La Ferme Saint Sim\u00e9on\" width=\"970\" height=\"auto\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>A Cart on the Snowy Road at Honfleur<\/em> by Claude Monet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Those who didn&#8217;t have the money to stay at the inn paid M\u00e8re Toutain with their paintings. Encouraged in their art in this way, the first Impressionists produced an extraordinary number of works, which today are shared by the world&#8217;s greatest museums. Claude Monet, for example, produced <em>A Cart on the Snowy Road at Honfleur<\/em>, depicting snowfall covering the thatched cottage of the former inn. This building now houses the Ferme Saint-Sim\u00e9on restaurant. \u201cIt&#8217;s like having lunch in a Monet painting,\u201d smiles Mickael Monti. <\/p>\n<p>Two hundred years later, Mother Toutain is gone, but the rest has not changed. The original buildings, luxuriously renovated under the Relais &#038; Ch\u00e2teaux banner, have been preserved. \u201cWe&#8217;re a luxury hotel, but there&#8217;s no gilding or anything ostentatious. We&#8217;ve kept the exposed beams, the period fireplaces. Guests can read a book by the fire in the spirit of a Norman manor.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Guests can even sleep in the former bedrooms of artists such as Corot, who set up his studio here, and Monet. \u201cHe was crazy about it. It&#8217;s a walk-through room bathed in light,\u201d says the Operations Manager. A light that has remained unchanged over the centuries. From its promontory, La Ferme Saint-Sim\u00e9on continues to captivate visitors. \u201cI&#8217;ve never seen the same landscape twice,\u201d marvels Mickael Monti.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<em>Scroll down for a full <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#faq\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAQ<\/a> about <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tablethotels.com\/en\/honfleur-hotels\/la-ferme-saint-simeon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Ferme Saint-Simeon<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.prod.r53.tablethotels.com\/media\/ecs\/global\/magazine\/story-images\/20250222-Ferme\/LaBoucaneExterior.jpg\" alt=\"La Ferme Saint Sim\u00e9on\" width=\"970\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.prod.r53.tablethotels.com\/media\/ecs\/global\/magazine\/story-images\/20250222-Ferme\/Bar.jpg\" alt=\"La Ferme Saint Sim\u00e9on\" width=\"970\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.prod.r53.tablethotels.com\/media\/ecs\/global\/magazine\/story-images\/20250222-Ferme\/Bedroom-1.jpg\" alt=\"La Ferme Saint Sim\u00e9on\" width=\"970\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.prod.r53.tablethotels.com\/media\/ecs\/global\/magazine\/story-images\/20250222-Ferme\/RoomTerrace.jpg\" alt=\"La Ferme Saint Sim\u00e9on\" width=\"970\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.prod.r53.tablethotels.com\/media\/ecs\/global\/magazine\/story-images\/20250222-Ferme\/BedroomHammam.jpg\" alt=\"La Ferme Saint Sim\u00e9on\" width=\"970\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.prod.r53.tablethotels.com\/media\/ecs\/global\/magazine\/story-images\/20250222-Ferme\/Exterior.jpg\" alt=\"La Ferme Saint Sim\u00e9on\" width=\"970\" height=\"auto\" \/><br \/>\n<a name=\"faq\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Nuts &amp; Bolts<\/h4>\n<p><em>A bite-sized breakdown of your most frequently asked questions about <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tablethotels.com\/en\/honfleur-hotels\/la-ferme-saint-simeon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Ferme Saint-Sim\u00e9on<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Who comes here?<\/strong><br \/>\nLovers of art, history, gastronomy, and quiet luxury. The hotel is also regularly visited by art patrons, gallery owners, descendants of famous painters, and celebrities such as singers, actors, producers&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>When\u2019s the best time to visit?<\/strong><br \/>\nEach season brings its own unique light and atmosphere: warmth in summer, flamboyant colors in autumn, tranquility in winter and softness in spring. <\/p>\n<p><strong>What else is there to do in the area?<\/strong><br \/>\nMore than enough. Painting lessons with a local artist, horse-drawn carriage rides through the picturesque streets of historic Honfleur, walks on the beach or horse racing and golf for the sporty types. Deauville, with its famous promenade is just 20 minutes away. You can also discover the listed villages of the Pays d&#8217;Auge, with their half-timbered houses and flower-filled gardens, as well as the distilleries producing the region&#8217;s specialties, Cidre and Calvados. An hour and a half drive away is Giverny, home to Claude Monet&#8217;s house and gardens, where the painter created his famous Water Lilies. Just under one hour away are the majestic cliffs of \u00c9tretat, and just over one hour away are the D-Day beaches and the historic city of Rouen, with its hundred steeples. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Best room for a solo traveler? A couple? A family?<\/strong><br \/>\nIdeal for a single traveler, room 22 is Claude Monet&#8217;s former bedroom. It offers a breathtaking view of the gardens and the Seine estuary. It&#8217;s the perfect place for inspiration and contemplation. Suite 54, perfect for a couple, features a hammam, Jacuzzi, and sea view. The \u201cCiels de Seine\u201d suite is ideal for families. The communicating version combines large spaces, fireplaces, hammam, and dining table. <\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s a design feature I would miss if you didn\u2019t tell me about it?<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the gourmet restaurant, a solid wood table, marked by time and the elements, takes pride of place. Salvaged from the beaches of Arromanches, it was used during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, to unload American ships. The Boucane, or \u201cthat old cottage\u201d in Norman dialect, is a 17th-century outbuilding that served as a model for Monet and the Impressionists. Today, it houses the Ferme Saint Sim\u00e9on bistro, serving simple, tasty Normandy cuisine.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.prod.r53.tablethotels.com\/media\/ecs\/global\/magazine\/story-images\/20250222-Ferme\/LaBoucane.jpg\" alt=\"La Ferme Saint Sim\u00e9on\" width=\"970\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Anything to say about sustainability, equality, and community?<\/strong><br \/>\nFerme Saint-Sim\u00e9on has its own permaculture vegetable garden, which supplies vegetables, herbs and flowers to the restaurant kitchens. It was created in 2020, on the same site where Mother Toutain&#8217;s garden once stood. The hotel, which also has beehives and an orchard, produces its own honey, walnut oil, and apple juice. Other cooked products are sourced from Honfleur and local producers. The hotel also supports local sports, cultural, and social associations every year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are there some standout amenities you&#8217;d recommend?<\/strong><br \/>\n20 of the 35 rooms are equipped with a private hammam. In addition, a spa with sauna, hammam, and whirlpool will soon open in the heart of the permaculture vegetable garden at Ferme Saint Sim\u00e9on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Without further ado, what&#8217;s there to eat?<\/strong><br \/>\nVall\u00e9e d&#8217;Auge-style free-range poultry, served at La Boucane, is a specialty inherited from the Toutain family who occupied the farm between 1825 and 1870. It&#8217;s a dish that embodies the authenticity and culinary tradition of Normandy. The gastronomic restaurant Les Impressionnistes, meanwhile, offers a cuisine combining land and sea, with pigeon bi\u00e8re as its signature dish, served according to the season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell me about Tablet Plus?<\/strong><br \/>\nAt the time of publishing, La Ferme Saint Sim\u00e9on offers Tablet Plus member privileges, including a room upgrade at check-in (upon availability), complimentary champagne on arrival, a lovely welcome treat in your room, and Calvados tasting at Les Impressionnistes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The final word?<\/strong><br \/>\nSome hotels try too hard to sell their historical charm, but La Ferme Saint-Sim\u00e9on doesn&#8217;t need to. With 400 years of history and a legacy of famous painters as guests, it speaks for itself. To mark the 200th anniversary of its life as a hotel, 40 Impressionist paintings will be exhibited throughout the grounds, and the hotel will host a residency for artists.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color:#6F4685;\"><em><strong>Book <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;color:#6F4685;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tablethotels.com\/en\/honfleur-hotels\/la-ferme-saint-simeon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Ferme Saint-Sim\u00e9on<\/a> on Tablet Hotels.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:1px;border-top:3px double #ccc;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:60px;display:block;clear:both\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking for the Chateau Marmont of France, or the Chelsea Hotel for 19th-century Impressionist painters, you\u2019ll find them both in Normandy at the 400-year-old Ferme 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