Practical Info
Jardin Impressions is the heart of Les Jardins d’Étretat. The garden opens up on the iconic historical panorama of the ocean and the cliffs of Étretat, which have inspired many great artists. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, Eugène Delacroix, Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, and Vasily Polenov – all came here to paint. The topiary compositions embody the tides and ebbs of the English Channel, enhancing the effect of being immersed under water.
The sculpture of Claude Monet is made entirely out of natural materials and is part of The Tree Hugger Project. It has been commissioned especially for Les Jardins d'Étretat and points back to the landscapes and views of the cliffs of Étretat, painted by one of the founding fathers of Impressionism in the late 19th century.
Imagine wandering deep into the forest and becoming part of it with your entire being. This is the sensation the viewer experiences when looking at these soft, round ‘lounge stones’.
