Weekend in Chatou

Get away from it all in Chatou, where art and history meet in the heart of the Île des Impressionnistes. With an immersive visit to the Fournaise museum, strolls along the Seine, cruises and discoveries of frescoes on the street-art trail, this town with a guinguette feel will immerse you in a friendly, timeless atmosphere, just a few kilometres from Paris. A perfect weekend for lovers of art, nature and heritage.

Day 1 Dive into Renoir's world on the Île des Impressionnistes

Discover Renoir’s legacy at the Musée Fournaise

Start your getaway to Chatou with a must-see visit to the Musée Fournaise, where you’ll enjoy a unique immersive experience. Thanks to Renoir’s hologram and a nostalgic soundtrack, relive key moments in the painter’s life. Explore the places that inspired his famous paintings, including the Déjeuner des canotiers, painted on the balcony of the Maison Fournaise. This immersive experience immerses you in the history of Impressionism and the Fournaise hamlet.

Lunch on the terrace at Les Rives de la Courtille
To extend the experience, stop off at Les Rives de la Courtille, a restaurant with timeless charm set in the hamlet’s former Water Station. Enjoy the terrace while savouring a traditional meal, in a guinguette atmosphere reminiscent of the popular rendezvous of 19th-century Parisians.

Visit the Ateliers Sequana
After your lunch, don’t miss the Ateliers Sequana, specialising in the restoration of traditional boats. Located on the banks of the Seine, this workshop also offers electric boat trips aboard the Chloé, an original way to discover the Seine while learning from passionate volunteers.

Night in Chatou: Relaxation and Comfort
For a relaxing night’s sleep after this busy day, opt for a bed and breakfast at La Maison de Chatou, the Hôtel Cerise or the furnished Cosy Place. These accommodations are perfect for a relaxing stay in a peaceful setting.

©Three women chatting and enjoying the moment

©Family discovering Street Art in Chatou|NICOLAS MAUGE

Day 2 Exploring the banks of the Seine and the Street-Art trail

Walk the Chatou Street-Art Trail
The following day, explore the recently inaugurated street-art trail in Chatou town centre. The trail features works by international artists, with murals inspired by Impressionism, diversity and sustainable development. The starting point is at Maison Levanneur, and you can continue along Avenue du Maréchal Foch, while admiring the Church of Notre-Dame de Chatou and its 12th-century bell tower.

Visit the Church of Notre-Dame de Chatou
A few steps from the street-art trail, visit the Church of Notre-Dame de Chatou, a historic site with a 12th-century bell tower. Inside, you can admire the Grand Orgue, an instrument that was showcased at the 1878 Universal Exhibition.

Walk along the banks of the Seine
End your weekend in Chatou with a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Seine, a soothing spot that inspired many Impressionist artists, including Renoir. Take advantage of the idyllic setting to relax and capture unforgettable memories.

Renoir in Chatou

I’m doing a painting of canoers that I’ve been itching to do for a long time […] It’s already very hard: from time to time you have to try things that are beyond your strength.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, autumn 1880