Ferme Saint Siméon, Five-star hotel in Honfleur, France.
Ferme Saint Siméon is a 17th-century Norman house perched on a hillside above Honfleur, offering views across the Seine estuary. The restored building now houses 35 rooms, two restaurants, and a spa facility.
In 1825, the Toutain family converted the residential house into a farm inn, launching its role as a lodging place. Over the following decades, it became home to painters and their creative work.
In the 1800s, painters like Monet and Boudin came here to paint the light and views over the Seine estuary. The place became known as a gathering spot where artists worked and shared ideas together.
The hotel sits about 10 minutes walk from the old town center on a hilltop with parking available. Rooms include private hammams and the grounds offer spacious outdoor areas with open views.
Some rooms retain traces of its time as an artists' refuge, with original architectural details from the period on display. Guests can stay in the same spaces where famous painters once created their work.
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