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House of Fournaise and its collection
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The House of Fournaise, located on the Island of the Impressionists in Chatou, Yvelines, is a historical site that now serves as a restaurant and a municipal museum. The museum holds collections that shed light on the history of the site and boating, which was one of the first modern leisure activities on the water.
The Fournaise Restaurant-Hotel and Auguste Renoir
The Fournaise restaurant-hotel was a favorite spot for Auguste Renoir, who created numerous paintings while visiting. These include portraits of the Fournaise family, landscapes of the surrounding area, and notably, his famous works 'The Luncheon of the Boating Party' in 1880 and 'The Two Sisters' in 1881.
The Fournaise Museum and its Collections
The Fournaise museum, which opened in 1992, houses a collection of paintings and documents that narrate the history of the house and the golden age of the Seine banks. The museum also hosts exhibitions that explore the contemporary artistic movements of the Impressionist era.
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