By
Rebecca Gibson |
River cruise operator AmaWaterways is to donate the entire art collection from AmaLegro to a home for retired senior citizens in Normandy, France.
The artwork, which consists of 53 reproductions of Impressionist paintings, will be delivered to the Residence Saint Jean retirement home in Bosc-le-Hard in January 2014. Several paintings will also be donated to the local city hall, located in the Petit Chateau manor.
“We love to showcase beautiful artwork onboard all our ships,” said Wade Korzan, managing director of AmaWaterways’ European operations. “Our Basel-based team wanted to find a good home for the AmaLegro’s former art collection and these paintings will make a lovely addition to the décor of the Residence Saint Jean. It’s a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the local community.”
AmaWaterways has operated in north-west France since 2013 and the 150-passenger AmaLegro cruises exclusively in the Seine River Valley offering a ‘Paris & Normandy’ itinerary. Passengers sailing on this trip can visit the D-Day beaches, Rouen’s Gothic cathedral, Monet’s gardens and Van Gogh’s former home in Auvers-sur-Oise.
AmaWaterways also supports other community initiatives and sponsors an English school in Siem Reap, Cambodia, which guests can visit as part of the popular Mekong river cruise itineraries.