Honfleur

Mural Artist in Honfleur

Hand-painted murals in Honfleur for homes, galleries, hotels and harbourside restaurants.

Contact Giulia

Tell me what kind of space you have and your idea.

Mural price

Example of a hand-painted wall mural by Giulia Dal Bon, for projects in Honfleur

How it works

Four steps, no commitment before the quote.

1

Send me your idea

Even if the idea is still vague, we shape it together. Message me on WhatsApp or by email, I reply within 48h.

2

Send me a photo of the wall

A photo and rough measurements are enough. Tell me the city, the type of space, and whether the wall is indoors or outdoors.

3

Receive a sketch and a quote

I send you a digital sketch over the photo of your wall, with a detailed quote. Free of charge.

4

I paint the wall

From €150 per m² for a simple motif, more for very detailed work. We set the date together.

Practical questions before commissioning a mural

The questions that come up most often.

Can I see the design before deciding?

Yes. Before any agreement, Giulia shows you the project as an image on your own wall, with the detailed price. Several sketches are proposed to you before the project is confirmed.

What type of mural works well in Honfleur?

In half-timbered houses near the Vieux Bassin or galleries in the centre, a discreet marine motif or a simple trompe l'oeil fit well with the uneven walls typical of the town. Everything is hand-painted with acrylic colours, no wallpaper or printing involved.

Will it damage the wall?

No damage at all. Acrylic paint adheres to an already painted or plastered wall, with no stripping or heavy primer needed. And if you change your mind in ten years, a coat of paint is enough to cover it.

Honfleur, birthplace of landscape painting

Here, a mural works when it plays off the changeable light that has inspired generations of painters.

Homes and apartments

Living rooms, bedrooms, entrances in half-timbered houses near the Vieux Bassin, the old harbour basin. Example: a 10 m² living room wall in a detailed subject, around €2,500.

Galleries, hotels and restaurants

Art galleries, hotels and restaurants in the centre, in a town that lives on art tourism. Example: a 15 m² restaurant room in a detailed subject, around €3,750.

Facades and exterior walls

An exterior wall visible from the street generally needs the owner's or building association's agreement. From €150 per m², plus scaffolding if needed.

A mural for this place

Honfleur's Vieux Bassin, long used by fishermen and sailors, inspired a whole generation of Impressionist painters, sensitive to the water reflections and changeable skies typical of the Seine estuary. Eugène Boudin, born in Honfleur and nicknamed the "King of the Skies," was among the first painters to leave the studio and paint outdoors, and he introduced Claude Monet to plein air painting. The Ferme Saint-Siméon became an essential meeting place for these artists. Requests come from homes, galleries, hotels and restaurants looking for a distinctive feature that plays off this painterly legacy. Giulia travels easily to paint: she comes to see the wall in person, or works first from photos and measurements.

Other spaces

Homes, hospitality venues, portfolio and nearby pages to explore.

Other cities in Normandy

Giulia also works in these other cities of the region.

The 20-metre-plus wall for Gaber and Jannacci, in Milan, in the press

Giulia Dal Bon, trained at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera, Milan.

Mural price in Honfleur

Every project is quoted individually. Here are the most requested formats.

What makes the quote vary: the surface to paint, the complexity of the subject, indoor or outdoor, the condition of the wall before preparation, the height and whether scaffolding is needed, and the requested timeline.

To receive a quote, send a photo of the wall, the approximate dimensions and the idea you have in mind.

Where Giulia works in Honfleur

Surfaces: interior wall, exterior facade, ceiling, hallway, entrance, bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, storefront, movable panel.

Venues: home, apartment, gallery, hotel, restaurant.

Possible subjects: marine and botanical motifs, sky ceiling, perspective trompe l'oeil, classical motifs, figures, reproduction of an artwork.

Commissioned murals, wall paintings, mural decoration, decorative painting, trompe l'oeil, fresco, hand-painted walls: these are different names for the same work in Honfleur. Giulia paints by hand with acrylic colours, indoors and outdoors, with no printing or wallpaper involved.

The Vieux Bassin, Honfleur's historic harbour, inspired generations of Impressionist painters, starting with Eugène Boudin, born in the town.

Giulia also travels across the whole of Normandy.

Frequently asked questions about murals in Honfleur

Can I see the design before deciding?

Yes. Before any agreement, Giulia shows you the project as an image on your own wall, with the detailed price. Several sketches are proposed to you before the project is confirmed.

How much does a mural cost in Honfleur?

The rate is per square metre: €150 for a simple motif, €250 for a detailed subject, €350 for a trompe l'oeil or ceiling. The quote is free.

How long does the work take?

The timeline depends on the project: we discuss it together based on the wall and the subject. As a general guide, a simple motif takes less time than a very detailed subject or a large surface.

Does a mural hold up outdoors in Honfleur?

Yes, with surface preparation suited to the Atlantic climate. The best period for an exterior mural runs from late spring to early autumn.

Do I need permission to paint a facade?

For an interior wall, no. For a facade visible from the street, you generally need the owner's or building association's agreement, and a notice to the municipality if the building sits in a protected zone. Giulia explains the process before starting.

Can a mural be changed or removed later?

Yes. A mural painted in acrylic can be painted over like any regular wall paint. It can also be reworked or extended later on.