Rouen

Mural Artist in Rouen

Hand-painted murals in Rouen for homes, shops and venues in the historic centre.

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 Rouen

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 Rouen?

In half-timbered houses in the historic centre or shops on rue Damiette, a discreet botanical 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.

Rouen, city of Monet and half-timbered houses

Here, a mural works when it plays off the uneven walls and dense fabric of the historic centre.

Homes and apartments

Living rooms, bedrooms, entrances in the roughly two thousand half-timbered houses of the historic centre, spared by the bombings of the Second World War. Example: a 10 m² living room wall in a detailed subject, around €2,500.

Shops and venues

Antique shops on rue Damiette, bars and venues on rue Martainville, at the heart of the pedestrian centre. Example: a 15 m² shop wall 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

Rouen's historic centre, spared by the bombings of the Second World War, remains the most authentic and representative quarter of the city's architecture, with around two thousand half-timbered houses and narrow, cobbled streets. At its heart stands Notre-Dame Cathedral, a Gothic building constructed from the 12th to the 16th century and France's tallest cathedral, with its spire reaching 151 metres, immortalised by Claude Monet in a series of thirty paintings. Requests come from homes, shops and venues in the centre looking for a distinctive feature. 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 Rouen

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 Rouen

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

Venues: home, apartment, shop, venue, office.

Possible subjects: floral 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 Rouen. Giulia paints by hand with acrylic colours, indoors and outdoors, with no printing or wallpaper involved.

Notre-Dame Cathedral, France's tallest cathedral with its spire reaching 151 metres, was immortalised by Claude Monet in a series of thirty paintings.

Giulia also travels across the whole of Normandy.

Frequently asked questions about murals in Rouen

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 Rouen?

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 Rouen?

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: many half-timbered houses in the historic centre are protected. 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.