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4-Star Monet’s Garden, Versailles, Cheese & Calvados
Enjoy a short break in France, combining the splendid house and gardens of Claude Monet, inspiration for so many of his paintings, with a full day in Versailles and time in Pays d’Auge, famous for its splendid green countryside, excellent cheeses and lush apple orchards. On this coach holiday, you’ll visit Versailles, home to the fabulous château created for Louis XIV and home to 800 hectares of stunning gardens. Entrance to the gardens at Versailles is included. We also visit one of the most famous gardens of all time, that of Claude Monet in Giverny, and the Pays d’Auge in the Normandy area. This beautiful region is home to the village of Camembert, known worldwide for its famous cheese, where you can taste the delicious camembert at a local cheesery.
Tour Includes
- 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- Local joining points
5 days from £899pp
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Itinerary
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Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Rouen for a four-night stay.
Enjoy a full-day, included visit to Versailles, home to the famous château and gardens. Located on the south-western outskirts of Paris and originally created for Louis XIV, you will have time at leisure to admire the magnificent gardens from this once opulent era (château entrance is at extra cost). Stroll through the gardens, along Versailles' own Grand Canal, or discover the many fountains and pools, some of which are examples of fine sculpture.
If you choose to visit the palace, then there are various types of admission tickets available depending on what areas you would like to see.
Please note: château entrance is at extra cost and subject to local queueing times. Ticket prices vary depending on the type of ticket you purchase. Approximate cost is between €18 and €27 paid on the spot. We do not recommend advance ticket purchase, as itineraries can be subject to last-minute change for operational reasons. We are not able to provide assistance with independent ticket arrangements.
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This morning we travel to the pretty village of Giverny to visit the home of Claude Monet. The artist lived here from 1883 until his death in 1926, and today his house, and in particular, the gardens – made famous by his painting of the water lilies, have been restored to Monet’s original designs. His gardens, stretching from his house down to the river, provided the inspiration for many of his famous paintings, such as the series of ‘Nympheas’ or Water Lilies and his ‘Pont Japonais’ or Japanese Bridge, which has also been rebuilt for visitors to enjoy. We then continue to the beautiful town of Rouen, where you will have time at leisure to explore this delightful Normandy town.
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We spend the day in the beautiful Pays d’ Auge, famous for its splendid green countryside, excellent cheeses and lush apple orchards. Our first stop is in the pretty historical city of Lisieux. Home to an extravagant hillside basilica, Lisieux is considered to be the second most important pilgrimage town in France, thanks to its 19th century saint, Therese Martin. We later continue to southern Normandy and the village of Camembert, known worldwide for its famous cheese. During the day we will visit both a local cheesery, where you can taste the local Camembert, and a traditional Normandy farm, where we will see how the local apples are made into cider, calvados (a local apple brandy) and Pommeau (a drink which combines apple juice with apple brandy), before sampling the produce.
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Return home.
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Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Novotel Rouen Centre Cathédrale.
Novotel Rouen Centre Cathédrale
The Novotel Rouen Centre Cathédrale hotel is located on the banks of the Seine, close to historic sites and within a 5-minute walk from the cathedral. The hotel amenities include a gym and heated indoor pool, a cocktail bar and an Italian restaurant, Le Quindici, that has the warm atmosphere of a trattoria.
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- Indoor Swimming Pool
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- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Gym
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Luxuria Coach
Stylish and modern, state-of-the-art Luxuria is the business class of coaches. Boasting comfort of the highest standard, sink into the deluxe armchair-style seats, stretch out with much more space around you, and enjoy a vast choice of entertainment on your personal touch-screen TV.
Luxuria Features
- Deluxe armchair-style seats with leather exterior, central arm rests* with cup holders, adjustable headrests and retractable calf rests on most seats to give you a more comfortable journey.
*Face to face seats are forward and rear facing with a table and will not have a calf rest. - Every seat has its own, fully interactive, touch-screen TV offering a wide choice of entertainment so you can control what you want to watch and when.
- There’s a selection of double and single seats, including six face-to-face seats with tables, and five single seats which are ideal for passengers travelling independently.
- Plug sockets and USB points at each seat mean you can keep your devices fully charged throughout your journey.
- Onboard toilet.
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