Monet’s Garden, Versailles, Cheese & Calvados
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Monet’s Garden, Versailles, Cheese & Calvados
5 Days Starting and ending in Rouen, France
Visiting: Rouen, Versailles, Lisieux
Tour operator:
Tour code:
fmg5
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, History
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a delightful short break in France with the "Monet’s Garden, Versailles, Cheese & Calvados" tour. This enchanting journey begins in Rouen, where you'll stay for four nights at a comfortable 3-star B&B. Discover the opulence of Versailles with its magnificent château and sprawling gardens, and explore the artistic legacy of Claude Monet in Giverny, where his iconic gardens have been lovingly restored. Wander through the charming streets of Rouen and indulge in the culinary delights of the Pays d’Auge region. Visit Lisieux, a city steeped in history, and the village of Camembert, renowned for its cheese. Savor the flavors of local Camembert and experience the traditional production of cider and calvados. This fully guided tour offers a perfect blend of art, history, and gastronomy, all while traveling in comfort aboard an air-conditioned motorcoach.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Rouen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star B&B Rouen Centre Rive Droite, or similar
Local departure by coach, then to Rouen for a four-night stay.
Day 2 : Versailles
Location: Versailles
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star B&B Rouen Centre Rive Droite, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
A full-day included visit to Versailles, home to the famous château and gardens. Located on the 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). Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the gardens, or along Versailles' own Grand Canal, or why not discover the many fountains and pools, some of which are examples of fine sculpture.
Day 3 : Monet’s Garden & Rouen
Location: Rouen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star B&B Rouen Centre Rive Droite, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 4 : Lisieux; Cheese & Calvados
Location: Lisieux
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star B&B Rouen Centre Rive Droite, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 5
Location: Rouen
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation is included as detailed in the itinerary.
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.
What's Not Included
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Insurance
Insurance is not included.
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Château Entrance
Entrance to the château at Versailles is at extra cost.
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star B&B Rouen Centre Rive Droite, or similar.Mode of Transport
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price, with comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach travel.Check out our Q&As
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What can I expect to see at Monet's Garden in Giverny?
At Monet's Garden in Giverny, you can expect to see the artist's house and gardens, which have been restored to Monet's original designs. The gardens, famous for their water lilies, stretch from the house down to the river and include features like the Japanese Bridge, which has been rebuilt for visitors to enjoy.
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What activities are included during the visit to Versailles?
During the visit to Versailles, you will have time at leisure to admire the magnificent gardens, stroll through the gardens or along the Grand Canal, and discover the many fountains and pools. Entrance to the chateau is at an extra cost and offers various types of admission tickets depending on the areas you wish to see.
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What will I experience during the day in Lisieux and Camembert?
In Lisieux and Camembert, you will visit the historical city of Lisieux, known for its extravagant hillside basilica. In Camembert, you will visit a local cheesery to taste the famous cheese and a traditional Normandy farm to see how local apples are made into cider, calvados, and Pommeau, with opportunities to sample these products.
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Is the entrance to the chateau at Versailles included in the tour?
No, the entrance to the chateau at Versailles is not included in the tour. It is at an extra cost, and ticket prices vary depending on the type of ticket you purchase. It is recommended not to purchase tickets in advance as itineraries can change for operational reasons.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
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Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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