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Monet's Garden and Versailles
Monet's Garden and Versailles
Rouen, France
Giverny
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Monet's Garden and Versailles
4 Days Starting and ending in Rouen, France
Visiting: Rouen, Giverny, Versailles, United Kingdom
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through France with the "Monet's Garden and Versailles" tour. This enchanting escape offers a 4-day or 5-day itinerary, featuring stays at comfortable hotels in the Rouen area. Begin your adventure with a visit to the picturesque village of Giverny, where you'll explore the restored home and gardens of Claude Monet, the inspiration behind his iconic water lily paintings. Continue to Rouen, where you can admire the stunning Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Gros Horloge. The highlight of your trip is a full-day excursion to the opulent Versailles, where you can wander through the magnificent gardens and, if you choose, explore the grand château at your own pace. This tour promises a perfect blend of art, history, and leisure, offering a memorable experience in the heart of France.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Rouen
Accommodation Name: 4-star hotel in the Rouen area
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to the Rouen area for a three-night stay.
Day 2 Monet’s Garden and Rouen
Location: Giverny, Rouen
Accommodation Name: 4-star hotel in the Rouen area
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. Today, his house and gardens, made famous by his painting of the water lilies, have been restored to Monet’s original designs.
His gardens, stretching from the 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 Rouen where you will have time at leisure to explore. See the Notre Dame Cathedral with its Butter Tower, immortalised in paintings by Claude Monet. Take a stroll to admire the famous Gros Horloge, a huge astronomical clock dating back to the 16th century, and in the centre of the Old Market Square stands the church of St. Joan of Arc, whose design represents the pyre on which Joan perished in 1431.
Day 3 Versailles
Location: Versailles
Accommodation Name: 4-star hotel in the Rouen area
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 explore 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.
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. (Château entrance is at extra cost and subject to local queueing times. Ticket prices vary depending on the type of ticket you purchase, but approximate cost is between €18 and €27). 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.)
Day 4
Location: United Kingdom
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Visit to Monet's Garden
Enjoy a visit to the home and gardens of Claude Monet in the village of Giverny.
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Visit to Rouen
Explore the historic city of Rouen, including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Gros Horloge.
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Visit to Versailles
A full-day visit to Versailles, including time to explore the famous gardens.
What's Not Included
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Château Entrance at Versailles
Entrance to the Château at Versailles is not included and is at extra cost.
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Assistance with Independent Ticket Arrangements
Assistance with independent ticket arrangements for the Château at Versailles is not provided.
Mode of Transport
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to the Rouen area for a three-night stay.Accommodation
On the 4-day break you will stay for three nights at a 4-star hotel in the Rouen area, such as the Novotel Rouen Sud. On the 5-day break you will stay for four nights at the 3-star B&B Rouen Centre Rive Droite Hotel.Check out our Q&As
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What can I expect to see at Monet's Garden?
At Monet's Garden, you can visit the home of Claude Monet, where he lived from 1883 until his death in 1926. The house and gardens have been restored to Monet's original designs. The gardens, which stretch from the house down to the river, inspired many of his famous paintings, such as the series of 'Nympheas' or Water Lilies and the 'Pont Japonais' or Japanese Bridge, which has been rebuilt for visitors to enjoy.
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What will I see in Rouen during the tour?
In Rouen, you will have time at leisure to explore. You can see the Notre Dame Cathedral with its Butter Tower, which was immortalized in paintings by Claude Monet. You can also admire the famous Gros Horloge, a huge astronomical clock dating back to the 16th century, and visit the church of St. Joan of Arc in the center of the Old Market Square.
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What is included in the visit to Versailles?
The visit to Versailles includes a full-day trip to explore the famous château and gardens. You will have time at leisure to enjoy the magnificent gardens, stroll along Versailles' Grand Canal, and discover the many fountains and pools. The entrance to the château is at an extra cost.
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Are there any additional costs for visiting the Château de Versailles?
Yes, the entrance to the Château de Versailles is at an extra cost. Ticket prices vary depending on the type of ticket you purchase, with approximate costs between €18 and €27. It is not recommended to purchase tickets in advance as itineraries can change for operational reasons.
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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