Description
The historic city of Rouen boasts a wealth of fine shops, half-timbered houses and a truly splendid cathedral. In nearby Giverny, Monet found inspiration to create his impressionist masterpieces.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner with tea/coffee served after dinner
• Welcome drink provided and happy hour each evening 7-8pm (50% discount on all drinks)* terms apply
• Included visit to Monet’s Garden
• Included excursion to Rouen with optional walking tour
Itinerary
DAY 1 Departure: A morning departure to Dover for our ferry to Calais.We continue through Northern France to arrive at our hotel early evening.
DAYS 2-3 At leisure with two included excursions and an optional* walking tour. Rouen with optional* walking tour: A thriving industrial and commercial centre and the third largest port in France, Rouen is steeped in history. Join us to discover the history and architecture of this great city. Find out why and how both William the Conqueror and Joan of Arc died in the town that Victor Hugo called "the city of a hundred spires". Rouen is home to many museums as well as the Gothic Cathedral of Notre-Dame, immortalised by French impressionist Claude Monet. After the tour the rest of the day is free for you to explore the city at your leisure.
Monet’s Garden: A pilgrimage for art lovers and garden lovers alike, the picturesque village of Giverny on the banks of the Seine was the home of French impressionist painter Claude Monet. You will have ample time to explore or quite simply wander through Monet's cheery spacious house and the exuberant gardens which were the inspiration of his famous water lily series. Admission to the house and garden is included.
LAST DAY Travel home: We depart for Calais and our ferry crossing to Dover, arriving home during the evening.
Venue Information
Mercure Deauville Pont l’Eveque
Situated in a beautiful landscaped garden not far from Pont l’Eveque the ancient cheesemaking town, this hotel offers glorious views of the countryside from the panoramic restaurant or summer terrace and guests can use the outdoor swimming pool (summer only). All 63 renovated en suite bedrooms feature satellite TV and hairdryer. There is a lift to all floors and porterage is included.