FRANCE
5 DAYS
4 DAYS
Monet’s Garden at Giverny
Etretat
A Weekend in Rouen
We have two itineraries to make the most of a weekend break based in Rouen, with charming, cobbled streets, a magnificent cathedral and the historic clock, Gros Horloge. Explore the dramatic Normandy coastline and charming Honfleur or admire the famous Monet’s Garden at Giverny and a lesser-known garden at Etretat.
Majestic Norman Gardens
Making the Most of the Dramatic Coast
SHORT BREAK
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PACKAGED ITINERARY
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel and enjoy a welcome drink before settling in. Day 2 Fécamp, Palais Bénédictine & Etretat
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Monet’s Garden at Giverny & Vernon
Today we see the dramatic coastline to the north of Rouen, between Fécamp and Etretat. Fécamp stands in a dramatic location along the Alabaster Coast and is surrounded by the tallest cliffs in Normandy, reaching over 300 feet in height. We can visit the town centre and market (Saturday is market day). Next we visit the Palais Bénédictine (Benedictine Palace) for a guided tour and tasting of where the now famous Bénédictine liqueur was invented from a recipe handed down by the Benedictine monks. We then continue on to Etretat, the magnificent and famous cliffs which are one of Normandy’s most popular tourist spots, and admire the 3 stunning arches carved out We spend this morning in Rouen, exploring and enjoying market day (Sunday). We have time to explore the medieval cobbled streets and to admire the half-timbered houses, Gothic monuments and the magnificent Gros Horloge (Great Clock) with the oldest mechanism of its kind in France. We also see the Market Square where Joan of Arc was executed in 1431. In the afternoon we travel to Honfleur, Normandy’s most charming port and a favourite with impressionist painters such as Monet. Day 4 Departure & Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme After breakfast, we begin our journey home. We may wish to make a scenic lunch stop en-route to Calais at the charming resort of Saint Valéry-sur-Somme, with its lovely medieval town, beautiful promenade along the bay and picturesque harbour. INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing • Guided tour & tasting at Palais Bénédictine of beautiful white limestone. Day 3 Rouen & Honfleur
This morning, we travel to Monet’s country retreat in Giverny where we visit the impressionist painter’s charming pink house and iconic gardens. Later, we travel to the pretty neighbouring village of Vernon with its half-timbered houses and the famous Old Mill. After lunch we can explore the riverside village at leisure. On our return to the hotel, we stop at the viewpoint above the Seine at Chateau Gaillard for photos. Day 3 Rouen and Château du Champ de Bataille This morning, we have free time in Rouen to explore this ancient city. Visit the stunning gothic-styled Notre-Dame Cathedral, the ornate clock tower or the fine Arts Museum. After free time for lunch, we travel to Château du Champ de Bataille to visit the incredible baroque ornamental gardens (not including the Château) with grand vistas, fountains and sculptures. Day 4 Honfleur and the River Seine We have free time and lunch in the scenic historic port town of Honfleur set on the Seine Estuary. This afternoon we enjoy a 90-minute circular river cruise along the Seine. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
INCLUSIONS • Entrance to the gardens at Château du Champ de Bataille
• Entrance to Monet’s Gardens • 90-minute circular river cruise
Novotel Rouen Sud Nr Rouen, Normandy plus (predicted)
B&B HOTEL Rouen Centre Rive Droite Rouen, Normandy
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VALUE HOTEL
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Just 15 minutes from the historic centre of Rouen, Novotel Rouen Sud set in the Rouvray Forest has recently undergone an extensive renovation. All 132 air-conditioned rooms feature hairdryer, bathroom products, satellite TV, coffee/tea making facilities and bottled water. The hotel offers a hot buffet breakfast and regional menu in its stylish Lodge Restaurant and the inviting bar area, with sofas and a fireplace, is a great spot to relax for drinks after a day of sightseeing.
The 3-star B&B HOTEL Rouen Centre Rive Droite is located on the right bank of the River Seine, 10-minutes walk to the city centre. The hotel has 88 modern, air-conditioned rooms equipped with TV and hairdryer. There is a spacious bar area and a modern restaurant (NB: the restaurant is not open at weekends except for group meals by prior arrangement). Coach parking is off-site at the Suite Novotel, approximately 2-minutes walk away and is free (limited space). Alternative coach parking is a 10-minute walk away and chargeable.
• Lift • Welcome glass of kir cassis • Coach parking is off-site & free of charge (subject to availability) • Porterage not available 3 Nights Bed & Breakfast Based on Friday arrivals
• Lift • Leisure facilities • Buffet menu • Coach parking is onsite & free of charge
4 Nights Half Board Based on Thursday arrivals
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