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CHARTRES EN LUMIÈRES & THE GARDENS OF VERSAILLES
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Blessed with a stunning natural beauty, Normandy begs to be explored. Dramatic coastal landscapes, quaint pastoral villages and picturesque ports, this tour takes you on a Norman discovery staying in a beautifully authentic hotel in the heart of pretty Lisieux. There is a special departure for the Tulip Festival in April (see pg 21)
ITINERARY
DAY 1 To Dover for ferry to France and onto Lisieux for your 4-night stay. 3 nights DBB & one night BB
DAY 2 – 4 At leisure in Lisieux with two included excursions and one optional excursion
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Château de Vendeuvre & Gardens (April only) The ‘Festival de la Tulipe’ sees the renaissance Château gardens become a riot of colour with at least 30,000 spring bulbs of tulips, narcissus, crocus and hyacinths (some steps)
Monet’s Garden (All tours) Visit the picturesque village of Giverny on the River Seine and the home of French impressionist painter, Claude Monet. Discover the charming house and iconic gardens, the inspiration of his famous water lily series
Bayeux Tapestry, Arromanches & British Normandy Memorial (June & Aug only) An epic tale graphically told in the famous tapestry in Bayeux. Head to
Arromanches, a seaside town
with the remains of the Mulberry
Harbour. The British Normandy
Memorial commemorates those
who lost their lives in 1944
As night falls, over 20 of the city’s monuments are illuminated with striking colours and designs, all set to music. Stay in the centre of charming Chartres to explore this impressive light display. Visit Versailles town with its colourful Sunday market with included entrance to the Gardens (not the Palace) with amazing water features and fountains
ITINERARY
DAY 1 To Dover for ferry to France and onto Chartres for your 3-night stay. First night dinner in local restaurant (set menu) and 2 nights BB
DAY 2 – 3 At leisure in Chartres with one included excursion and one optional. A full day to explore Chartres including perhaps Europe’s finest Gothic edifice, its glorious UNESCO World Heritage 13th century cathedral, and the wonderfully preserved old town with its steep streets. Stunning Chartres en Lumières begins as darkness falls
INCLUDED EXCURSION
The Gardens of Versailles Lovely Versailles town is well worth a visit with its Sunday morning market. Experience the formal French-style gardening and extraordinary fountains and water features at the magnificent Gardens of Versailles (entrance to Palace not included)
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Orléans The city of Joan of Arc and the Sainte-Croix Cathedral. Take a stroll along the redeveloped banks of the Loire where the open-air cafés invite you to stop awhile
DAY 4 Back to the port and homewards
PRICES INCLUDES
Central hotel in Chartres for 3 nights with continental breakfast
First night set dinner at a local restaurant (walking distance) with hot drink
Day at leisure in Chartres Visit to Versailles Town Entrance to the Gardens of Versailles (including fountain shows)
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Deauville & Honfleur Seaside Deauville symbolises elegance, prestige and sophistication. Picturesque medieval port of Honfleur exudes maritime charm around the Vieux Bassin
DAY 5 Back to the port and home
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with continental breakfast
3 dinners in hotel (set menu) Porterage
Entrance to Chateau de Vendeuvre Tulip Festival (April) Entry to Monet’s Garden (All tours) Bayeux Tapestry, Arromanches & British Normandy Memorial (June & Aug only)
DATES & PRICES
SUPPLEMENTS
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FRANCE
GRAND HOTEL DE L’ESPERANCE, LISIEUX HHH
Landmark hotel with plentiful charm in the centre of Lisieux Upscale restaurant & bar
Spacious, refurbished guestrooms with TV & mini safe
There is a lift
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MERCURE CHARTRES CENTRE CATHEDRALE HHHH
Modern hotel in the
heart of the city, close to cathedral
Breakfast room but no restaurant (nearby to many eateries & cafes) Lounge bar area & fitness room
Smart guestrooms with air con, TV, safe & hair dryer
There is a lift
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6 APR 2025
(Tulips)
£699
22 JUN 2025
£699
24 AUG 2025
£689
11 JUL 2025
£569
Single
£155
Insurance
£80
Single
£160
Insurance
£82
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