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Our adventure begins with a short Channel crossing from Dover, before journeying into the
heart of France to our welcoming, centrally located hotel, where we’ll enjoy four nights of
comfort and French hospitality. We begin our holiday with a day at leisure in
Rouen, the capital of Normandy and a city brimming with history and charm. Here,
winding cobbled lanes lead to half-timbered houses, bustling squares, and the very
marketplace where Joan of Arc was martyred. Towering above it all is the glorious Cathédrale
Notre-Dame, captured again and again in Claude Monet’s celebrated paintings, its
intricate façade glowing with ever-changing light. We also spend a glorious day exploring
the “Côte Fleurie” - the Flower Coast. Our journey begins in Deauville, an elegant seaside
resort, loved by writers, artists, and film stars. From its grand promenade to its chic boutiques
and colourful parasols, Deauville exudes timeless glamour. From here we continue to
Honfleur, a port town straight out of a painting, with a harbour framed by pastel-coloured
houses and lively quayside cafés. It’s easy to see why so many impressionist painters set up
their easels here. To complete the day, we visit a traditional Calvados distillery, where we
discover the secrets of Normandy’s apple orchards and enjoy tastings of cider, Calvados,
and regional cheeses. Another magical day takes us to Giverny, where the great
impressionist, Claude Monet created the gardens that inspired some of his most iconic
works. We stroll through the Clos Normand, a breathtaking flower garden bursting with colour
and fragrance, before stepping into the serene, Japanese-style water garden, with its lily ponds
and graceful green bridge, a scene immortalised in Monet’s famous waterlilies. As
if that wasn’t enough, our day continues with a nostalgic journey aboard the Eure Valley
Railway, where heritage carriages carry us through storybook countryside and picturesque
villages, offering views unchanged for centuries. Finally, with hearts and minds full of
Normandy’s beauty, we bid farewell to France, crossing the Channel and making our way
home, taking with us not only memories of exquisite landscapes and historic towns, but
also the flavours, fragrances, and artistic inspiration of this very special corner of the world.

Day 1: We take the ferry to cross the Channel and continue to the hotel.
Day 2: A full day to discover the picturesque town of Rouen.
Day 3: Day exploring the coastal towns on the Flower Coast & Calvados Tour.
Day 4: Beautiful Monet’s Garden & historic Eure Valley train journey.
Day 5: We cross the Channel and return home.

The above itinerary is subject to change depending
on the Eure Valley train operating times

Travel To Europe
Please be aware: when travelling to Europe next summer, you may need to apply for a
ETIAS – European Travel Information and Authorisation System. Applications will be
made online or via a mobile app. Please note that some European hotels charge a
Tourist Tax. This can vary but is usually in the region of 2-5 Euros per person, per night
and is payable directly to the hotel.

Grand Hotel de l’Esperance, Lisieux 
Located in the city centre of Lisieux, near the shopping streets and main tourist sites, the hotel welcomes you in
a typical Norman half-timbered house.

 All Travel by Executive Coach
 Four Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
 Return Channel Ferry Crossings
 Domaine Calvados Tour & Tasting Cider, Calvados  & Cheese
 Admission to Claude Monet House & Gardens
 Eure Valley Historic One-Way Train