Your holiday summary
| Holiday type |
Art & archaeology |
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| Country |
France |
| Resort |
Normandy |
| Travel type |
Coach |
| Price range | From £649 |
| Travel partner | Travel Editions |
| Duration | 3 nights |
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Monet & the Impressionists in Normandy
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Normandy is synonymous with the Impressionist movement, thanks largely to Monet's involvement in and love of the area. This wonderful short lecture tour, based in Rouen, visits his house and garden in Giverny as well as a host of other places associated with Impressionism in the area including Rouen's superb Musee des Beaux Arts, the Boudin Museum at Honfleur and the Parc de Bois des Moutiers near Dieppe, all in the incomparable company of Dr. Anne Anderson whose knowledge and enthusiasm will enlighten and entertain.
Included
- Return coach and Eurotunnel from London or Ashford to Rouen
- 3 nights' bed and breakfast at the 3-star Mercure Hotel Rouen Champs de Mars, based on shared occupancy of a twin/double room
- Two lectures, welcome drink on first evening and two dinners with wine at the hotel
- Coach throughout the tour and entrance fees
- Dr Anne Anderson and tour manager throughout.
Not included
- Single room supplement
- Holiday insurance
- Meals other than those stated
- Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc
- Porterage and gratuities
Day 1
Travel by coach from London (approx 08.00) or Ashford (09.15) to Folkestone for Eurotunnel crossing to Calais and onwards to Rouen for check in to the 3-star Mercure Champ de Mars Hotel, located 15 minutes' walk from the old town. Introductory lecture, "Monet at Giverny", welcome drink and dinner with wine at the hotel.
Day 2
A full day in Giverny today with visits to Monet's House and Gardens, home to his beloved lily pond and the Musée d'Impresionisme, home to a series of exhibitions dedicated to Impressionism. Lecture, "Impressionism or painting quickly out of doors" and dinner with wine at the hotel.
Day 3
A morning visit to Rouen's fabulous Musée des Beaux Arts that houses a wonderful collection including Monet's Rouen Catherdral and works by Boudin and Dufy. Afternoon visit to the pretty port of Honfleur and Musée Eugene Boudin which documents the artistic appeal of Honfleur and the Seine estuary. Time will be allowed for dinner (own expense) here before returning to Rouen for overnight stay. Day 4: Return to Ashford and London via the Eurotunnel at Calais. En-route, your final visit will be the Arts & Crafts movement-inspired Parc du Bois des Moutiers near Dieppe, designed by Edwin Lutyens in 1898. Return to Ashford is expected at about 18.00 and London at 19.30.
NB: Exact order of excursions may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion.Travel ArrangementsThe quickest and most convenient way to get to this area of Normandy is by modern, executive coach and Eurotunnel. Departure from London Victoria will be at about 08.00 with a further pick up made at Ashford station in good time for a scheduled Eurotunnel departure of 11.20. The Eurotunnel crossing operates up to 4 times per hour and takes just 35 minutes to Calais. The driving time from Calais to Rouen is approximately 2 hours.
Travel by coach from London (approx 08.00) or Ashford (09.15) to Folkestone for Eurotunnel crossing to Calais and onwards to Rouen for check in to the 3-star Mercure Champ de Mars Hotel, located 15 minutes' walk from the old town. Introductory lecture, "Monet at Giverny", welcome drink and dinner with wine at the hotel.
Day 2
A full day in Giverny today with visits to Monet's House and Gardens, home to his beloved lily pond and the Musée d'Impresionisme, home to a series of exhibitions dedicated to Impressionism. Lecture, "Impressionism or painting quickly out of doors" and dinner with wine at the hotel.
Day 3
A morning visit to Rouen's fabulous Musée des Beaux Arts that houses a wonderful collection including Monet's Rouen Catherdral and works by Boudin and Dufy. Afternoon visit to the pretty port of Honfleur and Musée Eugene Boudin which documents the artistic appeal of Honfleur and the Seine estuary. Time will be allowed for dinner (own expense) here before returning to Rouen for overnight stay. Day 4: Return to Ashford and London via the Eurotunnel at Calais. En-route, your final visit will be the Arts & Crafts movement-inspired Parc du Bois des Moutiers near Dieppe, designed by Edwin Lutyens in 1898. Return to Ashford is expected at about 18.00 and London at 19.30.
NB: Exact order of excursions may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion.Travel ArrangementsThe quickest and most convenient way to get to this area of Normandy is by modern, executive coach and Eurotunnel. Departure from London Victoria will be at about 08.00 with a further pick up made at Ashford station in good time for a scheduled Eurotunnel departure of 11.20. The Eurotunnel crossing operates up to 4 times per hour and takes just 35 minutes to Calais. The driving time from Calais to Rouen is approximately 2 hours.
Mercure Hotel Rouen Champs de Mars
This 3-star hotel is located about 15 minutes' walk from the historic centre of Rouen. Facilities at this comfortable, modern hotel include bar, restaurant and comfortable, well-appointed bedrooms with private bathrooms, minibar, satellite TV, wifi and safe. Mercure Hotel Rouen Champs de Mars Website
This 3-star hotel is located about 15 minutes' walk from the historic centre of Rouen. Facilities at this comfortable, modern hotel include bar, restaurant and comfortable, well-appointed bedrooms with private bathrooms, minibar, satellite TV, wifi and safe. Mercure Hotel Rouen Champs de Mars Website
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