Loire Valley & Monet's Garden - Tours - Travelsphere Europe by Coach & Rail

Chateau Chenonceau Amboise, The Loire Valley loire Valley & Monet's Garden explore the famous gardens in France loire Valley & Monet's Garden �349 3 InCLuDED ExCuRSIonS from only 5 days Monet's House Your holiday includes Return travel by air-conditioned coach Channel crossings by ferry or Eurotunnel* 4 nights' bed & breakfast Your Travelsphere Tour Manager All excursions and entrances to gardens B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner Your included meal guide Included excursions & other highlights Monet's Garden Versailles Gardens Ch�teau Chenonceau and Amboise They say the history of France is written in her gardens. From the grandeur of Versailles to Monet's delightful garden with its famous lily pond and the beautiful formal gardens at Chenonceau, the variety is incredible. On top of all this we also take in the delights of Rouen, Orl�ans and the Loire Valley. Day 1 UK/Rouen Local departure and an afternoon crossing to Calais. We then travel on to our first base in Rouen for a two night stay. Rouen, the old Norman capital and home to William the Conqueror, is situated on the Seine and is famous for its magnificent cathedral and architecture. Day 2 Giverny Join us on our included full day excursion to Monet's beautiful gardens at Giverny, including entrance to his beautiful house. The impressionist artist Claude Monet planted and painted here and you'll recognise many features from his most famous paintings, including his lily pond and Japanese bridge hung with wisteria. This is a charming experience and the sights and smells will give you a unique insight into the life of the famous painter as he struggled with his failing sight and in the process became the first impressionist. Meals: B Day 3 orl�ans We travel onward to Orl�ans, home to the peasant girl who later became known as Joan of Arc, overthrowing the English forces to restore Charles VII to the French throne. We take in the magnificent gardens of Versailles en route where you can imagine the stark contrast between the lives of Marie Antoinette and the peasants at the time of the French Revolution. Today Orl�ans is a World Heritage site and renowned for the beautiful Gothic SainteCroix Cathedral. Meals: B Day 4 Chenonceau and Amboise A full day excursion through the beautiful Loire Valley to the stunning Ch�teau Chenonceau. Perhaps the most majestic and stately of the Loire Chateaux, this architectural jewel built in Renaissance style is situated on the site of a fortified mill which bridges the River Cher. The lovely formal gardens feature elevated terraces providing beautiful views over the chateau itself. We also visit the delightful town of Amboise, before returning to our hotel. Meals: B Day 5 orl�ans/UK We depart for Calais and a late afternoon crossing to the UK. Return to your original departure point in the evening. Meals: B custoMer ratiNG ThE holidAy 95% Customers rating excellent or good Sep 10 - Aug 11 Monet's Garden Rouen your hotels In Rouen you will stay in a comfortable 2-star hotel such as the Kyriad Rouen Centre, conveniently located for our excursion programme. The hotel has a bar/ restaurant and all bedrooms have private facilities, TV and telephone. In Orl�ans you will stay at the comfortable 3-star Novotel orl�ans Charbonni�re or similar on the outskirts of Orl�ans, conveniently located for our excursions. The hotel has a bar, restaurant and terrace. Rooms have satellite TV, wifi, telephones, private facilities and hairdryers. Hotels will be confirmed in your final documents. Prices 2012 Loire Valley & Monet's Garden HOliDAY REF: HFRLV 20 Apr 18 May 8 Jun �349 �389 �389 6 Jul 17 Aug 7 Sep �399 �399 �379 Rouen Giverny Versailles Orl�ans Chenonceau Single room supplement from �130. For insurance information, please see page 73. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities. *We will only use Eurotunnel when ferry services are unavailable. Additional fuel supplements may be applicable and you will be informed of these at the time of booking. FRANCE LOCAL DEPARTURES, OR JOIN AT THE PORT Join at a local departure point, see pages 12-13 for your relevant area or join direct at the port. For latest prices visit travelsphere.co.uk or call 0844 567 5229 Please have passport details ready when booking 25