A Weekend in Rouen - Majestic Norman Gardens
Make the most of a weekend break based in Rouen, with charming, cobbled streets, a magnificent cathedral and the historic clock, Gros Horloge and admire the famous Monet’s Garden at Giverny and a lesser-known garden at Etretat.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Monet’s Garden at Giverny & Vernon
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.
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Monet’s Garden at Giverny & Vernon
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.
Novotel Rouen Sud
Nr Rouen, Normandy
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.
Novotel Rouen Sud
Nr Rouen, Normandy
4 Nights Half Board
Inclusions
• Entrance to the gardens at Château du Champ de Bataille
• Entrance to Monet’s Gardens
• 90-minute circular river cruise
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