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Over 105 Years Experience
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Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
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5 Days
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From Only £779.00
Experience Normandy's rich history, natural beauty and historical sites, including the stunning Mont Saint-Michel and Claude Monet's enchanting garden in Giverny.
This holiday operates under our Optimum Experience brand.
With elegant space-maximising interior design, our Optimum Experience vehicle offers incredible passenger comfort with a selection of fine tours and destinations to choose from. Our Optimum holiday packages include a wide range of excursions, events and admissions, accommodation in a minimum 3* hotel (unless otherwise stated) and, on all our European Holidays, a Skills Representative too! Why not also book our door-to-door service and make your next holiday stress-free?
We depart for Dover and our channel crossing to Calais before continuing to our hotel, where dinner is included tonight.
Today, we head west to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of magical Mont Saint-Michel, one of France's most iconic landmarks, perched atop an ancient mount and surrounded by the sea at high tide. Founded in the eighth century, it has retained an enchanting medieval appearance and character, encircled by historical walls and ramparts. Wander around the winding, cobbled streets leading up to the abbey, browse in the shops, or simply relax and enjoy the breathtaking views of this popular pilgrimage site.
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore colourful Caen. Alternatively, join us for an optional excursion to explore Lisieux and Normandy's Côte Fleurie or 'Flower Coast'. Our first stop is Lisieux, a charming city where faith and history meet. This is the home of Saint Therese, whose extravagant basilica outshines the medieval cathedral and rivals the Sacré-Cœur in Paris. From here, we continue for an afternoon visit to Honfleur, best known for its picturesque harbour. Honfleur's beauty has been represented many times by artists, including the incredible Claude Monet. Next, we continue to the upmarket coastal town of Deauville, known worldwide for its glamour. Parisians love this seaside resort, which is the summer home to French high society.
This morning, we travel to the pretty village of Giverny to visit the home of artist Claude Monet, where he lived from 1883 until his death in 1926. It's here that he painted his famous water lilies and the Japanese Bridge, which you'll be able to admire up close – what a view! Today, his house and gardens have been restored to Monet's original designs, ensuring it remains a magnet for art and garden lovers throughout the world.
We begin our homeward journey this morning, enjoying a stop at a local calvados producer for a guided tour of the distillery and a tasting of this apple brandy, an authentic flavour of Normandy. From here, we continue back to the Channel port for the return ferry crossing and home.
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Located in the heart of the historic heart of Caen and opposite it's marina, the modern hotel is the ideal base for exploring Normandy’s best sights. This air-conditioned establishment instils an atmosphere of tranquillity by offering modern, comfortable rooms, fitness suite and lounge bar.
Hotel Facilities
Lift
Restaurant
Lounge Bar
Fitness Suite
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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