Paris, Versailles & Monets Garden

Day 1

TO PARIS
Following the Channel crossing to Calais, we make our way to Paris where we stay for the next four nights. We have dinner included this evening. (D)

Day 2

PARIS
This morning we depart on an orientation tour by coach, giving you time to get your bearings. Later the coach will drop off nearby one of the River Seine cruise operators where you will have the opportunity to take in the sights from the water (cost not included). The city comes alive at night when its iconic buildings are beautifully lit, and this evening we'll enjoy Paris at its very best and will be sure to catch a glimpse of the twinkling Eiffel Tower. (B)

Day 3

VERSAILLES
We spend the day in Versailles, a town dominated by the magnificent Palace of Versailles of which we have an included visit. Admire the Hall of Mirrors, the most famous room in the Palace and the wonderful fountains in the gardens. After time in the palace you will have time to explore the town, whose Avenue de Paris is also known as the widest avenue in France at leisure. (B)

Day 4

GIVERNY, MONET'S GARDEN & VERNON
Today we travel to Monet's country retreat in the charming village of Giverny. Here you can explore the impressionist painter's charming pink house and iconic gardens at leisure. Relax in the gardens admitting the Japanese bridge and famous waterlily pond, before visiting the small but excellent art gallery the Musée des Impressionnismes. We continue to the pretty neighbouring village of Vernon with over 200 half-timbered houses. (B)

Day 5

FROM PARIS
We travel to Calais for the return channel crossing and complete the journey home. (B)