Normandy Coast and Monet’s Garden

Day 1 Early morning departure for the journey to Portsmouth and the sea crossing to Caen. On arrival you will travel on to Lisieux for a four night stay.

Days 2 to 4 A day at leisure in Lisieux, considered the second most important pilgrimage site in France thanks to its 19th century Saint, Thérése Martin. So much for you to see and do. We have included the following excursions:

• A circular tour along the banks of the River Seine to the coast and Étretat, best known for its cliffs, including three natural arches and the pointed "needle". Continuing along the coast to Fecamp for some free time before an included visit to the Benedictine Abbey and distillery for a tour and tasting.

• You will travel to Giverny to visit Monet's house and gardens made famous by his paintings of the waterlilies. The gardens are a delight with their abundance of colour, and the house is full of Monet’s paintings. You then travel to Les Andelys, a town dominated by the imposing Chateau Gailliard, built by Richard the Lionheart, with its spectacular views over the River Seine.

Day 5 After breakfast, depart the hotel and you will travel to Cabourg,
a seaside resort on the Cote Fleurie to enjoy the town and lunch before travelling to the ferry port of Caen for the crossing to Portsmouth and your return journey home.