Parsian Chateaux & Great Gardens Of Paris
Parsian Chateaux & Great Gardens Of Paris
Book NowJoin us as we head to France for our Parisian Chateaux and Great Gardens of Paris Tour. This wonderful tour has a packed itinerary including visits to chic chateaux and glorious gardens with June being the best time to visit. Discover the magnificent 17th century palace and glorious gardens of Versailles, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a guided tour included to ensure you get the most from your visit. Marvel at Monets Garden in Giverny, one of the most famous gardens in France, inspiration for Monet’s famous water lily and Japanese bridge paintings. Experience an enchanted evening at the magical Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte, this unique experience allows us to explore this beautiful chateau in a romantic soft light with nightfall illuminating the wonderful gardens with flickering candlelight. Don’t miss out on this magical tour showcasing some of the finest French Chateaux and gardens, a delight for the senses. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Return P&O ferry crossings Dover/Calais. Calais/Dover
Porterage
Welcome soft drink on arrival
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast (hot/cold buffet breakfast, set dinner menu on night of arrival + 2 further nights with dinner, on day of visit to Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte, lunch will be included instead of dinner, dinner can be purchased at the chateau’s self-service restaurant during the evening (not included)
En-suite bedrooms
Complimentary use of outdoor swimming pool
Services of Claude Hebert, Chateau de Versailles guide – half day
Admission to Chateau de Versailles (timed entrance)
Admission to Chateau de Vaux-Le-Vicomte, Candlelight Evening and Fireworks.
Self-guided admission to Monet’s Gardens, Giverny
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
Single room supplement - £160.00
Itinerary
Friday
Depart Leyland at 06.00hrs for our journey to Dover with a suitable lunch stop en-route, take the short afternoon channel ferry crossing over to Calais in France. Re-join the coach as we disembark and continue our journey to Saclay where you'll receive a warm French welcome with soft drink on arrival while you bag is taken to your room.
Saturday
Today we enjoy a guided tour of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles considered to be one of the most magnificent achievements of 18th century French architecture and design. The awe-inspiring Hall of Mirrors and astonishingly beautiful palatial gardens are some of the wonderful highlights of France's most famous chateau. In the afternoon enjoy free time in the picturesque town of Versailles before returning to our hotel.
Sunday
Spend a morning of leisure and enjoy lunch at the hotel (instead of dinner) before boarding the coach in the afternoon to visit another beautiful chateau, Vaux-le-Vicomte. Spend the evening exploring this magical estate by the flickering lights of 2,000 candles, with an illumination display of fireworks at the end of the night. Dinner can be enjoyed in the self-service restaurant during the evening (not included).
Monday
After an early breakfast this morning, we travel to Monet's country retreat in Giverny where we visit the impressionist painter's charming pink house and iconic gardens. Relax in the gardens and explore at leisure admiring the Japanese bridge and famous waterlily pond. Later, travel to the pretty neighbouring village of Vernon, discover over 200 half-timbered houses with ancient doors and carved timbers, wrought iron shop signs, cobbled paths and the famous Old Mill as you explore the picturesque village, allowing time for you to obtain lunch if you wish, perhaps visit the church and museums or take a leisurely stroll on the less crowded banks of the River Seine with a picnic of bread, cheese and wine purchased in the village.
Tuesday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for our journey back to Calais to board our ferry home with a suitable lunch stop en-route, re-join the coach as we disembark in Dover to continue our journey home.
| SRS | £160.00 | For Sole Use | Yes |
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| Hotel | Novotel Paris Saclay Rue Charles Thomassin, 91400 Saclay, France |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 4 Star |
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| Hotel Contact | +33 1 69 35 66 00 |
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| About the hotel | The modern, 4-star Novotel Paris Saclay has been built around a renovated farmhouse and courtyard, located in the countryside south of Paris. Guest bedrooms are stylish, spacious, comfortable rooms, blending excellent facilities with modern décor. The hotel benefits from an outdoor swimming pool and large outdoor terrace with plenty seating. |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | Safety deposit box/laptop safe |
| AC | Yes |
| Pool | Yes |
| Gym | Yes |
| Iron | Yes |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
| Name | Address |
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| Keele Services | Keele Services |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
| Poplar 2000 | Lymm Moto- Poplar 2000 Services Coach Bay WA13 0SP |
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