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Paris - 08:00 Departure destination Giverny by our air conditioned comfortable Mercedes minivan, extra long. Pick up service from You hotel is included. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to Normandy.
There are 80 km to drive. It takes about 1,15 hours. -
Fondation Claude Monet - 09:15 Arrival in Giverny. Short walking along the village of Giverny to admire flowered houses, art galleries, and cafes. We will visit the Claude Monet’s home in Giverny to admire the nature that inspired one of the most famous French painters and founder of Impressionism. You’ll visit the house, the beautiful Norman flower gardens and Claude Monetâs studio.
11:15 Departure to Rouen. It is 70 km drive (about 1 hour) - Rouen - 12:15 - 14:00. Arrival in Rouen. Optional Lunch at the famous restaurant “La Couronne”, the eldest Auberge in France since 1345. Visited by many famous persons including Julia Child. The are different Set Menu options starting by EUR 29, EUR 39, EUR 54.-
14:00 - 15:30 Sightseeing Walking tour of Rouen starts. Rouen is the capital of the Duke of Normandy, the city of a hundred bell-towers, famous for its Gothic cathedrals. Here You will have the opportunity to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral of the XIII - XVI centuries, known throughout the world in the paintings of Monet, the area of the Vieux Marché (Old Market), the place of execution of Joan d’Arc and the Church of Joan d’Arc, the Palace of justice of the XVI century, to see the old medieval clock Gros-Horloge on the pedestrian street.
The walking tour lasts about 1 hour. Free time.
15:30 Departure to Honfleur. It takes about 2 to 2,5 hours (130 km).
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Honfleur - 16:30 - 17:30 Walking tour of Honfleur with its famous port. Honfleur - the main defensive port of Normandy of the XV century, transformed into a charming resort town with a picturesque Bay, much-loved by the artists of the XIX century. Honfleur was first mentioned in 1027, when it belonged to the Norman Duke Richard III. The owners of the city changed several times during The Hundred Years ‘ War. In the XV century, there were French pirates - corsairs who ravaged the English coast. A little later, in the XVII—XVIII centuries, the city became significantly rich in trade with the American colonies. After the port was closed, the city’s economy declined and Honfleur became a suburb of Le Havre. Today it is one of the most known tourist cities in Normandy.
18:00. Departure from Honfleur to Paris. It take 3 hours (190 km). - Paris - 18:00 / 18:30 Departure to Paris. It takes about 3 hours drive on the highways (approx. 190 km).
- Paris - 21:00 to 21:30 Arrival in Paris. Drop of at Your hotel or at Opera Garnier up to Your wish.
- Professional Guide - Driver
- Bottled water
- Calvados tasting by the visit of the local distillery
- Mercedes minivan max. 7 Persons, air-conditioned with adjustable seats
- All fees and/or taxes
- Walking tour in Rouen and Honfleur
- Visit of Claude Monet’s house in Giverny incl. Tickets
- Gratuities and Souvenirs
- Meals and Drinks
Experience a guided day excursion from Paris, via our comfortable, air-conditioned, Mercedes minivan with adjustable seats, to the three leading attractions in Normandy associated with Claude Monet: Giverny - the location of Monet’s Home; Honfleur, a renowned port city; and Rouen, capital of Normandy, with an opt-in Lunch at the esteemed gourmet restaurant ‘La Couronne’, in business since 1345. The tour lasts for 13 hours. The minibus offers greater speed than a coach and greater comfort than standard cars, thus saving significant time. Clewel Travel offers 15 additional day trips from Paris for small groups and private experiences.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
