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Versailles, Candelit Chateaux & Monet's Garden

Thu 11-Mon 15 Jul 2024: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Versailles, Chateaux & Monet's Garden with Johnsons Coaches

Thursday 11th to Monday 15th July 2024

LUXURY TRAVELLER UPGRADE

Think of France and you think of Paris but venture a little bit further afield and you will find a host of fantastic experiences and sumptuous chateaus just waiting to be discovered. This tour allows a visit to two of the most stunning chateau in France; the worldfamous Chateau de Versailles and the impressive Chateau de Vaux-le- Vicomte which provided a credible double as the film set for the BBC’s headline drama series, “Versailles”.

Look What’s Included

Door to Door Service
Our own courier service
Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom
Welcome Drink upon arrival
4 nights half board (set meal on first night then three nights with buffet menu choice – Note lunch replaces dinner on Day 3)
Return Dover/Calais Ferry Crossings
Outlined excursions
Guided Tour of Versailles
Candlelit Visit to Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Entrance to Monet’s Gardens, Giverny

Not Included: 4 lunches & 1 evening meal

Thursday

To Dover for our sailing to Calais. We continue to Paris and our 4-night stay at the Novotel Saclay.

Friday

Today we visit the Chateau and Gardens of Versailles which are among the most illustrious of World Heritage Sites. Built by the 'Sun King', Louis XIV, the Chateau contains a magnificent collection of fine furniture and artworks. We include a guided tour of the interior where you’ll witness the awe-inspiring Hall of Mirrors. Stroll at leisure through the stunning formal gardens. During the summer months, visitors can also witness the magical Musical Fountains Show and explore the fountains and groves with their water features spouting to the rhythm of the music.

Saturday

A morning at leisure where we enjoy lunch at our hotel before boarding our coach to visit another beautiful chateau. Chateau de Vaux-le- Vicomte is a 17th century, privately owned masterpiece that has been restored to its former glory with richly furnished and decorated rooms and wonderful formal grounds. To add a touch of ‘romance’, this evenings visit, will be via candlelight, where the breathtaking gardens and chateau will be illuminated by over 2000 candles creating a unique and memorable experience.

Sunday

A lunchtime entrance to the lovingly restored Monet’s Garden at Giverny' It is a source of as much pleasure today as it was to its creator. Here, where the painter lived until his death in 1929, the perspectives, symmetries and colours of the flower garden and water garden were the inspiration for some of his most famous works.

Monday

We return to Calais for the ferry sailing to Dover, returning home during the evening.

Your Hotel

4* Novotel Saclay, Saclay, South West Paris

This modern hotel has been built around a renovated farmhouse and courtyard and is located in the countryside south of Paris. 139 bedrooms, restaurant, lounge/bar. Outdoor pool & large terrace area.

Mobility Grade: 4. Stepped entrance with ramp access. Good access through. Ground floor rooms available. Lift available.

Duration, Dates and Prices:

Thu 11- Mon 15 Jul 2024

4 Nights

£859

Tour Departs: 4.45am

Returns By: 9.00pm

Supplements:

Single Room: £158

Holiday Insurance: £69.50

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Passports will be required for this tour

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