Enchanting Normandy & Magnificent Monet's Garden

Experience Normandy's rich history, natural beauty and historical sites, including the stunning Mont Saint-Michel and Claude Monet's enchanting garden in Giverny.

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New for 2026 - Steeped in rich history and natural beauty, Normandy has been captivating visitors and artists for centuries. Experience its array of historical sites, including the stunning Mont Saint-Michel and Claude Monet's enchanting garden in Giverny, alongside an optional excursion to Normandy's Flower Coast. Whether you're wandering through quaint streets, sampling local delicacies, or soaking in breathtaking vistas, Normandy offers an unforgettable adventure for every traveller.

INCLUDES

Return Optimum coach travel

Escorted by a Skills Holiday Crew

1 night half board, 3 nights bed & breakfast

Excursion to Mont-Saint-Michel

Admission to Monet's Garden

Calvados distillery visit with guided tour and tasting

Free time in Caen

Optional excursion to Lisieux, Honfleur & Deauville

Day 1

We depart for Dover and our channel crossing to Calais before continuing to our hotel, where dinner is included tonight.

Day 2

Today, we head west to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of magical Mont Saint-Michel, one of France's most iconic landmarks, perched atop an ancient mount and surrounded by the sea at high tide. Founded in the eighth century, it has retained an enchanting medieval appearance and character, encircled by historical walls and ramparts. Wander around the winding, cobbled streets leading up to the abbey, browse in the shops, or simply relax and enjoy the breathtaking views of this popular pilgrimage site.

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Day 3

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore colourful Caen. Alternatively, join us for an optional excursion to explore Lisieux and Normandy's Côte Fleurie or 'Flower Coast'. Our first stop is Lisieux, a charming city where faith and history meet. This is the home of Saint Therese, whose extravagant basilica outshines the medieval cathedral and rivals the Sacré-Cœur in Paris. From here, we continue for an afternoon visit to Honfleur, best known for its picturesque harbour. Honfleur's beauty has been represented many times by artists, including the incredible Claude Monet. Next, we continue to the upmarket coastal town of Deauville, known worldwide for its glamour. Parisians love this seaside resort, which is the summer home to French high society.

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Day 4

This morning, we travel to the pretty village of Giverny to visit the home of artist Claude Monet, where he lived from 1883 until his death in 1926. It's here that he painted his famous water lilies and the Japanese Bridge, which you'll be able to admire up close – what a view! Today, his house and gardens have been restored to Monet's original designs, ensuring it remains a magnet for art and garden lovers throughout the world.

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Day 5

We begin our homeward journey this morning, enjoying a stop at a local calvados producer for a guided tour of the distillery and a tasting of this apple brandy, an authentic flavour of Normandy. From here, we continue back to the Channel port for the return ferry crossing and home.

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Hotel Ibis 3* (Caen Port de Plaisance)

Located in the heart of the historic heart of Caen and opposite it's marina, the modern hotel is the ideal base for exploring Normandy’s best sights. This air-conditioned establishment instils an atmosphere of tranquillity by offering modern, comfortable rooms, fitness suite and lounge bar.

Hotel Facilities

Lift
Restaurant
Lounge Bar
Fitness Suite

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA