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FLOWERS GARDENS & FESTIVALS
NORMANDY TULIPS & MONET’S GARDEN
PRICE HELD
BLACK FOREST CHRYSANTHEMUM FESTIVAL
FAVOURITE
PRICE HELD
FROM £699
REF: ADV
Enjoy the very best of Normandy combined with a special visit to the Tulip Festival at the magnificent Château de Vendeuvre. The extensive gardens become a riot of colour. An included visit to Monet’s House & Garden in the village of Giverny on the Seine completes your break. See page 97 for other Normandy dates (itinerary varies)
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to Dover for the crossing to France and onto Lisieux for your 4-night stay. 3 nights DBB & one night BB to dine in the town where you choose
DAY 2 – 4 At leisure in Lisieux with two included excursions and one optional excursion
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Château de Vendeuvre & Gardens The ‘Festival de la Tulipe’ sees the renaissance gardens at one of Normandy’s finest châteaux become a riot of colour with at least 30,000 spring bulbs of tulips, narcissus, crocus and hyacinths (some steps) Monet’s Garden Visit the picturesque village of Giverny on the River Seine and the home of French impressionist painter, Claude Monet. A treat for art lovers and gardeners alike, discover the charming house and iconic gardens, the inspiration for his famous water lily series
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Deauville & Honfleur Seaside Deauville symbolises elegance, prestige and sophistication. Picturesque medieval port of Honfleur exudes maritime charm around the Vieux Bassin with its narrow houses and lively café scene
DAY 5 Back to the port and homewards
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with continental breakfast
3 dinners in the hotel (set menu)
Porterage
Tea / coffee with dinner Included excursions as stated
Entrance to Chateau de Vendeuvre & Gardens during ‘Festival de la Tulipe’ Entrance to Monet’s House & Garden
5 DAYS
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FROM £559
REF: ABF
The picturesque Black Forest is a delight of tree-lined hills, dotted with pretty villages of unique charm. The Chrysanthemum Festival in historic Lahr sees intense oranges, yellows and the reds of autumn when thousands of chrysanthemums create fascinating arrangements. Enjoy included visits to beautiful Lake Titisee, fabulous Freiburg & charming Strasbourg. (See page 98 for 8-day Heart of the Black Forest)
ITINERARY
DAY 1 To Dover and France and on to Kehl-Kork for your 4-night stay. Late night snack on arrival DBB
DAY 2 – 4 At leisure with three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Lake Titisee & Freiburg Stunning Lake Titisee with time for leisurely sightseeing and then onto the the capital of the Black Forest, olde worlde city of Freiburg, with its distinctive Gothic cathedral, beautiful parks and cosy wine taverns Chrysanthemum Festival – Lahr Discover the historic centre
of Lahr with a local guide and see the fantastically creative chrysanthemum arrangements - a sea of colour with more than 10,000 blooms that show off autumn colours at their finest Strasbourg If you love heritage, history and the art of living, there’s no doubt that you’ll fall in love with Strasbourg. A city of many surprises with a blend of German and French culture, historic architecture, hidden canals and waterways and superb shopping. Optional guided city tour
DAY 5 An early start for big travel day back to France and England
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast, 3 set dinners and a late snack on first evening (due to
late arrival)
Guided walking tour of
Lahr during Chrysanthemum Festival 3 included excursions as stated
5 DAYS
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GRAND HOTEL DE L’ESPERANCE, LISIEUX HHH
Landmark hotel with plentiful charm in the centre of Lisieux
Upscale restaurant & bar Spacious, refurbished guestrooms with TV & mini safe
There is a lift
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DATES & PRICES
12 APR 2026
£699
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£160
Insurance
£84
HOTEL GASTHOF OCHSEN, KEHL-KORK HHH
Popular, family run hotel in a village location
There is a cosy restaurant, bar & lift
Guestrooms with TV & hairdryer
Porterage is not available at this hotel
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DATES & PRICES
26 OCT 2026
£559
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£50
Insurance
£84
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