NORMANDY
Giverny
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Introduction to Impressionism and its most representative painter, Claude Monet
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Guided tour of Monet’s garden in Giverny which is famous for flower beds, oriental plants, weeping willows and the pond featuring the famous Japanese bridge
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Focus on Monet’s water lilies, an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the artist
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Guided tour of Monet’s charming pink and green country house
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Visit to the painter’s grave and a short tour of the village of Giverny
English
French
Italian
Half day
From 2
adults
Meeting point is at Paris Saint-Lazare station where we will leave together by train / Meeting point to be decided if the client prefers private transport
From Monday to Friday, from 24th March to the 1st November (weekend dates are only available for groups with a minimum of 8 adults)
Rouen
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Guided tour of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen: a source of inspiration for Impressionist artworks by Monet, who produced a series of paintings showing the building at different times of the day
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Reenactment of Joan of Arc’s final days, the French heroine was burned at the stake in 1431
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Walk along the emblematic sites of the historical centre, from the very old Clock Tower to the medieval houses
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Guided tour of the Museum of Fine Art, famous for its extensive collection of Impressionist paintings (Monet, Pissarro, Sysley, Caillebotte)
English
French
Italian
Half day
From 4
adults
Meeting point is at Paris Saint-Lazare station where we will leave together by train / Meeting point to be decided if the client prefers private transport
From Monday to Friday (weekend dates are only available for groups with a minimum of 8 adults). The Museum of Fine Art is closed on Tuesdays
D-Day Beaches
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Caen & the Peace Memorial Museum
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Sword Beach & the Grand Bunker (Museum of the Atlantic Wall)
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Juno Beach & the Canadian War Cemetery
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Gold Beach, Mulberry artificial harbour at Arromanches & German batteries
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Omaha Beach, the American War Cemetery & Pointe du Hoc
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Utah Beach & Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church
English
French
Italian
Full day /
2 or more days (fees for accommodation for the client and the guide are applicable)
From 2
adults
Meeting point for departure to be decided with the client. We will be travelling by vehicle (provided by the client, or a private driver booked in advance by the guide)
Every day (museums are closed on Mondays or Tuesdays)
Mont Saint-Michel
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Stories & legends about the island dedicated to Saint Michael and the sanctuary of the same name, listed as UNESCO worldwide heritage sites since 1979
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Guided tour of the medieval abbey with its impressive church
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Guided tour of the old village along the granite slopes of the island
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Panoramic view of the bay, location of the highest tides in Europe
English
French
Italian
Full day
From 4
adults
Meeting point is at Paris Saint-Lazare station where we will leave together by train / Meeting point to be decided if the client prefers private transport
From Monday to Friday (weekend dates are only available for groups with a minimum of 8 adults)
