Monet's Garden, Chartres, Versailles and the Loire Valley by Rail
Monet's Garden, Chartres, Versailles and the Loire Valley by Rail
Monet's Garden, Chartres, Versailles and the Loire Valley by Rail
4 Days Starting in london and ending in London, UK
Visiting: Paris, London, Le Plessis-Robinson, Versailles, Chartres, Loire Valley, Giverny
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Tour code:
et4fmg
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Follow in the footsteps of two of the world’s greatest artists whilst channelling your inner royalty as you explore a selection of France’s most magnificent buildings. Enjoy a visit to the home of Claude Monet and stand on the bridge to admire the infamous water lilies, before letting the remarkable architecture of the Palace of Versailles take your breath away. With a discovery of the impressive Château de Chenonceau and time to look around the home of Leonardo da Vinci in the ‘Valley of the Kings, this fascinating break offers the perfect insight into where artists, aristocrats and architects drew their inspiration from.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Le Plessis Robinson
Location: Paris, London, Le Plessis-Robinson
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Parc Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
We journey aboard Eurostar from London to Paris and meet our coach for the transfer to our hotel in the pleasant suburb of Le Plessis Robinson.
Day 2 : Versailles & Chartres
Location: Versailles, Chartres
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Parc Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast we travel by coach to the Palace of Versailles, the most extravagant of chateaux, befitting the ego of Louis XIV. Enjoy included entrance and take in the palace’s highlights, including the Hall of Mirrors, the Grand Apartments of the King and Queen, and the King’s Bedchamber.
In the afternoon, we travel by coach to Chartres. Enjoy free time to explore the half-timbered medieval streets and the iconic cathedral with its magnificent 12th-century stained glass windows. We return to the hotel by coach and enjoy dinner this evening.
Day 3 : The Loire Valley
Location: Loire Valley
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Parc Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we travel by coach into the Loire Valley and visit the elegant town of Amboise; its majestic chateau overlooking the Loire River is the final resting place of the great Leonardo da Vinci.
In the afternoon we continue by coach to Château de Chenonceau, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture which spans the Cher River. Learn about the influential women who resided here, including Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici, and discover the treasures inside, such as the room of Five Queens and the living room of Louis XIV.
Day 4 : Monet's Garden
Location: Paris, Giverny, London
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast we travel by coach to the small village of Giverny, home to Claude Monet for over 40 years. The gardens here are among the finest in France and the inspiration for many of his great works, particularly the lily pond with its famous green Japanese bridge and weeping willows.
In the afternoon, we transfer by coach to Paris where we join our Eurostar connection for the return to London St. Pancras International, arriving back in the evening.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for three nights at the Parc Hotel in Plessis-Robinson.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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