Honfleur - Monet's Garden & Benedictine Palace - Mon 9th Sept 2024

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Honfleur has proved to be a very popular destination with our customers over the years. This pretty port is very special, situated on the mouth of The Seine and with a unique charm that has attracted visitors for many years including the famous impressionist painters. It’s a lovely destination for a few days break away. We stay in the excellent Ibis Styles Hotel which is ideally located in the centre of town and offers comfortable accommodation - perfect for exploring the town. We allow plenty of time in Honfleur to relax and explore but there is so much to explore in this beautiful region. Excursions included to Claude Monet’s remarkable House & Gardens at Giverny plus a visit to the spectacular Benedictine Palace at Fecamp. On our return to Cherbourg we also visit Bayeux.

This hotel has been awarded a Travellers' Choice 2023 Award - meaning they consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor for enjoyment and value for money.

DAY 1
After being collected from your local pick up point (5.30/6.30am approx.) we board the 8.30am ferry from Poole to Cherbourg. Superb facilities on board - relax and enjoy an amazing choice for lunch and onboard shopping. Arriving in France at 2.00pm local time - continue to Honfleur, arriving around 4.30pm. Settle into your bedroom and head round for our first view of the port - stunning! There is a wide choice of 

DAY 2
Today we have another superb excursion to the amazing Claude Monet’s House & Garden at Giverney. Used as the canvas for many of his most famous paintings you can see the waterlilies, poppies and Japanese Bridge - a great experience and hugely popular with our customers. (Entrance included)

DAY 3
A day at leisure for you to relax and enjoy exploring the town. There is an excellent land train which winds its way through the town.

DAY 4
Wonderful excursion today as we leave the hotel after breakfast and head north to the port of Fecamp and the Le Palais Benedictine! This spectacular gothic masterpiece is home to the world famous Benedictine liqueur so we have included a guided tour which includes a look at the distillery and, of course, a tasting! Always been a very popular day with our customers. Entrance and tour included in holiday price. After the visit we re-board the coach and head along the coast to the charming town of Etretat, known for its striking rock formations carved out of its white cliffs, 

DAY 5
We leave in the morning and head for Bayeux - a lovely Norman town. Here you have the opportunity to see the famous Bayeux Tapestry. (not included) After lunch we head back to Cherbourg for the 6.15pm ferry crossing - arriving back in Poole at 9.45pm. Returning to your local pick up point.

Meal plan - Bed & Buffet Breakfast


Ibis Styles Honfleur

Delighted to be returning to the Ibis Styles Honfleur Hotel, where we have been staying successfully for many years.

Decorated in a modern continental style, it is superbly situated in the heart of the charming centre of Honfleur, with the picturesque harbour a 2 minute walk away. The helpful reception staff are on hand if you need any assistance or advice. There are many excellent and friendly restaurants dotted around the harbourside - something for everyone. 

The 48 sound proofed bedrooms are comfortable with en suite bathrooms, Satellite TV, and hair dryer. 

For breakfast, head down to the bar area on the ground floor - excellent help yourself buffet breakfast with plenty of choice. Passenger lift to all floors.

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