08:00 Departure from Paris to Giverny
08:00 Hotel Pick up and departure destination Giverny. The Guide will welcome You and give on the way You general Information about the French history and Impressionism. There are approx. 70 km to drive from Paris to Giverny. It takes up to 1,5 hours.
09:15 - 11:00 Giverny Claude Monet's house
09:15 - 11:00 Arrival in Giverny and visit to Claude Monet's historic house to admire the nature that inspired one of the most famous French painters and founder of Impressionism. Step into Claude Monet’s studio, where the magic of his artistic genius came to life, wander through the enchanting Norman flower gardens, marvel at the iconic water lilies in the picturesque Pond.
11:00 - 12:00 Free time in Giverny
11:00 - 12:00 Free time for walking in the Giverny village to admire flowered houses, art galleries and cafes. We recommend You as well to visit Museum of Impressionism Giverny. Not too big with very nice collection including some of Claude Monet's paintings.
12:00 Departure to Rouen. It takes 1 hour (72 km).
13:00 - 14:30 Optional Lunch at the Michelin restaurant "La Couronne" in Rouen
13:00 - 14:30 Arrival in Rouen. Optional Lunch at the oldest French restaurant La Couronne since 1345. It is a Michelin restaurant of classic French cuisine. This historic establishment boasts a rich culinary tradition and has welcomed numerous celebrities and artists over the centuries.
14:30 - 16:00 Rouen Walking tour
14:30 - 16:00 Walking tour of Rouen starts. Rouen is the capital of the Duke of Normandy, the city of a hundred bell-towers, famous for its Gothic cathedrals. Here You will have the opportunity to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral of the XIII - XVI centuries, known throughout the world in the paintings of Monet, the area of the Vieux Marché (Old Market), the place of execution of Joan d'Arc and the Church of Joan d'Arc, the Palace of justice of the XVI century, to see the old medieval clock Gros-Horloge on the pedestrian street. The walking tour lasts about 1 hour. Free time.
16:00 Departure to Honfleur. It takes about 1 hour (77 km).
17:00 - 18:30 Walking tour in Honfleur. Free time
17:00 - 18:30 Walking tour in Honfleur and Free time. Honfleur - the main defensive port of Normandy of the XV century, transformed into a charming resort town with a picturesque Bay, much-loved by the artists of the XIX century. Honfleur was first mentioned in 1027, when it belonged to the Norman Duke Richard III. The owners of the city changed several times during The Hundred Years ' War. In the XV century, there were French pirates - corsairs who ravaged the English coast. A little later, in the XVII—XVIII centuries, the city became significantly rich in trade with the American colonies. After the port was closed, the city's economy declined and Honfleur became a suburb of Le Havre. Today it is one of the most known tourist cities in Normandy. 18:30. Departure from Honfleur to Paris. It take 2,5 hours (190 km).
21:00 Arrival in Paris
21:00 Arrival in Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.
