Private Rouen Giverny Honfleur Live Guided by Mercedes from Paris

13 hours (ID: 163639)

Private Tiered Pricing Mercedes E220/E300 Mercedes minivan

Overview

Live-guided Day trip from Paris by Mercedes to the tree Top attractions of Normandy related to Claude Monet: Giverny Claude Motet's House, Honfleur - a famous harbour city and Rouen - Normandy's capital. Pick up and Drop off included. Tiered pricing. Lunch option at the famous gourmet restaurant "La Couronne" since 1345. Duration 13 hours. A very nice and comfortable tour.

Itinerary

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 village and visit to Giverny Claude Monet's 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 in 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.

What's Included

Mercedes E220 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3-7 people
Claude Monet's house in Giverny skip-the-line visit
Walking tour in Rouen and in Honfleur
Live Guided during the whole trip
Hotel Pick up & Drop off
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled Water

Exclusions

Souvenirs and Gratuities
Meals and Drinks