Monet’s Garden and the Gardens of Normandy
Just across the channel in northern France are to be found some of the most beautiful gardens in all of Europe, with those at Giverny continuing to give as much pleasure and inspiration today as they did to their creator, Claude Monet. The gardens have been lovingly restored and give a vivid impression of Monet's favourite subject for painting. The gardens are filled with poppies, lupins, delphiniums and peonies, and throughout the year the atmosphere is of abundant colour and luxuriant growth. Arched bridges, painted an acid apple green, are festooned with wisteria and the draped fronds of weeping willow frame the water lilies - Monet's paintings brought unnervingly to life.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:
3 nights dinner with wine, bed and breakfast at the Château de Montvillargenne.
All rooms have private bathrooms with whirlpool.
Comfortable coaching from London, Gatwick and Dover.
Overnight accommodation, in London or at the four star Thistle Hotel, Gatwick before or after the tour, available on request.
Guided tour of Paris.
Visits to Musée Marmottan, Monet's Garden, Clos du Coudray and Le Bois des Moutiers.

YOUR HOTEL:
Set in 15 acres of parkland in the Forest of Chantilly, the Château de Montvillargenne is a magnificent 19th century château hotel, a former home of the Rothschild family.
The bedrooms are beautifully decorated and furnished in a variety of different styles and each one has a bathroom with whirlpool.
The hotel boasts a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, solarium, gym and tennis court.
Along with a welcome glass of kir on the first night a bottle of wine per couple is included with dinner each evening.DEPARTS:

19-22 May, 30 Jun-3 July, 15-18 Aug, 1-4 and 8-11 Sept 20064 days from £385pp.
A 4 day package from Scotland by air and a 6 day package by coach are also available.

For further enquiries and to book please call or mail: 020 8566 2109 or 07947 628 268 and rab@bonvoyageonlione.co.uk