See Monet’s spectacular gardens at Giverny, the Musée de l’Orangerie and Château de Chantilly and hear from Paula, a gardening expert
On a visit to Claude Monet’s gardens at Giverny, be prepared for his glorious paintings to seemingly spring to life in front of your eyes. These enchanting gardens inspired the founder of Impressionism continue to enchant visitors from all over the world decades later.
You’ll take a guided tour of Giverny on this trip in the company of gardening expert Paula McWaters, who’ll give an illuminating talk and Q&A on the gardens prior to your visit. Lovingly restored, the gardens are bursting with poppies, lupins, delphiniums and peonies. Arched bridges painted apple green are adorned with wisteria and towering weeping willows frame the iconic waterlily ponds.
The perfect complement to Giverny is the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, where you’ll see Monet’s breathtaking series of murals, Les Nymphéas, which cover almost 200m and depict various scenes from his flower garden at Giverny. Also on the itinerary is a visit to the Château de Chantilly, with its extensive collection of fine art and exceptional gardens.
Throughout the trip, you’ll be based at the four-star Château de Montvillargenne, the largest château hotel in France, set in a 15-acre park and surrounded by the historic Chantilly Forest.
MEET PAULA MCWATERS
Paula is a renowned garden writer and former Gardening Editor for Country Living, who will accompany the group on this trip and give an informative talk on Giverny.
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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Stay in a 19th-century Château
Your home for the duration of your trip will be the glorious Château de Montvillargenne, a magnificent 19th century château hotel, a former home of the Rothschild family. The hotel boasts a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, solarium, gym and tennis court.
Hear from Paula McWaters
You’ll be joined on this unique trip by gardening expert Paul McWaters, who will share her passion for plants and gardens as you explore. Paula will give a talk over dinner on Monet’s garden the evening before you visit and will join you on your excursion to Giverny.
Tour the Gardens of Giverny
The famous water lily ponds and vibrant gardens which inspired Claude Monet can still be seen at his home in Giverny, and you will go on a guided tour of the gardens during the trip. The work Monet produced while living here has made these gardens a place of artistic pilgrimage for visitors from all over the world.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Visits to Paris, the Musée de l’Orangerie des Tuileries, Château de Chantilly, Senlis, Giverny and Parc de Bagatelle
- Three nights’ dinner with wine, bed and breakfast at the Château de Montvillargenne in the original château building
- Return standard class rail travel from London St Pancras International to Paris. (First Class upgrades and regional connections also available on request)
- Comfortable coach transport in France
- Visits to the Orangerie Museum, Monet’s Garden, the Château de Chantilly, Senlis and the Parc Bagatelle
- Services of a tour manager
- Talk and Q&A session and guided tour of Monet Gardens in the company of Paula McWaters
HOW TO BOOK
PRICE – From £1,495pp*
DATES – 19-22 July 2024
CALL – 03308 225 973
VISIT – kelsey.tripsmiths.com/monet
*From price is per person, based on two people sharing a room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £295. Deposit £250. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd and Brightwater Holidays (ATOL 4498).
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