DAY 1:
Local departure by coach then to the Paris area for a three or four-night stay.

DAY 2: Paris and Paris by Night
Included full day in Paris. Our optional guided sightseeing tour is the best way to see the major sights, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde and the Cathedral of Notre Dame. For a different view of the city, we recommend our optional narrated River Seine cruise. In the evening, our optional 'Paris by Night' tour includes a meal plus a visit to the Montparnasse Tower, one of Europe's tallest skyscrapers, from where you will get the most beautiful view of Paris stretching out before you. B

DAY 3: Versailles and Monet's Garden
Included excursion beginning at the impressive Château and Gardens of Versailles (admission to château is extra – approximately €15-20 per person). Next, we visit the home and gardens of Claude Monet at Giverny in Normandy. The artist lived here from 1883 until his death in 1926 and the house and gardens, made famous by his 'Water Lilies' paintings, have been restored to Monet's original designs, the gardens being considered by many to be his greatest work. Planned out meticulously so that a different colour would dominate every month, the beautiful shades and shapes ensure the gardens are a delight at any time of the year. B

DAY 4: (5-day tour only) Fontainebleau and Vaux Le Vicomte
Included excursion to two splendid châteaux (with entrance included). Firstly we visit the Château de Fontainebleau. Delightfully situated in the heart of a beautiful forest and surrounded by an impressive garden, this was once a hunting residence of the former French monarchy. The gardens contain an array of different styles and have been influenced by many people. We also visit the Château de Vaux- Le-Vicomte, created by French masters, including architect and landscape gardener André Le Nôtre. B

Day 4 (4-day tour) or
Day 5 (5-day tour)
To Calais then return home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast

You'll stay for three or four nights at the 4-star Holiday Inn Paris-Versailles- Bougival, located on the western outskirts of Paris. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and lift. All bedrooms have T.V., telephone, hairdryer and air-conditioning.

• FREE local joining points

• Travel by executive coach
• accommodation

• 3 or 4 continental breakfasts

• Excursions and visits as detailed

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £95 (4 days) £139 (5 days); travel insurance from £31.95