Enjoy a short break in France, combining the splendid house and gardens of Claude Monet, inspiration for so many of his paintings, with a full day in Versailles and time in Pays d’Auge, famous for its splendid green countryside, excellent cheeses and lush apple orchards. On this coach holiday, you’ll visit Versailles, home to the fabulous château created for Louis XIV and home to 800 hectares of stunning gardens. Entrance to the gardens at Versailles is included. We also visit one of the most famous gardens of all time, that of Claude Monet in Giverny – remember those water lilies? As for the Pays d’Auge in the Normandy area, this beautiful region is home to the village of Camembert, known worldwide for its famous cheese, where you can taste the delicious Camembert at a local cheesery. You will stay for four nights at the 3-star B&B Rouen Centre Rive Droite, or similar.