Lisieux, Normandy and Calvados

Our hotel is found in the centre of the historic city of Lisieux, a great central location from which to explore. This area is famous not only for its cider and calvados but also for its beautiful landscape and vibrant history. Tour highlights can include Honfleur, the D-Day Beaches, Rouen, Caen and Monet’s Garden at Giverny. We include a Calvados distillery visit and tasting plus a cheese dairy visit and tasting.

Rouen • Honfleur and the Flower Coast • Livarot

Day 1 Channel crossing to Calais and then south to Normandy for a 3 night stay. If time allows make a stop in Le Touquet en-route.

Day 2 A day in the regional capital of Normandy, Rouen. Take time to explore the cobbled streets in the old town and the historic market place where Joan of Arc met her fate. A visit to the imposing Cathédrale Notre-Dame is highly recommended, which was often painted by Claude Monet.

Day 3 Travel to Normandy’s Flower Coast, starting with a visit to the upmarket coastal town of Deauville. Continue on to historic Honfleur and discover its picturesque harbour and cobbles streets. End the day with a visit to a Calvados producer for a tour of the distillery and a tasting of their ciders and calvados as well as locally produced cheeses.

Day 4 Return to the UK. Possible stops en-route include Abbeville or Boulogne sur Mer.

All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.

Le Grand Hotel de l’Esperance, Lisieux

This 3 star hotel is located in the very centre of Lisieux and is built in the traditional Normandy style. Close to all the main sights and amenities, the hotel offers comfortable rooms, a lounge area, a stylish restaurant and bar.

• 3 star • 90 bedrooms • Lift

• Coach parking

Your tour includes:

• Return short Channel crossings

• 3 nights half board in Lisieux with:
Hot buffet breakfast
Buffet dinner
3 course evening meals with a choice from night 2

• Cheese dairy visit

• Calvados distillery visit and tasting

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