Day 1: Sunday: Morning:
From Paris, follow the Seine River through landscapes that inspired impressionist artists. A visit to Monet's famous gardens at Giverny and explore the countryside surrounding the pretty town of Les Andelys.

Afternoon

Visit the beautiful old city of Rouen and explore the quaint streets and the famous cathedral, made famous by Monet's many paintings. Arrive at your accommodation for the week.

Day 2: Monday: Morning

Visit the famous cheese factory a Livarot. Drive through the rolling hills of the Pays d'Auge, famous for its apple orchards, fine cider and the powerful apple brandy known as "calvados." Visit the country market at Saint Pierre sur Dives, and its 11th century market halls and abbey.

Afternoon

Visit William the Conqueror's native town of Falaise and its impressive château-fortress with its magnificent view over the Dives Valley. Return home passing through Croutte, visiting the beautiful Abbey gardens and also through Camembert to taste the cider and calvados.

Day 3: Tuesday: Morning

Guided tour of Caen, with a visit to the spectacular Abbaye aux Hommes, the Abbaye aux Dames and William's Castle. Free time to explore Caen.

Afternoon

Cross the river Orne via the famous Pegasus Bridge followed by a visit to the Caen Memorial museum .

Day 4: Wednesday: All Day

Explore the D-Day Landing Beaches, starting at Sainte-Mère-Eglise and heading east. Visit Barfleur, St-Vaast-la-Hougue and Utah Beach. Continue to the rugged cliffs near Port-en-Bessin for spectacular views of the beaches. Walk the path to Omaha Beach and St-Laurent-sur-Mer, site of the American cemetery featured in "Saving Private Ryan," and Pointe du Hoc, one of the most telling memorials to the fighting, with its bomb craters and intact battery bunkers. See the steep cliffs stormed by Rangers in their struggle to destroy the six-gun battery. Final stop will be Arromanches-les-Bains, site of the famous W.W.II artificial port that was towed across the Channel as part of the invasion force.

Day 5: Thursday: Morning

Guided tour of Honfleur, picturesque port, treasure to the artists of the 19th century, native town of Eugène Boudin, Monet's inspiration and teacher, and of the composer Eric Satie. Walk through favourite landscapes of the impressionists and discover their outdoor atelier.

Afternoon

Visit the fishing port of Trouville and the chic seaside resort of Deauville. Drive through beautiful countryside to the charming, award-winning villages of Beaumont-en-Auge and Beuvron-en-Auge.

Day 6: Friday:

Morning

Guided tour of historic Bayeux; visit the War Museum and the 11th-century tapestry depicting the decisive Battle of Hastings, where William became "The Conqueror" of England.

Late afternoon

Visit the beautiful Cathedral. Free time to explore Bayeux.

Day 7:

Morning

After breakfast, drive to Paris to a hotel or the airport.