Normandy is traditionally a land of gardens, which enjoys a generous nature and a mild climate. Fans and enthusiasts will find botanical varieties that will enchant them. We have selected among the most characteristic sites where in most cases it will be possible to meet the persons in charge of the places, managers, gardeners or owners for enriching dialogues.
THE HIGLIGHTS OF THE TOUR
Carefully prepared visits and meetings with passionate owners who wish to share their experience with those they receive.
THE TOUR in detail
step by step
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DAY 1 : Paris – Giverny – Rouen
Leave Paris with our garden specialist tour guide and drive to Giverny to visit Monet’s garden. The French impressionist painter planted this brightly colored garden with a wide variety of flowers which became his favourite model and which he painted in every season of the year. In the lower part of the garden near the Epte valley, the water garden is enriched with water lilies giving an oriental accent to the worldwide reputation of the artist’s work. The premises have been restored in 1979 and attract art friends from all over world. Evening dinner and overnight in Rouen
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DAY 2 : Rouen – Jardin d’Agapanthe – Vandrimare – Rouen
Breakfast at hotel and guided tour of Rouen and visit of the famous Cathedral. Then drive to the Jardin d’Agapanthe, above all the laboratory of the landscape architect and designer Alexandre Thomas. A site of ongoing research, it is continually evolving. Over more than 9,000sqm of gardens without lawns, visitors can enjoy the assembly of the designer’s favourite plants. This contemporary garden is defined by its powerful structure. With strongly emphasized groundworks, a maze of terraces and walls, watercourses and pools create a succession of moods. It is covered by a fine layer of sand that enhances its qualities. This profusion of plants also incorporates decorations, furniture, fountains and animals that bring it to life as a unique and human space. Next visit is the park of the Castle of Vandrimare near Fleury. Welcome by the owner who guide us through the park and the orangery. Dinner and overnight in Rouen.
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DAY 3 : Rouen – Dieppe – Bois du Moûtiers – Vasterival - Rouen
After breakfast drive to Dieppe former port on the spice and ivory road. Visit of the church overlooking the alabaster coast……..
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