Escapade. Friday 21 september - monday 24 september Single / Double REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10 august 2018

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1 Escapade Normande Friday 21 september - monday 24 september 2018 Single / Double REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10 august

2 Escapade Normande Friday 21 September - Day 1 7:00am: Flight from Manchester to Paris Charles de Gaulle - arrival at 9:30am 12:30pm: Check-in at your hotel in Rouen 1:00pm: Free time for lunch in Rouen 3:30pm: Palace of the Benedictines 6pm: Sunset over the cliffs of Etretat 8:30pm: Gourmet meal in Rouen Saturday 22 september - DAY 2 10:30am: Basilica of Lisieux 1:00pm: Free time for lunch in Bayeux 2:30pm: The Bayeux Tapestry Museum 4:30pm: Arromanche Museum 6pm: Walk on the landing beaches 8:00pm: Free evening and dinner in Honfleur

3 The cliffs of etretat The Côte d Albâtre (the Alabaster Coast) where the cliffs of Étretat are situated takes its name from the white colour of its chalk cliffs, which are part of the same geological system as the White Cliffs of Dover. Along this 140km coast, beloved of Impressionist painters, writers and musicians, including Monet, Courbet, Maupassant, Swinburne, Debussy and Roussel, the most emblematic and best-known viewing place is the Aiguille d Étretat. The bayeux tapestry This tremendously famous 70 metre-long tapestry follows the story of the epic conquest of England by William, Duke of Normandy (Called Guillaume in French). More than just a simple tale captured in cloth, it is a remarkable piece of art on a considerable scale, with needlework that is consistent throughout. It may visit England some time in 2020, but why not go and see it before then?

4 Sunday 23 september - DAY 3 9:30am: Cooking class in Rouen with Chef Pascal 2pm: Panorama XXL (A giant painting showing Rouen on the day of Joan of Arc s execution in a 360-degree cylinder) 3:30pm: Museum of Fine Arts 5pm: Walk in Rouen 8pm: Free time for dinner in Rouen Monday 24 september - DAY 4 10:00am: Visit of Les Andelys, a small Norman village, and Gaillard Castle 11:30am: Claude Monet s Garden and free time for lunch 3:30pm: Travel back to Paris Charles de Gaulle 5:15pm: Flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Manchester

5 The city of rouen The capital of Normandy, Rouen has a population of almost 111,000. The well-preserved city centre, with its half-timbered houses and 100 bell-towers is a mustsee, but the real star of the town is its cathedral, the Cathédrale Notre Dame de Rouen. This remarkable example of Gothic architecture has witnessed many significant historical events, and hosts a chapel dedicated to Jeanne d Arc and a tomb containing the heart of Richard Lion Heart. Les Andelys The Chateau Gaillard was built by Richard Lion Heart in the 12th century, and took only two years to complete. Located 95 kilometres north-west of Paris, overlooking the river Seine, it changed hands several times during the Hundred Years War. It is made up of three enclosures separated by dry moats and is an impressive defensive structure with high and strong walls, although Richard Lion Heart boasted that he could defend it were the walls made of butter.

6 TERMS AND CONDITIONS Registation deadline is 10 August There must be a minimum of 6 participants for the trip to take place. The maximum number of participants is 8. Fees must be paid on registration to secure your place. Fees will be refunded if the minimum number of participants has not been reached by the registration deadline. Fees are not refundable under any circumstances once the trip has been confirmed. Flights should only be reserved once the trip has been confirmed; the Alliance Française de Manchester is not responsible for the flight arrangements of participants but the suggested flight is with EasyJet. Each participant should ensure that his/her passport is valid and up to date, and that he/she has a valid visa if necessary. If a participant books any other flight than those mentioned in the brochure, it will be his/her responsability to arrange transport to join the group. Participants must be covered by their own insurance. The Alliance Française de Manchester will not be responsible for any incident or loss that occurs before or during the tip. Please be aware that this trip is not open to anyone under the age of 18 due to alcohol tasting activites. THE PRICE INCLUDES: A teacher from the Alliance Française de Manchester who will help you to practise French for the duration of the stay. Three nights of accommodation in a hotel (breakfast included). Sunday midday meal. Friday evening gourmet meal and cooking class on Sunday. THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Transport between Manchester and Paris Charles de Gaulle. All other activities not mentioned in the brochure. All meals mentioned during free time.