Great Gardens of Northern France
Jun 24 - Jul 03, 2023
10 days | France | alumni UBC Travel Club
What’s included: Accommodation based on double occupancy; transportation by comfortable private coach; most meals; all activities and entrance fees within itinerary; private tours at all the gardens; wine tasting in Vouvray, services of Gary Lewis and your tour manager; taxes and gratuities for all group services.
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Activity |
| 1 | Meet in Versailles, attend the Night Fountains event |
| 2 | Visit Arboretum Versailles Chèvreloup, enjoy Palace gardens |
| 3 | Drive to the Loire Valley, visit the Festival International des Jardins |
| 4 | Villandry, Chateau du Rivau, Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud |
| 5 | The glamorous Château de Chenonceau, stroll the village of Chedigny |
| 6 | Drive north to Rouen in Normandy, stopping at two gardens on route |
| 7 | Rouen Cathedral, Jardin de Valerianes, night garden tour at Jardin d’Agapanthe |
| 8 | Three magical gardens as we head out toward the Atlantic coast |
| 9 | Monet's gardens in Giverny |
| 10 | Drive to Paris, depart |
| Optional Extension: Three nights in Champagne | |
Your Tour Leader
UBC alumnus Gary Lewis is the owner of Phoenix Perennials, a cutting edge retail nursery in Vancouver, and an expert on perennials and horticulture. He is one of Canada’s most knowledgeable plant experts with a deep and special interest in rare and unusual herbaceous perennials. He recently published The Complete Book of Ground Covers.
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What’s included: Accommodation based on double occupancy; transportation by comfortable private coach; most meals; all activities and entrance fees within itinerary; private tours at all the gardens; wine tasting in Vouvray, services of Gary Lewis and your tour manager; taxes and gratuities for all group services.
