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Good afternoon We thank the DEVISU company for the excellent organization of the “Armenia in all its glory” tour from July 6 to July 12, 2019! Many thanks to our guide Lia, who opened up for us the history, culture and traditions of ancient and modern Armenia at the highest professional level! Her love for Armenia, talent, delicacy, subtlety, and intelligence won our hearts! The trip was amazing and unforgettable! We wish the company further success and prosperity!

Tatiana and Andrey Nechaev, Moscow

Ekaterina, good afternoon! Thank you, I had a great trip, the room was what I wanted (with a view of the park and a bathroom). I was very pleased. Thank you.

The only thing is that the transfer, in addition to me, met other women who were brought to Karlovy Vary and I had to travel instead of 2 hours from Prague to Marianske Lazne for 3 hours. This, of course, was not convenient; they brought me there in the evening. Of course, it would be more convenient to fly to Karlovy Vary.

Larisa, Perm

Hello, Ekaterina. Our trip was a success.

The hotel is good. Repair, furniture, plumbing, bed linen - in excellent condition, no comments. Very clean and comfortable.

Breakfast was the same every day, but with a good assortment - so you could diversify your menu simply by choosing different dishes.

There is a kettle, tea, coffee, sugar, cream in the room. We used it. Tea was added daily. Linen and towels were changed twice a week.

The hotel is located in a quiet area, there is no noisy crowd. There are several direct tram routes to the center (to the railway station, to shopping centers, and to main attractions).

The drive is less than half an hour. 2 stops near the hotel: one right under the windows, the other a 5-minute walk at a walking pace.

Lyubov Leonidovna, Moscow

Ekaterina, hello! I apologize for not dropping you a couple of lines earlier: I was sorting out my affairs, sorting out my suitcase - or vice versa.

We really enjoyed our holiday in Armenia, organized with your help, everything went smoothly, without a single hiccup. Thank you very much for organizing the tour!

Special thanks and low bow to the host - "Armenia Travel". The drivers are beyond praise, the guide Liya Bakhshinyan is a true professional and a very sincere, sincere person. Over the course of a week of close communication, we became almost family.

1 day Brussels - Rouen - Honfleur:Detailed information on recommended flights from Russian cities and transfers is presented in the section "Transport - Featured flights". Flights arriving in Brussels before 11:30 am are recommended.For those flying from Moscowdeparture on the morning Aeroflot flight at 08:15 SU-2168. Arrival in Brussels at 10:50.Meeting with the guide at the airport. Moving to Rouen(~ 350 km) - the capital of the Duke of Normandy. , the city of a hundred bells, famous for its Gothic cathedrals. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the Rouen Cathedral of the 13th - 16th centuries, famous all over the world for Monet’s paintings, the Vieux Marché square - the place of execution of Joan of Arc and the Church of Joan of Arc, the Palace of Justice of the 16th century, and see the ancient medieval clock on the pedestrian street Gros Horloge. Free time. Moving to Honfleur(~ 90 km) Hotel accommodation.

Day 2 Honfleur - Fécamp - Etretat: Brief inspection of Honfleur with its famous port. Honfleur- the main defensive port of Normandy in the 15th century, which turned into a charming resort town with a picturesque bay, so beloved by artists of the 19th century. Free time. Possibility of tasting cheeses and Calvados for an additional fee on site.

In the afternoon, excursion to resort towns on the English Channel Fécamp And Etretat(~ 110 km) for a surcharge of € 50. The trip includes a visit "Alabaster Coast"" - the snow-white coast, which got its name because of the chalk mountains and white waters characteristic of this area of ​​​​Normandy. Return to Honfleur.

Day 3 Honfleur - Deauville - Bayeux - Caen: Departure to the resort town Deauville(~ 15 km.) Tour of Deauville. Deauville - a prestigious sea resort that was built in 1859 for the Parisian nobility by Duke Charles de Morny.Deauville is famous not only for its wide sandy beaches with a two-kilometer wooden Promenade des Planches and colorful umbrellas on the beach, but also for its yacht port, numerous hotels and restaurants and a racecourse, which was also built by the Comte de Morny to host horse racing all year round. Free time for lunch.

Afternoon excursion to small towns Bayeux and Caen(~ 110 km.). The main attraction of Bayeux is the Cathedral, the construction of which began in the 11th century and was completed only in 1497. Caen is the former capital of William the Conqueror, founded by him around 1060 and famous today for its a medieval fortress in the city center, which was included in the list of historical monuments of France. Accommodation at a hotel in the town of Caen.

Day 4 Caen - Mont Saint Michel - Cancale - Saint Malo: Transfer to the bay (~ 125 km). After arriving at Mont Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, your guide will lead you through the narrow streets of the medieval town to the top of the cliff, telling you the stories and legends of the place. At the top of the island, you can admire panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and bay before visiting the Benedictine Abbey. Entrance fees to the abbey, as well as an audio guide, are paid on site. The first people settled here in 709. Mont Saint-Michel consists of a medieval tree and the majestic Abbey-fortress of St. Michael the Archangel. Construction of the Benedictine Abbey began in the 700s and continued until the 1200s. The entire island is classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It has remained virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages, when it was a destination for pilgrims from all over the world. Mont Saint-Michel remains the most visited place in France. Possibility of tasting Calvados.

Transfer to (~ 50 km) – a small port with views of the Bay of Saint-Michel, famous for its oyster markets, where you can not only visually enjoy the picturesque market, but also taste the freshest oysters. Tasting oysters right at one of the market stalls on the seashore, where fishermen's wives sell oysters: a choice from the largest N00 to the smallest N5. You can opt for the most popular size N3. Prices start from 3 euros per dozen! Speaking of The total area of ​​Cancale oyster plantations is 400 hectares! Free time for lunch at one of the local restaurants - tasting is not a hindrance in this case.

Moving to Saint Malo(~ 18 km) - resort on the Atlantic coast of Brittany. Hotel accommodation in Saint Malo.

Day 5 Saint-Malo - Dinard - Dinan - Perros-Guirec - Roscoff - Saint-Paul de Lyon - Brest: City tour of the Terrible city of corsairs, the birthplace of the discoverer of Canada Jacques Cartier and the poet Chateaubriand, a sightseeing walking tour with a tour of the Old City, surrounded by moats and high walls, with narrow cobbled streets and buildings of the 18th century, and the Castle of the 14th-15th centuries.

Excursion trip to Brittany with visits to small towns. Total duration (~ 300 km). Departure to a fashionable Brittany resort Dinar(~15 km) and a brief inspection of it. Transfer to Dinan (~20 km). Dinan- a guided walk through one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Brittany, where the stone-and-timber houses and cobbled streets of the Old Town are preserved, surrounded by fortifications from the 13th century. Moving to the village Plumanak.There are many souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants, but people come here mainly to admire the stunning beauty of the nearby cliffs while walking along the “Customs Officer's Path”, which offers magnificent views of Perros-Guirec and the incredibly beautiful coastline - the Pink Granite Coast. P visiting the town Perros-Guirec, then transfer to the port city Roscoff, connecting France with England by ferry. The tour of Brittany will end with a visit to the neighboring town. Saint-Paul-de-Lyon. Typical Breton town Saint-Paul-de-Lyon, famous for the 12th century cathedral, which is dedicated to St. Paul Aurelian, one of the “fathers of the Motherland” who brought in the 6th century. Christianity in Brittany. A trip along the "Road of Parish Temples" - a meeting with Brittany, inaccessible to standard excursion routes (Saint-Tégonnec, Gimillo, Lampo-Gimillo). Inspection of the so-called "calvaries" - architectural ensembles (characteristic only of Brittany), consisting of a temple with a cemetery, a crucifix and an ossuary, surrounded by a stone wall.

Transfer to Brest. Accommodation at a hotel in Brest.

Day 6 Brest - Corzon Peninsula - Cape Point du Raz - Quimper: Excursion around Brest. Departure to the peninsula Corzon(~60 km), visit to the cape Point du Raz(~75 km) and cities Camper(~55 km). Cape Point du Raz– the westernmost point of France – a narrow strip of rocks, surrounded by a raging sea, an object classified 3* in the Michelin guide, as one of the main assets of France “Grande site national”. Total duration (~195 km). Accommodation in Quimper.

Day 7 Quimper - Carnac - Quiberon - Vannes - Rennes: Tour of Quimper. Quimper is the oldest city in Brittany, whose history dates back to the 5th-6th centuries - Gothic churches, picturesque houses give it a unique colorful appearance: inspection of the Saint-Corentin Cathedral of the 13th century, one of the oldest and most famous cathedrals in Brittany, associated with the name of one of the 7 "Fathers of the Motherland", Kereon Street and Maslyanaya Square. Free time. Moving to Karnak(~ 110 km.). Karnak- one of the largest archaeological centers in the world, numbering about 3,000 ancient stones (menhirs) installed in parallel rows. Moving to the Peninsula Quiberon(~20 km) offering magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean and the island Belle-Ile. Moving to Vannes(~ 45 km) – a medieval city in the Gulf of Morbihan, a military base of Brittany in the 9th century. Walking tour through winding streets with half-timbered houses, an ancient market and the remains of the city wall. Moving to the capital of Brittany city Rennes(~ 115 km.). Tour of Rennes - one of the most picturesque cities in France with numerous parks and museums, in the center of which there are about 90 historical monuments. Here, 18th-century mansions coexist with medieval churches and half-timbered houses. Hotel accommodation. Free time.

Day 8 Rennes - Vitre - Fougères - Paris: The tour program includes a trip along the "Golden Arc" of the fortified cities of Brittany. Moving to Wine glass(~50 km), famous for its perfectly preserved fortress of the 11th-15th centuries. – the main bastion of the Breton defense line; Inspection of the defensive fortifications of Fougères. Moving to a cozy town Vitre(~28 km) - a city where memories of knightly legends come to life. Walking tour of Vitra with a tour of the picturesque castle of the 15th-16th centuries. and streets with painted houses.

You will find it no less interesting visiting a city located on the road to Paris (~233 km) with a tour of one of the richest French Gothic cathedrals of the 11th-12th centuries, the original “Bible in stone and stained glass compositions.” Transfer to Paris (~95 km) Accommodation at a hotel in Paris.

Day 9 Paris: Sightseeing tour of Paris. Free time for additional excursions.

Day 10 Paris: Free time for additional excursions.

Day 11 Paris - Brussels: In the morning departure to Reims(~150 km). Reims is the twelfth largest city in France, the place of coronation of French kings. Here is the famous Reims Cathedral, built on the site where King Clovis was baptized. This is where most of the kings of France were crowned for more than a thousand years. Reims included in the national list of French cities of art and history, here arefour UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In your free time, a tasting of the champagne for which the region is famous will be offered for an additional fee. Champagne . Free time in Reims.

Option A*: Transfer to Brussels Airport (~240 km). Departure 23:40 on an evening Aeroflot flight. Arrival at 03:55 am in Moscow.

Option B*: For those who plan to fly the next day on morning, afternoon or evening flights of Aeroflot, Brussels airlines, etc. An additional night at a hotel in Brussels + transfer to the airport for your flight is offered for an additional fee.

The historical region of Normandy in northwestern France has preserved traces of the most important milestones in European history. There are impressive architectural monuments here, and nature gives peace and allows you to escape from all your worries and truly relax. Normandy is famous for its apples, of which several hundred varieties are grown, and excellent cheeses. There are famous resorts on the English Channel coast. Small towns where outstanding artists lived and worked are scattered throughout the region. Flaubert created “Madame Bovary” here, and Claude Monet created a series of amazing landscapes that marked the beginning of a new movement in painting – impressionism.

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Normandy is located just a few hours from Paris. A trip to this region will appeal to those who prefer to combine a beach holiday with an interesting excursion program. These places are often included in various types of gastronomic tours. Due to the relatively short distances, it is convenient to combine the trip with a visit to other regions of France: Brittany, Provence, Cote d'Azur, as well as neighboring countries: Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands.

The Duchy of Normandy was founded in the 10th century by the Viking leader Rollon, who was granted these lands during the division of the Frankish empire of Charlemagne. The name of the region is a reflection of the origin of the rulers of these places - the Vikings (Normans). For several centuries, the area has more than once been the cause of contention between France and England, which sought to establish their dominion here. During World War II, American, Canadian and British troops landed in Normandy, opening a second front in the fight against the fascist regime.

Sights of Normandy

One of the most popular places in Normandy is the fortified island of Mont Saint-Michel. Every year it is visited by up to three million tourists from all over the world. They are attracted by the amazing medieval architecture and the unique location of the island: Mont Saint-Michel is located just two kilometers from the coast, during low tides you can see sparse vegetation and quicksand surrounding a small piece of land, and when the tide begins, sea waters approach the walls of the fortress.

In the 11th-16th centuries, a Benedictine abbey was erected on the highest point of the island. Now a community of seven people lives there. Every morning the monks hold a service in which everyone can take part. There are also several residential buildings, modest hotels, small cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops on the island. About 30 people permanently live here. Mont Saint-Michel was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

The capital of Upper Normandy is the beautiful “city of a hundred bells” - Rouen. Since the 10th century, it has been a major port and center of trade; here was one of the few slave markets in Europe. The city is famous for the fact that during the Hundred Years' War in the 15th century, Joan of Arc was burned here on Old Market Square on charges of heresy. A memorial plaque now hangs on the wall of the Episcopal Palace of Rouen, informing that the French national heroine was rehabilitated by the church, and also counted to the saints.

An hour's drive from Rouen is the quiet village of Giverny, famous for the painter Claude Monet, who lived here from 1883 until the end of his days (1926) in a house with a beautiful garden. The magnificent nature of these places inspired the artist to create a series of landscapes, including the famous “Lily Pond.” In the second half of the 20th century, the painter’s son bequeathed the estate to the state, and the Claude Monet Museum was opened here.

There is a popular joke among the French that rich bourgeois send their wives on holiday to Deauville and their mistresses to Trouvel. The two twin resorts are located on the coast and are connected by a bridge. The former fishing villages became a popular holiday destination at the end of the 19th century, at which time rapid construction began here - hotels, villas were erected, and numerous restaurants, cafes and shops were opened. Nowadays Deauville is considered more prestigious, while Trouvel is home to more modest hotels and entertainment venues.

10 kilometers from the resort is the picturesque city of Honfleur, which was once chosen by impressionist artists. This place has managed to preserve its medieval atmosphere thanks to its narrow streets, half-timbered houses and amazing wooden churches. Every year in November, a Russian film festival is held here, at this time you can meet many of our compatriots in Honfleur, but foreigners who are interested in the development of cinema in the Russian Federation also come here.

Along the coast of the English Channel in Normandy there are many balneological resorts, the basis of which is thalassotherapy - healing using the marine climate, salt water, algae and mud. The most famous are Biarritz and La Baule.

Normandy cuisine

Normandy cuisine is a real paradise for gourmets. The region is famous for its dairy products, including the world-famous cheeses Camembert, Livaro and Pont d'Eveque. Sour cream and cream are added to almost all dishes. The phrase “Normad style” used in a conversation about cooking will most likely be means “with sour cream sauce.” Due to the proximity of the sea, the traditional cuisine of these places necessarily includes seafood: fish, crabs, scallops, mussels, etc.

There are no vineyards in this region, but the most delicious apples in France are grown here. Cider is made from them - apple juice fermented in oak barrels. If the juice is distilled, you get another world-famous drink - Calvados. In the city of Fecamp, the recipe for making Benedictine liqueur is strictly protected, which is often brought as a souvenir from a trip to Normandy.

One of the traditional dishes of the region is duck in cider. Here they prepare a delicious fish soup (soupe de poisson), grilled offal sausages (andouillettes grillees), pork according to the Balle d'Og recipe and many other excellent dishes. The meal is usually finished with dessert - apple pie, baked apples and pears, almond cakes.They also serve pancakes and spring rolls familiar to travelers from Russia.

Holidays in Normandy

Normandy has a mild climate, winters are cool and summers are not too hot; the air temperature in July usually does not exceed +25 degrees. In autumn and spring it is often cloudy and rainy. Summer is considered the best time to visit the region, however, at the beginning of autumn it is still warm, and there are significantly fewer tourists.

You can get to Normandy by train from Paris. A ferry runs from Portsmund in England to Deauville, and railway transport under the English Channel also travels from Foggy Albion through the tunnel. It is convenient to move around the region by public transport or by rented car. Short distance trips can be made by bicycle.

Normandy hotels offer travelers high quality service, constant comfort and hospitality. There are many hotels of different levels, apartments and hostels. Luxury lovers are advised to spend a few days in one of the castles converted into luxury hotels.

• 1 day Moscow – Paris

  Flight to Paris. Meeting at the airport 3 hours before departure with a company representative to receive documents. For exact information on the airport, airline, flight number and departure time, see the section a week before departure.

  Overnight at the same hotel.

  Day 3 Paris – Castles of the Loire*

  Free time in Paris.

  For those interested Full day trip to the "Royal Castles of the Loire Valley"* (250 km from Paris), €55/€45 up to 18 years (transfer with accompanying person + ticket to Chenonceau). Inspection of the castle Chenonceau with a booklet. Visual inspection Amboise And Chambord(if desired, entrance tickets are paid additionally, from€10 per lock)

  In the evening return to Paris.

  For those who wish, a visit* to one of the cabarets.

  Overnight at the same hotel.

  4 day Paris – Chantilly*

  Breakfast in the hotel.

  Free time in Paris.

  For those interested, additional excursions:
  . trip* to Chantilly Castle(€40/€35 transfer + ticket + guide).
  . independent visit to the Louvre Museum - ticket from €17/up to 18 years free (brochure in Russian). It is possible to organize a guided tour from €32/€ 15 to 18 years old, for groups from 15 to 25 people.
  . optional walking tours: walking tour: “Russian Paris”* (€15, transfer + guide) / "Montmartre"* - €10/€5 children under 12 years old.

  5 day Normandy: Etretat* – Deauville – Trouville – Honfleur

  Breakfast in the hotel. We leave our things in the room (we spend the night in the same hotel).

  Morning relaxation on the ocean.

  For those interested trip to the Alabaster Coast* (transfer €20) - to a picturesque village Etretat on the shores of the Atlantic, inspection of the unique figured rocks.

  In the afternoon transfer to Deauville - Trouville. Free time on the English Channel (Atlantic Ocean): resort area "Blooming Coast". On the way back, stop in a town Honfleur, a favorite vacation spot of French artists and poets, brief tour of the city with an accompanying person. Dinner* with local seafood (from €20).

  In the evening return to the hotel.

  Overnight at the same hotel.

  Day 6 Normandy: Deauville – Mont Saint Michel*

  Breakfast in the hotel. We leave things in the room (we spend the night in the same hotel)

  In the morning transfer to the beachDeauville - Trouville. Relax on the beach on the English Channel (Atlantic Ocean)..

  Afternoon travel around France with a short visit Giverny, independent visit* House Museum of Claude Monet(from €10) and tour of the famous gardens.

  Transfer (~80 km) to Paris.Disconnection of tourists departing from Paris from the group continuing the tour through Poland to Brest.

  Overnight at a hotel in Paris, possibly in the suburbs.

  Day 8 Paris – Moscow

  Breakfast in the hotel.

  In the morning, transfer* to the airport (early flight and departure from the hotel are possible). For information on flights and departure times, see the section one week before the start of the tour. Flight to Moscow.

  Tourists flying from Paris to their city independently organize their own transfer to the airport or can join a group transfer* if the time coincides.