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RUGBY TOUR TO NORMANDY
Dates: Friday to Monday
Destination: Caen, Normandy, France
Rugby: Matches on Saturday and Sunday afternoon
Caen is a world famous city and capital of Basse-Normandie. Home to the famous French cider and calvados!
The City of William the Conqueror, Caen and its region is home to many Norman treasures, not least the famous abbeys and the Bayeux Tapestry.
Nearby are the famous beaches where the Allies landed in 1944 to reconquer Europe from Nazi Germany. Caen itself was the scene of a mighty battle and was heavily damaged. It nevertheless remains a beautiful city
The tour will stay for three nights in the city centre and you will be able to sample the bars, restaurants and night life.
ITINERARY
Friday
Morning: Leave Rugby Club on Luxury Coach
(which will take you everywhere on tour)
Midday: Ferry across the Channel
Late afternoon: Arrive Caen (French time +1 hour)
Saturday
10.30 am Official Visit to L’Abbeye aux Hommes, the oldest Abbey in Normandy, built by Duke of William of Normandy (1027-87), later King of England (1066-87)
Afternoon: Match v Caen Rugby Club
Early evening: Great BBQ at the Club House with the teams.
Later evening at leisure in Caen
Sunday 23rd March
Morning: Local Bowling and activities at Caen Mondeville
Afternoon: Second match v local club
Evening: Tour Dinner at one of the many fine restaurants
Monday 24th March
Morning: Visit to Gold and Juno D-Day Beaches, and the Arromanches artificial port
Afternoon: Ferry back to England
Early Evening: Arrive back
Accommodation: Two Star Ibis Hotel, City Centre, Caen.
3 nights booked. www.ibishotel.com (Caen City Centre)
Other Activities: Shopping, excellent restaurants and bars, sightseeing lovely ancient city
Cost: £235 per person (player, coach or parent) travelling.
To include the following:
Accommodation in Two Star Hotel for 3 nights on B&B basis
Coach transport throughout
Coach driver’s accommodation & meal allowance
Ferry Crossing: England to France return
Mandatory insurance
Paperwork for approval to tour from county, and the RFU. (although this does not automatically guarantee approval)
Arrangement of two rugby matches
Registration for tournaments if they arise
Tour around the L’Abbeye aux Hommes
Tour around the D-Day beaches
One Zeta Tours representative (English or French) to guide you throughout the weekend
Tour meal extra at £15 pp. It does not include any other meals, except breakfast.
Deposit required: £50 per person
Balance required one month before tour
All cheques payable to “Zeta Tours Ltd”, 28 Holmead Road, London SW6 2JD