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Day 1: Arrive in Paris, France (Embarkation Day)

Bienvenue en France! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

Flights into Paris must arrive by 2:30 pm.

Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

Your day is free to explore the world’s most romantic city before embarking on your cruise on the Seine. Get acquainted with the City of Lights today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and café au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS. (D)

Day 2: Paris

Cafés, Cathedrals, and Canvases—The City of Lights Truly Shines

Choose your excursion:

CLASSIC: Take a Guided Walking Tour through the Heart of Paris to see the historic Île St. Louis, Île de la Cité, and Notre-Dame Cathedral

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CLASSIC: Join a Guided City Tour, that shows you the iconic sites of Paris, such as the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and the famous Champs-Élysées.

Stroll through Paris on your own, or linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank.

You may join an OPTIONAL Guided Excursion to the Palace of Versailles—home to a succession of French Kings, including Louis XIV. Meet your ship in Courbevoie after your tour of the palace.

EVENING CRUISE TO CONFLANS (B,L,D)

Day 3: Conflans

Walk in the Footsteps of Van Gogh and Bonaparte

ACTIVE: Go for an early Morning Jog with your Adventure Host.

Choose your excursion:

CLASSIC: Join a Guided Tour of Auvers-sur-Oise, and walk in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh, who lived, worked, and is buried here. See the landscapes and village scenes captured in his paintings

-OR-

CLASSIC: Take a Guided tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison—home of Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine.

Enjoy an afternoon sailing to Vernon. This evening, enjoy onboard live entertainment after dinner.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VERNON (B,L,D)

Day 4: Vernon - Les Andelys

Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du Jour

Choose your excursion:

CLASSIC: Take a Guided Tour of Giverny, home and inspiration of the master impressionist painter Claude Monet. Walk the grounds and see Monet’s charming residence, and the flower and water gardens captured in his masterpieces

-OR-

CLASSIC: Join a Guided Visit to Bizy Castle—“Normandy’s Versailles”—with its magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables.

DISCOVERY: While sailing, enjoy a traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration.

This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys.

In Les Andelys:

Serenity on the Seine’s Most Beautiful Riverbends

Choose your excursion:

CLASSIC: Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys—one of France’s most picturesque spots on the Seine. Visit the Saint Sauveur’s Church of Le Petit Andely

-OR-

ACTIVE: Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard—historic home of King Richard the Lionheart and a masterpiece of medieval military architecture.

EVENING CRUISE TO ROUEN (B,L,D )

Day 5: Rouen

The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France

CLASSIC: Take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouen—home of the martyred Saint Joan of Arc—and see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

ACTIVE: Join your Adventure Host for a Morning Walk.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROUEN (B,L,D)

Day 6: Caudebec

Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions

Choose your excursion:

CLASSIC: Join a Guided Visit to the WWII landing beaches of Normandy. Take a full-day tour of significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery

-OR-

CLASSIC: Take a full-day Guided Tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites, including the British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, the seaside town of Arromanches, the Juno Beach Center, and the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery

-OR-

CLASSIC: Join “A Taste of Normandy” Guided Tour for an in-depth look at this rich agricultural region. See the famous Bayeux Tapestry, visit the beautiful village of Beuvron en Auge and taste Calvados apple brandy at a local distillery.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LE HAVRE (B,L,D)

Day 7: Le Havre

20th Century Architecture and White Cliffs of Normandy

CLASSIC: Take a Guided Tour to Le Havre and discover the modern architecture of its city center, rebuilt by Auguste Perret and part of the World Heritage of Humanity.

This afternoon, you may choose an OPTIONAL Guided Excursion to visit the old seaside town of Honfleur. With its 16th- to 18th-century townhouses, half-timber houses, and cobbled streets, Honfleur inspired the works of master artists Monet and Boudin.

Alternatively, you might take an OPTIONAL Guided Excursion to see the white-chalk cliffs and arches of the oceanside town of Étretat—an attraction for classic artists, writers, and filmmakers.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LE HAVRE (B,L,D)

Day 8: Le Havre (Disembarkation) - Paris

Au Revoir, River Seine. Bonjour, Paris!

Bid farewell to your ship’s crew and take a transfer to Paris. Take time to linger in a sidewalk café, shop for mementos, or take photographs of the city’s picturesque bridges. (B)

Day 9: Paris

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Departures & Pricing

Detailed Itinerary: Southbound (Hotel_Cruise)

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Day 1: Paris, France

Bienvenue en France!

Your day is free to explore the world’s most romantic city. Get acquainted with the City of Lights today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and café au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape.

DAy 2: Paris - Le Havre (Embarkation)

Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

Enjoy some free time in Paris today, before transfer to Le Havre and board your cruise on the Sein. Tonight, enjoy dinner on board and explore your Suite Ship®

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LE HAVRE (B, D)

Day 3: Le Havre

20th Century Architecture and White Cliffs of Normandy

CLASSIC: Take a Guided Tour to Le Havre and discover the modern architecture of its city center, rebuilt by Auguste Perret and part of the World Heritage of Humanity.

This afternoon, you may choose an OPTIONAL Guided Excursion to visit the old seaside town of Honfleur. With its 16th- to 18th-century townhouses, half-timber houses, and cobbled streets, Honfleur inspired the works of master artists Monet and Boudin.

Alternatively, you might take an OPTIONAL Guided Excursion to see the white-chalk cliffs and arches of the oceanside town of Étretat—an attraction for classic artists, writers, and filmmakers.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CAUDEBEC (B, L,D)

Day 4: Caudebec

Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions

Choose your excursion:

CLASSIC: Join a Guided Visit to the WWII landing beaches of Normandy. Take a full-day tour of significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery

-OR-

CLASSIC: Take a full-day Guided Tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites, including the British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, the seaside town of Arromanches, the Juno Beach Center, and the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery,

-OR-

CLASSIC: Join “A Taste of Normandy” Guided Tour for an in-depth look at this rich agricultural region. See the famous Bayeux Tapestry, visit the beautiful village of Beuvron en Auge and taste Calvados apple brandy at a local distillery.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship while sailing to Rouen.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROUEN (B, L, D)

Day 5: Rouen

The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France

CLASSIC: Take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouen—home of the martyred Saint Joan of Arc—and see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROUEN (B, L, D)

Day 6: Les Andelys - Vernon

Serenity on the Seine’s Most Beautiful Riverbends

CLASSIC: Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys—one of France’s most picturesque spots on the Seine. Visit the Saint Sauveur’s Church of Le Petit Andely.

During lunchtime, enjoy a beautiful cruise to Vernon

In Vernon:

Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du Jour

Choose your excursion:

CLASSIC: Take a Guided Tour of Giverny, home and inspiration of the master impressionist painter Claude Monet. Walk the grounds and see Monet’s charming residence, and the flower and water gardens captured in his masterpieces

-OR-

CLASSIC: Join a Guided Visit to Bizy Castle—“Normandy’s Versailles”—with its magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables.

EVENING CRUISE TO CONFLANS (B, L, D)

Day 7: Conflans

Walk in the Footsteps of Van Gogh and Bonaparte

ACTIVE: Go for an early Morning Jog with your Avalon Adventure Host.

CLASSIC: Join a Guided Tour of Auvers-sur-Oise, and walk in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh, who lived, worked, and is buried here. See the landscapes and village scenes captured in his paintings, OR:

CLASSIC: Take a Guided tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison—home of Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine.

This afternoon, cruise to Paris.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS (B, L, D)

Day 8: Paris

Cafés, Cathedrals, and Canvases—The City of Lights Truly Shines

Choose your excursion:

CLASSIC: Take a Guided Walking Tour through the Heart of Paris to see the historic Île St. Louis, Île de la Cité, and Notre Dame Cathedral

-OR-

CLASSIC: Join a Guided City Tour, that shows you the iconic sites of Paris, such as the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and the famous Champs-Élysées.

Stroll through Paris on your own, or linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS (B, L, D)

Day 9: Paris (Disembarkation)

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Departures & Pricing

Advisements:

• A valid passport is required for travel. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the last day of travel.
• Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
• In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
• Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.
• For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise operator and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.