Reflections on the Seine with 1 Night in Mont St. Michel (Southbound) 2021
10 Day River Cruise Paris to Paris
Starting at $3,948
Destinations & Sightseeing
Itinerary and Meals
Accomodations
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Start your vacation with a night in Paris—“The City of Light”—and enjoy an evening in what is called the most romantic city in the world. You’ll transfer to Mont St. Michel for a guided tour of the magnificent abbey, one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Next morning take a transfer to Le Havre, with stops at Utah Beach and St. Mère Eglise, to board your Avalon Suite Ship®. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Le Havre, a World Heritage Site. From Caudebec, you may wish to take an excursion to the Normandy beaches and memorials and monuments to the Allied Forces. Alternatively, you may take a “Taste of Normandy” excursion to discover the farming traditions and culinary specialties of this area. Continue to Rouen for a walking tour of the village where Joan of Arc was martyred, as well as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Astronomical Clock. Sail on to Les Andelys for guided tours of this picturesque village, and nearby castle ruins. Continue your river cruise through France to visit the home of master artist Claude Monet at the gardens of Giverny or visit magnificent Bizy Castle. Next, cruise to Conflans to visit Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine’s Château de Malmaison. Your river cruise on the Seine returns to Paris, where you’ll discover the true heart of Paris on a guided walk through its historic sites, or take a tour to see the famous landmarks, including the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and more. You’ll long reflect on this this remarkable Seine River cruise, with panoramic views and the remembrances of history, heroes, and artists brought to life.
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Destination & Sightseeing
| Day 1 Paris: | welcome to France |
| Day 2 Paris–Mont St. Michel: | guided tour in Mont St. Michel |
| Day 3 Mont St. Michel–Le Havre (Embarkation): | transfer to Le Havre, stop at Utah Beach and St. Mère Eglise; onboard welcome reception |
| Day 4 Le Havre: | guided tour |
| Day 5 Caudebec. Excursions to Normandy: | choice of full day excursions to Normandy landing beaches, or “A Taste of Normandy” excursion |
| Day 6 Rouen: | choice of guided tour, see the Astronomical Clock and visit to the cathedral or bike tour time at leisure |
| Day 7 Les Andelys–Vernon: | choice of guided tour, or hike to Château Gaillard in Les Andelys; crêpes tasting and pastry demonstration on board; choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle |
| Day 8 Conflans: | choice of excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise, or excursion to Napoleon and Josephine’s Château de Malmaison |
| Day 9 Paris: | choice of guided tour, or “Heart of Paris” walking tour to see Paris’ historic sights |
| Day 10 Paris (Disembarkation): | your vacation ends this morning |
Notes:
- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
ITINERARY
Day 1
ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser-known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels
Day 2
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
Day 3
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
Day 4
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
Day 5
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, OR:
Day 6
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
Day 7
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
Day 8
CLASSIC Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, the Left Bank, bustling Latin Quarter, and more, 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
Day 9
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 10
Transfer to Mont St. Michel. Take a guided tour to discover Mont St. Michel and its abbey, one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Day 11
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Day 18
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning
Day 19
PARIS, FRANCE
Day 20
PARIS–MONT ST. MICHEL
Day 21
MONT ST. MICHEL–LE HAVRE (EMBARKATION)
Day 22
LE HAVRE
Day 23
CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY
Day 24
ROUEN
Day 25
VERNON
Day 26
CONFLANS
Day 27
PARIS
Day 28
PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)
Day 29
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LE HAVRE
Day 30
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CAUDEBEC
Day 31
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROUEN
Day 32
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROUEN
Day 33
EVENING CRUISE TO CONFLANS
Day 34
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS
Day 35
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS
Day 36
BreakfastDinner
Day 37
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Day 38
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 39
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Day 40
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Day 41
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Day 42
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Day 43
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Day 44
Breakfast
Day 45 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 46 PARIS–MONT ST. MICHEL
Transfer to Mont St. Michel. Take a guided tour to discover Mont St. Michel and its abbey, one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast
DinnerDay 47 MONT ST. MICHEL–LE HAVRE (EMBARKATION)
Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
Transfer to Le Havre with stop at Utah Beach and St. Mère Eglise.
Tonight, enjoy dinner on board and explore your Suite Ship®.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LE HAVRE
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 48 LE HAVRE
Where the Seine meets the English Channel
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with you Adventure Host.
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 a Guided Optional 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.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CAUDEBEC
BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 49 CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY
Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions
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
BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 50 ROUEN
The Cathedral of Our Lady, 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, OR:
ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser-known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels.
Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROUEN
BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 51 LES ANDELYS
Serenity on the Seine
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.
During lunchtime, enjoy a beautiful cruise to Vernon
VERNON
Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du Jour
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
BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 52 CONFLANS
The Footsteps of Van Gogh and Bonaparte
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
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
BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 53 PARIS
Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the city of Lights Truly Shines
CLASSIC Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, the Left Bank, bustling Latin Quarter, and more, 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
BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 54 PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Accommodations
| Paris | Mont St. Michel |
Le Meridien Etoile
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
81 Bd Gouvion St Cyr Paris Cedex 17 France
Located just a short distance away from the Champs Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe, this elegant 1025-room hotel has a captivating mid-century modern design with boutique amenities reflective of the lively surroundings. Artfully appointed accommodation includes modern technology such as complimentary Wi-Fi and air conditioning, luxurious bath products and the Le Méridien Signature Bed. The legendary Paris Jazz Club is the place to enjoy snacks and hand crafted cocktails with a backdrop of live music on weekends, the welcoming restaurant serves a creative international menu composed of fresh seasonal produce and there is also a 24 hour fitness center on-site.
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
81 Bd Gouvion St Cyr Paris Cedex 17 France
Located just a short distance away from the Champs Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe, this elegant 1025-room hotel has a captivating mid-century modern design with boutique amenities reflective of the lively surroundings. Artfully appointed accommodation includes modern technology such as complimentary Wi-Fi and air conditioning, luxurious bath products and the Le Méridien Signature Bed. The legendary Paris Jazz Club is the place to enjoy snacks and hand crafted cocktails with a backdrop of live music on weekends, the welcoming restaurant serves a creative international menu composed of fresh seasonal produce and there is also a 24 hour fitness center on-site.
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