Family Fun Along The Seine: Paris To Normandy

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Family Fun Along The Seine: Paris To Normandy



Tour Description:

Explore all things français along the River Seine on a remarkable family river cruise through northern France... walk through the gardens of Giverny, inspiration for many Claude Monet paintings… time travel along the beaches of Normandy for a deeper understanding of World War II and events that affected generations, past and present…
Your cruise begins in Paris with either a guided walking tour or a guided bicycle ride along the Seine. In artist Claude Monet's Giverny go inside his house and discover the inspiration for his garden paintings. Hike up to Château Gaillard of Richard the Lionheart fame in Les Andelys or take a walk in a village steeped in history and country charm. All generations of your family share poignant memories exploring the beaches of Normandy, touring the American Cemetery and visiting the D-Day Academy where a hands-on visit takes you back to the year 1944 and the D-Day Invasion. In Rouen you'll see historic sites immortalized by Joan of Arc, and take a 3-D tour of the city's Roman period. Your family goes inside Louis XIV's gilded palace Château de Versailles to see how the royals lived, then take a walk through the gardens or a bicycle tour including Marie Antoinette's farm.

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Dates & Pricing

Thursday 12 Jun 25 — Thursday 19 Jun 25Starting at $5,890Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Thursday 19 Jun 25 — Thursday 26 Jun 25Starting at $5,890Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Thursday 26 Jun 25 — Thursday 03 Jul 25Starting at $5,890Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 12 Jul 25 — Saturday 19 Jul 25Starting at $5,490Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 19 Jul 25 — Saturday 26 Jul 25Starting at $5,490Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Check Mark Icon Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.


Destination & Sightseeing

Explore all things français along the River Seine on a remarkable family river cruise through northern France... walk through the gardens of Giverny, inspiration for many Claude Monet paintings… time travel along the beaches of Normandy for a deeper understanding of World War II and events that affected generations, past and present… Your cruise begins in Paris with either a guided walking tour or a guided bicycle ride along the Seine. In artist Claude Monet's Giverny go inside his house and discover the inspiration for his garden paintings. Hike up to Château Gaillard of Richard the Lionheart fame in Les Andelys or take a walk in a village steeped in history and country charm. All generations of your family share poignant memories exploring the beaches of Normandy, touring the American Cemetery and visiting the D-Day Academy where a hands-on visit takes you back to the year 1944 and the D-Day Invasion. In Rouen you'll see historic sites immortalized by Joan of Arc, and take a 3-D tour of the city's Roman period. Your family goes inside Louis XIV's gilded palace Château de Versailles to see how the royals lived, then take a walk through the gardens or a bicycle tour including Marie Antoinette's farm.

Highlights
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Early-opening visit to Musée Marmottan Monet
Poignant insights at Normandy's D-Day beaches & hands-on discoveries at the D-Day Academy
All gratuities to Tauck Director, guides & drivers
Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $2,507
  Exploring Paris on a bicycle tour or a walking tour
A visit inside Monet's house and painted gardens at Giverny
A choice of experiences in the spired town of Rouen, where the spirit of Joan of Arc lives on

ITINERARY

Arrive Paris and embark ms Sapphire
Tour begins: 4:00 PM. A transfer is included from Charles de Gaulle International Airport, and Gare du Nord and Gare du Lyon train stations to the ship. Tonight you'll meet your Tauck Director and your fellow family river cruisers at a welcome reception and dinner.

A day in Paris
The historic city of Paris is at your feet today, literally! Today enjoy a rotation of several exciting activities including; a unique tour of the city in classic Citroen cars with a private guide, a walking tour of Paris' quaint Latin District, and a virtual reality experience below the grand plaza in front of Notre Dame Cathedral, where you'll combine the wonders of modern technology with the incredible engineering feats of medieval times.

Early-opening visit to Musée Marmottan Monet, bicycling or a spy walk
Wake up for a private early morning visit to the incredible Musée Marmottan Monet before it opens to the public; located in a 19th-century mansion, it is home to world's largest collection of art by Claude Monet. Then your family is off for an adventure of their choosing, including a guided bicycle ride along the River Seine or a walking tour and spy game in hilltop Montmartre, where cobbled streets, the stunning white Sacré-Couer Basilica, colorful street artists and corner bistros await your discovery. Everyone will then enjoy time at leisure in Montmartre before returning to the riverboat for dinner and cruising to your next stop, Vernon.  

Monet's Giverny & Les Andelys
Traveling in France is a feast for the senses. Today you'll hear a lot about the artist Claude Monet when you visit his pink house and painted gardens in Giverny. Dock in Les Andelys this afternoon for a choice of sightseeing – hike up to Château Gaillard and listen to stories about Richard the Lionheart, King of England, who built the fortified castle; or take a guided walking tour of the village of Les Andelys. Dinner is back onboard your riverboat as we head for Caudebec for a full day at Normandy's historic D-Day beaches.

WWII and Normandy
You'll feel history all around you today as you learn about the heroes of Normandy's Allied Invasion of June 6, 1944 during up close exploration of D-Day beaches. Visit D-Day sites including Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach, plus a poignant stop at the hallowed American Cemetery. Following lunch, the afternoon is spent exploring one of Europe's most unique museums, the D-Day Academy; here you'll have a hands-on opportunity to learn first-hand about World War II. You'll actually touch World War II artifacts, from weapons to wireless radios; put on a workable wireless headset as you climb aboard a Willys jeep or Dodge Command car for a ride between the apple trees; and sample rations that the troops ate while serving here. Drive to Caudebec late afternoon and return to the riverboat to set sail for Rouen.

Time traveling in Rouen
Wake up in Rouen, the "museum city of a hundred spires," this morning and walk off your riverboat right into the heart of history. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rouen grew up along the Seine and was an important city for the Romans, Vikings and Normans as far back as the 3rd century! It became the capital of Normandy in the 10th century and many buildings remain from its heyday in the Middle Ages. William the Conqueror used to hold court here. Richard the Lionheart left his heart here and Joan of Arc was burned at the stake here. Explore the sites today on a guided tour that takes you to Rouen's Notre Dame Cathedral – painted by Claude Monet more than 30 times – Joan of Arc Square and the church where she died – you'll also embark on a photo scavenger hunt.

Château de Versailles... visit or guided bicycle ride
Travel today to Louis XIV's ornate palace, the Château de Versailles, where you'll have a choice of a guided visit inside the palace or a guided bicycle ride. If you choose the palace visit, be sure to take a walk in the garden – it is just as impressive as the palace, covering 1,976 acres with some 200,000 trees, 50 fountains and 210,000+ flowers. And if you choose to explore by bicycle, you'll also visit Marie Antoinette's farm, created in the style of a miniature Norman village. Bid a fond au revoir to the River Seine at a farewell reception and dinner onboard ship tonight.

Journey home
Tour Ends: Paris. Disembark this morning in Paris. Transfers are included from the riverboat to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, and Gare du Nord and Gare du Lyon train stations; allow a minimum of three hours for your flight check-in.

Check Mark Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.

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