HONFLEUR - ROUEN - MANTES-LA-JOLIE - PARIS - MELUN - PARIS
This unique itinerary from Honfleur to Melun offers a spectacle of beauty. Let yourself be seduced by Honfleur, its picturesque streets and its Old Basin, breathe in Normandy on the Côte Fleurie, soak up nature in Giverny, admire the most prestigious historical monuments as you cross Paris and immerse yourself in French history in Rouen and the Château de Fontainebleau. So many experiences that will make this cruise an extraordinary journey.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
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Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please.
This morning, join us for an optional excursion for both packages: A guided tour of Honfleur.
In the afternoon, we offer an optional excursion for both packages: The Côte Fleurie to see Trouville and Deauville and visit a Calvados distillery.
This evening, our ship will cast off when the tides are right.
Optional excursion for both packages: we’ll set out on a guided tour of Rouen. The “City of 100 Bell Towers” has been the center stage to many events in French History. Joan of Arc, Gustave Flaubert, Pierre Corneille, Claude Monet, and William the Conqueror have all left their marks throughout the history of the city. In addition to the civil and religious monuments spanning the centuries from the Middle Ages to modern times, Rouen is now known for its street art.
After we return on board, we’ll begin to cruise to our next stop. We'll enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment.
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: A visit to the Fondation Claude Monet in Giverny.
During this afternoon’s cruise, you’ll see the landscape slowly change from countryside to urban as we approach the City of Lights. Our ship will cruise by the impressive futuristic business district of La Defense. Towards the evening, we’ll arrive in Paris in all its lighted splendor. We’ll cruise along the Seine to take in the city by night (water level permitting).
Optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC package: Panoramic tour to see the most emblematic sites in the French capital. DISCOVERY package: Explore Paris on an urban trek along the banks of the Seine and across the city bridges.
We’ll begin our cruise to Melun this afternoon.
Join us for an optional excursion for both packages: A visit to the palace in Fontainebleau(2)(only on pre-booking before departure), the residence of 34 kings and two emperors over eight centuries.
We’ll spend the afternoon cruising. Tonight is our festive gala evening.
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
For safety reasons, the company and/or the captain of the ship are the only authorities who can modify the cruise itinerary. The cruise schedule may vary according to tides and arrival times at ports of call may be subject to change.
(1) Optional excursions.
(2) Replaced by the Castle of Vaux le Vicomte on Tuesdays and days when the Castle of Fontainebleau is exceptionally closed.
(3) Please contact us for travel arrangements from your region.
Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.