Cruise Description
7 Night Cruise sailing from Paris roundtrip aboard Avalon Creativity.
Combine time in France’s marvelous capital with discoveries of quaint towns along the Seine and in the picturesque Normandy region. Embark in Paris, sailing to Vernon, for a choice of guided visits to either Claude Monet’s stunning gardens at Giverny or magnificent Bizy Castle. Continue to Les Andelys with its Château Gaillard, built by England’s King Richard the Lionheart in 1196, and enjoy guided sightseeing. Then, on to Caudebec, where you choose between an included excursion to the poignant Normandy landing beaches or a fascinating “Taste of Normandy.” Visit Joan of Arc’s historic Rouen, and Iin Conflans, choose between a visits of Vincent van Gogh’s Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine’s elegant Château de Malmaison before heading back to Paris. During your last day on the Seine, a Local Expert will show you some of the famous sights, such as the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and more!
Day 1 ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE (EMBARKATION).
Welcome reception. (D)
Day 2 VERNON-LES ANDELYS.
Choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle; onboard pastry demonstration; guided walk in Les Andelys; visit the parish church of Le Grand Andelys. (B,L,D)
Day 3 CAUDEBEC.
Excursion along the Route des Chaumieres or Jumieges Abbey visit; onboard lecture. (B,L,D)
Day 4 CAUDEBEC.
Choice of excursions to Normandy landing beaches or “A Taste of Normandy”. (B,L,D)
Day 5 ROUEN.
Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit the cathedral. (B,L,D)
Day 6 CONFLANS.
Choice of excursions to visit Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine’s Chateau de Malmaison. (B,L,D)
Day 7 PARIS.
Choice of guided sightseeing or “Heart of Paris” walk. (B,L,D)
Day 8 PARIS (DISEMBARKATION).
Your holiday ends this morning. (B)
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/03 | Paris, France | ||
| 25/03 | Vernon, France | ||
| 25/03 | Les Andelys, France | ||
| 26/03 | Caudebec, France | ||
| 27/03 | Caudebec, France | ||
| 28/03 | Rouen, France | ||
| 29/03 | Conflans-Ste-Honorine, France | ||
| 30/03 | Paris, France | ||
| 31/03 | Paris, France |
Itinerary may vary by sailing date and itineraries may be changed at the cruise lines discretion. Please check itinerary details at time of booking and before booking other travel services such as airline tickets.
Available Sailing Dates
- 24 Mar 2015
- 07 Apr 2015
- 14 Apr 2015
- 21 Apr 2015
- 28 Apr 2015
- 05 May 2015
- 12 May 2015
- 19 May 2015
- 26 May 2015
- 02 Jun 2015
- 09 Jun 2015
- 16 Jun 2015
- 23 Jun 2015
- 30 Jun 2015
- 07 Jul 2015
- 14 Jul 2015
- 21 Jul 2015
- 04 Aug 2015
- 11 Aug 2015
- 18 Aug 2015
- 25 Aug 2015
- 01 Sep 2015
- 08 Sep 2015
- 15 Sep 2015
- 22 Sep 2015
- 29 Sep 2015
- 06 Oct 2015
- 13 Oct 2015
- 20 Oct 2015
- 27 Oct 2015