We'll meet you on arrival in Paris and transfer to your hotel. Stay Two Nights: Renaissance Paris Le Pac Trocadero (or similar)
Discover some of the lesser-known treasures of Paris on your guided tour. A world stage for art, fashion, gastronomy, culture and much more, the “City of Light” has a story to tell at every corner. (B)
Today, explore the Atelier-Lumieres, Paris' “Workshop of Lights”, a uniquely immersive digital art experience. Guests are treated to a colourful multimedia exhibition of famed artists' works, using 140 video projectors and a state-of-the-art sound system that will give you a new appreciation for their talent. Afterward, board your ship in Paris. Afterward, travel through Paris and see such sights as the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe; and the Eiffel Tower. Unpack, relax and get acquainted with your ship. Stay Seven Nights: Aria River Ship (B/D)
Today enjoy more time to see the glories of Paris. Be guided through the Latin Quarter, home to Sorbonne University, and through the stunning 400-year-old Luxembourg Gardens, created by King Henry IV's widow, Marie de' Medici. Alternatively, join a bike tour. (B/L/D)
A city tour takes you to Gothic Notre Dame de Mantes, followed by a visit to a local bee farm. Alternatively, visit Chateau d'Anet, built by King Henri II for his mistress, Diane de Poitiers, in the 16th century. Or perhaps join a hike to Mantes-la-Jolie.
In the afternoon, you may choose a bike tour, or join a tasting tour to try the region's famous apple-based calvados, cider and cheese. (B/L/D)
Discover the splendour of Claude Monet's magnificent gardens at his former home in Giverny, admiring the water lilies, Japanese bridges and willow trees immortalised in his paintings. For a more active adventure, pedal through Vernon on a guided bike tour. Or journey to Chateau de Gaillon and the splendid Gardens d'Acquigny. (B/L/D)
The morning offers excursions in medieval Rouen. Join a walking tour past Notre Dame Cathedral, painted by Monet, and see where Joan of Arc was martyred. You may also explore Lyons-la-Foret, featuring centuries-old architecture, and the idyllic castle of Vascoeuil. Or join the “Tastes of Normandy” tour and be treated to chocolate, macaron, cheese and cider. Then cruise to Caudebec-en-Caux, with the option of a cycling tour or visiting the Gothic Chateau d'Etelan. (B/L/D)
Visit Bayeux to see the world-renowned Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the 1066 Norman invasion of England, followed by a visit to Caen and the 11th-century Chateau de Caen. Or instead, admire the 30-acre Harcourt Arboretum, with its nearly 3,000 trees, palatial Chateau du Champ de Bataille and Le Bec-Hellouin, known for its 11th-century abbey. Alternatively, cruise to Le Havre for a guided walking or bike tour. (B/L/D)
Visit seaside Honfleur, renowned for its picturesque harbour and for inspiring the Impressionist painters. Alternatively, spend a full day visiting the historic Normandy beaches and surrounds, including Colleville-sur-Mer cemetery, Omaha Beach, the Longues-sur-Mera artillery battery and Arromanches. (B/L/D)
Bid farewell to the river today in Le Havre. On the way to your destination, St Malo, visit Fourgeres in Brittany, known for its medieval fortress, which boasts 13 towers. Continue to St Malo, where you will check into your hotel. Stay Three Nights: St Malo, Royal Emerald Dinard MGallery (or similar) (B)
Explore the walled city of St Malo, with its pirate history. View the castle and its towers, the Fort National and the cathedral of Saint-Vincent. You'll also venture to Dinard, with its Belle Epoque villas and beaches, and to Dinan, one of Brittany's most beautiful and best-preserved towns, known for its art galleries and crafts. (B)
Discover the magical island monastery of Mont St Michel. Appearing as though out of a fairytale, Mont St Michel served as the artistic inspiration for Tangled, the Disney movie about Rapunzel. (B)
Transfer to Paris, where you will check into your airport hotel. En route, visit Chartres Cathedral. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the cathedral is considered a masterpiece and the high point of French Gothic art. Stay: Paris, Pullman Charles de Gaulle (or similar) (B)
Bid farewell to Paris as you prepare for your return flight home. (B)
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