Active & Discovery on the Seine with Saint-Malo and Mont St. Michel (Southbound)

Bienvenue en France!

Transfer to Saint - Malo.

• Classic: While travelling to Saint - Malo, stop in Caen and enjoy a visit to Abbaye aux Dames, former Benedictine nunnery founded by William the Conqueror. (B)

Pirate Hauls and City Walls.

• Classic: Enjoy a Walking Tour of the walled city of Saint Malo famous for its long history of piracy
• Active: Enjoy a Bike Ride to coastal village of Nielles and a tasting of local products, OR:
• Discovery: Excursion to Nielles for a delicious taste of local products and visit to Dol - de - Bretagne. (B)

Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

• Classic: On the way to Le Havre, stop in Mont Saint Michel with visit of the Abbey, one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LE HAVRE (B/D)

20th Century Architecture and White Cliffs of Normandy

• Active: Explore the city as only a local would: by bicycle. Cycle up to the quartier Saint François, OR:
• Discovery: Travel to Fecamp to visit the Palais Bénédictine where the world famous Bénédictine liquor is made. Enjoy a short Self-Guided Tour followed by a cocktail workshop focused on the famous liquor, OR:
• 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.

• Discovery: Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the days before and after the Normandy landing of D - Day.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CAUDEBEC (B/L/D)

Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions

• Discovery: Join a Guided Tour to get a taste of authentic tradition in the beautiful region of Normandy. Toast the day with a brandy tasting in Calvados, OR:
• 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.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROUEN (B/L/D)

The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France

• Active: Pedal your way through hundreds of years of history on this Guided Bike Tour around Rouen, OR:
• Discovery: Join a Guided Visit to the magnificent Musée des Beaux - Arts de Rouen to marvel at masterpieces in fine art. Be awed by one of the most outstanding collections of art in France—from the works of Rubens, Monet, Degas, and countless other masters, OR:
• 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.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROUEN (B/L/D)

Serenity on the Seine's Most Beautiful Riverbends.

• 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, OR:
• Discovery: Take a Guided Tour to one of France's most remarkable castles—Château de La Roche - Guyon, perched on the picturesque chalk cliffs overlooking the village of La Roche - Guyon; during the visit, enjoy a tasting of local products, OR:
• 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.
• Discovery: Enjoy a traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration.

• Active: Spend a fun and active day kayaking. Join an expert guide and paddle your way through areas accessible only by water, OR:
• Discovery: 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: Explore the picturesque town of Vernon with a leisurely Guided Tour through its marvelous medieval streets on the banks of the Seine River.

EVENING CRUISE TO CONFLANS (B/L/D)

Walk in the Footsteps of Van Gogh and Bonaparte

• Active: This Guided E-bike Tour will take you to the Château de Maisons - Lafitte where you will enjoy a special snack, OR:
• Discovery: Travel to the Chantilly Castle where the experts of the Confrérie des Chevaliers Fouetteurs de crème Chantilly will show you how to prepare your own Chantilly cream, OR**:
• 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.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS (B/L/D)

Cafés, Cathedrals, and Canvases—The City of Lights Truly Shines.

• Active: Hop on a bike to explore Paris like a local on this enjoyable guided tour through its sights, mesmerizing history, and incredible ambiance, OR:
• Discovery: Immerse yourself on our Food and Cultural Tour of Paris where you will find out why the French food and culinary tradition has been even added to the UNESCO heritage list, OR:
• Classic: Join a Guided Sightseeing which will show you magnificent must-see sights.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS (B/L/D)

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)