Active & Discovery on the Seine with Saint-malo (Mont St. Michel Visit)

Bienvenue en France!

Take free time today to fall in love with the world's most romantic city. Get inspired by its architectural icons, exquisite cuisine, chic boutiques, and priceless artistic treasures.

The Seine Begins.

• Classic: En route to Saint - Malo, stop for a visit to Honfleur as artists have done for centuries where the Seine River begins. Discover the captivating old harbor, medieval Old Town, and coastal beauty of this charming village.

The Jewel of Normandy

• Classic: Enjoy a Walking Tour of the walled city of Saint Malo, famous for its long history of pirates and heroes.
• Classic: On the way to Le Havre, stop in Mont Saint Michel with a visit to the Abbey, one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

• Classic: En route to Paris, stop for a visit to the 12th-century Notre-Dame de Chartres, one of the world's most famous gothic cathedrals.

Tonight, enjoy dinner on board and explore your Suite Ship®

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LA ROCHE GUYON

Monet's Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du Jour.

• Active: Spend a fun and active day kayaking. Join an expert guide and paddle your way through areas accessible only by water, OR:
• Discovery: Delight in 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:
• 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.
• Discovery: While sailing, enjoy a traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes.

This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys.

LES ANDELYS: 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:
• Classic: Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys—one of France's most picturesque spots on the Seine. Visit Saint Sauveur's Church of Le Petit Andely.
• Discovery: Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the days before and after the Normandy landing of D-Day.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CAUDEBEC

Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and White Cliffs of Normandy.

• 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. Enjoy a photo stop in Étretat to capture breathtaking views over the cliffs of the Alabaster Coast en route back to Caudebec, 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 (until the end of May replaced by a visit to the D-Day Museum), the seaside town of Arromanches, the Juno Beach Center, and the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery.

Enjoy onboard live entertainment after dinner, while sailing to Rouen.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROUEN

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:
• Classic: 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.

In the afternoon, you're free to explore the city on your own.

• Discovery: Enjoy a fascinating presentation on art and impressionism with an onboard lecture.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROUEN

Heritage and Nature

Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.

• Active: Stroll from the ruins of Jumièges Abbey through orchards, timbered houses, open meadows and peaceful views of the Seine River, OR:
• Discovery: Stroll through the lively Marché Saint - Marc, sampling Norman cheeses, seasonal specialties, and local delicacies before relaxing with a drink at a neighborhood brasserie, OR:
• Classic: 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.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CONFLANS

The Footsteps of Van Gogh and Bonaparte

Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.

• Active: This Guided E-bike Tour will take you to the Château de Maisons - Lafitte where you will enjoy a special snack, OR:
• Discovery: Prepare your own Chantilly cream on the grounds of Chantilly Castle, 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.

Enjoy an afternoon sailing to Paris.

This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship after dinner.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS

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.

This afternoon, you may stroll through Paris on your own or linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.