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

Bienvenue en France!

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. (B)

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. (B)

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.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LA ROCHE GUYON (B/D)

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.

• 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 (B/L/D)

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, the seaside town of Arromanches, the Juno Beach Center, and the Bény - sur - Mer Canadian War Cemetery.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO 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:
• 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.

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

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROUEN (B/L/D)

Heritage and Nature

• Classic: Join a Guided Visit to the magnificent Château de Bonnemare, a Renaissance castle amid serene natural beauty in the heart of Normandy.

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

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: 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.

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)