Explore the city’s historic sites, such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre and the Grand Palais. Cruise at night through the centre of Paris alongside the city’s great landmarks.
Your river cruise continues down the River Seine to Rouen and then to scenic Honflour on the Normandy coast before returning to Paris. Many optional excursions are available.
This Paris and Normandy Cruise Break lets you make your own travel arrangements - choose your own airport, take advantage of low-cost airline flights to Paris, even go by train or car. Book your travel to suit your needs. Add extra hotel days before or after your City Cruise Break in Paris. We also offer an ABTA/ATOL protected package, call us for more information.
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SEN - Paris and Normandy Cruise Break Itinerary
Day 1 - Paris (France)
Boarding and settling into your cabin between 6pm and 7pm. The crew will be introduced to you during the welcome cocktail. You will then take your place in the restaurant for your first dinner on board, during which (depending on the water level) you will be able to admire the most wonderful locations of Paris by night. Shimmering in a thousand and one lights, Paris exercises an almost magical power of attraction. We will glide silently past the Eiffel Tower, the Grand Palais, the Orangerie, the Louvre and Notre-Dame Cathedral which dominates the Ile de la Cité. The first day is particularly rich in new sights and sounds.
Day 2 - Paris - Les Andelys - Rouen
After a morning's cruising, depart by coach for the optional visit to the Chateau de Martainville. Alternatively, take the optional tour to Chateau Gaillard (2018 only). During this time, the boat will sail to Rouen where we will re-join it and start cruising towards Honfleur.
Day 3 - Honfleur
Arrival in Honfleur depending on the tides. The morning will be devoted to the optional guided tour of the Honfleur and Pont l'Eveque. Leave by coach for Pont l'Eveque, a charming Norman city, and take a guided tour including the gardens of the former Dominican convent. Continue with a tasting of the small square-shaped cheese that has carried the town's name since the 12th century. Return to Honfleur for a guided tour on foot. Back to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon there is a choice of optional excursions: stroll along the La Cote d'Albatre between cliffs and villages and take the Benedictine liqueur; or hike across the cliffs of Etretat to bask in the landscapes that have been dramatically shaped by the weather.
Day 4 - Honfleur - Rouen
Take an optional tour of Rouen including the cathedral, historic neighborhoods and the 'Place du Vieux Marche' where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. Spend the afternoon cruising. Gala dinner this evening.
Day 5 - Paris
Breakfast on board before disembarking.
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.