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Combine a passion for the good life with art, culture, and brilliant landscapes, and you have Northern France Visit Northern France, home to delicious cuisine, breathtaking art, and one of the world’s greatest cities: Paris. The “City of Lights” with its iconic Eiffel Tower, famed Champs-Élysées, and grand Notre Dame Cathedral provides the perfect start and end to your Northern France journey. Visit the charming French village of Les Andelys, the city of Rouen, and the harbor town of Honfleur, all of which were lovingly depicted by the Impressionists. Walk the beaches of Normandy where the Allied forces landed during WWII’s D-Day Invasion, and see the site where Joan of Arc was martyred. Experience Monet’s home in his beloved village of Giverny, where you’ll see the familiar Japanese bridge and the water garden with its pond still full of the water lilies that inspired his great works of art.
Sightseeing Highlights:
Paris
Conflans Ste Honorine
Rouen
Caudebec
Vernon (Giverny)
Itinerary (9 days/8 nights)
Day One: Depart USA/Canada
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day Two: Paris
Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport where you’ll be transferred to the ship.
(Dinner)
Day Three: Andelys
Les Andelys was of considerable strategic importance during the Middle Ages, prompting King Richard the Lionheart to build a fortified castle to protect the Duchy of Normandy from the French King Philip II in the 12th century. Walk to the English king’s stronghold and admire the remains of the impressive Château Gaillard. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Captain’s Welcome Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Walk to Château Gaillard
Day Four: Rouen (Normandy Beaches)
Because of Normandy’s proximity to the sea, it has been the site of many conflicts and battles, including the famous D-Day Invasion by the Allied forces during WWII. Before visiting the beaches of Normandy, you’ll be taken to Bayeux, where you can appreciate the Medieval depiction of the Battle of Hastings on a tapestry dating from the 11th century. Afterward, you will visit places that are haunting reminders of the Allies’ hard fight for freedom the American Cemetery at Colleville sur Mer, the Allied landing sites at Omaha Beach, and Mulberry Harbor at Arromanches.
(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Full-day Normandy Beaches and visit to Bayeux Tapestry Museum
Day Five: Rouen (Normandy Beaches)
Our visit to Rouen will take you to the stunning Gothic cathedral; the haunting Medieval quarter with its half-timbered, slate-tile roofs; and the Gros Horloge, a Renaissance clock tower that arches overhead. The walk ends at Vieux Marche, where Joan of Arc was punished for her defiance.
(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Walking tour of Rouen
Day Six: Caudebec (Honfleur)
After crossing the majestic Normandy Bridge spanning the river delta, travel overland to Honfleur, a charming French harbor town recreated in numerous paintings by such artists as Gustave Courbet and Claude Monet. You’ll be taken on a guided walking tour from the former smuggler’s harbor of Vieux Bassin the most frequently painted scene in Honfleur, where the fishing village backdrop is seemingly unchanged from over 500 years ago through the pedestrian streets to St. Catherine’s Church.
(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Visit to Honfleur
Day Seven: Vernon (Giverny)
Visit Monet’s home in his beloved village of Giverny, where he lived for 43 years, until his death in 1926. You’ll explore Monet’s house, furnished as it was when the leader of the Impressionist school lived here, including his precious collection of Japanese engravings. Strolling the gardens, you’ll see the familiar Japanese bridge and water garden shaded by the weeping willows that so inspired this master’s work. Watch the light play on the pond which is covered with the water lilies reproduced in Monet’s numerous enchanting versions of The Nympheas (The Water Lilies).
(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Monet’s Giverny
Note: Giverny will be closed during early March and November departures. A visit to Versailles Palace will be substituted instead.
Day Eight: Paris
You’ll begin your city tour with a drive up the grand boulevard Champs-Élysées and past the Arc de Triomphe. You’ll stop for a photo opportunity at the Eiffel Tower before continuing to Place Vendôme, Hôtel de Ville, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Latin Quarter. Then it’s on to Les Invalides, the Louvre courtyard, and the Luxembourg Gardens, where you will see a slice of daily Parisian life gentleman playing boules and children sailing boats on the glassy pond as well as view Bartholdi’s model for the Statue of Liberty.
(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Paris city tour
Day Nine: Paris (disembark), transfer to airport
Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport in Paris for your flight home or extend your stay for a few more days in Paris.
Day One: Depart USA/Canada
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day Two: Paris
Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport where you’ll be transferred to the ship.
(Dinner)
Day Three: Andelys
Les Andelys was of considerable strategic importance during the Middle Ages, prompting King Richard the Lionheart to build a fortified castle to protect the Duchy of Normandy from the French King Philip II in the 12th century. Walk to the English king’s stronghold and admire the remains of the impressive Château Gaillard. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Captain’s Welcome Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Walk to Château Gaillard
Day Four: Rouen (Normandy Beaches)
Because of Normandy’s proximity to the sea, it has been the site of many conflicts and battles, including the famous D-Day Invasion by the Allied forces during WWII. Before visiting the beaches of Normandy, you’ll be taken to Bayeux, where you can appreciate the Medieval depiction of the Battle of Hastings on a tapestry dating from the 11th century. Afterward, you will visit places that are haunting reminders of the Allies’ hard fight for freedom the American Cemetery at Colleville sur Mer, the Allied landing sites at Omaha Beach, and Mulberry Harbor at Arromanches.
(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Full-day Normandy Beaches and visit to Bayeux Tapestry Museum
Day Five: Rouen (Normandy Beaches)
Our visit to Rouen will take you to the stunning Gothic cathedral; the haunting Medieval quarter with its half-timbered, slate-tile roofs; and the Gros Horloge, a Renaissance clock tower that arches overhead. The walk ends at Vieux Marche, where Joan of Arc was punished for her defiance.
(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Walking tour of Rouen
Day Six: Caudebec (Honfleur)
After crossing the majestic Normandy Bridge spanning the river delta, travel overland to Honfleur, a charming French harbor town recreated in numerous paintings by such artists as Gustave Courbet and Claude Monet. You’ll be taken on a guided walking tour from the former smuggler’s harbor of Vieux Bassin the most frequently painted scene in Honfleur, where the fishing village backdrop is seemingly unchanged from over 500 years ago through the pedestrian streets to St. Catherine’s Church.
(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Visit to Honfleur
Day Seven: Vernon (Giverny)
Visit Monet’s home in his beloved village of Giverny, where he lived for 43 years, until his death in 1926. You’ll explore Monet’s house, furnished as it was when the leader of the Impressionist school lived here, including his precious collection of Japanese engravings. Strolling the gardens, you’ll see the familiar Japanese bridge and water garden shaded by the weeping willows that so inspired this master’s work. Watch the light play on the pond which is covered with the water lilies reproduced in Monet’s numerous enchanting versions of The Nympheas (The Water Lilies).
(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Monet’s Giverny
Note: Giverny will be closed during early March and November departures. A visit to Versailles Palace will be substituted instead.
Day Eight: Paris
You’ll begin your city tour with a drive up the grand boulevard Champs-Élysées and past the Arc de Triomphe. You’ll stop for a photo opportunity at the Eiffel Tower before continuing to Place Vendôme, Hôtel de Ville, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Latin Quarter. Then it’s on to Les Invalides, the Louvre courtyard, and the Luxembourg Gardens, where you will see a slice of daily Parisian life gentleman playing boules and children sailing boats on the glassy pond as well as view Bartholdi’s model for the Statue of Liberty.
(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Paris city tour
Day Nine: Paris (disembark), transfer to airport
Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport in Paris for your flight home or extend your stay for a few more days in Paris.
Tour Features
Highlights
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the elegant River Baroness
All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner; bottled water in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas
6 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
Complimentary use of bicycles
Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinners
Captivating onboard local entertainment
Signature lecture: “The Seine River in Impressionist Paintings”
Exclusive Multi-Generational Family- Friendly Program during the summer months
An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
All transfers on arrival and departure days
Highlights
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the elegant River Baroness
All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner; bottled water in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas
6 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
Complimentary use of bicycles
Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinners
Captivating onboard local entertainment
Signature lecture: “The Seine River in Impressionist Paintings”
Exclusive Multi-Generational Family- Friendly Program during the summer months
An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
All transfers on arrival and departure days
Ship
All river view staterooms are lavishly appointed with a vanity
and make-up mirror, generous built-in closets, a hair dryer, safe,
individual air conditioning, direct-dial telephone, a flat-screen TV and a
private bathroom with thick cotton towels, aromatherapy bath amenities and plush terry cloth robe.
Beautiful lounge with a full-service bar
Library/game room
Panoramic restaurants with open seating
Boutique with sundries and gifts
24-hour coffee bar and front desk service
Sun deck, sky lounge, fitness center, sauna and beauty salon
Laundry facilities
Inaugurated: 1997
Refurbished: 2005
Length: 110 m (360 ft)
Width: 11.40 m (37.5 ft)
Draft: 1.20 m (4 ft)
Number of Decks: 2 plus sundeck
Number of Cabins: 66 double cabins for sale; no suites; no single, no triple
Number of Categories: 3
Maximum Passengers: 128
Cabin Size: approx. 128 sq.ft.(bathroom size approx. 1.9m2/17 sq.ft.)
Window Size: 1.50m/5ftx1.00m/3.3ftMain-&Promenade deck
Voltage: 220 volts
Restaurant: Open seating
Library: Yes
Laundry Service: Yes
Gymnasium: Yes
Currency onboard: Euro
FAQ
Can airfare be arranged?
Yes, we can arrange airfare from your home city.
Should I purchase insurance?
Yes, the purchase of medical and trip cancellation/interruption insurance is strongly recommended.
Can airfare be arranged?
Yes, we can arrange airfare from your home city.
Should I purchase insurance?
Yes, the purchase of medical and trip cancellation/interruption insurance is strongly recommended.
| DEPARTURE DATE | RETURN DATE | LAND ONLY PRICE |
| March 20, 2010 | March 28, 2010 | $2250.00 |
| March 27, 2010 | April 4, 2010 | $2350.00 |
| April 3, 2010 | April 11, 2010 | $2425.00 |
| April 10, 2010 | April 18, 2010 | $2475.00 |
| April 17, 2010 | April 25, 2010 | $2475.00 |
| April 24, 2010 | May 2, 2010 | $2699.00 |
| May 1, 2010 | May 9, 2010 | $2825.00 |
| May 8, 2010 | May 16, 2010 | $2825.00 |
| May 15, 2010 | May 23, 2010 | $2925.00 |
| May 22, 2010 | May 30, 2010 | $2925.00 |
| May 29, 2010 | June 6, 2010 | $2925.00 |
| June 5, 2010 | June 13, 2010 | $2925.00 |
| June 12, 2010 | June 20, 2010 | $2925.00 |
| June 19, 2010 | June 27, 2010 | $2925.00 |
| June 26, 2010 | July 4, 2010 | $2799.00 |
| July 3, 2010 | July 11, 2010 | $2799.00 |
| July 10, 2010 | July 18, 2010 | $2799.00 |
| July 17, 2010 | July 25, 2010 | $2799.00 |
| July 24, 2010 | August 1, 2010 | $2799.00 |
| July 31, 2010 | August 8, 2010 | $2799.00 |
| August 7, 2010 | August 15, 2010 | $2799.00 |
| August 14, 2010 | August 22, 2010 | $2799.00 |
| August 21, 2010 | August 29, 2010 | $2799.00 |
| August 28, 2010 | September 5, 2010 | $2925.00 |
| September 4, 2010 | September 12, 2010 | $3150.00 |
| September 11, 2010 | September 19, 2010 | $3150.00 |
| September 18, 2010 | September 26, 2010 | $3050.00 |
| September 25, 2010 | October 3, 2010 | $3050.00 |
| October 2, 2010 | October 10, 2010 | $2925.00 |
| October 9, 2010 | October 17, 2010 | $2799.00 |
| October 16, 2010 | October 24, 2010 | $2699.00 |
| October 23, 2010 | October 31, 2010 | $2699.00 |
| October 30, 2010 | November 7, 2010 | $2350.00 |
Prices are in CAD.
Prices exclude additional port charges of $111.00 and
are per person, cruise-only, based on double occupancy. Other restrictions may apply.
To upgrade to a higher category, add per person the following prices below:
Category 2: $275.00
Category 1: $550.00
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