Day 1 - Paris / Embarkation
Welcome to Paris! Embark the luxury MV Cezanne and settle-in to your spacious, light-filled outside stateroom. You'll love stepping off ship right into the 'City of Lights' to explore on your own. Meals D
Day 2 - Paris / Versailles
Discover the vision and artistry of Louis XIV and his architects on your escorted tour through the gardens and grand halls of Versailles, including the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors - recently reopened after painstaking restoration work. Return to ship for lunch before afternoon sightseeing in Paris. You'll drive along grand boulevards and through charming squares to see the city's best loved landmarks, including Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera de la Bastille, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees and the Eiffel Tower. Meals B,L,D
Day 3 - Les Andelys
Today you visit Château Gaillard, an impressive 12th century castle built by the legendary king, Richard the Lionheart. Set on a rocky outcrop, the fortress ruins offer breathtaking views of the valley and the charming town of Les Andelys nestled along a scenic bend in the Seine River. Meals B,L,D
Day 4 - Normandy Landing Beaches
Our specially arranged full-day excursion explores the historic and heroic events that unfolded 65 years ago along the Norman coast. Limited to just 20 passengers, this in-depth sightseeing tour promises an intimate and enriching experience. Your first visit, to the Caen Memorial Museum, offers remarkable documentation of D-Day and a stirring introduction to the WWII Sites you'll visit today. After a stop for lunch, your escorted tour continues to the historic Landing Beaches of Normandy. You'll alight at Pointe du Hoc overlooking Omaha Beach and visit the American Cemetery at St. Laurent before returning to ship for dinner onboard. Meals B,L,D
Day 5 - Caudebec-en-Caux
The charming riverside town of Caudebec-en-Caux is home to the impressive 15th century Church of Notre Dame. Enjoy a leisurely morning to explore at your own pace, or take advantage of our Be Our Guest benefit to join a bicycle tour of the town's scenic highlights. Enjoy dinner back onboard as the MV Cezanne sails to Rouen. Meals B,L,D
Day 6 - Rouen
Your walking tour begins atop St. Catherine Hill, for views over Rouen and its many Gothic spires. Continue through the Old Town to the Cathedral Notre-Dame de Rouen, one of the most magnificent late Gothic churches in France, captured in numerous paintings by Claude Monet. Venturing inside, you'll be delighted by the beautiful stained glass windows. Your walking tour continues past the 15th century St. Maclou Church with its most impressive facade and along picturesque half-timbered houses to the old market square, where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1432. Enjoy free time to explore or shop at your own pace before returning to ship. Meals, B,L,D
Day 7 - Giverny
Visit the enchanting home and fabulous gardens of the great French Impressionist Claude Monet. As you stroll among the beautiful plants and flowers, and around the carefully landscaped pond, you'll certainly recognize the inspiration for many of Monet's paintings, including his famous series of water lilies. This evening, join your fellow guests onboard for cocktails and a delightful Captain's Farewell Dinner. Meals B,L,D
Day 8 - Paris / Disembarkation
You disembark the MV Cezanne in Paris. Meals B |
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