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Art & Impressionist River CruiseThe ideal way to experience scenic northern France. Explore the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, Château d'Auvers in Auvers-sur-Oise, and Rouen's cathedral. Also visit the Musée des Beaux-Arts André Malraux in Le Havre, Montmartre's Place du Tertre, and attend special onboard art lectures from a local art expert.
Art & Impressionist Themed River Cruises
Paris to Normandy's Landing Beaches Art & Impressionist River Cruise
8 days from Paris to Paris
Combine time in France's marvelous capital with discoveries of quaint villages along the Seine and in the picturesque Normandy region. Embark in Paris, where your vacation begins with sightseeing of some of the famous sites, including the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. Then set sail and choose between a visit of Vincent van Gogh's Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine's elegant Château de Malmaison. Next up: your choice of a guided visit of Claude Monet's stunning gardens at Giverny or magnificent Bizy Castle. On to Joan of Arc's historic Rouen, where you choose between an included excursion to the poignant Normandy landing beaches or a fascinating "Taste of Normandy." Continue to Les Andelys with the Château Gaillard, built by England's King Richard the Lionheart in 1196, and enjoy free time to explore this medieval town on your own. Return to Paris, where you'll disembark and conclude your exciting vacation!
Grand France Art & Impressionist River Cruise
16 days from Côte d'Azur to Paris
This splendid vacation showcases France's exciting scenery, history, and culture as you sail along its beautiful rivers. Embark in Paris and head northwest along the Seine River into the picturesque Normandy region. Dock at Conflans and choose between a guided excursion to Vincent van Gogh's Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine's elegant Château de Malmaison. Next up: your choice of a guided visit of Claude Monet's stunning gardens at Giverny or remarkable Bizy Castle. On to Joan of Arc's historic Rouen, where you choose between an included excursion to the poignant Normandy landing beaches or a fascinating "Taste of Normandy." Continue to Les Andelys—home of Château Gaillard, built by England's King Richard the Lionheart in 1196—and enjoy free time to explore this medieval town on your own. Return to Paris, where you'll disembark and travel south to fascinating Beaune for a wine tasting. In Chalon-sur-Saône, board your second cruise ship and sail on to medieval Tournus, Mâcon, the twin cities of Tournon and Tain l'Hermitage, Viviers, Avignon, and Arles as well as France's gastronomic capital of Lyon, where you have time to explore this fascinating city. Your vacation ends with an overnight in the stunning Côte d'Azur on the French Riviera.
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