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PARIS TO NORMANDY'S LANDING BEACHES

9 days incl. travel, or 8 days from Paris to Paris (WPP)

Cruise Overview


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Cruise Overview


Combine time in France’s splendid capital with discoveries of quaint villages along the Seine and in the picturesque Normandy region, and the poignant WWII landing beaches. Embark in Paris, then set sail and experience Vincent van Gogh’s Auvers-sur-Oise, Claude Monet’s stunning gardens at Giverny, Joan of Arc’s historic Rouen, and dramatic Château Gaillard at Les Andelys. Along the way, take an included excursion to the historic Normandy landing beaches or sample creamy camembert cheese and Calvados apple brandy, delicacies for which northern France is famous!

Cruise:
Deluxe 7-night cruise from Paris to Paris in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

Paris:
Guided sightseeing

Conflans:
Choice of guided excursions to Auvers-sur-Oise or Saint-Germaine-en-Laye

Vernon:
Choice of guided excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle

Rouen:
Guided sightseeing; Astronomical Clock; visit the Cathedral; choice of excursions to Normandy landing beaches or “A Taste of Normandy”

Les Andelys:
Orientation

Notes:
  • In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
  • Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.

Meals - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner

Superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain’s reception, and farewell dinner; quality wines from Europe’s most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements; Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; Complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day

Please note that some amenities, features and enhancements are only available on 2011 river and small-ship cruise departures.

Map

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Itinerary


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Day-by-Day Itinerary


Day 1

Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2Paris, France (Embarkation)

Welcome to Paris, France’s capital on the River Seine, the “City of Light,” where romance fills the air. This afternoon, board your river cruise vessel and meet your crew at a WELCOME RECEPTION. (Dinner)

Day 3Paris

Paris’ famous sights are living history. Included city sightseeing shows you magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, the unique Louvre Museum with its glass pyramid as a contrast to its ancient architecture, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, Champs Elysées, and the Eiffel Tower, a structural miracle of its age. The city is well known for its colorful nightlife, including some of the world’s most famous cabaret shows. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4Paris–Conflans

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing morning on the Sky Deck as your ship slips its moorings and glides gently down the River Seine, passing through suburban Paris. This afternoon, dock at Conflans—and now the choice is yours: either join our guided excursion to AUVERS-SUR-OISE, the quaint little town where Vincent Van Gogh lived and died, or the guided visit to SAINT-GERMAIN-EN-LAYE, which boasts a 14th-century château with views over the Seine Valley toward Paris, and whose town center has its roots in the 11th century. It is a lively market town with many boutiques and cafés in its pedestrian areas. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5Vernon

This morning, choose between a guided visit of Claude Monet’s house and stunning gardens at GIVERNY or a visit of BIZY CASTLE with its magnificent courtyard. There’s still time to stroll through this delightful city on your own before your ship departs for Rouen. Relax on board this afternoon or take your pick of a number of optional excursions on offer. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6Rouen

Rouen is the capital of Upper Normandy and an important commercial city, perhaps best known for its connection to Joan of Arc, who lived, was imprisoned, and burned at the stake in the marketplace of this town in 1431. Enjoy the guided walk through the medieval quarter with its half-timbered, glazed-tile houses, and the Gros Horloge, an intricate ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK dating back to the 16th century. The splendid gothic CATHEDRAL was once the tallest building in the world and the subject of a series of Claude Monet’s paintings. The afternoon is free for you to explore on your own, or you can join an optional excursion to the pretty coastal town of Honfleur or to the busy port city of Le Havre with its contemporary architecture. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7Rouen

Make your choice today of an included excursion to the historic Normandy landing beaches—with poignant sites such as Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery—or a “Taste of Normandy” for a more in-depth look at this picturesque, mainly agricultural region. The most important products are dairy, apples, and grain. Camembert cheese is a specialty, as is Calvados, a strong alcoholic apple brandy. Thoroughbred horses are also reared here. This afternoon, we explore the Calvados region, famous for the aforementioned apple brandy and cider. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 8Les Andelys

The most dramatic sight along the Seine is imposing CHÂTEAU GAILLARD at Les Andelys. Built by England’s King Richard the Lionheart in 1196, the château is truly a masterpiece of Middle Ages military architecture. Explore on your own and enjoy this last day in France in this delightful small town. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 9Paris (Disembarkation)

Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (Breakfast)

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Please note that some amenities, features and enhancements are only available on 2011 river and small-ship cruise departures.

Cruise Highlights

MEALS - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner

SUPERIOR HOTELS - (D) Deluxe (SF) Superior First-Class (F) First-Class

TRANSPORTATION

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Optional Excursions


Here's a list of optional excursions you can enjoy during your vacation. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.

Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency; you can use our online currency converter for exchange rate information.

CITY: Paris

Mona Lisa's Smile And The Louvre Museum
Open to all since 1793, The Louvre Museum has embodied the concept of a truly "universal" institution. The priceless artworks housed in the Louvre are held for the benefit of present and future generations. The 35 000 works of art include such famous master pieces as the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Venus de Milo. Our local expert will bring them to life as we have a look at the most important pieces of the various collections
Approximate value: Please check back later per person

An Evening At The Moulin Rouge
The Moulin Rouge Theater is the epitome of French cabaret shows. Enjoy a dinner at the Moulin Rouge before you admire the colorful show "Feerie" featuring more than 100 artists and dancers, and more than 1000 costumes
Approximate value: EUR €159 per person

The Artist's Quarter Of Montmartre
Join our local expert on a short walking tour of the lanes and squares around Sacre Coeur Church. Admire a spectacular view over the roofs of the City of Light and love. Listen to the stories, and admire the artwork of the artists at Place du Tertre where some of the French impressionists started their career. There is free time before your local expert provides a short orientation of the city on the way back to the hotel.
Approximate value: EUR €41 per person

Visit the Eiffel Tower
Start your encounter of Paris with a visit to its most famous land mark - the Eiffel Tower. Your local expert will accompany you up to the second floor, from where you will enjoy a breathtaking view of Paris and all its famous buildings - the Military Academy, the Louvre, the Arch of Triumph, Sacre Coeur, Notre Dame. Sign up for this excursion once you arrive at your hospitality desk. Avalon holds a reservation for preferred access to elevators. Departure of this excursion is at 1.15 pm from your Meeting Point Hotel - limited number of seats available
Approximate value: EUR €29 per person

CITY: Rouen

Visit to Honfleur
The estuary of the Seine has always exercised its fascination on numerous artists, painters, writers and musicians such as: William Turner, Johan Bartold Jongkind, Gustave Courbet, Claude Monet, Charles Baudelaire and Erik Satie. Honfleur is a medieval town and it reveals her riches to all those who take the time to look. The old town hall, the former Salt Halls, St. Catherine's Church and old docks are inviting places for a stroll or to have a cafe au lait or simply to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of this picturesque city. Our local experts guide you through the secrets of this jewel of Normandy. Before heading back sample some local specialties in a nearby village and find out what a Pommeau tastes like.
Approximate value: EUR €49 per person

Norman Abbey Road
Rivers were always a trade route since medieval times. The Christian spirit developed and spread along these arteries of life. The Seine river is no exception and along its banks monasteries came into existence. St. Wandrille is one of the most famous ones and still active nowadays, in spite of Viking raids and the French revolution. A guided inside visit shows the monastic life of Benedictines. Via the ruins of Jumieges' Abbey we will see the remains of the former abbey of St. Martin de Boscherville. Especially worth seeing here are the former monastery's garden which have been transformed nowadays into a safe place for ancient varietals of local fruit, vegetables and flowers of Normandy.
Approximate value: EUR €39 per person

Please note that some amenities, features and enhancements are only available on 2011 river and small-ship cruise departures.

Dates and Prices


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View the following dates and prices to find just the right date for your cruise. From the chart you will find the date you depart and the day your vacation will start and end to help you with your planning. From the chart, you will see the departure number and ship for your cruise.

Once you've selected your date, you'll move to the next step to get an airfare quote and to begin booking your vacation, including selecting your room. When you book your flights with us, you'll find we offer competitive and hassle-free airfares, flights coordinated with vacation dates and you'll avoid strict Internet terms and conditions.

The price listed does not include your airfare. Once you click "Check Availability", you will be able to receive an air quote.

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09/13/10 09/14/10 09/21/10 00914 Creativity $2,699.00 $3,198.00 $3,898.00 NOT AVAILABLE
09/20/10 09/21/10 09/28/10 00921 Creativity $2,699.00 $3,198.00 $3,898.00
10/04/10 10/05/10 10/12/10 01005 Creativity $2,499.00 $2,998.00 $3,698.00
10/11/10 10/12/10 10/19/10 01012 Creativity $2,499.00 $2,998.00 $3,698.00 NOT AVAILABLE
10/18/10 10/19/10 10/26/10 01019 Creativity $2,399.00 $2,898.00 $3,598.00
10/25/10 10/26/10 11/02/10 01026 Creativity $2,299.00 $2,798.00 $3,498.00
04/04/11 04/05/11 04/12/11 10405 Creativity $2,299.00 $2,798.00 $3,498.00
04/11/11 04/12/11 04/19/11 10412 Creativity $2,449.00 $2,948.00 $3,648.00
04/18/11 04/19/11 04/26/11 10419 Creativity $2,449.00 $2,948.00 $3,648.00
04/25/11 04/26/11 05/03/11 10426 Creativity $2,649.00 $3,148.00 $3,848.00
05/02/11 05/03/11 05/10/11 10503 Creativity $2,769.00 $2,769.00 $2,769.00 NOT AVAILABLE
05/09/11 05/10/11 05/17/11 10510 Creativity $2,769.00 $3,268.00 $3,968.00
05/16/11 05/17/11 05/24/11 10517 Creativity $2,869.00 $3,368.00 $4,068.00
05/23/11 05/24/11 05/31/11 10524 Creativity $2,869.00 $3,368.00 Sold Out
05/30/11 05/31/11 06/07/11 10531 Creativity $2,869.00 $3,368.00 $4,068.00
06/06/11 06/07/11 06/14/11 10607 Creativity $2,869.00 $3,368.00 Sold Out
06/13/11 06/14/11 06/21/11 10614 Creativity $2,869.00 $3,368.00 $4,068.00
06/20/11 06/21/11 06/28/11 10621 Creativity $2,869.00 $3,368.00 Sold Out
06/27/11 06/28/11 07/05/11 10628 Creativity $2,649.00 $3,148.00 $3,848.00
07/04/11 07/05/11 07/12/11 10705 Creativity $2,649.00 $3,148.00 $3,848.00
07/11/11 07/12/11 07/19/11 10712 Creativity $2,649.00 $3,148.00 $3,848.00
07/18/11 07/19/11 07/26/11 10719 Creativity $2,649.00 $3,148.00 $3,848.00
07/25/11 07/26/11 08/02/11 10726 Creativity $2,649.00 $3,148.00 $3,848.00
08/01/11 08/02/11 08/09/11 10802 Creativity $2,649.00 $3,148.00 $3,848.00
08/08/11 08/09/11 08/16/11 10809 Creativity $2,649.00 $3,148.00 Sold Out
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