Cruise Description

This unique itinerary from Honfleur to Melun offers a spectacle of beauty. Let yourself be seduced by Honfleur, its picturesque streets and its Old Basin, breathe in Normandy on the Côte Fleurie, soak up nature in Giverny, admire the most prestigious historical monuments as you cross Paris and immerse yourself in French history in Rouen and the Château de Fontainebleau. So many experiences that will make this cruise an extraordinary journey.

Day 1
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please.

Day 2
This morning, join us for an optional excursion for both packages: A guided tour of Honfleur. In the afternoon, we offer an optional excursion for both packages: The Côte Fleurie to see Trouville and Deauville and visit a Calvados distillery. This evening, our ship will cast off when the tides are right.

Day 3
Optional excursions for both packages: Join us for a guided tour of Rouen, the former capital of Normandy. During this tour we will discover the wonderful cathedral, historic districts, and the Market Square where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. The afternoon will be dedicated to a guided tour of the Norman Abbey Circuit. We’ll discover Jumiège and the ruins of one of the most magnificent abbeys in France, as well as the Church of Saint Peter and the Abbey of Saint Wandrille. After we return on board, we’ll begin to cruise to our next stop. We'll enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment.

Day 4
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: A visit to the Fondation Claude Monet in Giverny. During this afternoon’s cruise, you’ll see the landscape slowly change from countryside to urban as we approach the City of Lights. Our ship will cruise by the impressive futuristic business district of La Defense. Towards the evening, we’ll arrive in Paris in all its lighted splendor. We’ll cruise along the Seine to take in the city by night (water level permitting).

Day 5
Optional excursions proposed: CLASSIC package: Panoramic tour to see the most emblematic sites in the French capital. DISCOVERY package: Explore Paris on an urban trek along the banks of the Seine and across the city bridges. We’ll begin our cruise to Melun this afternoon.

Day 6
Join us for an optional excursion for both packages: A visit to the palace in Fontainebleau(2)(only on pre-booking before departure), the residence of 34 kings and two emperors over eight centuries.We’ll spend the afternoon cruising. Tonight is our festive gala evening.

Day 7
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.