Enjoy some authentic experiences in Normandy, on this roundtrip cruise from Paris.
From La Roche Guyon, there is the chance to visit the beautiful home and gardens of Claude Monet, including the famous Water Lilly Pond as featured in Monet's paintings. From Caudebec-en-Caux, a full day optional excursion takes in the rarely-visited areas of Veules-les-Roses, Dieppe, and Varangéville-sur-Mer.
This cruise along gives the opportunity to visit the seaside town of Cabourg and the Côte Fleurie, before a chance to sample Normandy's delicious cheese and apple products. There is also the option of visiting the Normandy Landing Beaches. Explore medieval Rouen, where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.
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Authentic Normandy Itinerary - PNP_PP
Day 1 - Paris (France)
Embark your ship in Paris at 6pm.
Day 2 - La Roche Guyon
Spend the morning cruising along the River Seine. This afternoon, perhaps enjoy an optional excursion to Claude Monet's home and gardens in Giverny. Monet designed his garden and the ponds as meticulously as he executed his paintings. Cruise through the night to Caudebec-en-Caux.
Day 3 - Caudebec-en-Caux
Today there is an optional full-day excursion with lunch included: The best of the Pays de Caux (lunch included). Visit some of the top spots in the area including Veules-les-Roses, Dieppe, and Varangéville-sur-Mer.
Day 4 - Caudebec-en-Caux - Honfleur
Spend the morning cruising to Honfleur. This afternoon, perhaps visit the lovely seaside resort of Cabourg and enjoy a snack of madeleine cakes.
Day 5 - Honfleur
This morning, perhaps join a guided tour of Honfleur. This afternoon there is the opportunity to Discover Normandy’s cheese and apple products. Stop at a local cheesemaker in Livarot to taste the four regional cheeses they make: Pont-l’Évêque, Livarot, Neufchâtel, and Camembert. Alternatively, there is a full-day optional excursion to the Normandy Beaches. Cruise to Rouen overnight.
Day 6 - Rouen
This morning there is an optional guided tour of Rouen, before cruising back to Paris this afternoon.
Day 7 - Paris
Disembark after breakfast
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.