From the French harbor of Honfleur to Paris, the "City of Light", this 7-day cruise journey unravels the cultural, historic, and architectural treasures of Northern France. Board the MS Seine Princess for a true exploration of the Seine, the second longest river in France, making stops to explore the Marmottan Museum, the house of Claude Monet in Giverny, Rouen, Honfleur and the Alabaster Coast, a natural heritage.
Highlights
Visit the legendary artistic sites and places that inspired masterpieces
Enjoy Château d'Auvers's decor, reflecting favorite themes of impressionists
Explore the natural heritage of the Pays de Caux and the Seine estuary
Discover the largest collection of Impressionist paintings in Rouen
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Board at 6:00 PM. in Paris. Get to know the crew and enjoy a welcome drink. Enjoy dinner on board followed by a thematic presentation: “A Definition of Impressionism, its Origins, the Technique, and the Context”.
This morning will be devoted to the guided audio tour of the Chateau of Auvers-sur-Oise. In the afternoon, you will get the chance to visit the Musée Marmottan in Paris. This museum houses the largest collection of paintings by Claude Monet and provides an overview of how his work developed, from the first caricatures of his youth to the Water Lilies series, his mature works (the museum is closed on Mondays and its visit will be replaced by the Musée de L'orangerie). After this visit, return on board for a cruise through Paris "by night".
Spend the morning cruising to Poissy. Attend the second thematic presentation: “Claude Monet, the Quintessence of Impressionism.” In the afternoon, visit Claude Monet's house in Giverny. The artist spent half his life here, dividing his time between working on his garden, a living painting if ever there was one, and the great passion of his final years, the Water Lilies series. You will be free to explore the house, which houses Monet's private collection of Japanese prints, and the garden, a haven of greenery. Enjoy a "Guingette" evening on board.
This morning will be spent cruising. In the afternoon, join on a thematic guided tour of Rouen in the footsteps of the Impressionists (the Musée des Beaux-Arts(1) is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays, the visit will thus be replaced by the Eugène Boudin Museum in Honfleur, your stop on D6). Tonight is your gala dinner and evening.
Spend this morning cruising on the most beautiful section of the Seine with its numerous meanders and sleepy villages which have inspired many a painter. Third thematic presentation: "The geography of Impressionism: Paris and the suburbs, Honfleur and the Norman coast. Reach Duclair and set out for your excursion along the Norman Abbey Circuit. You'll depart for Honfleur in the evening.
Join a walking tour of Honfleur: the cradle of Impressionism where Boudin, Monet, Bazille, and Jongkind would meet at the famous Saint Siméon farm and try to capture the changing light of the estuary. You'll be free to visit the Eugène Boudin Museum at your own pace (entrance fee not included). The afternoon will be devoted to the tour of the Côte d'Albâtre, the natural heritage of the Pays de Caux and the Seine estuary with a visit to Etretat.
Day 7: Honfleur | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy the last buffet breakfast on board. Disembark around 9:00 AM.
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20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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