Explore the Seine, the second largest river in France, on this 7-day voyage aboard the MS Renoir. Feel the warm atmosphere of a small ship cruise as you experience a unique journey from the charming French harbor of Honfleur to Paris, the "City of Light". Pass by local picturesque towns and villages, and get off the ship for daily excursions to discover the most important Impressionist sites in this magical region.
Highlights
Explore the enchanting Château of Auvers-sur-Oise and the Marmottan Museum
Visit the house of the master of Impressionism, Monet, in Giverny
Follow in the footsteps of Impressionists around Northern France
Discover the largest collection of Impressionist paintings at 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 p.m. in Paris. Get to know the crew and enjoy a welcome drink. Have dinner on board followed by a thematic presentation: “A Definition of Impressionism, its Origins, the Technique, and the Context”.
Enjoy a guided audio tour of the Auvers-sur-Oise Château. Take a stroll in the time of Impressionism, from the heart of Haussmann's Paris to the favorite places of the Impressionists. In the afternoon, visit the Marmottan Museum in Paris, the largest collection of paintings by Claude Monet. Return on board for a cruise on the Seine by night.
Spend the morning cruising to Poissy. Attend a 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. Return on board in Mantes-la-Jolie and continue on to Vernon.
Spend the morning cruising to Rouen, rich in historic heritage represented by the particular label Cities and Countries of Art and History. In the afternoon, take a thematic guided tour of Rouen in the footsteps of the Impressionists (visiting the cathedral and the Impressionist collection in the Musée des Beaux-Arts). Enjoy a glamorous gala evening onboard.
Arrive at one of the most beautiful sections of the Seine, winding through sleepy villages which have inspired many a painter. The third thematic presentation is: “The Geography of Impressionism: Paris and the Suburbs, Honfleur and the Norman Coast.” Arrive in Duclair and take a guided visit of the "Route des Abbayes" (Abbey Trail).
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. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided visit of the Alabaster Coast, the natural heritage of the Pays de Caux, and the Seine estuary: Etretat and Fécamp.
Day 7: Honfleur | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy the last buffet breakfast on board. Disembark around 9:00 a.m.
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34 cabins (31 double, 3 single) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, and in-suite safe. Cabin size: 86 sq. ft.
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19 cabins (19 double, 1 cabin for people with reduced mobility) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, and in-suite safe. Cabin size: 86 sq. ft.
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Notes
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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