Day 1: Paris, France (embarkation)
Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Paris must arrive by 2:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
Your day is free to explore the world’s most romantic city before starting your cruise on the Seine. Get acquainted with the City of Light today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and café au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape.
Evening/overnight cruise to Vernon. D
Day 2: Vernon - Les Andelys
Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du Jour
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Active - Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic - Take a Guided Tour of Giverny, home and inspiration of the master impressionist painter Claude Monet. Walk the grounds and see Monet’s charming residence, and the flower and water gardens captured in his masterpieces*, OR:
Classic - Join a Guided Visit to Bizy Castle—called “Normandy’s Versailles” for its magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables.
Discovery - While sailing, enjoy a traditional French Luncheon of authentic French crêpes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration.
This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys.
Les Andelys
Serenity on the Seine
Active - Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard—historic home of King Richard the Lionheart, OR:
Classic - Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys—one of France’s most picturesque spots on the Seine.
Evening/overnight cruise to Caudebec.
*Monet’s House is closed in March and November. During this period this excursion will be replaced with a Guided Tour of La Roche-Guyon and its castle. B,L,D
Day 3: Caudebec
Ancient Abbeys Along the Seine
Active - Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic - Take a Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route—where more than 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches were built along the Seine.
This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur.
Overnight docking in Caudebec. B,L,D
Day 4: Caudebec. Excursion to Normandy
Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions
Classic - Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery, OR:
Classic - Take a full-day Guided Tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites, including the British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, the seaside town of Arromanches, the Juno Beach Center, and the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, OR:
Classic - Join “A Taste of Normandy” Guided Tour for an in-depth look at this rich agricultural region. See the famous Bayeux Tapestry, visit the beautiful village of Beuvron en Auge and taste Calvados at a local distillery.
Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
Evening cruise to Rouen. B,L,D
Day 5: Rouen
The Cathedral of Our Lady and a Heroine for France
Active - Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser-known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels, OR:
Classic - Take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouen—site of Saint Joan of Arc’s martyrdom—and see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.l Christian, Roman, and medieval influences.
Evening/overnight cruise to Conflans. B,L,D
Day 6: Conflans
The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV
Active - Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic - Join a Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh, OR:
Classic- Take a Guided Tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison*—home of Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine.Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles—home to a succession of French kings.
*Château de Malmaison is closed the 1st Monday of each month and on 22nd September. On these dates, this excursion will be replaced by a visit to Château de Chantilly
Evening cruise to Paris. B,L,D
Day 7: Paris
Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the city of Light
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Active - Experience the Seine River by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic - Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, the Left Bank, bustling Latin Quarter, and more, OR:
Classic - Join a Guided City Tour, that shows you the iconic sites of Paris, such as the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and the famous Champs-Élysées.
Stroll through Paris on your own or linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank.
Overnight docking in Paris. B,L,D
Day 8: Paris (disembarkation) - Dijon - Beaune - Carlon-sur-Saone (embarkation)
Classic - Visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, today home of the Van der Weyden’s painting of the Last Judgement.
This afternoon, travel to Chalon-sur-Saône to board your Suite Ship®.
Overnight docking in Tournus B,D
Day 9: Tournus
Pearl of Southern Burgundy
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Classic - Tucked away in the southeast corner of Burgundy, Tournus is one of the oldest and most important monastic centers in the region, Our Local Guide will show the highlights of this delightful town.
Discovery - Join a lecture about wine hosted by your Master of Wine while sailing to Mâcon.
Discovery - Join an excursion that will take you to a Chardonnay cellar for a wine tasting.
Overnight docking in Trevoux. B,L,D
Day 10: Lyon
La Vie En Rose in Lyon
Sail for lovely Lyon this morning.
Discovery - Enjoy an onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by your Master of Wine while sailing to Lyon.
Active - Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, OR:
Classic - Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon with its numerous churches from Fourvière Hill. You’ll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafés, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des Terreaux.
Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner.
Overnight docking in Lyon. B,L,D
Day 11: Lyon
Adventures in Food and Wine
Classic - Join a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why it is known as the gastronomic capital of France.
Discovery - Take a guided tour to the lovely Beaujolais area and learn more about its light and pleasant wine.
Discovery - This evening, join an onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by your Master of Wine.
Evening cruise to Tournon. B,L,D
Day 12: Tournon - Viviers
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards
Active - Hike in the vineyards and take in the breathtaking views from the hills (weather permitting), OR:
Classic - Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon—one of France’s oldest medieval cities. See its 16th-century castle, and Roman ruins between the Rhône River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage. The tour also includes a wine and chocolate tasting at the Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona.
Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch.
Viviers
World History in a Charming French Country Village
Classic - Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on a late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. You’ll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences.
Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
Evening/overnight cruise to Avignon. B,L,D
Day 13: Avignon
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Classic - Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the city—and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes.
Discovery - Enjoy a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône wine region.
Later, enjoy live onboard entertainment.
Evening cruise to Arles. B,L,D
Day 14: Arles
Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights
Active - Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR:
Discovery - Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR:
Classic - Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles—the captivating city of the Provence region. You’ll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city.
Take advantage of any free time with a stop in Le Café Van Gogh for a glass of wine to relax and watch the world go by.
Overnight docking in Arles. B,L,D
Day 15: Arles (disembarkation)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am. B
