Seine Cruise from Paris to the Côte Fleurie

Local departure by coach or Home Connect then to Paris, where we embark our ship for our six-night cruise.

We cruise early to Melun, arriving at lunchtime. This afternoon, join us for an included visit to the lovely gardens at Chateau de Fontainebleau. Here you can see gardens set out in the style of English landscape gardens. See the Grand Parterre designed by Le Notre and Le Vau, and the Diana Garden, formerly the Queen’s private garden.

We cruise early from Melun to central Paris, arriving at lunchtime. This afternoon, join our optional guided excursion by coach, as we see many famous sights. Later, why not spend time exploring the city – perhaps visiting the bustling Latin Quarter or shopping along the wide, elegant boulevards. Relax with a coffee and pastry and watch the Parisians go about their business. We cruise overnight to Mantes.

Our ship arrives in Mantes this morning. Join our optional excursion to the famous gardens of Versailles, originally created for Louis XIV. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the gardens, or along Versailles own Grand Canal, or why not discover the many fountains and pools, with their display of fine sculpture in the magnificent gardens from this once opulent era. (Please note that time will be limited, due to our sailing schedule.) We return onboard ship and cruise through the night to Rouen.

Our ship arrives in Rouen this morning. Enjoy time at leisure - the centre of the city and its famous cathedral are a short walk from the ship. Stretched along the Seine, Rouen is Normandy’s cultural, historical, and gastronomical capital. The Gros-Horloge, or Great Clock, is one of the most emblematic monuments in the city. The Gothic belfry has housed the communal bells and clock of the city since its construction at the end of the 14th century.

After returning to our ship for lunch, join our included excursion, as we drive along the Cote Fleurie to Deauville, the glamorous Normandy resort, and a symbol of elegance, prestige and sophistication. Enjoy a stroll along the famous floorboards that were built in 1923 along the beach, allowing women to enjoy the seaside without spoiling their dresses.

Disembark early this morning and return home.