July 12 - 20, 2021
Email matt@matt.travel or call 408-718-4872 to learn more!
Note: Limited Space Available!
Email matt@matt.travel or call 408-718-4872 to learn more!
Note: Limited Space Available!
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Overview
REFLECTIONS ON THE SEINE 2021 9 Day River Cruise Paris to Paris Your vacation in France begins with a night in Paris—“The City of Light.” You’ll board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Le Havre and enjoy guided sightseeing in the port town before embarking on your Seine River cruise. You’ll cruise to Caudebec and take an excursion to Normandy. Choose from a selection of excursions, including a tour of the WWII landing beaches at Normandy, with the memorials and monuments to the allied forces, or a “Taste of Normandy” tour to discover the farming traditions and culinary specialties of this area. Continue to Rouen for a walking tour of the village where Joan of Arc was martyred, as well as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Astronomical Clock. Sail on to Les Andelys for guided tours of its picturesque village, and nearby castle ruins. Continue your Seine River cruise through France to visit the home of master artist Claude Monet at the gardens of Giverny or visit magnificent Bizy Castle. Next, cruise to Conflans—home of Van Gogh and Bonaparte, to see both provincial inspirations for the artist’s paintings, and grand opulence of the emperor’s home. Your river cruise along the Seine returns to Paris. Discover the true heart of Paris on a guided walk through the sites of Paris’ rich history, or take a tour to see the iconic city landmarks of the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and more. You’ll long reflect on this remarkable cruise on the Seine River, with panoramic views and the remembrances of history, heroes, and artists brought to life. |
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Day 1
PARIS, FRANCE
Bienvenue en France!
Your day is free to explore the world’s most romantic city. Get acquainted with the City of Lights today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and café au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape.
Day 2
PARIS–LE HAVRE (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to France! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
Enjoy some free time in Paris today, before transfer to Le Havre and board your cruise on the Seine.
Tonight, enjoy dinner on board and explore your Suite Ship®.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LE HAVRE
PARIS, FRANCE
Bienvenue en France!
Your day is free to explore the world’s most romantic city. Get acquainted with the City of Lights today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and café au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape.
Day 2
PARIS–LE HAVRE (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to France! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
Enjoy some free time in Paris today, before transfer to Le Havre and board your cruise on the Seine.
Tonight, enjoy dinner on board and explore your Suite Ship®.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LE HAVRE
Day 3
LE HAVRE
Where the Seine meets the English Channel
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
LE HAVRE
Where the Seine meets the English Channel
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
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Take a Guided Tour to Le Havre and discover the modern architecture of its city center, rebuilt by Auguste Perret and part of the World Heritage of Humanity. |
This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the old seaside town of Honfleur. With its 16th- to 18th-century townhouses, half-timber houses, and cobbled streets, Honfleur inspired the works of master artists Monet and Boudin.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CAUDEBEC
Day 4
CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY
Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CAUDEBEC
Day 4
CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY
Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions
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Join a Guided Visit to the WWII landing beaches of Normandy. Take a full-day tour of significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery, OR: |
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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: |
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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 apple brandy at a local distillery. |
Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship while sailing to Rouen.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROUEN
Day 5
ROUEN
The Cathedral of Our Lady, and a Heroine for France
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROUEN
Day 5
ROUEN
The Cathedral of Our Lady, and a Heroine for France
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Take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouen—home of the martyred Saint Joan of Arc—and see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral, OR: |
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Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser known hidden gemso fo Rouen on two wheels. |
Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROUEN
Day 6
LES ANDELYS
Serenity on the Seine
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROUEN
Day 6
LES ANDELYS
Serenity on the Seine
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Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys—one of France’s most picturesque spots on the Seine. Visit the Saint Sauveur’s Church of Le Petit Andely, OR: |
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Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard—historic home of King Richard the Lionheart and a masterpiece of medieval military architecture. |
During lunchtime, enjoy a beautiful cruise to Vernon.
VERNON
Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du Jour
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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: |
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Join a Guided Visit to Bizy Castle—“Normandy’s Versailles”—with its magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables. |
EVENING CRUISE TO CONFLANS
Day 7
CONFLANS
The Footsteps of Van Gogh and Bonaparte
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Day 7
CONFLANS
The Footsteps of Van Gogh and Bonaparte
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
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Join a Guided Tour of Auvers-sur-Oise, and walk in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh, who lived, worked, and is buried here. See the landscapes and village scenes captured in his paintings, OR: |
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Take a Guided tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison—home of Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine. |
This afternoon, cruise to Paris.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS
Day 8
PARIS
Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the city of Lights
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS
Day 8
PARIS
Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the city of Lights
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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: |
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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
Day 9
PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS
Day 9
PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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AVALON TAPESTRY II
OVERVIEW The Avalon Tapestry II is a true haven on the river - two full decks of Panorama SuitesSM with Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air BalconySM. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, giving you the rare opportunity to wake each morning to enchanting scenery and fresh breezes. Onboard amenities and services include complimentary computer use in public areas and free Wi-Fi access, a Fitness Center with state-of-the-art equipment, an elevator, and a spacious Sky Deck with shade system, whirlpool, deck games, and the delightful Sky Bistro for al-fresco lunches of light grill fare. |
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SHIP AMENITIES
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STATEROOMS & SUITES
AVALON DELUXE STATEROOM (CAT. D, E) - 172 SQ. FT.
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PANORAMA SUITE (CAT. A, B, P) - 200 SQ. FT.
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ROYAL SUITE - 300 SQ. FT.
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Dining
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9-DAY CRUISE AVALON SUITE FLEET
FITNESS & WELLNESS
AVALON PANORAMA SUITES & STATEROOMS
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