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Explore French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux 2025 for 15 days with Avalon Waterways and discover unforgettable experiences - Photo 2

Frans meesterwerk: Parijs, Normandië & Bordeaux 2025

Country:

Frankrijk

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

268717

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  • Operator:

    Avalon Waterways

  • Length:

    15 days

  • Group size:

    160 pax

  • Age:

    8 to 99

  • Difficulty:

    Difficulty levels:
    • Ontspannend
    • Gemakkelijk
    • Gemiddeld
    • Serieus
    • Bloedstollend
  • 07.10-21.10.25 guaranteed icon

Tijdens deze prachtige riviercruise door Frankrijk word je verwend, gedineerd en onder de indruk gebracht van het adembenemende uitzicht en de vele mogelijkheden in de charmante en historische locaties van Frankrijk. Vaar over de rivier de Seine naar het schilderachtige Normandië. In Vernon kun je kiezen uit twee spannende rondleidingen door de prachtige tuinen van Monet in Giverny of het prachtige kasteel van Bizy, dat bekend staat als het Versailles van Normandië. Ga mee op excursie naar de historische landingsstranden van Normandië, waaronder Omaha Beach, het Point du Hoc monument en de Amerikaanse begraafplaats. Maak in Rouen een wandeling met een gids door de middeleeuwse wijk en bezoek de gotische kathedraal van Rouen.

Breng tijd door in Parijs, een van de meest romantische steden ter wereld, voordat je bonjour zegt tegen de prachtige rivier de Seine! Ontdek het ware hart van Parijs tijdens een wandeling met gids langs de bezienswaardigheden van de rijke geschiedenis van de stad of maak een tour langs de iconische bezienswaardigheden van het Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffeltoren en nog veel meer. Transfer naar je Suite Ship® in Bordeaux, de hoofdstad van de prachtige regio Nouvelle-Aquitaine, bekend om zijn legendarische wijngaarden en lieflijke dorpjes. Vaar door een van de mooiste regio's van Frankrijk en laat je meeslepen door je keuze uit de inbegrepen Klassieke, Actieve of Ontdekkings-excursies van Avalon - van de vorstelijke geschiedenis van kastelen en Châteaux tot de romantische kelders waar wijnboeketten en bon-vivant cuisine het gehemelte verleiden. Terwijl de landschappen en weelderige pastorale schatten overvloedig zijn langs de oevers van de Garonne en de Dordogne, verhoogt Avalon elke meeslepende ervaring voor een diepere ontdekking van de culturele en architectonische schatten die herinneren aan de rijke tradities van Zuidwest-Frankrijk. Van ongeëvenaarde panoramische ritten tot beboste excursies op de tweewieler en de lekkernijen van Arachon aan zee - de wereld ligt aan je voeten tijdens dit avontuur in la belle vie van Bordeaux!

Tour program

Dag 1

PARIJS, FRANKRIJK (EMBARKATIE)

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.

Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VERNON

Meals:
Dinner

Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du Jour

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

Activity active:
Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity 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:

Activity classic:
Join a Guided Visit to Bizy Castle—called “Normandy’s Versailles” for its magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables.

Activity 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.

Location:
LES ANDELYS

Serenity on the Seine

Activity active:
Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard—historic home of King Richard the Lionheart, OR:

Activity classic:
Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys—one of France’s most picturesque spots on the Seine.

Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CAUDEBEC

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

*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

Ancient Abbeys Along the Seine

Activity active:
Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity 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:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CAUDEBEC

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions

Activity 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:

Activity 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:

Activity classic:
Join a Guided Tour to get a taste of authentic tradition in the beautiful region of Normandy. Toast the day with a brandy tasting in Calvados.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.

Overnight:
EVENING CRUISE TO ROUEN

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The Cathedral of Our Lady and a Heroine for France

Activity 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:

Activity 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.

Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CONFLANS

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV

Activity active:
Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh, OR:

Activity 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.

Overnight:
EVENING CRUISE TO PARIS

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

*Château de Malmaison is closed the 1st Sunday of each month and on 21st September. On these dates, this excursion will be replaced by a visit to Château de Chantilly

Cafés, Cathedrals, and Canvases in the City of Light

Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

Activity active:
Experience the Seine river by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity 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:

Activity 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:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding

This morning, travel to Bordeaux to board your Suite Ship® and start your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX

On the Steps of Montesquieu

Activity discovery:
Join a delicious onboard experience in Bordeaux wines with a presentation by a worldclass wine sommelier.

Activity classic:
Take a guided tour of Château de la Brède—birthplace of Montesquieu—political philosopher and author of “The Spirit of Law.” Visit the fortress-style castle still reflected in its impressive moat, OR:

Activity discovery:
Join a guided visit with wine tasting at a local wine estate. Sip the sweet notes and fresh acidity of Sauternes, the beloved golden-yellow wine.

This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your Suite Ship®.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PAUILLAC

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Bikes, Vines, and Wines

This morning, enjoy a leisurely sailing to Cussac Fort Médoc

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

Activity active:
Enjoy a relaxing E-bike guided tour in Bordeaux’s finest wine region. You will be amazed by the picturesque countryside while you enjoy a wonderful ride through the vineyards, OR:

Activity discovery:
Take a scenic drive through the famed Médoc wine country and enjoy a tasting of their wonderful wines, with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon as protagonists.

This evening, enjoy a brief sailing to Blaye.Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BLAYE

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Fine Art, Fine Bubbly, and a Fine Day for a Drive

Ask your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

Activity active:
Join a refreshing power walk through the historic Citadel of Blaye with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity discovery:
Join a guided tour to discover Blaye from a different perspective, including a visit to a local art gallery with wine tasting, OR:

Activity classic:
Take a panoramic drive following the famed Route de la Corniche along the right banks of the River Dordogne, followed by a guided visit to the Citadel of Blaye, an UNESCO World Heritage site.

Relaxing afternoon sailing on the Dordogne River to Bourg.

Activity classic:
Take a wonderful walking tour in the Citadel of Bourg on the banks of the Dordogne River and visit the carriage museum.

Alternatively, join an optional guided excursion to learn how the Fine Champagne of Cognac is made while enjoying a Rémy Martin tasting.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BOURG

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The Village Amid the Vineyards

Activity discovery:
Enjoy a guided visit to Saint-Émilion to discover one Bordeaux’ must-see wine-growing towns and celebrate your day with a wine tasting, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a guided tour of the medieval village of Saint-Émilion—a UNESCO World Heritage site of legends and legendary landscapes, OR:

Activity classic:
Take an orientation walking tour to discover the history and beauty of Libourne, where wine and wonderful views are cherished in the 12th-century fortified town.

Activity discovery:
Onboard lecture about WWII hosted by a history expert.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LIBOURNE

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Bordeaux Sights and Brilliant Lights

Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

Activity discovery:
While sailing to Bordeaux, enjoy a pastry demonstration.

Activity active:
Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along Bordeaux’ postcard river views of the Les Quais, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a guided walking tour to discover the heart of Bordeaux with a stroll amid its stunning squares, avenues, and cathedrals sights.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Seas, Shells, and Sips

Activity active:
Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along Bordeaux’ postcard river views of the Les Quais, OR:

Activity classic:
Take a guided tour to La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux’s iconic wine museum and cultural center, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a full-day guided tour of the seaside resort of Arcachon on the Atlantic coast. Gaze upon its 19th-century architectural treasures and taste its local delicacy of oysters and wine.

This afternoon, consider an optional guided excursion to Les Bassins des Lumières for a breathtaking visit to the submarine base where art and music surround you in an immersive experience.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

Meals:
Breakfast

Tour Details

accommodation

Open lucht balkons® en kamerbrede panoramische ramen in alle Panorama SuitesSM

Comfort Collection beddenSM met keuze uit verschillende hardheden van matrassen

Egyptisch supergekamd katoenen beddengoed

Badjassen & slippers

Premium L'Occitane® badproducten & haardroger

Grote badkamer met douche en glazen deur

Ruime keuze uit gratis filmkanalen en Engels sprekende TV

Individuele klimaatbeheersing en kluis op de kamer

Grote kast en spiegel

Extra opbergruimte onder het bed

Goed gevulde minibar

Vluchten zijn niet inbegrepen.

Vriendelijke, Engels sprekende bemanning & Cruise Director
Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

Door de chef bereide maaltijden aan boord met regionale gerechten en bekende favorieten

Seizoensgebonden gerechten met de meest verse lokale ingrediënten

Avalon Fresh® gezonde keukenopties bij elke maaltijd

Ruime Panorama Eetzaal met open zitplaatsen

Dagelijks ontbijtbuffet met een volledig aanbod van klassieke ontbijtgerechten, gezonde Avalon Fresh® opties en dagelijkse à la carte specials

Gratis roomservice voor continentaal ontbijt, lunch en diner

Dagelijks lunchbuffet met regionale specialiteiten, klassieke gerechten, gezonde Avalon Fresh® opties en wisselende chef's gerechten waaronder vlees- en pastastations. Je kunt ook buiten dineren in onze Sky Grill op het Sky Deck (afhankelijk van het weer en de route) of genieten van een lichte lunch in de Panorama Lounge.

Afternoon Tea met thee, koffie en zoete lekkernijen

Viergangendiners met keuze uit voorgerechten, soepen, salades, hoofdgerechten en desserts of kaas

Geniet van verschillende selecties van het proefmenu van de Panorama Bistro voor een minder formele "sit-down" sfeer

Gratis wijn, bier of frisdrank bij lunch en diner

Avalon FlexDining® flexibele dinertijden met menu- en locatieopties

Vegetarische opties bij elke maaltijd, evenals veganistische, caloriearme, vetarme, vezelrijke, cholesterolarme, energierijke en allergievrije selecties

Panorama Lounge & Bar met premium sterke dranken, gezellige zitjes, panoramische ramen en dansvloer

Welkomst- en afscheidscocktails met mousserende wijn & hapjes

Nieuw in 2023 - elke avond Happy Hour met huisbier, wijn, cocktails en een drankje van de dag

Cocktails met uitzicht op het Sky Deck

Koffie- en espressospecialiteiten en beWell Essence water met een smaakje en infusie zijn de hele dag verkrijgbaar

Andere activiteiten en diensten zijn niet inbegrepen.

Gratis Wi-Fi op het hele schip

Panoramische ramen op het hele schip

Elegant, eigentijds ontwerp en decor

Sky Deck met whirlpool, zonneschermen, speelruimte en eersteklas lounges

Overdekte observatielounge

Club Lounge met 24 uur per dag zelfbediening met gratis cappuccino's, lattes, thee, warme chocolademelk en koffie van topkwaliteit, en de hele dag door lekkernijen

Lift

Niet-roken interieur en staterooms

Avalon Waterways biedt een selectie van inbegrepen excursies in elke haven die wordt aangedaan, met voor elk wat wils binnen hun "Classic", "Discovery" en "Active" collecties

Andere activiteiten en diensten zijn niet inbegrepen

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Currency

Euro

Frankrijk

Customer reviews

Operator

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