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Paris to Normandy WWII Remembrance & History Cruise 2026

8 days
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Start and end in Paris
4.9
12 traveler reviews
  • Château Gaillard in Les Andelys with blue sky background.
  • Old stone fortification with turrets nestled against a blue sky.
  • Charming half-timbered house over a river, likely in Vernon.
  • Iconic view of the Eiffel Tower with a boat on the river in Paris.
  • Colorful vintage car on a cobblestone street in a quaint area.
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  • Lively street scenes with historic timber-framed buildings.
  • Magnificent Gothic facade of Rouen Cathedral.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Paris shopping and attractions
    • Stroll through Parisian streets
    • Relax at a café with coffee and croissant
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  2. Day 2

    Vernon - Les Andelys

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes
    • Onboard history presentation
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles by foot with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Giverny—home and gardens of Claude Monet
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle (Normandy's Versailles)
    • Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    Landmarks
    Giverny
    Château de Bizy
    Château Gaillard
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  3. Day 3

    Caudebec

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard lecture about WWII hosted by history expert

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
    • Guided excursion to V-1 flying bomb launch site
    • Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route
    • Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur
    Landmarks
    Honfleur
  4. Day 4

    Caudebec - Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches—Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, American Cemetery
    • Full-day Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites—British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of authentic Normandy tradition with brandy tasting in Calvados
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery (Normandy)
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
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  5. Day 5

    Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard history lecture hosted by history expert

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen's famous monuments and hidden gems
    • Guided Tour to Dieppe—site of Operation Jubilee (Dieppe Raid)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen—medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame de Rouen
    Rouen Astronomical Clock
    Dieppe
  6. Day 6

    Conflans

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise—home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh
    • Guided Tour of Château de Chantilly—halls and art galleries
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Chantilly
    Palace of Versailles
  7. Day 7

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Experience the Seine river by foot with Adventure Host
    • WWII tour of Paris—museum of Les Invalides
    • Guided Walk—Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour featuring iconic Paris sites
    • Stroll through Paris on your own
    • Linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank
    Landmarks
    Les Invalides
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
  8. Day 8

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating
4.6(234 reviews)
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Response rate
88%
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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Tapestry II
    Avalon Tapestry II
    The Avalon Tapestry II is a true haven on the river - two full decks of Panorama SuitesSM with Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transf… Read more
    Built
    2015
    Guests
    65 - 130
    Crew
    37
    Length
    110 m / 361 ft
    Suites
    52
    Staterooms
    12
    Gross Tonnage
    2022 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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Traveler Reviews

4.9
Overall rating based on 12 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    4.6

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  • A
    July 13th, 2022
    It was a very comfortable and enjoyable cruise. The service staff were very friendly and attentive. The fellow...
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    Traveled in July 2022
  • L
    August 27th, 2018
    Excellent in every respect.
    Traveled in August 2018
  • Paris to Normandy WWII Remembrance & History Cruise 2026 reviewer 3
    August 26th, 2018
    Really enjoyed it. excellent boat and very interesting locations.
    Traveled in August 2018
  • M
    July 27th, 2016
    Great cruise with wonderful staff, I would highly recommend it!
    Traveled in July 2016
  • B
    July 27th, 2016
    I loved everything about it! Our stateroom was so beautiful and comfortable. I really appreciated all the effort of...
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    Traveled in July 2015
  • T
    July 27th, 2016
    Excellent! Wonderful, efficient employees. Great tour director. Friendly waiters and desk workers. Best food ever!
    Traveled in July 2016
  • C
    July 27th, 2016
    It was a shot in the dark, trying to choose the best cruise and we definitely hit the jackpot with Avalon. The cabins...
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    Traveled in October 2015
  • T
    July 27th, 2016
    Ok
    Traveled in July 2013
  • L
    July 26th, 2016
    First river cruise and it was spectacular. Very impressed with The ship, crew, food. We were very pampered.
    Traveled in September 2014
  • R
    July 26th, 2016
    we went with another couple and had a blast....we all agreed the trip was fabulous and we would try to do another...
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    Traveled in May 2015

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    Asked on May 11th, 2023

    Does this include airfare to Paris ?

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    • Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written May 2023

      International flights are not included in the price. If you are looking to add flights on this booking, we are able to request a quote with Avalon Waterways for you! In order to do that, we will need the following: Dates, Starting and ending cities, Are you looking for a non-stop flight or connecting flights?, Seat class.

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    Asked on May 15th, 2022

    Do you include airfare and transfers? Flight from Charleston,SC or Charlotte, NC

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    • Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written May 2022

      Flights are not included in the pricing but can be added, however we need either a Hold or a confirmed booking to request a flight quote with Avalon Waterways. We offer a courtesy 48-hour hold to give you time to plan other travel aspects before committing to your booking.

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