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Paris to Normandy 2025

8 days
Start and end in Paris
4.9
12 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
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
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Paris with shopping
    • Stroll through Paris neighborhoods
    • Café experience with croissant and café au lait
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  2. Day 2

    Vernon to Les Andelys

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Giverny and Monet's residence, flower and water gardens
    • Guided visit to Bizy Castle
    • Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles by foot
    • Traditional French luncheon with authentic French crêpes
    • Pastry demonstration
    • Guided hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
    • Guided walking tour of Les Andelys
    Landmarks
    Giverny
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
    Les Andelys
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  3. Day 3

    Caudebec

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the river
    • Guided trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Honfleur
    Landmarks
    Honfleur
  4. Day 4

    Caudebec to Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches, Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery
    • Guided tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites, British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
    • Guided tour of Normandy region with brandy tasting in Calvados
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
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  5. Day 5

    Rouen to Conflans

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided bike tour of Rouen's monuments and hidden gems
    • Guided walking tour of Rouen, medieval quarter, Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral of Rouen
    Astronomical Clock
  6. Day 6

    Conflans to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Seine
    • Guided visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh
    • Guided tour of Château de Malmaison

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to the Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
    Palace of Versailles
  7. Day 7

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Seine river experience by foot
    • Guided walk through ancient Paris featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
    • Guided city tour featuring Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and Champs-Élysées

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Paris independently
    • Relax with wine in a literary café on the Left Bank
    Landmarks
    Louvre Museum
    Arc de Triomphe
    Eiffel Tower
    Opéra Garnier
    Champs-Élysées
    Palais-Royal
    Île de la Cité
    Left Bank
    Latin Quarter
  8. Day 8

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Number of tours

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8 to 99 years old

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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

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
  • 4.6

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  • A
    July 13th, 2022
    5
    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
    5
    Excellent in every respect.
    Traveled in August 2018
  • Paris to Normandy 2025 reviewer 3
    August 26th, 2018
    5
    Really enjoyed it. excellent boat and very interesting locations.
    Traveled in August 2018
  • M
    July 27th, 2016
    5
    Great cruise with wonderful staff, I would highly recommend it!
    Traveled in July 2016
  • B
    July 27th, 2016
    5
    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
    5
    Excellent! Wonderful, efficient employees. Great tour director. Friendly waiters and desk workers. Best food ever!
    Traveled in July 2016
  • C
    July 27th, 2016
    5
    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
    4.5
    Ok
    Traveled in July 2013
  • L
    July 26th, 2016
    4
    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
    5
    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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