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French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux

15 days
From Paris to Bordeaux
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Paris
    • Strolling through Paris
    • Café au lait at a Parisian café
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Vernon - Les Andelys

    Vernon - Les Andelys
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French Luncheon of authentic French crêpes with Pastry Demonstration), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles by foot
    • Guided Tour of Giverny and Monet's residence and gardens
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
    • Traditional French Luncheon of authentic French crêpes
    • Pastry Demonstration
    • Guided Hike up to Château Gaillard ruins
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    Landmarks
    Chateau des Tourelles
    Giverny
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
  3. Day 3

    Caudebec

    Caudebec
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the river
    • Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route
    • Onboard Lecture about the days before and after the Normandy landing of D-Day

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur
  4. Day 4

    Caudebec - Rouen

    Caudebec - Rouen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches with U.S. sites
    • Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites
    • Guided Tour of authentic Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Rouen

    Rouen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen's monuments and hidden gems
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen including medieval quarter, Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral of Rouen
    Astronomical Clock
  6. Day 6

    Conflans - Paris

    Conflans - Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Seine
    • Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home of Vincent van Gogh
    • Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

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

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Experience the Seine river by foot
    • Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites

    Optional Activities

    • Strolling through Paris independently
    • Wine at a literary café on the Left Bank
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
  8. Day 8

    Paris to Bordeaux

    Paris to Bordeaux
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Travel from Paris to Bordeaux
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Bordeaux - Pauillac

    Bordeaux - Pauillac
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard presentation about Bordeaux wines with world-class wine sommelier
    • Guided tour of Château de la Brède
    • Guided visit with wine tasting at a local wine estate
    Landmarks
    Château de la Brède
  10. Day 10

    Cussac Fort Médoc

    Cussac Fort Médoc
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • E-bike guided tour in Bordeaux's wine region
    • Guided tour at a Margaux château with wine tasting
    • Scenic drive through Médoc wine country with wine tasting
  11. Day 11

    Blaye - Bourg

    Blaye - Bourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power walk through the historic Citadel of Blaye
    • Guided tour of Blaye with local art gallery visit and wine tasting
    • Panoramic drive along Route de la Corniche with visit to Citadel of Blaye
    • Bike ride from Blaye to Bourg
    • Walking tour in Citadel of Bourg with carriage museum visit
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Optional guided excursion to learn about Cognac production with Rémy Martin tasting
    Landmarks
    Citadel of Blaye
    Citadel of Bourg
  12. Day 12

    Libourne - Saint-Émilion

    Libourne - Saint-Émilion
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Saint-Émilion with wine tasting
    • Guided tour of medieval village of Saint-Émilion
    • Orientation walking tour of Libourne
    • Onboard lecture about WWII
    Landmarks
    Saint-Émilion
  13. Day 13

    Bordeaux

    Bordeaux
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Pastry demonstration while sailing to Bordeaux
    • Bike ride along Bordeaux's river views of Les Quais
    • Guided walking tour of Bordeaux
  14. Day 14

    Bordeaux - Arcachon Bay

    Bordeaux - Arcachon Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux's wine museum
    • Full-day guided tour of Arcachon with oyster and wine tasting
    Landmarks
    La Cité du Vin
    Arcachon
  15. Day 15

    Bordeaux

    Bordeaux
    Meals
    Breakfast

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