Would like to see pictures of the boat. Does the cost include airfare?

The ship that will be sailing on the 31st March 2026 is known as the Avalon Tapestry II. Request you to kindly find the link to the ships cabin categories and reply back with your preferred cabin preference, I can quote you the pricing and the relevant details.

Paris to Normandy 2026

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Start and end in Paris

4.9 (12 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Paris
Paris
Meals
Dinner
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Paris
- Strolling through Paris
- Café and people-watching
Landmarks
Paris
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 with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour of Giverny and Monet's gardens, residence, and water gardens
- Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
- Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes with Pastry Demonstration
- Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
- Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
Landmarks
Chateau des Tourelles
Giverny
Bizy Castle
Château Gaillard
Les Andelys
Day 3
Caudebec
Caudebec
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
- Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route
- Onboard Lecture about D-Day landing
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
Landmarks
Caudebec
Honfleur
Day 4
Caudebec - Normandy Excursion
Caudebec - Normandy Excursion
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches with visits to Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery
- Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites including British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
- Guided Tour of authentic Normandy tradition with brandy tasting in Calvados
Optional Activities
- Live entertainment on board ship
Landmarks
Omaha Beach
Pointe du Hoc
American Cemetery
Arromanches
Juno Beach Center
Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
Pegasus Memorial
D-Day Museum
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 featuring Joan of Arc site, medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Landmarks
Rouen Cathedral (Notre-Dame)
Joan of Arc Martyrdom Site
Astronomical Clock
Day 6
Conflans
Conflans
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host
- Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise
- Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
- Live entertainment on board ship
Landmarks
Auvers-sur-Oise
Château de Malmaison
Palace of Versailles
Château de Chantilly
Day 7
Paris
Paris
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Experience the Seine on foot with Adventure Host
- Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
- Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites
Optional Activities
- Strolling through Paris
- Wine in a literary café on the Left Bank
Landmarks
Palais-Royal
Louvre
Île de la Cité
Latin Quarter
Day 8
Paris
Paris
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Paris

Landmarks
Chateau des Tourelles
Giverny
Bizy Castle
Château Gaillard
Les Andelys

Landmarks
Caudebec
Honfleur

Landmarks
Omaha Beach
Pointe du Hoc
American Cemetery
Arromanches
Juno Beach Center
Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
Pegasus Memorial
D-Day Museum

Landmarks
Rouen Cathedral (Notre-Dame)
Joan of Arc Martyrdom Site
Astronomical Clock

Landmarks
Auvers-sur-Oise
Château de Malmaison
Palace of Versailles
Château de Chantilly

Landmarks
Palais-Royal
Louvre
Île de la Cité
Latin Quarter

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating: 4.6 (236 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 75%
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Avalon Waterways Ship

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
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

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

ANNA5.0•July 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
Lynette5.0•August 2018
Excellent in every respect.
Traveled in August 2018
Graham5.0•August 2018
Really enjoyed it. excellent boat and very interesting locations.
Traveled in August 2018
Mary5.0•July 2016
Great cruise with wonderful staff, I would highly recommend it!
Traveled in July 2016
Barbara5.0•July 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
Therese5.0•July 2016
Excellent! Wonderful, efficient employees. Great tour director. Friendly waiters and desk workers. Best food ever!
Traveled in July 2016
Carol5.0•July 2016
It was a shot in the dark, trying to choose the best cruise and we definitely hit the jackpot with Avalon. The cabins...
It was a shot in the dark, trying to choose the best cruise and we definitely hit the jackpot with Avalon. The cabins were comfortable and well kept, the food was divine, the tour options were diverse and encompassed everything we could wish for...and the crew were friendly, going out of their way to be helpful. With ages ranging from 14 to 50 in our family group, we were all catered for and everyone enjoyed the vacation. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Avalon, in fact we were so impressed, we are traveling again next March with Avalon and cannot wait.Show more
Traveled in October 2015
Thomas4.5•July 2016
Ok
Traveled in July 2013
Lynda4.0•July 2016
First river cruise and it was spectacular. Very impressed with The ship, crew, food. We were very pampered.
Traveled in September 2014
robin5.0•July 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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  The ship that will be sailing on the 31st March 2026 is known as the Avalon Tapestry II. Request you to kindly find the link to the ships cabin categories and reply back with your preferred cabin preference, I can quote you the pricing and the relevant details.

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