7 nights onboard MS Sapphire

Family Fun Along The Seine: Paris To Normandy

Explore all things français along the River Seine on a remarkable family river cruise through northern France... walk through the gardens of Giverny, inspiration for many Claude Monet paintings… time travel along the beaches of Normandy for a deeper understanding of World War II and events that affected generations, past and present… Your cruise begins in Paris with either a guided walking tour or a guided bicycle ride along the Seine. In artist Claude Monet's Giverny go inside his house and discover the inspiration for his garden paintings. Hike up to Château Gaillard of Richard the Lionheart fame in Les Andelys or take a walk in a village steeped in history and country charm. All generations of your family share poignant memories exploring the beaches of Normandy, touring the American Cemetery and visiting the D-Day Academy where a hands-on visit takes you back to the year 1944 and the D-Day Invasion. In Rouen you'll see historic sites immortalized by Joan of Arc, and take a 3-D tour of the city's Roman period. Your family goes inside Louis XIV's gilded palace Château de Versailles to see how the royals lived, then take a walk through the gardens or a bicycle tour including Marie Antoinette's farm.
Leaving from: Paris
Cruise ship: MS Sapphire
Visiting: Paris Paris Paris Giverny
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Tauck

Tauck is a super-premium river cruise line offering small, intimate sailings on the waterways of Europe.

The cruise line launched in 1992, offering luxurious and all-inclusive river cruises on the likes of the Danube, Rhine and Rhone.

With many awards under its belt, the cruise line owns it when it comes to European river cruising, heading away from crowded tourist hotspots and off the beaten track.

98
Passengers
36
Crew
2008
Launched
2017
Last refit
110m
Length
12m
Width
4
Decks
EUR
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Cruise Itinerary
Days 1 - 3
Paris, France
Day 4
Giverny, France
Day 5
Caudebec-en-Caux, France
Day 6
Rouen, France
Days 7 - 8
Paris, France
Ship Details
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MS Sapphire

ms Sapphire offers a seamless combination of luxury and comfort along the magnificent River Seine, revealing the greatness of Paris and the historic riches of Normandy... it tells tales of Paris and how one of the world's greatest cities made history along its banks... brings first-hand views of the painted Impressionist landscapes and light that inspired artists such as Claude Monet... and provides an authentic slice of northern France riverside life.

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