7 nights onboard MS Esprit

Impressions from the Seine: Paris to Normandy

Along the River Seine to the coast of Normandy and back features art and daily life in Paris, stops in historic, small villages and towns, and a memorable visit to the beaches of Normandy. Unique experiences include a Tauck Exclusive evening at Château du Taillis, a palatial private residence in Normandy, where guests will enjoy a reception, dinner, music, and a tour of the château's small museum of World War II artifacts; and a private early-opening guided visit to the home and gardens of the painter Claude Monet at Giverny, where he painted many masterpieces, followed by free time to explore the nearby Impressionist Museum as you please; and in Paris, a choice of museum visit. Highlights include Versailles, for guided visit inside Louis XIV's magnificent palace and gardens at Château de Versailles; Rouen, where a walking tour includes visits to Cathédrale de Rouen and Joan of Arc Square with a local guide; the D-Day Beaches of Normandy, with guided visits to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery along with lunch at Château la Cheneviere; Les Andelys for a guided walking tour and a visit to Château Gaillard; and Tilly, for cider and Calvados tastings and a Normandy farm tour.

Leaving from: Paris

Cruise ship: MS Esprit

Visiting: Paris • Paris • Paris • Rouen •

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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.

Passengers

Crew

2010

Launched

2018

Last refit

110m

Length

12m

Width

13kts

Speed

Decks

EUR

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Cruise Itinerary

Days 1 - 3

Paris, France

Day 4

Rouen, France

Day 5

Caudebec-en-Caux, France

Day 6

Les Andelys, France

Day 7

Giverny, France

Day 8

Paris, France

Days 1 - 3

Paris, France

Day 4

Rouen, France

Day 5

Caudebec-en-Caux, France

Day 6

Les Andelys, France

Day 7

Giverny, France

Day 8

Paris, France

Ship Details

Tauck

MS Esprit

Newly redesigned for a more intimate cruising experience, ms Esprit offers a seamless combination of luxury and comfort as you glide along the Danube and Rhine Rivers... enjoy views of fairy-tale castles that line the riverbanks from the Sun Deck... gaze at picture-book villages while you dine at Compass Rose, or simply enjoy the camaraderie of fellow passengers in the lounge before heading out, ready for the adventures that lie ahead...

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