Start your vacation with a night in Paris—“The City of Light,” and enjoy an evening in what is called the most romantic city in the world. Next, transfer to Saint-Malo, stopping for a visit to the 12th-century Notre-Dame de Chartres. Enjoy a walking tour of Saint-Malo and a stop in Nielles for a tasting of local products, before travelling to Le Havre. On the way, stop at Mont Saint Michel. Discover its magnificent abbey, one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In Le Havre, it's time to board your Avalon Suite Ship®. The following day, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Le Havre before an overnight cruise to Caudebec. Here, you may wish to take an excursion to the Normandy beaches, memorials, and monuments to the Allied Forces. Alternatively, you may take a “Taste of Normandy” excursion to discover the farming traditions and culinary specialties of this area. Continue to Rouen for a walking tour of the village where Joan of Arc was martyred, as well as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Astronomical Clock. Sail on to Les Andelys for guided tours of this picturesque village, and nearby castle ruins. Continue your river cruise through France to visit the home of master artist Claude Monet at the gardens of Giverny or visit magnificent Bizy Castle. Next, cruise to Conflans to visit Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine’s Château de Malmaison.

Your river cruise on the Seine returns to Paris, where you’ll discover the true heart of Paris on a guided walk through its historic sites, or take a tour to see the famous landmarks, including the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and more. You’ll long reflect on this remarkable Seine River cruise, with panoramic views and the remembrances of history, heroes, and artists brought to life.