Tauck

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Paris

   France

   

   Paris rewards every arrival as though it were the first — the sweep of the Seine, the Gothic tracery of Notre-Dame rising again from its 2019 ashes, the Eiffel Tower somehow managing to astonish at each encounter, the Louvre's glass pyramid reflecting clouds in the courtyard of a palace that served French kings for four centuries. Beyond the monuments, Paris is a city of neighbourhoods: the Belle Époque brasseries of Montparnasse, the covered passages of the 2nd arrondissement, the rooftop terraces of Le Marais. The Luxembourg Gardens in April, or a late-September evening on the Canal Saint-Martin, are among the most civilised experiences in the world.

2. Day 2

   Paris

   France

   

   Paris rewards every arrival as though it were the first — the sweep of the Seine, the Gothic tracery of Notre-Dame rising again from its 2019 ashes, the Eiffel Tower somehow managing to astonish at each encounter, the Louvre's glass pyramid reflecting clouds in the courtyard of a palace that served French kings for four centuries. Beyond the monuments, Paris is a city of neighbourhoods: the Belle Époque brasseries of Montparnasse, the covered passages of the 2nd arrondissement, the rooftop terraces of Le Marais. The Luxembourg Gardens in April, or a late-September evening on the Canal Saint-Martin, are among the most civilised experiences in the world.

3. Day 3

   Paris

   France

   

   Paris rewards every arrival as though it were the first — the sweep of the Seine, the Gothic tracery of Notre-Dame rising again from its 2019 ashes, the Eiffel Tower somehow managing to astonish at each encounter, the Louvre's glass pyramid reflecting clouds in the courtyard of a palace that served French kings for four centuries. Beyond the monuments, Paris is a city of neighbourhoods: the Belle Époque brasseries of Montparnasse, the covered passages of the 2nd arrondissement, the rooftop terraces of Le Marais. The Luxembourg Gardens in April, or a late-September evening on the Canal Saint-Martin, are among the most civilised experiences in the world.

4. Day 4

   Rouen

   France

   

   Rouen, the medieval capital of Normandy set in a wooded meander of the Seine, rewards slow exploration with one of France's richest concentrations of Gothic architecture. The vast cathedral — immortalised by Monet in his celebrated series of canvases — dominates a city where half-timbered lanes wind between Renaissance mansions and the square where Joan of Arc was burned in 1431. The covered market overflows with Normandy's great dairy bounty: camembert, livarot, and pont-l'évêque alongside cider and calvados. Paris lies just ninety minutes south by train. Spring and early autumn offer the most atmospheric conditions.

5. Day 5

   Le Havre

   France

   

   Founded in 1517 by Francis I and rebuilt after World War II devastation by Auguste Perret's visionary grid of reinforced concrete — now a UNESCO World Heritage Site — Le Havre is a city where urban architecture becomes a form of art. The monumental church of Saint-Joseph, lit from within by fifteen thousand pieces of coloured glass, is a masterpiece of post-war modernism. Day trips to Honfleur, the exquisite half-timbered port that launched Impressionism, and to the D-Day beaches of Normandy, make Le Havre one of the channel's most strategically placed cruise calls. The city is most agreeable May through September; the Honfleur excursion rewards in any season.

6. Day 6

   Le Havre

   France

   

   Founded in 1517 by Francis I and rebuilt after World War II devastation by Auguste Perret's visionary grid of reinforced concrete — now a UNESCO World Heritage Site — Le Havre is a city where urban architecture becomes a form of art. The monumental church of Saint-Joseph, lit from within by fifteen thousand pieces of coloured glass, is a masterpiece of post-war modernism. Day trips to Honfleur, the exquisite half-timbered port that launched Impressionism, and to the D-Day beaches of Normandy, make Le Havre one of the channel's most strategically placed cruise calls. The city is most agreeable May through September; the Honfleur excursion rewards in any season.

7. Day 7

   Duclair

   France

   

   Duclair is a quintessential Norman town on a scenic Seine bend, famous for its namesake duck breed and proximity to the sublime ruins of Jumièges Abbey — Victor Hugo's 'most beautiful ruin in France.' Visit May through October via CroisiEurope or Tauck river cruises for apple blossom landscapes, Calvados tastings, and the cream-rich Norman cuisine that has influenced French cooking for centuries.

8. Day 8

   Les Andelys

   France

   

   Les Andelys occupies one of the Seine's most dramatic bends, dominated by the spectral ruins of Château Gaillard — Richard the Lionheart's 'Saucy Castle,' built with medieval speed in a single year and considered a masterpiece of twelfth-century military engineering. The view from the castle's white chalk promontory across the river's great loop is among the most beautiful in Normandy, a landscape that captivated Monet and Pissarro. Below, the twin villages of Grand and Petit Andely offer excellent Normandy cuisine, notably duck dishes prepared with local cider. Les Andelys is best visited April through October as part of a Seine river cruise; golden autumn light renders the chalk cliffs particularly luminous.

9. Day 9

   Giverny

   France

   

   Giverny, a charming village in Normandy, is renowned as the home of Impressionist painter Claude Monet, whose gardens inspired his most famous works. Visitors must experience the Fondation Claude Monet and savor local delicacies like tarte Normande. The best time to visit is during spring or summer when the gardens are in full bloom.

10. Day 10

    Paris

    France

    

    Paris rewards every arrival as though it were the first — the sweep of the Seine, the Gothic tracery of Notre-Dame rising again from its 2019 ashes, the Eiffel Tower somehow managing to astonish at each encounter, the Louvre's glass pyramid reflecting clouds in the courtyard of a palace that served French kings for four centuries. Beyond the monuments, Paris is a city of neighbourhoods: the Belle Époque brasseries of Montparnasse, the covered passages of the 2nd arrondissement, the rooftop terraces of Le Marais. The Luxembourg Gardens in April, or a late-September evening on the Canal Saint-Martin, are among the most civilised experiences in the world.

Cabin Categories

Category 1 Emerald Deck

Outside

180 sq ftMax 2CAT1

<p>2 European twin beds</p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:<br></b></p><p>Elegantly designed cabins</p><p></p><p><b>Private Bathroom:<br></b>Yes, with shower</p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:<br></b>Towels, Washcloths, Bathrobes &amp; Slippers (2 per cabin), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver (220v only in bathroom), Shower Cap, Soap, lotion, shower gel, conditioner</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:<br></b>Elegantly designed cabins, 2-small windows in the cabin that do not open; in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come</p>

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Category 2 Emerald Deck

Outside

225 sq ftMax 2CAT2

<p>2 European twin beds that can slide together</p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:<br></b>Elegantly designed cabins</p><p><b>Private Bathroom:<br></b>Yes, with shower</p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:<br></b>Bathrobes &amp; Slippers (2 per cabin), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver - 220 v only in bathroom, Shower Cap, Soap, Lotion, Shower Gel, Conditioner</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:<br></b>Elegantly designed cabins, two small windows in the cabin that do not open; in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come</p>

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Category 3 Ruby Deck

Balcony

225 sq ftMax 2CAT3

<p>2 European twin beds that can slide together</p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:<br></b></p><p>Elegantly designed cabins</p><p></p><p><b>Private Bathroom:<br></b></p><p>Yes, with shower</p><p></p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:<br></b>Bathrobes &amp; Slippers (2 per cabin), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver - 220 v only in bathroom, Shower Cap, Soap, Lotion, Shower Gel, Conditioner, Towels &amp; Washcloths</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:<br></b>Elegantly designed cabins, cabin windows are floor to ceiling, open as sliding door, in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come</p>

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Category 4 Diamond Deck

Balcony

225 sq ftMax 2CAT4

<p>2 European twin beds that can slide together</p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:<br></b>Elegantly designed cabins</p><p><b>Private Bathroom:<br></b>Yes, with shower</p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:<br></b>Bathrobes &amp; Slippers (2 per cabin), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver - 220 v only in bathroom, Shower Cap, Soap, Lotion, Shower Gel, Conditioner, Towels &amp; Washcloths</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:<br></b>Elegantly designed cabins, cabin windows are floor to ceiling and open as sliding door, in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come</p>

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Category 5 Diamond Deck

Balcony

300 sq ftMax 2CAT5

<p>2 European twin beds that can slide together; sofa bed</p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:<br></b></p><p>Elegantly designed cabins</p><p></p><p><b>Private Bathroom:<br></b></p><p>Yes, with shower</p><p></p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:<br></b></p><p>Bathrobes &amp; Slippers (2 per suite), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver - 220 v only in bathroom, Shower Cap, Soap, Lotion, Shower Gel, Conditioner</p><p></p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:<br></b>Elegantly designed cabins, 2 French balconies, cabin windows are floor to ceiling, open as sliding door, in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come</p>

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