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French Impressionism Along the Banks of the Seine
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PARIS - MELUN - Barbizon - MANTES-LA-JOLIE - Giverny - ROUEN - HONFLEUR
Join CroisiEurope for an art- and culture-filled cruise on the Seine River. Visit celebrated museums— including the Musée Marmottan Monet—as well as the lovely home of Claude Monet and his supreme gardens in Giverny. Enjoy thematic tours of cities and villages that were part of the French Impressionist movement, such as Barbizon, Rouen, and Honfleur.
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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover the landscapes that inspired Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, and Eugène Boudin.
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED :
- VISIT MAJOR ARTISTIC SITES:
- The charming village of Barbizon
- The Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris, the largest collection of his works
- Monet’s home in Giverny, nature’s tableau vivant
- The Fine Arts Museum and the cathedral in Rouen
- Honfleur, cradle of Impressionism
- The Norman Abbey Circuit
- Étretat, and the beautiful white cliffs of the Côte d'Albâtre
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THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
- All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Headsets are included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
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Route
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PARIS
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Join us for a lecture entitled
The Definition of Impressionism, its Origins, Techniques, and Contexts.
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MELUN - Barbizon, legendary site of an entire art movement
We’ll spend the morning cruising to Melun. This afternoon, join us for a guided tour of Barbizon. This charming village found fame in the 19th century through the works of art created by landscape painters who were members of the Barbizon School art movement. The Auberge Ganne, where the artists once lived, is now a museum. We'll enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment.
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MELUN - PARIS, plunge into the works of Claude Monet
We’ll spend the morning cruising. In the afternoon, join us for a visit to the Musée Marmottan Monet(1), which houses the largest collection of his paintings. After we return on board, we’ll begin to cruise to Mantes-la-Jolie. Join us for a second onboard lecture entitled Claude Monet, the Quintessential Impressionist.
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MANTES-LA-JOLIE - Giverny, Claude Monet's home and studio - ROUEN
Join us for a tour of Monet’s home and studio in Giverny. We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Rouen. Enjoy a cabaret-style evening of entertainment on board.
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ROUEN, following the footsteps of the Impressionists - The Norman Abbey Circuit
We’ll set out on a guided tour of Rouen(2) this morning by following the footsteps of the Impressionists. The afternoon will be dedicated to a guided tour of the Norman Abbey Circuit. We’ll discover Jumiège and the ruins of one of the most magnificent abbeys in France, as well as the Church of Saint Peter and the Abbey of Saint Wandrille. Our ship will cast off for Honfleur (departure time will depend on the tides). Join us for a lecture entitled The Geography of Impressionism: Paris and its Suburbs, Honfleur, and the Coastlines of Normandy.
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HONFLEUR - ETRETAT, the Côte d'Albâtre
Set out on a walking tour of Honfleur, the cradle of Impressionism. Enjoy some free time on your own at the Eugène Boudin Museum. This afternoon, we'll visit the Côte d'Albâtre, with its magnificent white cliffs lined with pebble beaches and the small seaside city of Étretat.
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HONFLEUR
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
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For safety reasons, the company and/or the captain of the ship are the only authorities who can modify the cruise itinerary.
The cruise schedule may vary according to tides and arrival times at ports of call and may be subject to change.
(1) The museum is closed on Mondays, it will be replaced by the Musée de l'Orangerie.
(2) The Fine Arts Museum is closed on Tuesdays and during holiday, it will be replaced by the Eugène Boudin Museum in Honfleur on Day 6 instead.
(3) Please contact us for travel arrangements from your region.
Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.