Paris to Normandy

Your travel itinerary

Day 1 - Paris, France (Embarkation) D

Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Your day is free to explore the world's most romantic city before your cruise begins - perfect for a croissant and café au lait while you watch Parisian life go by. Evening/overnight cruise to Vernon.

Day 2 - Les Andelys - Vernon B L D

Choose from:
Active Excursion - Take a Guided Bike Tour through the picturesque Normandy countryside from Vernon to Giverny, ending with a visit to Monet's enchanting gardens and home, OR:
Classic Excursion - Take a Guided Tour of Giverny, home and inspiration of the master impressionist painter Claude Monet, OR:
Classic Excursion - Join a Guided Visit to Bizy Castle—called "Normandy's Versailles" for its magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables.
Discovery Excursion - While sailing, enjoy a traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration.

This afternoon, cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys, where you can choose:
Active Excursion - Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard—historic home of King Richard the Lionheart, OR:
Classic Excursion - Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys—one of France's most picturesque spots on the Seine.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board. Evening/overnight cruise to Caudebec.

Day 3 - Caudebec B L D

Choose from:
Active Excursion - Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion - Take a Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route—where more than 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches were built along the Seine.

This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur.

Discovery Excursion - Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the days before and after the Normandy landing of D-Day.
Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. Overnight docking in Caudebec.

Day 4 - Caudebec. Excursion to Normandy B L D

Choose from:
Classic Excursion - Join a Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery, OR:
Classic Excursion - Take a full-day Guided Tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites, including the British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, the seaside town of Arromanches, the Juno Beach Center, and the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, OR:
Classic Excursion - Join a Guided Tour to get a taste of authentic tradition in the beautiful region of Normandy. Toast the day with a brandy tasting in Calvados.

Evening cruise to Rouen.

Day 5 - Rouen B L D

Choose from:
Active Excursion - Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and lesser known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels, OR:
Classic Excursion - Take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouen—site of Saint Joan of Arc's martyrdom—and see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Evening/overnight cruise to Conflans.

Day 6 - Conflans B L D

Choose from:
Active Excursion - Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion - Join a Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh, OR:
Classic Excursion - Take a Guided Tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison—home of Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine.

Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles—home to a succession of French kings.

This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board. Afternoon/evening cruise to Paris.

Day 7 - Paris B L D

Choose from:
Active Excursion - Experience the Seine river by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion - Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, the Left Bank, bustling Latin Quarter, and more, OR:
Classic Excursion - Join a Guided City Tour featuring the iconic sites of Paris, which make the City of Light the most romantic and remarkable city in the world.

Stroll through Paris on your own or linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank. Overnight docking in Paris.

Day 8 - Paris (Disembarkation) B

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

Inclusions

• Avalon’s award-winning Suite Ships featuring the grandest views in river cruising
• All meals on board, with world-class menus and flexible dining styles
• Regional beer & wine with your meals, and a complimentary happy hour each night
• Your choice of immersive daily onshore excursions, with Classic, Active & Discovery options
• A professional Cruise Director & Avalon Adventure Host
• Free Wi-Fi onboard, port charges & onboard gratuities

Cost

*This is a cash price. Credit cards will incur a 1.5% fee. This priced is based on 16 November 2027 departure. Prices and savings are correct based on the lowest rate as of 14 September 2026 and subject to change without notice. All pricing is per person, twin share, includes applicable savings and is subject to availability. Deluxe Stateroom is based on Category E or D and Panorama Suite is based on Category B or A. Itinerary and costs subject to change, airline and fuel charges and currency fluctuations prior to final payment.

Exclusions

Please note this is a River Cruise package only. Talk to us about flight options and extending your stay pre/post cruise.

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend all clients purchase travel insurance to protect against cancellations, lost items, and delays that could lead to unexpected costs. Please ask us for a quote.