Active & Discovery on the Seine with 2 Nights in Saint-Malo and excursion to Mont St. Michel (Southbound)
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Highlights
- Welcome to France
- Transfer to Chartres, visit of Notre-Dame de Chartres Cathedral; continue to Saint Malo
- Guided walking tour; choice of local products tasting with visit to Dol-de-Bretagne or local product tasting with bike tour
- Excursion to Mont St. Michel, Abbey visit; transfer to Le Havre; onboard welcome reception
- Choice of Le Havre sightseeing, or visit to the Palais Bénédictine in Fécamp or guided bike tour
- Choice of full day excursions to Normandy landing beaches, or “A Day in Normandy” excursion
- Choice of guided tour, see the Astronomical Clock and visit to the cathedral; time at leisure
- In Les Andelys choice of guided tour, or hike to Château Gaillard or excursion to Lyons-la-Forêt; onboard crêpes tasting and pastry demonstration; in Vernon choice of excursions to Giverny, or walking tour, or guided kayak tour
- Choice of excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise, or excursion to Napoleon and Josephine’s Château de Malmaison, or demonstration of crem Chantilly in the Château Chantilly, or guided Maisons-Laffite e-biking tour
- Choice of guided sightseeing or food tour or guided bike tour
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Bienvenue en France!
Your day is free to explore the world’s most romantic city. Get acquainted with the City of Lights today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and café au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape.
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Transfer to Saint-Malo.
CLASSIC While travelling to Saint-Malo, stop for a visit of the 12th-century Notre-Dame de Chartres, one of the world’s most famous gothic cathedrals. (Breakfast)
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Between Piracy and Granite Walls
CLASSIC Enjoy a Walking Tour of the walled city of Saint Malo famous for its long history of piracy
ACTIVE Enjoy a Bike Ride to coastal village of Nielles and a tasting of local products, OR: DISCOVERY Excursion to Nielles for a delicious taste of local products and visit to Dol-de-Bretagne. (Breakfast)
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Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
CLASSIC On the way to Le Havre, stop in Mont Saint Michel with visit of the Abbey, one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Tonight, enjoy dinner on board and explore your Suite Ship®.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LE HAVRE
(Breakfast,Dinner)
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20th Century Architecture and White Cliffs of Normandy
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
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The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France
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Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
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Cafés, Cathedrals, and Canvases—The City of Lights Truly Shines
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Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
(Breakfast)
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Pullman Paris Montparnasse
This plush 953 room hotel offers a perfect base in the city's chic artistic hub. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all the guestrooms and public areas of the hotel. A fitness room, contemporary style restaurant with traditional French cuisine and a trendy lobby lounge serving drinks, snacks and cocktails complete the amenities.
Paris 14
France
19 Rue Du Comm.Mouchotte
Le Meridien Etoile
Located just a short distance away from the Champs Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe, this elegant 1025-room hotel has a captivating mid-century modern design with boutique amenities reflective of the lively surroundings. Artfully appointed accommodation includes modern technology such as complimentary Wi-Fi and air conditioning, luxurious bath products and the Le Méridien Signature Bed. The legendary Paris Jazz Club is the place to enjoy snacks and hand crafted cocktails with a backdrop of live music on weekends, the welcoming restaurant serves a creative international menu composed of fresh seasonal produce and there is also a 24 hour fitness center on-site.
Paris Cedex 17
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81 Bd Gouvion St Cyr
Oceania Hotel St. Malo
This modern hotel faces the sea and is close to the Sillon Beach and St. Malo Marina. Guest rooms are air-conditioned and have free Wi-Fi and coffee machines. Amenities include a terrace bar with panoramic sea-views, a lounge bar serving cocktails and drinks, as well as a fitness room and a hot tub.
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