The Meandering Seine




Overview
Highlights
- CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Original cruise from Melun to Normandy
- Experience Paris at night from the bow of the ship
- All excursions inlcuded:
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED: The palace in Fontainebleau, residence of the French monarchs for over 800 years(1)
- The must-see sites in Paris
- Giverny and Monet’s gardens
- Art and history in Rouen
- The enchanting city of Honfleur and the Côte Fleurie
What's this trip about?
Details
Travel Themes
Destinations
Attractions
Activities
Trip includes
- Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - all onboard beverages (not including the special lists) - accommodations in a double-occupancy, climate-controlled cabin with shower in private bathroom - excursions included in the package selected - onboard activities - welcome cocktail - gala evening - assistance from our onboard, multi-lingual host/hostess - emergency/repatriation insurance - all port fees.
Itinerary

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. We'll enjoy dinner on board. We’ll cruise along the Seine to take in enchanting Paris by night (water level permitting).
We’ll spend the morning cruising.Join us for an excursion for both packages: A visit to the palace in Fontainebleau(1)(only on pre-booking before departure). This magnificent Renaissance-style château was the residence of 34 kings and two emperors over eight centuries...
We’ll spend the morning cruising.Join us for an excursion for both packages: A visit to the palace in Fontainebleau(1)(only on pre-booking before departure), the residence of 34 kings and two emperors over eight centuries.We'll enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment.
We’ll spend the morning cruising. Excursions proposed: CLASSIC package: Join us for a panoramic tour of Paris to see the most emblematic sites in the French capital: Bercy, the F. Mitterrand National Library, La Bastille, the Marais District and the Latin Quarter, S...
We’ll spend the morning cruising. Excursions proposed: CLASSIC package: Panoramic tour to see the most emblematic sites in the French capital. DISCOVERY package: Explore Paris on an urban trek along the banks of the Seine and the city bridges. Our ship will begin to cruise to Mantes-la-Jolie.
Join us on an excursion for both packages: A visit to the Fondation Claude Monet in Giverny. Monet lived in his home in Giverny for 43 years. In the garden surrounding the house, Monet created a colorful study of volume and perspectives with his flower beds. The garde...
Join us on an excursion for both packages: A visit to the Fondation Claude Monet in Giverny. We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Rouen.
This morning, excursion for both packages: we’ll set out on a guided tour of Rouen. The “City of 100 Bell Towers” has been the center stage to many events in French History. Joan of Arc, Gustave Flaubert, Pierre Corneille, Claude Monet, and William the Conqueror have ...
This morning, excursion for both packages: we’ll set out on a guided tour of Rouen.We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Honfleur.Tonight is our festive gala evening.
Excursions for both packages: This morning, we’ll set out on a guided tour of Honfleur. Honfleur is one of the most popular cities to visit in France. What began as a harbor built for trade evolved into the birthplace of Impressionism and more. Take your time to visi...
Excursions for both packages: This morning, we’ll set out on a guided tour of Honfleur. This afternoon, we’ll set out on a trip to the Côte Fleuri to see Trouville and Deauville and visit a Calvados distillery.
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
Want a tailor-made trip instead?
Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:
- You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
- Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Dates & Availability
Check Current Availability, prices, specials with CroisiEurope.
The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
CroisiEurope Reviews & Ratings
Other CroisiEurope Reviews
It’s affordable, the atmosphere on board is unique, the routes can be very interesting.
Summary over a cruise on the Haute Seine and Yonne on a barge. As seasoned cruisers, knowing well all aspects of cruising on seas and rivers, we had no experience ab...
Great tours and food! Exceptional customer service
As a female solo traveller, I especially appreciated CroisiEurope's summer special waiving single supplements. I am non-EU national, and very much enjoyed the intern...
The food, tours and service on the Miguel Torga exceeded our expectations, and we felt very safe with the Covid precautions being taken on board.
The food, tours and service on the Miguel Torga exceeded our expectations, and we felt very safe with the Covid precautions being taken on board. Masks were universa...
Tour Operator
About Travelstride
Find your perfect trip
Save time
Save money
Travel confidently
Logistics
What's excluded
- Drinks from our special lists or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - transfers to/from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.
Accommodation
For the opposite direction cruise, see Ref. HFP
Become a member
- Save up to $700 per person
- Access members-only specials
- Personalize trip recommendations