Family Fun Along The Seine: Paris To Normandy 2026

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Our newest European river cruise is designed for families and explores everything français! Spend seven amazing nights aboard our riverboat ms Sapphire exploring Paris, Monet's gardens, D-Day Beaches, Rouen, Versailles and more.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Explore all thingsfrançais along the River Seine on a remarkable family river cruisethrough northern France... walk through the gardens of Giverny
    • inspiration for many Claude Monet paintings… time travel along the beaches of Normandy for a deeper understanding of World War II and events that affected generations
    • past and present… Your cruise begins in Paris with eithera guided walking tour or a guided bicycle ride along the Seine. In artist Claude Monet's Giverny go inside his house and discover the inspiration for his garden paintings. Hike up to Château Gaillard of Richard the Lionheart fame inLes Andelysor take a walk in a village steeped in history and country charm. All generations of your family share poignant memories exploring the beaches of Normandy
    • touring the American Cemetery and visiting the D-Day Academy where a hands-on visit takes you back to the year 1944 and the D-Day Invasion. In Rouen you'll see historic sites immortalized by Joan of Arc
    • and take a 3-D tour of the city's Roman period. Your family goes inside Louis XIV's gilded palace Château de Versaillesto see how the royals lived
    • then take a walk through the gardens or a bicycle tour including Marie Antoinette's farm.

What's this trip about?

    Our newest European river cruise is designed for families and explores everything français! Spend seven amazing nights aboard our riverboat ms Sapphire exploring Paris, Monet's gardens, D-Day Beaches, Rouen, Versailles and more.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start City Paris, France
End CityParis

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly

Destinations

Attractions

  • Giverny
  • Paris
  • Rouen

Activities

  • Kid-friendly Activities

Trip includes

    • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE –Early-opening visit to Musée Marmottan Monet Poignant insights at Normandy's D-Day beaches & hands-on discoveries at the D-Day Academy All gratuities to Tauck Director, guides & drivers Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $2,632 Exploring Paris on abicycle tour and walking tour A visit inside Monet's house and painted gardens at Giverny A choice of experiences in the spired town of Rouen, where the spirit of Joan of Arc lives on

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Paris and embark ms Sapphire

Tour begins: 4:00 PM.
A transfer is included from Charles de Gaulle International Airport, and Gare du Nord and Gare du Lyon train stations to the ship. Tonight you'll meet your Tauck Director and your fellow family river cruisers at a welcome reception and dinner.

MEALS : D

LODGING : ms New Seine

PORTOFCALL : Paris, France

Day 2 A day in Paris

Today your family embarks on an exciting sightseeing adventure through Paris, a city brimming with history, charm, and fun for all ages. Stroll together along bustling boulevards, explore lively neighborhoods, and marvel at impressi...

Day 3 Early-opening visit to Musée Marmottan Monet, bicycling or a spy walk

Wake up for a private early morning visit to the incredible Musée Marmottan Monet before it opens to the public; located in a 19th-century mansion, it is home to world's largest collection of art by Claude Monet. Then your ...

Day 4 Monet's Giverny & Les Andelys

Traveling in France is a feast for the senses. Today you'll hear a lot about the artist Claude Monet when you visit his pink house and painted gardens in Giverny. Dock in Les Andelys this afternoon for a choice of sightseeing – hike...

Day 5 WWII and Normandy

You'll feel history all around you today as you learn about the heroes of Normandy's Allied Invasion of June 6, 1944 during up close exploration of D-Day beaches. Visit D-Day sites including Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach, plus a poi...

Day 6 Time traveling in Rouen

Wake up in Rouen, the "museum city of a hundred spires," this morning and walk off your riverboat right into the heart of history. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rouen grew up along the Seine and was an important city for the Romans,...

Day 7 Château de Versailles... visit or guided bicycle ride

Travel today to Louis XIV's ornate palace, the Château de Versailles, where you'll have a choice of a guided visit inside the palace or a guided bicycle ride. If you choose the palace visit, be sure to take a walk in the garden – it...

Day 8 Journey home

Tour Ends: Paris.
Disembark this morning in Paris. Transfers are included from the riverboat to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, and Gare du Nord and Gare du Lyon train stations; allow a minimum of three hours for your flight check-in.

MEALS : B

PORTOFCALL : Paris, France

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,490
Price per day$686
Last Updated: 3/5/2025
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15 Jun 2026
23 Jun 2026
$6,440
$6,440
10 Jul 2026
18 Jul 2026
$5,940
$5,940
17 Jul 2026
25 Jul 2026
$5,940
$5,940

All prices are per person in U.S. dollars.

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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.

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