France's Finest
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Highlights
- See the fantastic Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral,
- Get an opportunity to see historic beaches of Normandy
- Explore France
- Discover Lyon a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Enjoy cruising to Les Andelys, known for its imposing castle
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- 15-day cruise with river-view stateroom
- 13 guided tours with audio headset
- All meals: 14 breakfasts, 12 lunches & 14 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner
- Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch
- Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Culture Curriculum: Learn about & sample a variety of French cheeses; try some Burgundian wines; see how silk printing is done today; attend lectures on Jeanne d’Arc & French Impressionists; learn to say a few words en Français; enjoy a concert of popular French tunes; visit a local market
- All port charges
- Free Wi-Fi, connection speed may vary
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Meals: Dinner
Arrive in Paris, romance capital of the world. Transfer from the airport in Paris to your ship.* After boarding, take free time to explore Paris, or join our “welcome walk” to stretch your legs and get oriented.
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Indulge in leisurely morning cruising along the Seine. You’ll spend the afternoon in the medieval city of Rouen, preeminent capital of Normandy. Begin with a walking tour through the center of Old Town, where you see the spect...
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After breakfast, begin your full-day tour to the historic beaches of Normandy. Drive past Gold Beach, Courseulles sur Mer and Juno Beach on your way to visit such World War II landmarks as Omaha Beach, the American Military Ce...
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Enjoy a leisurely morning cruise to the small town of Les Andelys, known for its imposing castle, Château Gaillard, built in 1196 by Richard the Lionheart. After lunch, join a guided walk to this fatally flawed masterpiece of Middle Ages architecture. Return aboard for scenic cruising and dinner.
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After breakfast, disembark and enjoy a leisurely ride from Paris through the countryside of east central France to Lyon to board your second ship, where a Welcome Dinner is served.
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After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the Marseille airport for your return flight.*
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