RIVER
JOURNEY
Grand Seine River & Normandy Passage
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1 | In Transit
Depart for Paris, France.
Day 2 | Paris, France | Honfleur Transfer
Free Time: After settling in your cabin, start exploring Honfleur, a charming harbor town. Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers at a Welcome Reception and Dinner.
Day 3 | Honfleur
Honfleur to Paris
Discovery: Honfleur. This quintessential French port town has captivated artists for centuries. Soak up the maritime ambience of its picture-perfect, 17th-century Vieux Bassin, the old harbor. Stroll along narrow sidestreets to see landmarks like the wooden Church of Sainte-Cathérine, crafted by 15th-century shipbuilders.
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Inspiring Moments > Pay
tribute to the sacrifice and valor of the Allied Forces while visiting significant D-Day beaches. the impact of World War II at the Caen Memorial Museum.
Free Time: Explore on your own this afternoon. Perhaps indulge in Normandy’s delectable treats. Honfleur
> Discover > Learn
about rural life in Normandy at Château de Martainville’s museum.
> See
the sun dip behind Paris’ most beautiful landmarks during an evening cruise on the Seine.
> Step
into the life of world-renowned painter Claude Monet while exploring his home and gardens in Giverny.
> Experience
two UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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to the MS Renoir in Honfleur.
Cruise the legendary Seine River while discovering the essence of Normandy and the region’s pivotal role in history. Explore Paris and its vibrant Latin Quarter. Witness Giverny, home of impressionist painter Monet, and stroll through charming Honfleur. Visit Omaha Beach, the Caen Memorial, the Normandy American Cemetery and other sites associated with this crucial World War II battle, plus gain insights during engaging lectures. Best of all, customize your journey by choosing from a selection of included excursions built to enhance your visit.
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Day 4 | Caen | D-Day Beaches
Discovery: Normandy and D-Day. Begin a journey into World War II history at the Caen Memorial Museum, a premier World War II museum with exhibits, photos and videos that explore the impact of the war. Step foot on Omaha Beach, where U.S. forces valiantly advanced across the heavily fortified shoreline under devastating fire to overcome German troops. Continue to Collevillesur-Mer to the Normandy American Cemetery which contains 9,385 graves of Americans who died in the invasion and subsequent battles, and visit Pointe du Hoc, where U.S. Rangers courageously scaled 100-foot cliffs to destroy German artillery. Above: Omaha Beach
