French Impressionism Along the Banks of the Seine (port-to-port cruise)

Spend the morning cruising to Melun. This afternoon, join a guided tour of Barbizon. This charming village found fame in the 19th century through the works of art created by landscape painters who were members of the Barbizon School art movement. The Auberge Ganne, where the artists once lived, is now a museum. This evening dinner and an evening of entertainment on board.

Spend the morning cruising. In the afternoon, visit to the Musée Marmottan Monet(1), which houses the largest collection of his paintings. After returning on board, begin to cruise to Mantes-la-Jolie. Join a second onboard lecture entitled Claude Monet, the Quintessential Impressionist.

(1) The museum is closed on Mondays, it will be replaced by the Musee de l’Orangerie

Join a tour of Monet’s home and studio in Giverny. Spend the afternoon cruising to Rouen. This evening there will be a cabaret-style evening of entertainment on board.

Set out on a guided tour of Rouen(2) this morning by following the footsteps of the Impressionists. Spend the afternoon cruising to Honfleur (departure time will depend on the tides). Join for a lecture entitled The Geography of Impressionism: Paris and its Suburbs, Honfleur, and the Coastlines of Normandy.

(2) The Fine Arts Museum is closed on Tuesdays and during holiday, it will be replaced by the Eugène Boudin Museum in Honfleur on Day 6.

Set out on a walking tour of Honfleur, the cradle of Impressionism. There will be some free time on your own to explore the Eugène Boudin Museum (entry not included). This afternoon, visit the Côte d’Albâtre, with its magnificent white cliffs lined with pebble beaches and the small seaside city of Étretat.

Breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.

• Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day
• Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from the special lists)
• Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
• Assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
• Welcome cocktail
• Gala dinner
• Onboard lectures
• Thematic Visits
• Visits mentioned in the program
• Cabaret-style evening
• Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
• All port fees

• Drinks from thje special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
• Cancellation and baggage insurance
• Entry to the Boudin Museum in Honfleur
• Transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points
• Personal expenses