Avalon Waterways, Paris to Normandy from Paris, October 31, 2023

Cruising from: Paris, France;

Departure Date: 31 October, 2023;

Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways;

Cruise Ship: Tapestry II;

Duration: 8 days;

Ports of Call: Paris, Vernon, Caudebec, Caudebec, Rouen, Conflans, Paris, Paris;

Day 0 Paris, France

Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. Paris is especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks, monument-lined boulevards, classical bistros, multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups. It is an international capital of high fashion since the 19th century, particularly in the domain of haute couture, clothing hand-made to order for private clients. Paris is an art for itself.

Day 1 Vernon, France

Vernon is a small town between Paris and Rouen on the Seine. Its streets of half-timbered houses, countryside chateaux, and numerous sights look familiar because they were painted by one of history's greatest artists like Claude Monet. At Vernon visitor can spend time with many activities: visiting galleries, taking river tours and attending workshops, all retracing Monet's steps

Day 2 Caudebec, France

Caudebec, France. Cruising Seine. France river cruise.

Day 3 Caudebec, France

Caudebec, France. Cruising Seine. France river cruise.

Day 4 Rouen, France

Rouen is a city on the River Seine in the north of France. Rouen is a vibrant city defined by beautiful architecture, creative minds and a storied past. Art lovers will enjoy a visit to the Musee des Beaux-Arts, which holds the second-largest collection of Impressionist works in France. A unique building in the town's Old Market Square is the Chirch and its interior is lined with stunning stained glass windows. Outside is a statue of Joan of Arc, said to be stationed in the very spot where her life ended.

Day 5 Conflans, France

Conflans-Sainte-Honorine is a commune in the Yvelines department in north-central France. The commune was originally named for its geographic position at the confluence of the Seine and Oise rivers. Conflans-Sainte-Honorine is a pleasant stopping point, with its flower-bedecked main square featuring a fountain and the Maison Rouge, a beautiful 14th-century brick-built building home to the Ethnography and History museum.

Day 6 Paris, France

Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. Paris is especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks, monument-lined boulevards, classical bistros, multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups. It is an international capital of high fashion since the 19th century, particularly in the domain of haute couture, clothing hand-made to order for private clients. Paris is an art for itself.

Day 7 Paris, France

Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. Paris is especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks, monument-lined boulevards, classical bistros, multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups. It is an international capital of high fashion since the 19th century, particularly in the domain of haute couture, clothing hand-made to order for private clients. Paris is an art for itself.