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Cruising the Seine Plus Paris & London.
Journey from London to Paris by way of a River Seine cruise aboard msSapphire filled with Tauck exclusive experiences... winding through fishing ports and medieval towns, tasting Normandy's cuisine, visiting the D-Day invasion beaches, finding the essence of calvados, pausing in ancient abbeys and the picturesque haunts of Impressionist painters, dining at a chateau in Rouen, exploring cobblestone lanes, walking in Monet’s garden at Giverny, visiting Van Gogh’s muse in Aubers-sur-Oise... and finally, Paris!

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Cruise line: Tauck River Cruising
Ship: ms Sapphire
Departure Date: Southbound 2019: 16 Apr, 13 May, 07 Jun, 23 Jul, 17 Aug, 13 Sep, 08 Oct  
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Cruise Fare: 2019 prices from AU$8,740 for 12 Days - Tauck River Cruising

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LONDON TO PARIS

Cruise Highlights

  • Explore the Château de Versailles, the stunning palace of the Sun King, Louis XIV on a guided visit, viewing its sumptuous salons, halls, and apartments, including the Hall of Mirrors, the private Opera House and the Chapel; if you wish, join your Tauck Director for a stroll through the Château's magnificent gardens.
  • With your riverboat docked in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, drive to the town of Auvers-sur-Oise, where Vincent van Gogh spent his last days. The town has hardly changed since, so you’ll be able to recognize scenes from his paintings, including the view of the town hall, seen from the upper window of his room at the inn.
  • See Omaha Beach and Pointe-du-Hoc, where American troops scaled sheer cliffs with ropes and fire ladders to reach enemy artillery batteries, and visit the American Cemetery and Memorial at Colleville-sur-Mer, on a bluff overlooking the beach; the tranquil setting and its history will not fail to move you.
  • With your riverboat docked in Avignon for the morning, you can spend more time exploring the medieval city or take a morning excursion to Saint-Remy-de-Provence – home to the ruins of the Roman city of Glanum, as well as the Saint-Paul Asylum where Vincent van Gogh was a patient.
  • Chalon-sur-Sâone on the River Saône lies in the heart of southern Burgundy. Although its history dates back to the time of Charlemagne, it has another significant claim to fame – this is considered the birthplace of photography.
  • Your riverboat arrives at Les Andelys, named for two fishing villages at a scenic bend in the river where the imposing ruins of Château Gaillard rise on a cliff. The castle was built in 1198 by Richard the Lionheart, Duke of Normandy, to defend against an invasion from the King of France.​

Day by Day Itinerary:

DAY
PORT
DAY 1
Welcome to Nice and Monte-Carlo
DAY 2
A wonderful day in Monte-Carlo
DAY 3
Nice & embark ship in Arles
DAY 4
Arles & the cowboys of the Camargue
DAY 5
Avignon & a gala dinner in Uzès
DAY 6
Avignon, St. Remy & Chateauneuf du Pap
DAY 7
Vienne or a bike tour along the Rhône
DAY 8
Mâcon & Cluny – Horses, an abbey & more
DAY 9
Chalon-sur-Saône & beyond
DAY 10
Tournus & a day in beautiful Burgundy
DAY 11
Lyon, where food is king
DAY 12
Disembark in Lyon & on to Paris via TGV
DAY 13
Paris museums as you please & dinner at Fouquet's
DAY 14
Homeward bound
Contact Natalie to book your cruise.
Phone 0412 880 367, or email: natalie@absoluteluxury.travel
Cruise price per person includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, wine with dinner aboard ship, shore ex­cur­sions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, as well as on all included meals.
 
Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship now include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.
 
Itinerary Changes – Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. Museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays.
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