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RCQ Group - Paris to Normandy WWII Remembrance & History Cruise with Avalon Waterways - June 2027

Jun 1 - 8, 2027

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Melissa Baum

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Overview

This fabulous river cruise begins and ends in Paris, with a spectacular cruise to Normandy. You’ll sail from Paris to Vernon with your choice of two included excursions—a guided visit to master impressionist Claude Monet’s home and gardens at Giverny, or a guided tour of the remarkable Bizy Castle, known as “Normandy’s Versailles.” You’ll sail through the picturesque and historic landscapes of Normandy, with the choice to visit the historic sites of the famed WWII landing beaches, and moving monuments to Allied forces, or you may explore the farming region for a “Taste of Normandy.”

In Rouen, site of Saint Joan of Arc’s martyrdom, take a guided walk through the medieval quarter and visit the Gothic Rouen Cathedral—once the tallest building in the world. From Conflans, join in an excursion to the quaint and inspiring town of Auvers-Sur-Oise—inspired setting for several famous artists, including Vincent van Gogh—or visit Napoleon and Josephine’s Malmaison. Your Seine River cruise returns to Paris with more time to explore the romantic city. Discover the true heart of Paris on a guided walk through the sites of Paris’ rich history, or take a tour to see its iconic landmarks, or take a tour focused on WWII and visit the museum of Les Invalides.

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Prices include all taxes, fees and port charges.

Cat E Stateroom
$15,112.00
Jun 1 - 8, 2027
Pricing includes: all taxes, fees, port charges, and gratuities, based on double occupancy, and are in Canadian dollars.
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Cat D Stateroom
$15,112.00
Jun 1 - 8, 2027
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Cat B Stateroom
$19,310.00
Jun 1 - 8, 2027
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Cat A Stateroom
$19,410.00
Jun 1 - 8, 2027
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Cat P Stateroom
$19,510.00
Jun 1 - 8, 2027
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Cat S Stateroom
$23,510.00
Jun 1 - 8, 2027
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Day 1 · Tue, Jun 1 · Paris, France

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Paris

12:00AM

PARIS, FRANCE (EMBARKATION) Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding Flights into Paris must arrive by 2:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Your day is free to explore the world’s most romantic city before starting your ...

Day 2 · Wed, Jun 2 · Vernon, France

Vernon

12:00AM

VERNON Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du Jour Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour through the picturesque Normandy countryside from Vernon to Giverny, ending with...

Day 3 · Thu, Jun 3 · Caudebec-en-Caux, France

Caudebec-en-Caux

12:00AM

CAUDEBEC Ancient Abbeys Along the Seine ACTIVE Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR: DISCOVERY Join a guided excursion to a V-1 flying bomb launch site, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Ro...

Day 4 · Fri, Jun 4 · Caudebec-en-Caux, France

Caudebec-en-Caux

12:00AM

CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the Ameri...

Day 5 · Sat, Jun 5 · Rouen, France

Rouen

12:00AM

ROUEN The Cathedral of Notre-Dame and a Heroine for France ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser-known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels, OR: DISCOVERY Join a Guide Tour to visit Dieppe, w...

Day 6 · Sun, Jun 6 · Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, France

Conflans-Sainte-Honorine

12:00AM

CONFLANS The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV ACTIVE Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh, OR: CLASSIC Ta...

Day 7 · Mon, Jun 7 · Paris, France

Paris

12:00AM

PARIS Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the City of Light Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. ACTIVE Experience the Seine river by foot with your Adventure Host, OR: DISCOVERY Take a WWII tour of Paris which will include a vis...

Day 8 · Tue, Jun 8 · Paris, France

Paris

12:00AM

PARIS (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.