With a delicious menu of culturally immersive experiences, an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise on the Seine serves up joie de vivre at every port. History meets happiness as you decide how to savor the castles, croissants, châteaux, and chèvre of fabulous France from Paris to Normandy.Our wide array of Classic, Discovery, and Active excursions puts you in the driver’s seat of your vacation – whether that’s a bicycle seat, kayak seat, or a front row seat at a culinary or cocktail workshop where you’ll learn hands-on how to master the delightful delicacies this gastronomic country is known for. This is your tour de France. No matter how you choose to journey through it, monumental discoveries and moving experiences await at every turn.Move.Enjoy a little get-up-and-go on your cruising vacation when you:•Say “oui” and “whee” on a bicycle tour through the heart of Paris. •Paddle a kayak past the timbered houses, 12th century castles and gothic church of charming Vernon. •Hop on an E-bike for a leisurely tour of the impressive Château de Maisons-Lafitte.And be moved.Get off the beaten path and relish the world when you:•Whip up sweet Chantilly cream with the culinary experts on the even sweeter Chantilly Castle grounds.•Stop and smell the roses as you stroll through the home and gardens of master impressionist Claude Monet.•Shake it up at a Benedictine cocktail workshop at the palace where the world-famous liqueur is made. Plus, Classic sightseeing is always available in every port along the way.Activate your senses and discover a world of wonder in all-new, entirely “you” ways on your personal, passion-packed cruise along the Seine.Every Season. A Different Perspective.From summer’s vibrant Parisian energy to the softer tones of spring and fall, this journey along the Seine offers something special in every season. Depending on when you sail, you can explore charming La Roche Guyon with its seasonal specialties, marvel at the magical Rouen Cathedral light show, stroll through Paris in Bloom with a Cheese Museum visit or immerse yourself in Paris Fashion Week through chic city walks and inspiring onboard couture lectures. Changing light, riverside scenery, and a more relaxed pace bring fresh perspectives to both the City of Light and Normandy’s historic shores. Enjoy the same route, revealed through the unique lens of the season you set sail.

1. Day 1
   PARIS, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)

   Tue, May 11, 2027

   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 embarking on your cruise on the Seine. Get acquainted with the City of Lights today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and café au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape.
   
   EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LA ROCHE GUYON
   
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2. Day 2
   LA ROCHE GUYON

   Wed, May 12, 2027

   Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du Jour
   
   ACTIVE Spend a fun and active day kayaking. Join an expert guide and paddle your way through areas accessible only by water, OR:
   
   DISCOVERY Delight in a Guided Tour of Giverny, home and inspiration of the master impressionist painter Claude Monet. Walk the grounds and see Monet’s charming residence, and the flower and water gardens captured in his masterpieces, OR:
   
   DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour to one of France’s most remarkable castles—Château de La Roche-Guyon, perched on the picturesque chalk cliffs overlooking the village of La Roche-Guyon; during the visit, enjoy a tasting of local products.
   
   DISCOVERY While sailing, enjoy a traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes.
   
   This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys.
   
   LES ANDELYS
   
   Serenity on the Seine’s Most Beautiful Riverbends
   
   ACTIVE Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard—historic home of King Richard the Lionheart and a masterpiece of medieval military architecture, OR:
   
   CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys—one of France’s most picturesque spots on the Seine. Visit Saint Sauveur’s Church of Le Petit Andely.
   
   DISCOVERY Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the days before and after the Normandy landing of D-Day.
   
   EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CAUDEBEC
   
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3. Day 3
   CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY

   Thu, May 13, 2027

   Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and White Cliffs of Normandy
   
   DISCOVERY Travel to Fecamp to visit the Palais Bénédictine where the world-famous Bénédictine liquor is made. Enjoy a short Self-Guided Tour followed by a cocktail workshop focused on the famous liquor. Enjoy a photo stop in Étretat to capture breathtaking views over the cliffs of the Alabaster Coast en route back to Caudebec, OR:
   
   CLASSIC Join a Guided Visit to the WWII landing beaches of Normandy. Take a full-day tour of significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery, OR:
   
   CLASSIC Take a full-day Guided Tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites, including the British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial (until the end of May replaced by a visit to the D-Day Museum), the seaside town of Arromanches, the Juno Beach Center, and the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery.
   
   Enjoy onboard live entertainment after dinner, while sailing to Rouen
   
   EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROUEN
   
   (B,L,D)
   
   
4. Day 4
   ROUEN

   Fri, May 14, 2027

   The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France
   
   ACTIVE Pedal your way through hundreds of years of history on this Guided Bike Tour around Rouen, OR:
   
   CLASSIC Join a Guided Visit to the magnificent Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen to marvel at masterpieces in fine art. Be awed by one of the most outstanding collections of art in France—from the works of Rubens, Monet, Degas, and countless other masters, OR:
   
   CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouen—home of the martyred Saint Joan of Arc—and see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
   
   In the afternoon, you're free to explore the city on your own.
   
   DISCOVERY Enjoy a fascinating presentation on art and impressionism with an onboard lecture.
   
   OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROUEN
   
   (B,L,D)
   
   
5. Day 5
   ROUEN

   Sat, May 15, 2027

   Heritage and Nature
   
   Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
   
   CLASSIC Join a Guided Visit to the magnificent Château de Bonnemare, a Renaissance castle amid serene natural beauty in the heart of Normandy.
   
   EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CONFLANS
   
   (B,L,D)
   
   
6. Day 6
   CONFLANS

   Sun, May 16, 2027

   The Footsteps of Van Gogh and Bonaparte
   
   Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
   
   ACTIVE This Guided E-bike Tour will take you to the Château de Maisons-Lafitte where you will enjoy a special snack, OR:
   
   DISCOVERY Prepare your own Chantilly cream on the grounds of Chantilly Castle, OR:
   
   CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Auvers-sur-Oise, and walk in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh, who lived, worked, and is buried here. See the landscapes and village scenes captured in his paintings, OR:
   
   CLASSIC Take a Guided tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison—home of Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine.
   
   Enjoy an afternoon sailing to Paris.
   
   This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship after dinner.
   
   OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS
   
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7. Day 7
   PARIS

   Mon, May 17, 2027

   Cafés, Cathedrals, and Canvases—The City of Lights Truly Shines
   
   ACTIVE Hop on a bike to explore Paris like a local on this enjoyable guided tour through its sights, mesmerizing history, and incredible ambiance, OR:
   
   DISCOVERY Immerse yourself on our Food and Cultural Tour of Paris where you will find out why the French food and culinary tradition has been even added to the UNESCO heritage list, OR:
   
   CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing, which will show you magnificent must-see sights.
   
   This afternoon, you may stroll through Paris on your own or linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank.
   
   OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS
   
   (B,L,D)
   
   
8. Day 8
   PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)

   Tue, May 18, 2027

   Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
   
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