Tour Paris & Normandy 2025

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We look forward to welcoming guests on board this year and are doing everything in our power to ensure the health and safety of all our guests and crew. With Covid-related protocols and country entry regulations continuing to evolve, it often creates additional barriers related to unvaccinated travelers that impact our guests’ experience. With that in mind, AmaWaterways will only be welcoming guests fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on board our ships, effective immediately. Guests must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 within at least 14 days prior to departure for Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca or within 28 days prior for Johnson & Johnson. In addition, we strongly recommend all guests take a PCR test within 72 hours prior to departure and bring documentation of a negative result with them on their sailing, as a precautionary measure.

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Immersive tours in every destination Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options Bike tours and hikes Special Interest Tours Knowledgeable guides Personal headset for easy exploration Airport transfers with purchase of air from AmaWaterways

Accommodation

7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with French balconies) Entertainment-On-Demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, movies, a music library and English language TV stations Desk and sitting area Bottled water replenished daily

Transport

AmaWaterways river cruise ship

Meals

All onboard dining in a variety of venues Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Dinner, Captain’s Cocktail and Gala Dinner La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs exclusive dining experience Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks Tapas, sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge

Guide

Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs

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Optional

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Flights

International flights are not included

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Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Embarkation - Paris, France
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Embarkation - Paris, France

Board the ship in Paris for your Paris & Normandy cruise. (D)
Day 2 Day 2: Les Andelys
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Les Andelys

Uncover the history of Château Gaillard, the former stronghold of Richard the Lionheart, situated on the chalk cliffs high above the Seine, on a morning tour. Or, if you prefer a more active adventure, you can hike there from the banks of the Seine, admiring the scenic views along the way. For those who wish to explore the area on two wheels, join a guided bike tour through the charming town of Les Andelys. After your adventures, set sail along the meandering Seine for a scenic cruise. (B,L,D)
Day 3 Day 3: Le Havre
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Le Havre

During your time in Le Havre, set out on an excursion to the seaside town of Honfleur, renowned for its picturesque harbor, and for being an inspirational site for Impressionist painters. During the afternoon, you can join a city tour of the UNESCO-designated Le Havre. Alternatively, you have the choice of a bike tour through Le Havre. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Day 4: Le Havre – Normandy Beaches – Caudebec En Caux
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Le Havre – Normandy Beaches – Caudebec En Caux

Experience the Normandy region with a variety of excursions. For those wishing to go to the American sector of the historic Normandy Beaches, you will visit the cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach, the artillery battery at Longues-sur-Mer and the village of Arromanches, where the remains of the floating harbor used during the WWII landings can be seen. If you prefer, you can tour the Gold and Juno beaches in the British and Canadian sectors, where you will visit Ranville Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge, the Canadian cemetery at Beny-sur-Mer, the WWII museum in Courseulle and, finally, Arromanches. Alternatively, you can set out on a full day excursion to the delicious Pays d’Auge region of Normandy, where apple cider, Calvados and pommeau outrank French wine. If you wish to experience a different kind of inspiration in Caudebec-en-Caux, you can journey back in time with the interactive exhibits and vessels at the Seine Museum. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Day 5: Rouen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Rouen

Spend the morning enjoying medieval Rouen with a choice of several excursions. Join a walking tour and see the square where Joan of Arc was martyred, as well as the Medieval Quarter and Great Clock. You also have the choice to go on the “Tastes of Normandy” tour, where you’ll be treated to the delicious flavors of the region, including chocolate, Norman cheese and cider; or get active by going on a guided bike tour. Then visit Bonnemare Castle, a 16th-century architectural treasure lined with picturesque poplar trees. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Day 6: Vernon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Vernon

Enjoy scenic cruising around Vernon before disembarking the ship for your excursion. You will have a choice of three excursions, depending on your interests. Visit Claude Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny. Art lovers will immediately recognize images immortalized in Monet’s most beloved paintings—such as water lilies, Japanese bridges and graceful willow trees. Wander around his famous gardens and home where he lived for more than four decades. Or visit the regal 18th-century Château de Bizy, inspired by the opulence of Versailles. Enjoy an escorted tour of the palace and gardens. If you prefer a more active adventure, go on a guided bike tour, taking in the beautiful French countryside. (B,L,D)

*PLEASE NOTE:Monet’s Gardens may be closed; therefore, an alternative tour will operate instead.
Day 7 Day 7: Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Paris

Travel to Auberge Ravoux in the heart of Auvers-sur-Oise, the last home of artist Vincent van Gogh. His spirit still lingers in his former attic rooms at the Ravoux Inn. The mere 70 days Van Gogh spent in Auvers-sur-Oise were astonishingly prolific as he painted more than 70 works here before his death. Or enjoy the exquisite architecture of the Château de Malmaison, the former home of Napoleon and Josephine Bonaparte, also known as "the most beautiful and curious garden in Europe." Active travelers may instead choose to pedal through Paris from the seat of their bike on a guided cycling tour. In the afternoon, experience the “City of Light” from a unique perspective when you board a modern river boat at the Port de la Bourdonnais, located on the banks of the Seine River near the Eiffel Tower. With exterior seating and viewing platforms, your one-hour cruise will be a dream come true as you glide along the river and underneath Paris’s ornate bridges. From the boat, you will take in panoramic views of the city’s iconic buildings and monuments, including the Musee d’Orsay and the Notre Dame Cathedral. (B,L,D)
Day 8 Day 8: Paris – Disembarkation
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Paris – Disembarkation

Bid farewell to Paris and prepare for your flight home. (B)

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Paris & Normandy 2025

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Itinerary of your trip Paris & Normandy 2025

Day 1: Embarkation - Paris, France

Day 2: Les Andelys

Day 3: Le Havre

Day 4: Le Havre – Normandy Beaches – Caudebec En Caux

Day 5: Rouen

Day 6: Vernon

Day 7: Paris

Day 8: Paris – Disembarkation

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