PARIS - MELUN - SAINT MAMMES - CORBEIL ESSONNES - PARIS - LA ROCHE-GUYON - PARIS
Embark on an exceptional cruise along the Seine aboard a paddlewheel boat that will transport you to the heart of a historical and artistic heritage of unparalleled richness.
From Paris to Giverny, passing through picturesque villages and ancient castles, let yourself be enchanted by a timeless experience.
This journey will take you to discover hidden gems such as Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne, a medieval village that inspired the painter Alfred Sisley, as well as the Château de Rosa Bonheur, former home of the renowned animal artist. You will also explore must-see sites such as the majestic Château de Fontainebleau, the residence of kings and emperors, the Île de la Cité at the heart of Paris, and the enchanting gardens of Claude Monet in Giverny. Your voyage will also lead you to La Roche-Guyon, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, where a fascinating château stands nestled between the Seine and a chalk cliff.
Between peaceful navigation, fascinating excursions, and convivial evenings on board, this cruise promises an unforgettable immersion in the elegance and history of the Seine’s shores.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
The Claude Monet Foundation in Giverny
Boarding. Introduction of the crew and welcome cocktail. Paris "by night" navigation (subject to water level conditions).
Navigation to Melun.
Optional excursions AUTHENTIC / EXPERIENCE: Château de Fontainebleau (2).
Return on board in Saint-Mammès.
Optional excursions AUTHENTIC / EXPERIENCE: Moret-sur-Loing and Château Rosa Bonheur.
Afternoon navigation.
Morning cruise towards Paris. Optional excursions:
AUTHENTIC: Île de la Cité
EXPERIENCE: Paris by sidecar
Optional excursions:
AUTHENTIC: La Roche-Guyon and its château
EXPERIENCE: Claude Monet’s house
Afternoon navigation. Gala evening.
Disembarkation
For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary. This cruise is subject to the influence of the tides and arrival times at the ports of call may be modified.
(1) Optional excursions.
(2) Replaced by the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte on Tuesdays, Sunday afternoons, and on exceptional closure days of the Château de Fontainebleau.
(3) In case of unavailability or celebrations, the visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will be replaced by a visit to the Sainte-Chapelle.
(4) The Claude Monet House is open from April 1st to November 1st. Outside these dates, the visit will be replaced by a visit to La Roche-Guyon and its château.
(5) Depending on availability, the Saint-Mammès stopover may be replaced by Melun.
Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.