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DAY 1, Sat Arrive in Paris. Transfer to your ship for embarkation. Tonight, enjoy the Captain's welcome dinner on board (D): CRUISE
DAY 2, Sun Enjoy the day at leisure to explore Paris, known as the "City of Light" and the international capital of fashion, art and gastronomy. See the city's dynamic center and world- famous sites, including the Louvre museum, which houses many of the world's most prized works of art, including da Vinci's Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo statue. Visit other historic points of interest including the Opera, Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame de Paris, whose construction began in 1163 during the reign of Louis VII, and a monument considered by many the finest example of French Gothic architecture. The ship departs in the late afternoon (B, L, D): CRUISE
DAY 3, Mon Arrive this morning in Les Andelys, a commune set in one of the Seine River loops. You may choose to explore the 12th century medieval ruins of Chateau-Gaillard Castle, the churches of Notre-Dame and Saint Sauveur, and the Nicholas Poussin Museum, which features an array of antiques, rare glassware and a masterful 4th century Gallo-Roman mosaic. The ship departs in the late morning for afternoon sailing and a late evening arrival in Caudebec-en-Caux (B, L, D): CRUISE
DAY 4, Tues Arrive in Caudebec-en-Caux in the morning. Enjoy several hours on your own exploring Caudebec-en-Caux' historic sites, many of which include the 13th century House of the Knights Templar, the Museum of the Seine, the Bridge of Brotonne and the Church of Notre-Dame, a true masterpiece of Flamboyant architecture, featuring a 12th century Romanesque belltower between the choir and the nave (B, L, D): CRUISE
DAY 5, Wed Spend the morning at leisure in Caudebec-en-Caux. Enjoy lunch on board before departing in the early afternoon for the city of Rouen, site of the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral, with its Tour de Beurre (Butter Tower). Spend the afternoon viewing the sprawling French countryside, read a book on deck or attend a briefing on tomorrow's visit to Rouen. Tonight, enjoy dinner at leisure on board (B, L, D): CRUISE
DAY 6, Thurs Enjoy a full-day at leisure in Rouen, the capital of Normandy. This fascinating city is home to the St. Maclou Church, a Flamboyant Gothic structure, famous for its five portals and 16th century wood door reliefs. Other historic sites include the Place du Vieux-Marché, where the French heroine Joan of Arc was burned in 1431, the Palais de Justice (Law Courts), St. Ouen's Abbey, the 16th century Gros-Horloge (Great Clock), the Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics, home to a unique collection of faience (glazed earthenware) and porcelain, and the Cathedral of Notre-Dame (B, L, D): CRUISE
DAY 7, Fri This morning, explore Vernon independently. The charming Norman villages of Vernon and Giverny are best known as the inspiration for the French impressionist Claude Monet. Some of the villages main sites are the Vernon Museum, Monet's House and Gardens, Bizy Castle and the Musee d'Art Americain (American Art Museum), opened in 1992 just a few yards from the house and gardens of Monet. Depart in the afternoon for Paris. This evening, enjoy the Captain's farewell dinner on board (B, L, D): CRUISE
DAY 8, Sat This morning, disembark and transfer to the airport for your departure flight (B).
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