b'ROUEN AN IMPRESSION OF THE SEINEWHATS INCLUDEDTHE SEINE RIVERYOUR ITINERARYDay 1 - London and Paris UK Tour Manager until Meeting at London St Pancras, we travel on the Eurostar to Paris. Weset up the Ecole de Honfleur - an artists colony - Honfleur was aembarkation and from then transfer to our ship, MS Renoir, which is docked within walkingmelting pot for the whole Impressionist movement. Otherwise, youdisembarkation of your distance the iconic Eiffel Tower. On Day 2, we enjoy a guided tour ofmight spend some time at the nearby beaches of Gold and Juno,ship and the services of Paris, renowned for its romantic atmosphere, chic boulevards lined withtwo of five sites utilised for the D-Day landings on June 6th 1944 - ayour on-board Cruise pavement cafs, and world-famous sights. This is followed by some freepivotal event in the eventual Allied triumph over the Axis powers.Managertime to lose yourself in the French capital. After dark, we set sail alongFollowing some free time, tonight we celebrate the end of our cruiseFlexible excursions the Seine, marvelling at the illuminated attractions of Paris as we go. at the captains special gala dinner. allowing you to choose Day 3 - Giverny, Chteau de Malmaison or Versailles Day 7 - Honfleur and London how to spend your dayWe start the day cruising to Giverny, enjoying an expert talk on board;We transfer to Paris by coach after a final breakfast together. FromReturn, escorted rail A Definition of Impressionism. Now synonymous with Monet, the artisthere, we catch the return Eurostar service to London St Pancras. travel from London St PALACE AND PARK VERSAILLES saw the village of Giverny for the first time during a train journey in 1883Pancras to your ship or and decided that this was the spot he wanted to live and work in. Withreturn flightsits instantly recognisable lily ponds, the gardens are the image of how they were when Monet first painted them, almost like stepping into one6-night cruise aboard of his artworks, and the house still has the atmosphere of a creativeMS Renoirretreat. Alternatively, you could visit Chteau de Malmaison, a stately home purchased by Napoleons first wife, Josphine de Beauharnais.Breakfast, lunch and Napoleon himself visited for a few days before his exile to Saint-Helenadinner each day ofand we tour the preserved interiors, including the billiard room, theyour cruiseSalon Dor, the music room, home to a harp once played by Josephine,PARIS EVENING CRUISE ILLUMINATED PARISand Napoleans bedroom. On our 29th September departure, you couldDinner drinks each stop at the opulent Palace of Versailles. Former seat of the Royal familyParis; a city that epitomises theevening of your cruiseuntil the French Revolution, the gardens are equally as impressive as theromance, sophistication and palace. Featuring a web of manicured lawns, extravagant fountains andbeauty that France is renowned dramatic sculptures, they were built around a series of lakes and canalfor. We discover the city as itComplimentary luggage waterways that feed the mesmerising fountains. On a guided tour, youcomes to life with twinklingtransfersMONETS GARDENS also see the historically important Hall of Mirrors, where the Treaty oflights, spending an evening Versailles was signed. We re-join the boat, enjoying a traditional Frenchgently cruising the Seine. KeepSHIP INFORMATION guinguette evening after dinner.an eye out for the Eiffel Towers Day 4 - Rouenilluminationsthe enduringFor deck plans and more ship Our destination today is Rouen, the former capital of Normandy, whereParisian landmark puts on itsinformation, please see pages we enjoy a guided tour that follows in the footsteps of the Impressionistsown sparkling light show each132-133themselves. This medieval city is the proud home of The Museum ofhour - a truly memorable sight.Fine Arts and its impressive collection of Impressionist compositions. We make a visit to the gallery as well as taking in Rouen Cathedral, which was depicted in oil paint by Claude Monet. His series of over 30 paintings show the building at different times of day, exploring the effects of chiaroscuro. Following an insightful few hours, we return to our ship for2023 Escorted Tour & Cruise from London St Pancrasdinner.Tour Code: SER | Standard Class RailDay 5 - The Route des Abbayes Main Deck Stern Main Deck Upper DeckWe make our way to Duclair, sailing through a landscape of steepMay 28 1,795 1,995 2,495D-DAY LANDING BEACH cliffs and timeless villages, fleeting views of which helped inspire theSep 3 1,995 2,195 2,695Impressionist style itself. On arrival, we take an excursion along theSep 29 1,895 2,095 2,595Route des Abbayes, exploring the abbeys that line the path of the river by coach. Stretching between Rouen and Mont-Saint-Michel, this historicDeposit from 300 per person. Solo Occupancy available.RAIL & CRUISEtrail has seen religious orders being built here from the 5th centuryUPGRADE TO FIRST CLASS RAIL onwards; at one point, there were up to 120 sites of worship. Later, wefrom just 200 per person.continue upriver to Honfleur, where we moor for the night. 2023 Fly & Cruise from London HeathrowDay 6 - Honfleur and the WWII landing beaches of D-Day Tour Code: SEZ The charming port town of Honfleur is located on the southern bank ofFLY & CRUISEthe Seine Estuary, in the Calvados region of France famous for its appleMain Deck Stern Main Deck Upper Deck REGIONAL DEPARTURES AVAILABLEMay 28 1,795 1,995 2,495brandy. Centred on its charming port and marina - the Vieux Bassin -Sep 3 1,995 2,195 2,695 from ManchesterHonfleur boasts a number of traditional buildings, and today you maySep 29 1,895 2,095 2,595 from 75 per person.choose to take a tour of this quaint destination. An important influence in the work of many artists, including Monet, Courbet and Boudin whoDeposit from 300 per person. Solo Occupancy available. 82 THE SEINE RIVER Call us on 01904 521972 or visit GreatRail.com for more details 83'