b'+ OR +CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DISCOVER A WORLD OF IMPRESSIONISM Uncover the secrets of Claude Monet and his contemporaries with an expert on-board talk, a visit to the famous lily ponds at Giverny and entrance to the Museum of Fine Arts in Rouen.TOUR THE PALACE OF VERSAILLESThe seat of the royal family until the French Revolution, the palace and gardens at Versailles are some of the most recognisable in the world. We tour the Hall of Mirrors and the spot where the Treaty of Versailles was signed as well as the web of manicured lawns, extravagant fountains, and dramatic sculptures. MOOR IN HONFLEUROnly accessible to smaller ships, we moor in charming Honfleur. The port area comes to life as evening falls, with numerous restaurants, cafs and bars spilling onto the street beside the harbour. There is also an illuminated carousel in situ almost all year round.VISIT THE D-DAY LANDING BEACHESA pivotal event that began the countdown to VE Day, the landing beaches of Gold and Juno are still atmospheric and affecting sites to visit. GIVERNYCRUISE SUMMARY PALACE OF VERSAILLESDay Destination Included Excursions1 ParisTravel by rail to Paris and board your ship2 ParisTour of Paris. Paris illuminations cruiseOn-board talk - A definition of Impressionism3 Poissy Tour of Monets Garden or an excursion to the Palace of Versailles 4 RouenTour of Rouen5 CaudebecTour along the Route des Abbayes6 HonfleurImpressionist tour of Honfleur or an excursion to the D-Day landing beaches7 LondonTravel by rail back to London St Pancras For our full range of holidays visitTHE SEINE 67Call us on 01904 521994 or visit GreatRail.comGreatRail.com for more details'