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Enjoy a leisurely, scenic cruise along northern France's most famous river, the Seine. Step onboard a CroisiEurope cruise ship and relax as your cruise takes you to the charming town of Honfleur, the splendid Côte Fleurie, the fascinating city of Paris and to the stunning gardens of French Impressionist artist, Claude Monet.
7 days from £1099 pp
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Local departure by coach. Then to Honfleur, where we board our cruise ship, the MS Renoir II, for four nights.
Today we enjoy our free time in Honfleur. The cradle of Impressionism is located at the mouth of the Seine as it flows into the English Channel. Untouched by the passage of time, this small port has retained the landmarks of its rich past, making it one of the most visited towns in France.
After returning to our ship for lunch, join our included excursion, as we discover the Côte Fleurie and taste some Calvados, the famous apple brandy. The first stop is Deauville, the glamorous Normandy resort, and a symbol of elegance, prestige and sophistication. Enjoy a stroll along the famous floorboards that were built in 1923 along the beach, allowing women to enjoy the seaside without spoiling their dresses. This evening we set sail along the Seine to the city of Rouen.
Included Highlights
Join our optional guided tour of Rouen. The centre of the city and its famous cathedral are a short walk from the ship. Stretched along the Seine, Rouen is Normandy’s cultural, historical, and gastronomical capital. The Gros-Horloge, or Great Clock, is one of the most emblematic monuments in the city. The Gothic belfry has housed the communal bells and clock of the city since its construction at the end of the 14th century. Cruise through the night to Poissy
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.| 2020 | |
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£17.00 |
Join our optional excursion to the famous gardens of Versailles, originally created for Louis XIV. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the gardens, or along Versailles own Grand Canal, or why not discover the many fountains and pools, with their display of fine sculpture in the magnificent gardens from this once opulent era. (Please note that time will be limited, due to our sailing schedule.)
Our ship will then cruise through the impressive futuristic business district of La Defense. We will arrive in Paris in the evening and tonight we will enjoy our gala evening and dinner.
* Due to road access in Poissy, we will have a walk of approximately 10-15 minutes to/from our ship to our coach / vice-versa.
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.| 2020 | |
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£29.00 |
After disembarking, we spend the day in Paris. Join our included, guided sightseeing tour, which takes in the famous Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Élysées and Place de la Concorde.
During your time in Paris, why not explore the best that the city has to offer? From world-famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower to the Sacre Coeur, this iconic metropolitan city is truly remarkable.
We stay two nights in the Paris area.
Included Highlights
Today, we will enjoy an included excursion to Giverny in Normandy to visit the home and gardens of Claude Monet.
The artist lived here from 1883 until his death in 1926, and today his house and in particular the gardens, made famous by his painting of the water lilies, have been restored to Monet’s original designs.
His gardens, stretching from his house down to the river, provided the inspiration for many of his famous paintings, such as the series of ‘Nympheas’ or Water Lilies and his ‘Pont Japonais’ or Japanese Bridge, which has also been rebuilt for visitors to enjoy.
Included Highlights
Return home.
Cabin Upgrades (price per person)
| Upper Deck Cabin | £139 |
Please Note: At some ports of call, a degree of walking will be involved to join our coach. Due to limited docking facilities, it may be necessary to dock alongside another ship, to gain access to the shore.
Travel Insurance from £35.00 (7 days) (includes insurance premium tax, prices per person).
Local departure by coach, then to the Paris area for an overnight stay.
Today, we will enjoy an included excursion to Giverny in Normandy to visit the home and gardens of Claude Monet.
The artist lived here from 1883 until his death in 1926, and today his house and in particular the gardens, made famous by his painting of the water lilies, have been restored to Monet’s original designs.
His gardens, stretching from his house down to the river, provided the inspiration for many of his famous paintings, such as the series of ‘Nympheas’ or Water Lilies and his ‘Pont Japonais’ or Japanese Bridge, which has also been rebuilt for visitors to enjoy. From here, we continue to Honfleur where we board our cruise ship, the MS Seine Princess, for four nights.
Included Highlights
Today we enjoy free time in Honfleur. The cradle of Impressionism is located at the mouth of the Seine as it flows into the English Channel. Untouched by the passage of time, this small port has retained the landmarks of its rich past, making it one of the most visited towns in France.
After returning to our ship for lunch, join our included excursion, as we discover the Côte Fleurie and taste some Calvados, the famous apple brandy. The first stop is Deauville, the glamorous Normandy resort, and a symbol of elegance, prestige and sophistication. Enjoy a stroll along the famous floorboards that were built in 1923 along the beach, allowing women to enjoy the seaside without spoiling their dresses. This evening we set sail along the Seine to the city of Rouen.
Included Highlights
Join our optional guided tour of Rouen. Join our optional guided tour of Rouen. The centre of the city and its famous cathedral are a short walk from the ship. Stretched along the Seine, Rouen is Normandy’s cultural, historical, and gastronomical capital. The Gros-Horloge, or Great Clock, is one of the most emblematic monuments in the city. The Gothic belfry has housed the communal bells and clock of the city since its construction at the end of the 14th century. Cruise through the night to Poissy.
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.| 2020 | |
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|
£17.00 |
Join our optional excursion to the famous gardens of Versailles, originally created for Louis XIV. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the gardens, or along Versailles own Grand Canal, or why not discover the many fountains and pools, with their display of fine sculpture in the magnificent gardens from this once opulent era. (Please note that time will be limited, due to our sailing schedule.)
Our ship will then cruise through the impressive futuristic business district of La Defense. We will arrive in Paris in the evening and tonight we will enjoy our gala evening and dinner.
* Due to road access in Poissy, we will have a walk of approximately 10-15 minutes to/from our ship to our coach / vice-versa.
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.| 2020 | |
|---|---|
|
£29.00 |
After disembarking, we spend the day in Paris. Join our included, guided sightseeing tour, which takes in the famous Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Élysées and Place de la Concorde.
During your time in Paris, why not explore the best that the city has to offer? From world-famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower to the Sacre Coeur, this iconic metropolitan city is truly remarkable.
We stay overnight in the Paris area before our return tomorrow.
Included Highlights
Return home.
Cabin Upgrades (price per person)
| Upper Deck Cabin | £139 |
Please Note: At some ports of call, a degree of walking will be involved to join our coach. Due to limited docking facilities, it may be necessary to dock alongside another ship, to gain access to the shore.
Travel Insurance from £35.00 (7 days) (includes insurance premium tax, prices per person).
Book online OR call our friendly travel advisers on:
01709 787 463
If you prefer, then you can join the tour at the hotel. To do this, we will require a copy of your passport for identification purposes and you must advise us at the time of booking.
No reduction will be given if you should choose to do this.
We are unable to guarantee that the hotel will be able to meet your dietary requirements. We find that the majority of European countries do not generally cater for vegetarians and that the meal supplied may well be what everyone else is having minus the meat.
We will of course endeavour to arrange for a vegetarian meal at the hotel. We do however suggest that you advise us of your dietary requests at the time of booking and recommend that you speak to the receptionist on arrival with regard to your request.
You will cruise for four nights on one of the following cruise ships:
The MS Renoir II - 27th April 2020 Departure
Entirely renovated in 2018, the two-deck MS Renoir II allows you to discover the meanders of the Seine in optimal comfort. Relax on the sun-deck and take in the scenery from CroisiEurope’s Premium Class vessel. All cabins, which are situated on the upper and main decks, are equipped with en-suite facilities, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio and safe. The ship also has the benefit of a lounge/bar and restaurant area on the upper deck.
The MS Seine Princess - 3rd August 2020 Departure
Enjoy the MS Seine Princess and its spacious and comfortable cabins in your discovery of the Seine, its secret gardens, bucolic landscapes and rich history. CroisiEurope’s Premium Class ship offers a wonderful cruise experience on this world-famous river, with fantastic facilities including a comfortable lounge and restaurant on the upper deck. Accommodation is spread across two decks – main and upper – and all cabins feature a TV, safe, hairdryer, air-conditioning and en-suite facilities. All overnight stays in Paris will be in city-style hotels.
Monday 3rd August 2020 Departure
Tour Code: 7FRSV - You will spend one night in the Paris area, then four nights aboard the MS Seine Princess and finally one night in the Paris area.
Monday 27th April 2020 Departure
Tour Code: 7FRSV - You will spend four nights aboard the MS Renoir II, followed by two nights in the Paris area.
Front row seats can be reserved for £15pp (up to 6 days duration), £25pp (7 and 8 days duration), £30pp (9 to 11 days) or £35pp (12 days or more) on all European tours. This offer is only available for bookings of two or four persons on our Executive and Silver Service coaches and for one or two persons on our Luxuria coaches and is subject to availability. In addition to this, seats on the second row can be reserved for a supplement of £8pp (up to 6 days duration), £15pp (7 and 8 days duration), £18pp (9 to 11 days) or £22pp (12 days or more).
Guaranteed front or second row seats cannot be reserved on transfer journeys to/from the UK port. Occasionally, front and second row seats may be on a request only basis.
Please note: children under 15 years of age are not permitted to sit in the front seats of any coach.
On some coaches the legroom on front seats, central view seats and seats directly in front of the washroom may be slightly less than that available on other seats due to the presence of a modesty board in front.
If your tour is cancelled or merged for any reason and front or second row seats or central view seats or table seats are not available on your tour, you will be refunded any supplement paid. No other compensation will be payable.
Alternatively, we can take seating requests on your booking. However, requests are not guaranteed. All seat numbers are confirmed on travel documents approximately 7-10 days prior to departure.
Central View Seats are available to pre-book free of charge.
Table Seats are available to pre-book free of charge on our Luxuria coaches.
Transfer coaches are routed approximately 2-3 weeks before departure. The route taken depends on where paassengers are booked to travel from on any particular date as to which route is taken. If you require further detailed information regarding the route to the port you can contact our Customer Service Department on 01709 830333 two weeks before you are due to travel.
With regard to the route taken by the main tour coach, this is determined by the driver.
When it comes to getting you to your destination, Leger Holidays make it easy, with a selection of travel options for you to choose from.
We have hundreds of coach joining points throughout England, Scotland and Wales. To find your nearest joining point, search using your postcode below.
*Please note joining points are subject to availability.
Why not go the night before your tour for a relaxing start?
You can park for FREE for up to nine days at the Holiday Inn Ashford North and enjoy an overnight stay with English breakfast from just £41.50 per person (Based on 2 sharing a twin/double room on a B&B basis, subject to availability. Single supplements and terms and conditions apply.) We’ll then collect you from the hotel on the day of departure and return you there at the end of your holiday.
To book this package, please call the hotel on 01233 713333, select option 1, quoting ‘Leger Holidays’ and your booking reference. If your holiday is longer than seven days you can pay for additional days’ parking. Ask one of our friendly reservations team for more details when you book your holiday
On most holidays if you’d prefer to join your tour coach at Stop 24 services, you can park your car in the car park which is accredited by the Park Mark safer parking scheme and is monitored 24 hours a day by CCTV. Payment for the parking is made on arrival using the self-service machines. Excludes holidays to Ireland and the U.K. and tours travelling via Brittany Ferries.
On Single Traveller holidays and coach holidays of 7 days’ duration or more, you don’t even have to think about getting to your local joining point. If you live within 20 miles of one of our free joining points we’ll pick you up from your home and take you to meet your transfer vehicle, then return you back home at the end of your holiday. The cost is from £40 per booking each way for up to four people per booking.
If you live a little further afield, you can also take advantage of this convenient option for an additional charge – please enquire at the time of booking.
To book this tour, just give our friendly team a call on 01709 787 463 or book online at www.leger.co.uk
