Gastronomy of the Seine
Various 2025 & 2026 departures | 8 Days | Flying from various UK airports
Cruise Itinerary : Paris | Château Gaillard & cider farm | Rouen | Normandy Beaches | Honfleur | Giverny & Bizy Castle | Paris
Taste your way through the heart of Normandy on a river cruise along the majestic Seine, stopping to visit historic sites that have shaped the course of history.
Known for its apples and dairy, we’ll voyage through Normandy along the Seine, tasting everything this delicious region has to offer. Sample the sweetest apple products at a local farm and the perfect snacks - crêpes - in Honfleur, Norman cider and cheese at Bizy Castle, and mouthwatering macarons in Paris – and the fun doesn't stop when we leave dry land! Our on-board restaurant serves a fully French menu, and you can enjoy a tarte tatin cooking demonstration and French brunch as we sail, as well as a Champagne reception looking out onto Caudebec.
Discover some of the region’s history, spanning from Richard the Lionheart to the D-Day landings, in the ruins of Château Gaillard and the many thought-provoking monuments along the Normandy coast. Then visit the country’s sparkling capital, Paris, to explore the city’s gastronomy and maybe even taste the famous macarons!
This holiday is ideal for travellers looking for a delightful introduction to gastronomy and history along the Seine.
At a glance :
Free drinks package
7 nights on board a five-star ship
Return flights & transfers
Return Eurostar & transfers
13 included experiences
Full board (except one lunch)
Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
Free Wi-Fi
Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Concierge
20kg+ luggage allowance
Prices :
8 days from £1999 per person
Highlights
- Delve into the region’s history on a tour of the D-day beaches, Arromanches and the 'longest day' museum, as well as during a visit to Château Gaillard.
- Visit to Caudebec-en-Caux, and Claude Monet's house to see the 'Water Lillies' pond and 'Japanese Footbridge'
- Visit a local farm and cider house to learn more about how they turn apples into an array of delicious apple-based products, including tasting
- Guided tours of Normandy's capital, Rouen, and Honfleur with a tasting at the oldest Crêperie, plus your choice of a Panoramic tour of Paris or a walking tour of Paris’ Latin Quarter district, where you can try macarons.
- Tour Bizy castle where you will get to know all about the ciders and cheeses of Normandy with an interactive tasting experience