Tour begins at 4:00 PM. A transfer is included from Charles de Gaulle International Airport, and Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon train stations to the ship. Tonight, you'll meet your Tauck Director and your fellow family river cruisers at a welcome reception and dinner.
Today your family embarks on an exciting sightseeing adventure through Paris, a city brimming with history, charm, and fun for all ages, your choice. Set out on a private double-decker bus for a fashion-themed tour of Paris, enjoying open-air views of the city's most celebrated landmarks - from the Eiffel Tower to the Champs-Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe - with guaranteed upper-deck seating for every member of your family. Alternatively, you and your family can explore the city on a bicycle journey along the Seine, pedaling past tree-lined quays, graceful bridges, and some of Paris's most iconic riverfront landmarks, with time to pause and take in the city's unmistakable rhythm and charm. Free time in the afternoon gives you an opportunity to stroll together along bustling boulevards, explore lively neighborhoods, and marvel at impressive architecture that sparks curiosity in both kids and adults. From fascinating landmarks to hidden treasures, every stop offers moments to learn, laugh, and create lasting memories. Your day ends with a "magical" evening aboard the riverboat. ... Read More
The day begins with a guided visit to Musee du Louvre, where you and your family explore masterpieces spanning centuries that reveal the breadth of human creativity. Wander through grand galleries and quiet courtyards as your guide shares stories that bring the museum's most celebrated works of art to life for all ages. Return to your riverboat in the afternoon and cruise to your next stop, Vernon. ... Read More
Saturday - Jul 3, 2027
Day 4
Vernon, France
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Giverny, France
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Vernon, France
Les Andelys, France
Traveling in France is a feast for the senses. Today, you'll hear a lot about the artist Claude Monet when you visit his pink house and painted gardens in Giverny. Dock in Les Andelys this afternoon for a choice of sightseeing - hike up to Chateau Gaillard and listen to stories about Richard the Lionheart, King of England, who built the fortified castle; or take a guided walking tour of the village of Les Andelys. Dinner is back onboard your riverboat as we head for Caudebec for a full day at Normandy's historic D-Day beaches. ... Read More
Sunday - Jul 4, 2027
Day 5
Caudebec-en-Caux , France
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Pointe du Hoc, France
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Omaha Beach, France
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Colleville Cemetary, France
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Rots, France, France
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Caudebec-en-Caux , France
You'll feel history all around you today as you learn about the heroes of Normandy's Allied Invasion of June 6, 1944 during up close exploration of D-Day beaches. Visit D-Day sites including Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach, plus a poignant stop at the hallowed American Cemetery. Following lunch, the afternoon is spent exploring one of Europe's most unique museums, the D-Day Academy; here you'll have a hands-on opportunity to learn first-hand about World War II. You'll actually touch World War II artifacts, from weapons to wireless radios; put on a workable wireless headset as you climb aboard a Willys jeep or Dodge Command car for a ride between the apple trees; and sample rations that the troops ate while serving here. Drive to Caudebec late afternoon and return to the riverboat to set sail for Rouen. ... Read More
Monday - Jul 5, 2027
Day 6
Rouen, France
Wake up in Rouen, the "museum city of a hundred spires", this morning and walk off your riverboat right into the heart of history. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rouen grew up along the Seine and was an important city for the Romans, Vikings, and Normans as far back as the 3rd century! It became the capital of Normandy in the 10th century and many buildings remain from its heyday in the Middle Ages. William the Conqueror used to hold court here. Richard the Lionheart left his heart here and Joan of Arc was burned at the stake here. Explore the sites today on a guided tour that takes you to Rouen's Notre Dame Cathedral, painted by Claude Monet more than 30 times, Joan of Arc Square, and the church where she died - you'll also embark on a photo scavenger hunt. ... Read More
Tuesday - Jul 6, 2027
Day 7
Poissy, France, France
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Palace of Versailles, Versailles, France, France
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Poissy, France, France
Travel today to Louis XIV's ornate palace, the Chateau de Versailles, where you'll have a choice of a guided visit inside the palace or a guided bicycle ride. If you choose the palace visit, be sure to take a walk in the garden - it is just as impressive as the palace, covering 1,976 acres with some 200,000 trees, 50 fountains, and 210,000+ flowers. And if you choose to explore by bicycle, you'll also visit Marie Antoinette's farm, created in the style of a miniature Norman village. Bid a fond au revoir to the River Seine at a farewell reception and dinner onboard ship tonight. ... Read More
Tour Ends: Paris. Disembark this morning in Paris. Transfers are included from the riverboat to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, and Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon train stations; allow a minimum of three hours for your flight check-in.
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