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Normandy Cruise---St. Mammes--Vaux le Vicomte Chateau--Paris by night--Chateau Malmaison--Monet's home in Giverny--Chateau Gaillard--Rouen--Honfleur--Les Andelys----May 30 thru October 2
SATURDAY
St Mammes
We meet at the Hotel Regina, 192 Rue de Rivoli, Paris 75001 at 15.00 (3pm) and transfer to Anacoluthe moored in the little town of St Mammes at the junction of the rivers Seine and Loing.
After a champagne welcome aboard, you have time to settle into your
cabin and maybe take a stroll before dinner in town or perhaps in
Moret sur Loing, (3 kms with our bus), a small medieval town,
once home to Alfred Sisley, the great impressionist painter..
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SUNDAY
St Mammes -Paris
During breakfast, cruise to Ery.
Beginning of afternoon excursion to Vaux le Vicomte, a beautiful
castle built by Fouquet, the finance minister of the Sun King and
the model for Versailles. There is an exceptionally well
furnished interior and magnificent gardens. Return to
Anacoluthe at Evry and cruise to enter Paris at dinner
time. After dinner on board, enjoy an unforgettable Paris
by Night Cruise.
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MONDAY
Paris - Chatou Morning coach tour of Paris. Afternoon cruise to Chatou. Visit to la malmaison castle and walking tour in town. La Malmaison was the home of the Empress Josephine and on occasions, napoleon himself. After her divorce for the Emperor Napoleon, Josphine retired to Malmaison in 1810. The First Counsul and the seat of the French Government in conjunction with the Tuileries also resided here from 1800 to 1802. This chateau is situated in one of the loveliest settings in France. |
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TUESDAY
Chatou-Vernon Cruise to
Mantes, arriving midday and visit to Giverny, the home and
gardens of Claude Monet, the most famous of all the
Imressionist painters. Discover the inspiration for his
masterpiece, the Water Lillies. You will see the Japanese
Bridge which appears in these paintings. The French government
spends in excess of $2 million each year to keep the gardens exactly
as they were before Money dies in 1926. The simplicity
of his house is surprising. Return to the boat moored in Vernon in
late afternoon. Take a stroll to the medieval centre of this
lovely town.
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WEDNESDAY
Vernon-Les Andelys This morning, cruise from Vernon to Les Andelys. with its famous Chateau Gaillard. After a brunch on boat, excursion to the charming city of Honfler. Walking tour of the harbour and picturesque streeets. Return to the boat gong over both the Normandie and Tancarville bridges. Rejoin the boat in Les Andelys with a welcome back tasting of cider and late afternoon cruise to Poses. Honfleur is the site of many early impressionist paintings. It was one of there favorite settings.
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THURSDAY
Les Andelys/Rouen Morning cruise to Rouen, Capital of Normandy. In the afternoon, walking visit of the city, cathedral Norte Dame, a gothic masterpiece made famous by Money. Then on to see the Palais de Justice, once Normandie's parliament with its medieval center and shopping. Return to the boat in late afternoon for the Gala Farewell dinner on board. |
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FRIDAY This morning, after breakfast return to the Hôtel Regina in Paris arriving around lunchtime.
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| Note: This is a sample itinerary: it is subject to modification in the case of unforeseen circumstances such as canal closures and navigation problems. The boat cruises in the opposite direction on alternate weeks. At Canal & Co we are constantly developing our programmes and we may modify our overnight stops and excursions in order to assure a consistently high standard of moorings and visits. | |||||
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Rates include all meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 7. Wines included with lunch and dinner. Daily excursions with a guide and entrance fees. Paris Pick up and transportation to the boat is included in the price. Rate does not include, Bar Drinks, or Crew Gratuities (Suggested $250 per cabin) Back to Anacoluthe Home Page Back to all boats. To Picardy Cruise of Anacoluthe
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