Revisit France's Past, its Royal Sites, and Medieval Cities during a Historic Cruise on the Petite Seine (port-to-port cruise)

6 nights from £2,931pp departing Wednesday 4th Aug 2027

This cruise brings you gently from Paris to the edge of Burgundy. You'll pass the famous beautiful forest of Fontainebleau'once the hunting grounds for French royalty and a natural inspiration for many artists. Discover prestigious monuments and famous sites. Travel back in time at the Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau castles. You'll fall in love with Barbizon, the timeless painters' village. The architectural treasures of Provins'a medieval city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site'and Sens unfold before your eyes.

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	4th04	AugAug	202727	Paris, France, embark on the Ms Déborah	18:00	18:00
Passengers are welcome to board our ship in Paris at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. We'll cruise through Paris. "Parisian titi" evening on board.
	4th04	AugAug	202727	Paris, France
	5th05	AugAug	202727	Paris, France		09:00
We'll spend the morning cruising on the Seine. You will sail through the heart of the capital and enjoy a wonderful view of the monuments along the river. We'll reach Evry in the early afternoon. Join us for a visit to the sumptuous Chteau de Vaux-le-Vicomte. The architect Louis Le Vau was already widely celebrated when Fouquet called on his services in 1653. As the King's Principal Architect, he had erected a number of Parisian mansions including the Htel Lambert. Considered the greatest ambassador of the Italianate style in France, Le Vau also drew inspiration from classical antiquity. Drawing on these traditional sources, he then created a powerful new style of his own, starting with Vaux-le-Vicomte and thus lay the foundations of French architecture for the next 150 years. After our tour, we'll return on board. The evening is free to do as you please.
	5th05	AugAug	202727	Evry, France	13:30
	6th06	AugAug	202727	Evry, France		08:30
We'll spend the morning cruising towards Melun. Sit back and enjoy the bucolic scenery along the Seine riverbanks. In the afternoon, visit the village of Barbizon. Around the year 1820, Edme and Franois Ganne set up a grocer's shop in the hamlet of Barbizon. In 1827, Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot discovered the village, paving the way for other painters to come here, including Thodore Rousseau and Jean-Franois Millet. A whole generation of young artists decided to paint from nature, leaving their studios to work in situ, like their two great English precursors, John Constable and Turner. Stroll through the cobbled streets and push the door of small shops and art galleries! Afterwards, we'll return on board. The evening is free to do as you please.
	6th06	AugAug	202727	Melun, France	13:30
	7th07	AugAug	202727	Melun, France		12:30
We'll spend the morning cruising towards Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne.In the afternoon, join us for a tour of the Palace of Fontainebleau and its magnificent gardens. All the kings and queens of France passed through Fontainebleau at one time or another. The chteau is a unique example of a residence that was inhabited regularly for more than eight centuries. The French gardens, fountains and flowerbeds will transport you back to the palace's days of glory. We'll also visit the cosmopolitan town which sprung up around the chteau to round out your tour.After our visit, we'll return to the ship. The evening is free to do as you please.
	7th07	AugAug	202727	Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne, France	17:00
	8th08	AugAug	202727	Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne, France		10:00
Morning, excursion included: guided tour of Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne. Situated on the edge of the Fontainebleau forest, this royal town is famous for its barley sugar and landscapes immortalised by the Impressionist Alfred Sisley. You'll discover the fortified medieval gates, the superb Renaissance facades, the banks of the Loing and Notre-Dame church. Free time after the visit to wander around the town at your own pace, and don't hesitate to visit the barley (2) sugar shop, a sweet and delicate flavour created during the reign of Louis XIII in Moret.In the afternoon, sail to Cannes-Ecluses. The evening is free, so take the opportunity to wander around this pleasant little town on the banks of the Yonne.
	8th08	AugAug	202727	Cannes-Écluse, France	12:30
	9th09	AugAug	202727	Cannes-Écluse, France		06:30
Well spend the morning cruising the Yonne River, a tributary of the Seine. During our peaceful journey, we'll pass by several lakes and ponds. Well arrive in Sens in the afternoon. Upon arrival, join us for a visit of the city, home to a variety of historical buildings with impressive architecture. The cathedral in Sens was the first of the great Gothic cathedrals in France and was the inspiration in layout and design for many others, including Canterbury Cathedral in Great Britain. Strolling through the street and along the promenades, youll take in the remarkable homes, buildings and wall fronts that are testimony to the towns rich past. Take some time to browse in the market (3) and taste the local products. After our tour, well return to the ship. Tonight, is our gala dinner and evening.
	9th09	AugAug	202727	Sens, France	14:45
	10th10	AugAug	202727	Sens, France, disembark the Ms Déborah
Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Possible transfer(1) by coach from Sens to Paris (duration ~2:00.) End of our services.

Ms Déborah

Launch Year

2016

Tonnage

500

Capacity

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

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Restaurant

Located on the main deck, the restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. It seats all guests at tables which vary in size with a panoramic view. The atmosphere is casual but elegant.

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Lounge & Bar

The lounge tastefully decorated and offers panoramic views. Cocktails and games, dancing, and other forms of entertainment all happen here.

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Holiday Summary

	6 nights cruising on the Seine
	All meals included
	Drinks included with meals & at the bar
	Gala dinner & evening welcome cocktail
	Free Wi-Fi in lounge & bar
	Headsets included for excursions
	Travel Assistance & Repatriation Insurance
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Oceanview staterooms from		£2,931pp
2PL_PP	Main Deck 2 Beds	£2,931pp
HAG_PS	Upper Deck 1 Double Bed - Disabled Person	£2,931pp

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	(All prices are £GBP per person)
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