From Paris to the Petite Seine: An enchanting cruise through picturesque landscapes and man-made wonders (port-to-port cruise)

6 nights from £1,999pp departing Saturday 13th Jul 2024

Join us for a unique cruise on a barge along the Seine! Take advantage of this time to discover or rediscover this charming river and the various castles dotted along its banks. Do not miss out on Troyes and of course Paris, whose elegance, prestigious monuments and picturesque districts will surely dazzle you.

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	13th13	JulJul	202424	Paris, France, embark on the MS Raymonde	18:00
Passengers are welcome to board our ship from 6:00 p.m. in Paris at the Grenelle wharf. During dinner this evening, we'll cruise through Paris to take in the romantic City of Light at night. We'll remain overnight at the Bercy wharf.
	14th14	JulJul	202424	Paris, France		13:30
Included excursion in the morning: Panoramic tour and off-the-beaten-path visit of Paris and its covered walkways. Join us this morning for a coach and foot tour of Paris. Our tour of the city will bring you to some of the most important sites in the capital: the Place de la Republique, the grand boulevards, the Palais Garnier, the Madeleine Church, the Place Vendme, and the Louvre. Leaving from the Palais-Royal, we'll walk through the unique Parisian covered walkwayspedestrian shortcuts with a life all their own within the heart of the bustling city. You'll be able to step back in time and history around the Palais-Royal. The galleries have retained their charm, but now the likes of Shiseido, Jean-Paul Gauthier, and Stella McCartney bring their own certain class. We'll spend the afternoon cruising to our next destination, arriving in Evry at the end of the afternoon. After dinner, the evening is free to do as you please.
	14th14	JulJul	202424	Evry, France	18:30
	15th15	JulJul	202424	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, 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 our tour. After our visit, we'll return to the ship. We'll remain in port overnight. After dinner, the evening is free to do as you please.
	15th15	JulJul	202424	Melun, France	13:30	18:00
	15th15	JulJul	202424	Saint-Mammes, France	18:00
	16th16	JulJul	202424	Saint-Mammes, France		08:30
We'll leave by coach for Troyes, one of the most beautiful medieval towns in France. The historic heart of the city overflows with charming half-timbered houses dating from the 16th century and adorned with lively colors. As we walk past many htels particuliers from the Renaissance, down narrow cobbled streets and secret passageways leading to small inner courtyards, you'll be delighted by the colorful yet authentic wood and stone faades all around. The town's majestic cathedral is not to be missed! A true kaleidoscope, Troyes is known as the city of a thousand colors. We'll enjoy lunch at the restaurant today before setting off for the tourist Champagne route. We'll travel through surprising landscapes where vines, forests and plateaus intertwine with picturesque villages, leading us to a wine cellar where we'll indulge in a tasting of Champagne*, of course. We'll return on board in Melun. The evening is free to do as you please.
	16th16	JulJul	202424	Melun, France	12:30
	17th17	JulJul	202424	Melun, France		08:30
We'll get back on the road this morning headed towards the splendid Chteau de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Commissioned by Nicolas Fouquet, the castle was designed by renowned artists such as architect Le Vau, painter Le Brun and landscaper Le Ntre, all of whom are most famous for being the masterminds at work behind the legendary Palace of Versailles, built after the balanced grandeur of Vaux-le-Vicomte. Not only did this castle inspire Louis XIV, it was also a major reference in the whole of Europe for more than a century. We'll spend all afternoon sailing towards Paris and remain at the Austerlitz wharf overnight.
	17th17	JulJul	202424	Evry, France	12:30	18:00
	17th17	JulJul	202424	Paris, France	18:30
	18th18	JulJul	202424	Paris, France
This morning, you'll discover the Saint-Germain-des-Prs district through a guided tour.Free afternoon.We'll return on board for our gala dinner and evening.
	19th19	JulJul	202424	Paris, France, disembark the MS Raymonde
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

MS Raymonde

Launch Year

2014

Tonnage

500

Capacity

Cabins

Accessible

Main Deck

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Cabins

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
2PL_PP	Main Deck 2 Beds	£1,999	£1,999

AMENITIES

TV
Telephone (for internal calls only)
Bathroom with shower and toilet
Towels
Safe
Independent air-conditioning
Electricity 220V
Wi-Fi

Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship.

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Restaurant

Located on the upper 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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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*