Paris and Normandy (Paris to Paris)

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Tour Length: 9 Days
Countries Visited: France
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Tour Operator: Uniworld River Cruises
Tour Code: UNI239-218
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Visit Northern France, home to delicious cuisine, breathtaking art, and one of the world's greatest cities: Paris. The “City of Lights”-with its iconic Eiffel Tower, famed Champs-Élysèes, and grand Notre Dame Cathedral -provides the perfect start and end to your Northern France journey.

 
 •  7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the elegant River Baroness
 •  All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
 •  Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner; bottled water in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas
 •  6 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
 •  State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
 •  Complimentary use of bicycles
 •  Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners
 •  Captivating onboard local entertainment
 •  Signature lecture: “The Seine River in Impressionist Paintings”
 •  Exclusive Multi-Generational Family-Friendly Program during the summer months
 •  An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
 •  All transfers on arrival and departure days (Please see transfer guidelines in the Terms and Conditions)

 

 •  7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the elegant River Baroness
 •  All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
 •  Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner; bottled water in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas
 •  6 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
 •  State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
 •  Complimentary use of bicycles
 •  Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners
 •  Captivating onboard local entertainment
 •  Signature lecture: “The Seine River in Impressionist Paintings”
 •  Exclusive Multi-Generational Family-Friendly Program during the summer months
 •  An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
 •  All transfers on arrival and departure days (Please see transfer guidelines in the Terms and Conditions)
 
Day 1: Depart home gateway city to Paris


Day 2: Paris
Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport where you'll be transferred to the ship. (D)

Day 3: Les Andelys
Featured Excursion: Walk to Château Gaillard
Les Andelys was of considerable strategic importance during the Middle Ages, prompting King Richard the Lionheart to build a fortified castle to protect the Duchy of Normandy from the French King Philip II in the 12th century. Walk to the English king's stronghold and admire the remains of the impressive Château Gaillard. (BB, L, Captain's Welcome Dinner)

Day 4: Rouen (Normandy Beaches)
Featured Excursion: Full-day Normandy Beaches and visit to Bayeux Tapestry Museum
Because of Normandy's proximity to the sea, it has been the site of many conflicts and battles, including the famous D-Day Invasion by the Allied forces during WWII. Before visiting the beaches of Normandy, you'll be taken to Bayeux, where you can appreciate the Medieval depiction of the Battle of Hastings on a tapestry dating from the 11th century. Afterward, you will visit places that are haunting reminders of the Allies' hard fight for freedom-the American Cemetery at Colleville sur Mer, the Allied landing sites at Omaha Beach, and Mulberry Harbor at Arromanches. (BB, D)

Day 5: Rouen
Featured Excursion: Walking tour of Rouen
Our visit to Rouen will take you to the stunning Gothic cathedral; the haunting Medieval quarter with its half-timbered, slate-tile roofs; and the Gros Horloge, a Renaissance clock tower that arches overhead. The walk ends at Vieux Marche, where Joan of Arc was punished for her defiance. (BB, L, D)

Day 6: Caudebec (Honfleur)
Featured Excursion: Visit to Honfleur
After crossing the majestic Normandy Bridge spanning the river delta, travel overland to Honfleur, a charming French harbor town recreated in numerous paintings by such artists as Gustave Courbet and Claude Monet. You'll be taken on a guided walking tour from the former smuggler's harbor of Vieux Bassin-the most frequently painted scene in Honfleur, where the fishing village backdrop is seemingly unchanged from over 500 years ago-through the pedestrian streets to St. Catherine's Church. (BB, L, D)

Day 7: Vernon (Giverny)
Featured Excursion: Monet's Giverny
Visit Monet's home in his beloved village of Giverny, where he lived for 43 years, until his death in 1926. You'll explore Monet's house, furnished as it was when the leader of the Impressionist school lived here, including his precious collection of Japanese engravings. Strolling the gardens, you'll see the familiar Japanese bridge and water garden shaded by the weeping willows that so inspired this master's work. Watch the light play on the pond which is covered with the water lilies reproduced in Monet's numerous enchanting versions of The Nympheas (The Water Lilies) . (BB, L, Captain's Farewell Dinner) Note: Giverny will be closed during early March and November departures. A visit to Versailles Palace will be substituted instead.

Day 8: Paris
Featured Excursion: Paris city tour
You'll begin your city tour with a drive up the grand boulevard Champs-Élysèes and past the Arc de Triomphe. You'll stop for a photo opportunity at the Eiffel Tower before continuing to Place Vendôme, Hôtel de Ville, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Latin Quarter. Then it's on to Les Invalides, the Louvre courtyard, and the Luxembourg Gardens, where you will see a slice of daily Parisian life-gentleman playing boules and children sailing boats on the glassy pond-as well as view Bartholdi's model for the Statue of Liberty. (BB, L, D)

Day 9: Depart Paris
Disembark the ship and transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in London.

 

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River Baroness

 Facilities onboard River Baroness:

  • Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms have hotel-style beds draped in fine linens, a vanity, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, bathroom with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and waffle bathrobes
  • Beautiful panoramic lounge, full-service bar, cozy library/game room, and elegant restaurant
  • Sun deck with chess and shuffleboard, fitness room, massage treatments, and boutique
  • Complimentary use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
  • 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar
  • 24-hour reception service
  • Wireless Internet access in public areas
  • Gym on-board
  • Laundry Service Available
  • Open Seating at the Restaurant
  • Library on-board including a game room

2010 Condé Nast Travel Readers' Poll Best Small Ship.

European officers and crew; 7-night cruises in France along the Seine River; 7-night cruises in Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers.

River Baroness

Staterooms (Click thumbnails to see full size image

Category 1 - 3 Cabin
Category 1 - 3 Cabin

Category 1 - 3 Cabin

Cabin Size: Approx. 128 sq. ft.
 
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms: have hotelstyle beds draped in fine linens, a vanity, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and bathroom with L'Occitane body products, amgnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes

Ship Facts:

  • Inagurated: 1994
  • Refurbished: 2005
  • Length: 361 ft (110 m)
  • Width: 37.5 ft (11.40 m)
  • Decks: 3
  • Staterooms: 64
  • Passenger Capacity: 128
  • Voltage: 220v
  • Onboard Currency: Euro

Ship Amenities:

The price of your cruise includes:

  • Intimate, boutique hotel-style cruise ships with an average capacity of 134 guests
  • Luxurious riverview staterooms appointed with hotel-style beds draped in 100% Egyptian cotton linens, cashmere/wool blankets, and European-style comforters. Plus, bathrooms stocked with plush robes, thick towels from Christie’s of Manchester, and L’Occitane body products.
  • A world-class, award-winning all English-speaking attentive staff with a ratio of one staff member to every three guests Guest service satisfaction rates of over 98%
  • Unlike most of our competition all meals are prepared fresh daily using only the finest ingredients from the local ports of call
  • Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner, bottled water in staterooms, and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas on board Uniworld’s company-owned ships in Europe
  • Evening al fresco dining on the sun deck
  • Captivating shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking local guides who use state-of-the-art Quietvox portable headset systems to enhance guests’ sightseeing experience
  • Complimentary use of bicycles on company-owned ships
  • Exciting onboard local entertainment and insightful lectures
  • Epicurean Adventurer Program on nine itineraries in which guests enjoy a host of culinary delights including private wine tastings, special wine and food pairing dinner, cooking demonstrations, and unique onshore excursions
  • All transfers on arrival and departure days*
  • All riverview staterooms and suites are serviced twice-a-day
A wonderful dining experience calls for a few special ingredients:
  • Inviting ambiance of an elegant restaurant with a beautiful scenic backdrop
  • A professionally-trained culinary staff who stands ready to fulfill your requests including providing recommendations from our wine list planned by our award winning European sommelier
  • Gourmet cuisine prepared fresh daily with the finest ingredients, often brought onboard from local markets
  • International chefs from London’s five-star Meridian Piccadilly and Relais & Châteaux Hotels
  • Al fresco evening dining on the beautiful open-air sun deck
  • Open seating for all dining occasions
Menus change daily and reflect the best of the region and season:
  • Breakfast
    Full buffet breakfast, including made-to-order omelets, pancakes, Belgian waffles, French toast, bacon and sausages to lighter fare – cereals, an assortment of homemade breads, pastries, fresh fruits and juices, fine teas and French Press coffee from organic pure Arabica coffee beans.
  • Lunch
    Fresh salads, seasonal vegetables, artisan cheeses, homemade soups and bread, hearty sandwiches and delectable sweets
  • Dinner
    Gourmet entrees from homemade ravioli to filet mignon accompanied by complimentary fine wine, beer, soft drinks, and divine desserts*

*Complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks are offered on Europe cruises only. Dining choices may vary on cruises in Egypt and China.

Gracious and accommodating, your all English-speaking staff has been well-trained in the art of hospitality. This means getting to know you, understanding your individual preferences, sharing their insights into the destinations you visit and offering you those extra special luxuries that make your experience more personalized.

When you join Uniworld on a river cruise, expect to be well cared for, from port to port. With around the clock 24-hour reception service, whatever you need, day or night, we are here to assist. Here, "well trained" is not just a phrase, but our philosophy. It’s the spirit in which we go above and beyond to ensure your journey provides memories that will last a lifetime.
 

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