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Combine Paris and Normandy with Burgundy
and Provence into one Grand France Cruise
From the bridges of Paris to the beaches of
Normandy to the sunny Mediterranean landscapes,
you’ll experience all of France—with its
dramatic scenery, world-class cities, charming
towns, Roman ruins, opulent palaces, and fields
of vineyards and lavender—in a manner of
unsurpassed style and comfort. You’ll soon
discover why the backdrop of so many artists’
canvases were of the French countryside, and
you’ll understand why some of the finest wines
in the world come from these sun-baked
vineyards.
Sailing North
Paris, one of the most stunning and exciting
cities in the world, provides the perfect
starting point for your Grand France adventure
with its unending list of iconic sites—Eiffel
Tower, famed Champs Elysée, and majestic Notre
Dame Cathedral—to name just a few. Along the
Seine River, you’ll visit charming towns and
villages—Auvers-sur-Oise, Rouen, Honfleur and
Giverny —so inspirational to the beloved French
artists of the Impressionist era. You’ll walk
the beaches of Normandy where the Allied forces
landed during World War II’s D-Day Invasion—a
day crucial to victory, and you’ll see the site
where Joan of Arc was martyred.
Sailing South
As you sail south, you’ll pass quaint hilltop
cities and fashionable, lively towns, lush
vineyards, fields of flowers and sun-drenched
vistas—all of which were made famous by great
painters. We’ll take you to plenty of UNESCO
World Heritage Sites: Arles, forever connected
to Vincent van Gogh; Lyon, known as the center
of Gallo-Roman history and the culinary capital
of France, and Avignon, a well-preserved
medieval city with the spectacular Palace of the
Popes.
Who will enjoy this cruise: Connoisseurs
of everything French – their culinary
masterpieces, their sensuous wines, the Eiffel
Tower, the Louvre, quaint villages, picturesque
harbors and sites of historic greatness, vive la
France! All along the way, indulge in the famous
flavors of these regions, the wines, the
chocolates, the fruits and vegetables, and bask
in the warmth of the countryside. This is Grand
France, and it’s yours to enjoy! |
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2008
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
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14-night cruise in an
outside stateroom on the elegant Grand River
Baroness and the luxurious Grand River
Royale
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Classical European cuisine
with a twist of contemporary elegance
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Complimentary wine during
dinner, and bottled water in your stateroom
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12 shore excursions fully
hosted by English-speaking guides
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State-of-the-art Quietvox
portable audio headset system on all shore
excursions
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Captain’s Welcome and
Farewell Dinners
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Enriching onboard
entertainment and insightful lectures
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An experienced Cruise
Manager and attentive all English-speaking
crew
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All transfers
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Pricing Details per person
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DEPT DATE |
CRUISE ONLY |
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CHI |
LAX |
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Mar 29, 2008 |
$3,839 |
$4,789 |
$4,969 |
$5,039 |
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Apr 12, 2008 |
$4,039 |
$4,989 |
$5,169 |
$5,239 |
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Apr 26, 2008 |
$4,239 |
$5,189 |
$5,369 |
$5,439 |
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May 10, 2008 |
$4,439 |
$5,689 |
$5,869 |
$5,939 |
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Jun 7, 2008 |
$4,439 |
$5,689 |
$5,869 |
$5,939 |
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Jun 21, 2008 |
$4,389 |
$5,589 |
$5,769 |
$5,839 |
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Jul 19, 2008 |
$4,089 |
$5,289 |
$5,469 |
$5,539 |
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Aug 2, 2008 |
$4,089 |
$5,289 |
$5,469 |
$5,539 |
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Aug 30, 2008 |
$4,589 |
$5,789 |
$5,969 |
$6,039 |
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Sep 13, 2008 |
$4,589 |
$5,539 |
$5,719 |
$5,789 |
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Oct 11, 2008 |
$4,489 |
$5,439 |
$5,619 |
$5,689 |
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Oct 25, 2008 |
$3,839 |
$4,689 |
$4,869 |
$4,939 |
Port Charges: $168 (Paris to
Arles)
Prices shown above include cruise in Category 3,
Main Deck, River Baroness and Category 3,
Champagne Deck, River Royale.
A limited number of singles may be available in
certain categories on certain vessels for an
additional supplement. Please inquire.
†Cruise/Air prices include airline fuel
surcharges. Government taxes and fees are
additional and restrictions apply. Availability
of airfares is limited.
To upgrade to higher category, add per person
the following price below:
| Category 2 |
$400 |
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| Category 1 |
$800 |
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DAY 1: Depart Home Gateway City to Paris
DAY 2: Paris (embark)
Arrive at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport,
where you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld
representative and transferred to the ship. (D)
DAY 3: Conflans Ste Honorine (Auvers-sur-Oise)
Featured Excursion: Auvers-sur-Oise tour
The village of Auvers-sur-Oise may seem familiar
to those who know Van Gogh’s work. He lived and
died here, and in just 70 days, he painted the
surrounding countryside and many of the local
sites and people of this quaint little town. The
Auberge Ravoux, the Church of Auvers-sur-Oise,
the Wheat Fields, and countryside – all
immortalized on canvas but also part of the
everyday life in this quiet village along the
River Oise. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Dinner)
DAY 4: Rouen
Featured Excursion: Walking Tour of Rouen
Our visit to Rouen will take you to the stunning
gothic cathedral of Rouen, painted so vividly by
Monet, the haunting medieval quarter with its
half-timbered, glazed tiles houses, 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 5: Rouen (Normandy Beaches)
Featured Excursion: Full-day tour to
Normandy Beaches
Spend the day at the location where one of the
most famous days in recent world history took
place—the beaches at Normandy—site of the D-Day
Invasion by the Allied forces during World War
II. The Invasion of Normandy holds the
distinction of being history’s largest
amphibious combat operation. You’ll visit the
American Cemetery at Colleville, the allied
landing sites at Omaha beach, the battlefield of
Pointe du Hoc and Mulberry Harbor at Arromanches,
all haunting reminders of freedom hard fought
for. (BB, L, D)
DAY 6: Caudebec (Honfleur)
Featured Excursion: Visit to Honfleur
Irresistible Optional Tour: Extend your Honfleur
excursion with a visit to a family-owned country
estate producing cider and Calvados brandy in
Normandy’s charming countryside
Travel overland to Honfleur, a charming French
harbor town favored by artists such as Gustave
Courbet and Claude Monet. Go on a walking tour
from the former smuggler’s harbor of Vieux
Bassin—the most often painted scene in Honfleur
where the fishing village backdrop is seemingly
unchanged from over 100 years ago—through the
pedestrian streets to the medieval town center.
(BB, L, D)
DAY 7: Vernon (Giverny)
Featured Excursion: Monet’s Giverny* *Giverny
will be closed Mondays. During November
departures and a visit to Versailles Palace will
be included instead. Versailles Palace is closed
on Mondays
Irresistible Optional Tour: Visit the stunning
palace and gardens at Versailles, the official
residence of the kings and queens of France from
1682 until 1790
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
weeping willows, with its pond still full of
water lilies that so inspired this master’s
work. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
DAY 8: Paris
Featured Excursion: Paris city tour
Irresistible Optional Tour: Spend time in one of
the most famous museums in the world, the Louvre,*
and/or enjoy an illuminated cruise through Paris
in the evening *The Louvre is closed on
Tuesdays, January 1, May 1, May 8, December 25,
and groups are not allowed on the first Sunday
of each month.
We begin our city tour with a drive up the grand
boulevard Champs Elysée and past the Arc de
Triomphe. We’ll stop for a photo opportunity at
the Eiffel Tower before continuing to Place
Vendome, Hotel de Ville, Notre Dame Cathedral,
and the Latin Quarter. We’ll then go to Les
Invalides, the Louvre courtyard and the
Luxembourg Gardens, where we 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: Paris (disembark), transfer to
Châlon-sur-Saône (embark)
Disembark your ship in Paris and transfer to
Châlon-sur-Saône. Embark on your new ship and
begin your journey exploring beautiful southern
France. (BB, L, D)
DAY 10: Châlon-sur-Saône (Beaune), Lyon
Featured Excursion: Beaune & Hospices de
Beaune
Irresistible Optional Tour: Southern Burgundy
vineyards
Centered in the heart of Burgundy, Châlon is an
important center for France’s wine trade. From
here, we will journey to nearby Beaune to visit
the famous Hospices de Beaune. Marvel at the
multicolored roofs of this architectural jewel
that has become one of the symbols of Burgundy.
Founded in the 15th century, the Hospices were
given some vineyards so they could make wine to
auction off to support charities, and today the
tradition still continues. (BB, L, Captain’s
Welcome Dinner)
DAY 11: Lyon
Featured Excursion: Lyon city tour
The city was founded by Julius Caesar about 2000
years ago, and as a result, it has a wealth of
Roman remains, as well as many impressive
museums, renaissance architecture galore, and –
of course – world-renowned cuisine. We’ll start
our tour with a drive to the Basilique Notre
Dame de Fourvière, Lyon’s hallmark church, for a
dramatic view of the town built at the
confluence of the Rhône and the Saône Rivers.
From the bus, we’ll view Terreaux Square, the
Fine Art Museum, and the Opera House. During the
afternoon, you’ll have free time to explore.
Rent one of the public bicycles to ride in the
many parks and squares along the Rhône, walk
through the renaissance quarter with its maze of
medieval passageways, or simply relax with a
glass of Beaujolais at one of the many taverns.
(BB, L, D)
DAY 12: Tournon, Tain L’Hermitage, Viviers
Featured Excursion: Tasting & Tournon
walking tour
Nestled among the famous vineyards, the twin
cities of Tournon/Tain L’Hermitage provide the
perfect setting for those who are true
connoisseurs of chocolate and wine. Celebrate
the region by indulging in some Côte du Rhone
wines. Cross the Marc Seguin suspended bridge
and visit Tournon and its historic castle.
Discover the secrets of world-famous Valrhona
chocolate during an informative onboard lecture
and tasting arranged by the Valrhona School of
Chocolate. (BB, L, D)
DAY 13: Viviers, Avignon
Featured Excursion: Viviers walking tour
Irresistible Optional Tour: Truffle farm &
Chateauneuf du Pape wine tasting
Charming Viviers has retained much of its old
charm and was developed around its Romanesque
cathedral. Our tour in Viviers starts in Old
Town with an introduction to the city. We’ll
stop by Rue Chèvrerie, Porte Riquot, Maison des
Chevaliers, Rue du Chateau, and Maison
Élémentaire du Commerçant. Finally, we’ll walk
through the medieval streets of this charming
town on our way back to the ship. (BB, L, D)
DAY 14: Avignon
Featured Excursion: Avignon walking tour and
Palace of the Popes
Irresistible Optional Tour: Provençal
countryside and magnificent Luberon villages
Nestled in the lush hills of the Rhône Valley,
lies the medieval walled city of Avignon. Named
the “City of the Popes,” it was the center of
the Catholic Church in the 14th century when the
Palace of the Popes was the equivalent of
today’s Vatican. Your walking tour of Avignon
starts at Clocktower Square, with its many
cafes, shops and namesake clock tower dating
back to the 1300s, and now part of the Hôtel de
Ville (City Hall). Next, it’s on to Pope’s
Palace Square for an inside visit of the grand
Palace of the Popes. (BB, L, D)
DAY 15: Arles
Featured Excursion: Arles walking tour
Irresistible Optional Tour: Tour of Olive Farm
The name of Arles is closely connected with that
of Vincent Van Gogh. Inspired by the unique
Provençal light, he spent a period of intense
and impassioned work under the bright sunny sky
of Provence. During your walking tour discover
Van Gogh’s Arles as well as the fascinating
wealth of Romanesque monuments, such as the
Roman Amphitheater and Constantine’s Roman
baths. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
DAY 16: Arles (disembark), transfer to airport
in Marseille
Disembark the ship in Arles and transfer to
Marseilles Airport for your flight home.
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