Leisurely cruises on Europe's great rivers have never been more popular and therefore there is now a large choice of vessels. However, as carefully as you would choose your hotel on land, you should be just as selective when choosing your floating hotel. Peter Deilmann River Cruises offers you the highest quality selection afloat, accentuated by elegant furnishings, beautifully appointed public areas and a stunning art collection.

Each deluxe vessels has been designed to reflect the unique ambience of the region through which is cruises.

MV Cezanne was built in 1993 and completely refurbished in 2000. The deluxe vessel can accommodate 100 passengers in 50 cabins.

Original works of art can be found throughout. All cabins are beautifully furnished and feature full length window for upper deck cabins or 3 large portholes for all lower deck cabins.

Built-in closets, desk, shower and toilet, telephone, audio entertainment center and color TV are in each cabin. Hairdryer and terry robes are available upon request. Bedding is European style duvets with feather pillows and eiderdowns (synthetic materials available upon request).

Dining aboard our vessels is one of the great pleasures of our cruises. Hearty breakfast buffets are perfect for sightseers. Mid-morning bouillon and detectable five-course luncheons (instead of buffets as with most other vessels) are the rule. Traditional afternoon tea offers a variety of sweet, delicious pastries.

Every evening, savor international gourmet cuisine and local specialties served at one unhurried sitting in beautifully decorated restaurants. Enjoy fabulous dinners (up to nine courses!) prepared by our master chefs, and the perfect complement ~ a fine selection of vintages from wine-growing regions along the rivers. With advance notice, every effort will be made to accommodate special requests such as birthday and anniversary celebrations or a favorite dish.

After the day trips ashore, that are highlights of these cruises, return to the ease of your river vessel without the burden of packing and unpacking. Settle into a cozy lounger on deck and watch as ancient castles, storybook villages and magnificent cities appear before your eyes. Relax with fellow passengers in the lounge or enjoy a convivial cocktail at the bar. The Peter Deilmann vessels enjoy the best passenger to staff ratio of all vessels in Europe with no more then 2.5 passengers for each staff member. These extra staff allow for an extremely high level of cuisine, care, attention and individual service.

A romantic candlelight dinner is a wonderful prelude to the evening's activities. The vessels intimate lounges and bars are perfect for conversation. On certain evenings, enjoy music recitals, dancing or local entertainment such as Hungarian gypsy bands or folk dancers and singers. And finally, before retiring, be tempted by such delightful treats as crepes at midnight.

You will find your cabin perfect for relaxing, with large picture windows or full length French doors for spectacular river views. Designed for privacy and comfort, all cabins feature air-conditioning, a private bathroom with shower, intra-vessel telephone and four channel radio.

Extra touches include hair dryers and soft terry bathrobes on request. Before retiring, a chocolate on your pillow welcomes you to the plush comfort of continental duvets and crisp white linen.

Cabins aboard our five star vessels are among the largest of any river vessel and additionally include a mini-bar and television.

Cabins

• Cabins: (44 doubles & 6 queens)
• Cabin Size: 162 sqft & 178 sqft
• Bathroom with Private Shower / Toilet
• Radio
• Intra Vessel Telephone
• Hair dryer available on request

The Boat

Standard: First Class
Built: 1993 refurbished 1999

Dimensions: Length 356 ft Width 33 ft.
Cabin size; 162 sqft & 178 sq ft

Capacity: 100 passengers, 50 Outside

Languages: English & German

Staff: European; 1 crew member for each 2.5 passengers, best staff to passenger on any river vessel

Dining Room: Luxurious Single Seating

Date	Port	Optional Tour Information
Saturday	Paris	Embarkation - begins 3:00pm
Sunday	Paris	M Versailles Palace
		A Panorama City Tour
Monday	Les Andelys	M Chateau Gaillard and Church
Tuesday	Caudebec-en-Caux	M Villequier & St. Wandrille
		A Alabaster Coast
Wednesday	Caudebec-en-Caux	M Honfleur
		M Cycling in St. Opportune (active excursion)
	Rouen
Thursday	Rouen	M City Walk
		A Historic Road of the Abbeys
Friday	Vernon (Giverny)	M Claude Monet Home Tour (1)
		M City Walk and Museum (2)
Saturday	Paris	Disembarkation - until 10:00am

	Start End From To Season 29 March 05 April Paris Paris value 05 April 12 April Paris Paris low 12 April 19 April Paris Paris mid 19 April 26 April Paris Paris mid 26 April 03 May Paris Paris high 03 May 10 May Paris Paris high 10 May 17 May Paris Rouen high 24 May 31 May Paris Paris high 31 May 07 June Paris Rouen high 21 June 28 June Rouen Paris high 28 June 05 July Paris Paris high 05 July 12 July Paris Paris high 12 July 19 July Paris Paris high 19 July 26 July Paris Paris high 26 July 02 August Paris Paris high 02 August 09 August Paris Paris high 16 August 23 August Paris Paris high 23 August 30 August Paris Paris high 30 August 06 September Paris Paris high 06 September 13 September Paris Paris high 13 September 20 September Paris Rouen high 20 September 27 September Rouen Paris high 27 September 04 October Paris Rouen high 18 October 25 October Rouen Paris mid 25 October 01 November Paris Paris low 01 November 08 November Paris Paris value 08 November 15 November Paris Paris value
	2008 Per Person Cruise Fares*
	7-Nt Value 7-Nt Low 7-Nt Mid 7-Nt High Saône - Classic Twin Outside £915.00 £1,045.00 £1,149.00 £1,149.00 Saône - Classic Twin Outside - Single Occupancy £1,205.00 £1,379.00 £1,535.00 £1,639.00 Saône - Classic Double Outside £989.00 £1,119.00 £1,269.00 £1,289.00 Rhône - Deluxe Twin Outside £1,019.00 £1,149.00 £1,535.00 £1,569.00 Rhône - Deluxe Twin Outside - Single Occupancy £1,375.00 £1,535.00 £2,059.00 £2,125.00 Rhône - Deluxe Double Outside £1,119.00 £1,269.00 £1,535.00 £1,635.00
	Shore excursions are not included in the cruise fare and are optional at an additional cost.

Air Conditioning
All cabins and public rooms on board are fully air-conditioned.

Bar
There is one bar in the lounge on the Rhone-Deck. Depending on favorable weather conditions drinks are also served on the Sun-Deck. Please note, that passengers are asked to refrain from bringing alcoholic beverages on board for consumption.

Bathrobes

Will be provided free of charge upon request. Please contact your cabin steward(ess).

Boutique
The boutique is located on Rhone-Deck. You will be able to purchase accessories, film, suntan oil and other everyday articles.

Cruise Staff
The cruise director can be contacted through the reception.

Clothing / Wardrobe
Dress should be casual during the day. A more formal attire is appropriate for the evening; a jacket is recommended for gentlemen. For two formal nights a dark suit for the gentlemen and cocktail dresses for ladies are suggested. You will find further information on this matter in the daily program on board.

Currency / Payment on Board
The currency on board is the Euro. Traveler's checks, US Dollars and Eurocheques will also be accepted for settlement of your final account, as well as the following credit cards: American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard/MasterCard and Visa.. From the beginning of the cruise until the day before the cruise ends, you may sign guest receipts for all purchases except boutique purchases. The guest charges have to be paid on the last day at the reception.

Daily Program
The daily program for the next day is left in your cabin every evening. The program includes events, dress recommendations, departure times for excursions, arrival/ departure times for ports of call as well as meal times.

Deck Chairs
Chairs, cushions and blankets are provided free of charge.

Deck Games
The cruise staff will be organizing activities. You will find the appropriate details in the daily program.

Deck Plan
Sun-Deck: deck chairs
Rhone-Deck: restaurant, lounge with bar, dance floor, reception, boutique desk, cruise management office, cabins-no. 01 - 12
Saone-Deck: Fitness center, sauna cabins-no. 14 - 54

Deposit Boxes
Safe deposit boxes are in your cabin.

Dietary requirements
Please inform the cruise company of any dietary requests in writing at least 21 days prior to commencing your cruise and contact the maitre 'd upon embarkation.

Electricity
220 Volt AC, 50 Hz. The bathrooms have outlets with 220 V and 50 Hz which are only to be used for electric razors. Other 220V outlets are in the cabin. If you wish to use 110 V equipment, a limited number of transformers are available at the reception. There are also a limited number of hair dryers available which can be obtained at the reception. Please remember to return borrowed items before you leave the ship.

Entertainment Program
There will be a musican on board for your entertainment. Additional musical entertainment with local artists will be offered according to the daily program.

Film Material

We recommend that passengers bring enough film, batteries etc. with them as such items are not always readily on board or in the ports of call.

Games
Games are available on board. Please ask at the reception.

Exchange
Currencies can be exchanged at the reception. Eurocheques and traveller's cheques can also be cashed.

Language
Both English and German are spoken on board.

Laundry (Valet Service)
You will find a price list in your cabin. Further information can be obtained from your cabin steward(ess).

Library
A small library with selected litrature is located on the Rhone-Deck.

Lost and Found
Found items are held at the reception.

Mail
Mail can be deposited at the reception and will be posted at the next port of call.

Meals
Please make your table reservation with the Maitre d' upon embarkation. Dining on board is single seating for all passengers. Please see the daily program for exact meal times.

Medication

Passengers are responsible for bringing their prescription medication(s). While on board, any illness should be reported to the resident ship's doctor. A spare pair of glasses is recommended for persons who require visual aids.

Medical Attention / Assistance
A ship's doctor will be on board; infirmary times can be found in the daily program. Treatments are subject to fees which will be charged according to German standards. Passengers under a doctor's care or with pre-existing conditions (e. g. diabetes), or physical impairment must inform the company prior to departure and register with the doctor upon embarkation.

Medicine
Should you require special medication, please make sure you have a sufficient supply with you. Should illness occur during the voyage, please consult the doctor on board. Treatment is subject to fees and will be charged according to German standards. A spare pair of glasses is recommended for persons who wear presription glasses or contact lenses.

Minibar
A minibar is available in every cabin. Please note, that it is not customary to consume drinks on board, that were brought from ashore.

Restaurant
Located on the Rhone Deck. Dining is single seating for all meals. Out of consideration for all guests, smoking is prohibited in the dining area.

Reception
The reception is located on the Verdi-Deck.

Shore Excursions
Shore excursions are offered at almost all ports of call. Please refer to the pages 'Shore Excursions' for details.

Telephone / Telefax

There is a telephone in each cabin for intra-vessel calls. The staff on duty at the reception will provide the necessary connections for out-going calls depending on the ship's location.

Tips
In accordance with international standards, it is customary to tip serving staff. The amount is, of course, left up to each passenger's discretion and should show appreciation of good service. For budgeting purposes, you might consider an amount of $10-12 per passenger per day.

Optional Tours

Tours offered vary depending on dates selected. Please ask us for the intinerary of.the dates you are interested in. More details to come.

Caudebec-en-Caux

Excursion 01 Seaside resorts Fécamp and Etretat
Alabaster Coast

Excursion available on voyage: Paris - Paris

A drive across the countryside takes you from Le Havre to the seaside town of Fécamp dominated by the former abbey, one of the largest houses of God in France. First you visit the remnants of the fortress emplacements of the Atlanticwall. From there you have an imposingly view over Fécamp, Channel and the Alabaster Coast. It was here in 1510 in the cloister at Fécamp that the first “Benedictine”, a liqueur or elixir of 27 plants and spices, was made. King Francois I. declared Benedictine his favorite drink. You can visit the distillery where the drink is originally made, and of course, try some of the product. In the “Palais Benedictine” museum you find numerous paintings and sculptures from the late middle ages. Possibly the most attractive town of this so-called “Alabaster Coast” is the much visited seaside resort “Etretat”, which is picturesquely set atop the chalk cliffs, flanked by powerful rocky crags. After a short walking tour you have some free time to explore the area.

If the excursion starts in Caudebec-en-Caux, the order will be the following: Etretat, Palais Benedictine, cliffs. (approx. 5 hours.)

Approx. 4.5 hours.
Euro 54,—

Excursion 02 Château, Cidre, Calvados
Honfleur

Excursion available on voyage: Paris - Paris

The bus will take you to beautiful Chateau du Breuil, where one of the most famous Calvados distilleries is situated. After an English-speaking guide has explained the process of making Calvados, you are welcome to sample the noble beverage. From here the bus will take you to Honfleur. After a short walk you reach the historic city centre of Honfleur, a place with a rich seafaring tradition. The picturesque harbour, labyrinthine lanes and traditional half-timbered houses make Honfleurs the epitome of the Normandy town. From the old fishing harbour the tour takes you inside St. Catherine church close by, a wood building in late gothic style with a separate belfry. Before returning to the ship by bus, there is still some time at your disposal.

Approx. 5 hours.
Euro 54,—

Excursion 03 Church, Monastery, Cloister
Villequier and St. Wandrille

Excursion available on voyage: Paris - Rouen, Rouen - Paris

The Normandy is known for its wealth of churches, monasteries, and culinary highlights. At first you drive by bus to the town of Villequier, where a stroll takes you along the banks of the Seine River past picturesque half-timbered houses. Sadly, the town will always be associated with the drowning of poet Victor Hugo's young daughter and her husband during the Seine flood in 1843. A section of the Victor-Hugo-Museum commemorates the couple. Afterwards, you drive to the 7th century Benedictine Abbey St. Wandrille which suffered great damage from attack by the Vikings in 841 and was rebuilt in the 11th century. To this day monks live in this monastery. You visit the parvis and the 14th-15th century cloister before you have some leisure time to independently explore the area. Before you return to the ship, you visit the church Notre Dame of Caudebec-en-Caux, a masterpiece of intricate Late Gothic architecture.

Approx. 3.5 hours.
Euro 46,—

Excursion 04 Norman National Park
Cycling in St. Opportune

Excursion available on voyage: Paris - Paris, Paris - Rouen, Rouen - Paris

A 30 minutes´ bus ride past historical farm buildings will take you to St. Opportune-la-Mare where your bicycles are already waiting for you. The cycling tour (ca. 25 km) will take you through the area surrounding the town Marais Vernier, past lakes and alder groves into regions whose micro-climate offers a habitat to many rare plants and animals. This is also where you’ll discover an impressive natural amphitheatre. During a short interval in the village of Marais Vernier you can admire the outside of the 12th century church St. Laurent. From here the route will take you back to St. Opportune, passing a swamp area which was created in the 19th century when the Seine was deepened. From St. Opportune you return to the Cezanne by bus.

Please note: The route contains noticeable gradients before the arrival in Marais Vernier. Airy sports clothing required.

Approx. 3.5 hours.
Euro 79,—

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Conflans-Sainte-Honorine

Excursion 05 Gothic Megalomania
Picardy with Beauvais

Excursion available on voyage: Rouen - Paris

The bus will take you from Conflans-Ste-Honorine into Picardy to the city of Beauvais (ca. 1 hour). During a tour of about 1.5 hours you visit the vast Place Jeanne Hachette in the city centre, dominated by St. Pierre Cathedral, built from 1227 to 1578 with interruptions and never completed. Nevertheless, St Pierre counts among the most important gothic buildings in France. You will feel dwarfed by the dimensions of the over 70 metres long transept and the gigantic choir, with almost 49 meters of height the highest choir ever built. The biggest architectural treasures however are the colourful stained-glass windows from the 13th, 14th and 16th centuries. Leaving the cathedral behind, a walk through the ancient lanes takes you past historical houses to the city hall of 1752 with its spectacular astronomical clock. You then return to the Cezanne by bus.

Approx. 4 hours.
Euro 39,—

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Le Havre

Excursion 06 Seaside resorts Fécamp and Etretat
Alabaster Coast

Excursion available on voyage: Paris - Rouen, Rouen - Paris

A drive across the countryside takes you from Le Havre to the seaside town of Fécamp dominated by the former abbey, one of the largest houses of God in France. First you visit the remnants of the fortress emplacements of the Atlanticwall. From there you have an imposingly view over Fécamp, Channel and the Alabaster Coast. It was here in 1510 in the cloister at Fécamp that the first “Benedictine”, a liqueur or elixir of 27 plants and spices, was made. King Francois I. declared Benedictine his favorite drink. You can visit the distillery where the drink is originally made, and of course, try some of the product. In the “Palais Benedictine” museum you find numerous paintings and sculptures from the late middle ages. Possibly the most attractive town of this so-called “Alabaster Coast” is the much visited seaside resort “Etretat”, which is picturesquely set atop the chalk cliffs, flanked by powerful rocky crags. After a short walking tour you have some free time to explore the area.

Approx. 4,5 hours.
Euro 48,—

Excursion 07 Château, Cidre, Calvados
Honfleur

Excursion available on voyage: Paris - Rouen, Rouen - Paris

The bus will take you to beautiful Chateau du Breuil, where one of the most famous Calvados distilleries is situated. After an English-speaking guide has explained the process of making Calvados, you are welcome to sample the noble beverage. From here the bus will take you to Honfleur. After a short walk you reach the historic city centre of Honfleur, a place with a rich seafaring tradition. The picturesque harbour, labyrinthine lanes and traditional half-timbered houses make Honfleurs the epitome of the Normandy town. From the old fishing harbour the tour takes you inside St. Catherine church close by, a wood building in late gothic style with a separate belfry. Before returning to the ship by bus, there is still some time at your disposal.

Approx. 4.5 hours.
Euro 48,—

Excursion 08 Cliffs along the Atlantic Wall
Walk along the coast

Excursion available on voyage: Rouen - Paris

After a 45 minutes´ bus ride you will reach Vaucottes-sur-Mer where exquisite villas are monuments to a grand past. From here a guided tour will take you along the steep coast with its many cliffs reaching into the sea. From a height of about 100 metres the vantage points La Pucelle and Pointe du Chicart offer an unmatched view over the rock formations of the alabaster coast. After a walk of around 5.5 km you reach the little cove of Yport, nestled between the towering rocks of the coast. After some little refreshment the bus will take you back to the Cezanne.

Please note: Comfortable and sturdy shoes as well as windbreaker required. The tour is rated as average and has well-made paths with some gradations.

Approx. 4.5 hours.
Euro 35,—

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Les Andelys

Excursion 09 Battle tested Crusaders
Château Gaillard and Church

Excursion available on voyage: Paris - Paris, Paris - Rouen, Rouen - Paris

Picturesquely located on a chalk rock commanding the river Seine at the Andelys meander, the Château Gaillard was built as an impressive stronghold of the 12th century by Richard the Lionheart, King of England and Duke of Normandy. The palace was part of a defense system protecting the Normans against the French. In 1204 it was conquered by the French King Philippe II Auguste who became Duke of Normandy in the same year. Under Henry IV the fortress was demolished and put under monumental protection in 1852. A 15-minute drive takes you to the palace’s parking lot where a 15-minute uphill walk takes you along a rocky path to the ruins of Château Gaillard. Passengers for whom the walk is too strenuous can stay in the bus and enjoy the beautiful view over the Seine Valley, the town of Les-Andelys with the castle in the foreground. The nave already dates from the 13th century, the remarkable windows and the organ inside recommend an inside visit.

Approx. .52 hours.
Euro 31,—

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Paris

Excursion 10 Kitsch and Art
Montmartre und Sacré-Cœur

Excursion available on voyage: Rouen - Paris

A 30 minutes’ bus ride will take you to Montmartre. In the old days this place yielded an abundance of what was to become known as plaster of Paris and therefore counted among the richest quarters of the city. After a short walk you take the Promotrain which, climbing through narrow lanes, reaches the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur at the top of Montmartre (inside visit without comments), the highest point in Paris, second only to the top of the Eiffel tower. The architecture of this Roman-Catholic pilgrimage church was inspired by Roman and Byzantine models like the Hagia Sophia or St. Marc’s cathedral in Venice. Leaving Sacré-Coeur behind, you take a stroll to the Place du Tertre at the heart of Montmartre, one of Paris’s most famous sights. The Promotrain will take you back to the departure point, where you board the bus to the Cezanne.

Approx. 4 hours.
Euro 49,—

Excursion 11 Sous le ciel de Paris
Panorama Citytour

Excursion available on voyage: Paris - Paris, Paris - Rouen, Rouen - Paris

This is a round trip via boulevards, avenues and squares, taking you past gardens and famous buildings through the centre of the metropolis with the distinctive flair. You will see the gothic Notre Dame cathedral on the Île-de-la-Cité, the old and the new opera house (Opéra de la Bastille), the ministry of justice, the cathedral Les Invalides, the Place de la Concorde with the Egyptian obelisk which had its original place in front of the temple at Luxor, the baroque Place des Vosges in the architecturally most beautiful part of Paris, the magnificent Champs-Elysées boulevard, the triumphal arch and the Eiffel tower. Please note that the order of sights may vary due to high traffic volume in the city center. If individual sights cannot be accessed, they will be substituted for other sights.

Approx.3 hours.
Euro 46,—

Excursion 12 Le Roi Soleil – The Sun King
Palace of Versailles

Excursion available on voyage: Paris- Paris, Paris - Rouen, Rouen - Paris

A 30-minute bus ride (traffic dependent) takes you to beautiful Versailles located on the outskirts of Paris. In the 17th century this famous Baroque palace with its vast landscaped gardens was to be copied numerous times all over Europe. As a reflexion of Absolutism, Versailles stood for power, monarchs, mistresses, pomp, opulence, art, and courtesans. Your visit starts with a 75-minute walking tour through the “Grands Appartements” including the unique Hall of Mirrors (is restored at the moment) and Coronation Hall. Afterwards, you have some free time to stroll through the gardens.

Please note: The walkway from the bus across the palace’s courtyard is a 300m (984 ft) cobblestone path. You may encounter a waiting time at the entrance gate. It is not possible to return to the entrance gate during the walking tour through the “Grands Appartements”.

Approx. 3.5 hours.
Euro 69,—

Excursion 13 Le Notre und die Landschaft
The Gardens of Paris

Excursion available on voyage: Paris - Rouen

The bus will take you to two of the most important gardens of Paris. The Jardin des Tuileries is the green heart of the cultural ensemble forming the city centre. Situated between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde, it has retained its original 1663 layout designed by the royal garden architect Le Notre and after extensive reconstruction work in 1996 boasts the most elaborate flower beds of the French capital. Here one can relax amid an exceptional collection of sculptures from the 17th to the 21st century. The Jardin du Luxembourg was created in 1612 for Maria di Medici, widow of Henry IV. Here the Palais du Luxembourg houses the senate, the second chamber of the parliament. The layout alternates between the strictness of the French formal garden and more liberally designed areas. People can play tennis or basketball. The Jardin du Luxembourg also has a copy of New York’s statue of liberty – the original was a present of France to the USA.

Approx. 2,5 hours.
Euro 41,—

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Rouen

Excursion 14 Flaubert and Flamboyant
City Walking Tour

Excursion available on voyage: Paris - Paris, Paris - Rouen, Rouen - Paris

The tour takes you atop St. Catherine Hill overlooking the home town of poets Pierre Corneille and Gustave Flaubert. Enjoy fine panoramic views over the city with its many spires before a 2-hour walking tour takes you through the historic city center. In the heart of the town is the Gothic cathedral Notre Dame, one of France’s most magnificent late Gothic churches with unique stained glass windows (interior tour). The 15th century St. Maclou Church (exterior tour) has an impressive west façade with two towers and doors, embellished with intricate wooden carvings. You walk along attractive half-timbered houses, pass by the Palais de Justice (Courthouse), a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and seat of the Supreme Court (exterior tour). The tour leads you down Rue du Gros-Horloge to the old market square. It forms the heart of the city and is home to the modern Joan of Arc Church (exterior tour). It was here that Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431.

At the end of the tour you have some leisure time to independently explore the narrow alleys and stroll across picturesque squares.

Approx. 3.5 hours.
Euro 34,—

Excursion 15 Structures of Converted Pagans
Route of Abbeys

Excursion available on voyage: Paris - Paris, Paris - Rouen, Rouen - Paris

After the Christianization of the Normans a huge effort was made to rebuild the churches and monasteries in the newly founded duchy. The Norman monasteries were places of erudition, devoutness, and godliness, but also reforms. Some of the cloisters have survived to this day; others are destroyed with only ruins left. A 30-minute scenic drive takes you along the enchanting “Route des Abbeys” to the town of St. Martin de Boscherville and the 12th century Roman St. George Abbey. Afterwards, you visit the nearby town of Jumiéges known for its 7th century abbey that was founded by Saint Philibert and was destroyed in 1790. Today, the ruins of Jumiéges are among the country’s most imposing. A 60-minute walking tour takes you through the ruins of the abbey church of Notre Dame, one of the most beautiful buildings of Norman Romanesque architecture and famous for its two high towers and the nave’s remaining walls. The visit of the abbeys lasts at a time for about 60 minutes.

Approx. 4 hours.
Euro 50,—

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Vernon

Excursion 16 Master of Outdoor Painting
Monet House

Excursion available on voyage: Paris - Paris, Paris - Rouen, Rouen - Paris

Giverny is a small town in the vicinity of Vernon and well known to art lovers. Here you find the house and gardens where the great French Impressionist Claude Monet lived (1840-1926). To inspire him year round the artist, who grew up in Le Havre, planted a sea of flowers around his house, now home to the Claude Monet Foundation. It was here that Monet painted the famous water lilies. During a walk through the gardens you can assure yourself of the authenticity of the original. The land of painters, especially Impressionists, Normandy has over decades attracted many artists eager to capture the region’s hazy light that hangs like a veil on canvas.

Approx. 3.5 hours.
Euro 31, —

Excursion 17 Half-timbered Houses and Frescoes
City tour and museum

Excursion available on voyage: Paris - Paris

Vernon is situated on the borders of Normandy, high above the Seine valley. Visited by the famous and praised by poets, Vernon offers picturesque ruins, intact monuments, shadowy walks and ancient residences, but also modern buildings can be found. As you will see during your tour of the city, Vernon has a unique blend of past and present which creates its charming individuality and makes it a visitors’ magnet. You visit the church Collegiale Notre Dame (built from the 12th to 16th century) with its elaborate frescoes. From the church square you make your way through narrow lanes with beautiful historical houses to the city museum. The museum is dedicated to fine arts, but nevertheless does not neglect local history and archaeological findings from the region. It also contains numerous impressionist works, among them two original Monets.

Approx. 3 hours.
Euro 25,—