Active & Discovery on the Seine with 2 Nights in Saint-Malo and excursion to Mont St. Michel (Southbound)


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Overview
Highlights
- Welcome to France
- Transfer to Caen, visit of Abbaye aux Dames; continue to Saint Malo
- Guided walking tour; choice of local products tasting with visit to Dol-de-Bretagne or local product tasting with bike tour
- Excursion to Mont St. Michel, Abbey visit; transfer to Le Havre; onboard welcome reception
- Choice of Le Havre sightseeing, or visit to the Palais Bénédictine in Fécamp or guided bike tour
- Choice of full day excursions to Normandy landing beaches, or “A Taste of Normandy” excursion
- Choice of guided tour, see the Astronomical Clock and visit to the cathedral or guided bike tour or visit to Museum of Fine Arts; time at leisure
- In Les Andelys choice of guided tour, or hike to Château Gaillard or excursion to La Roche Guyon; onboard crêpes and pastry demonstration; in the afternoon choice of excursions to Giverny, or guided kayak tour
- Choice of excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise, or excursion to Napoleon and Josephine’s Château de Malmaison, or demonstration of crem Chantilly in the Château Chantilly, or guided Maisons-Laffite e-biking tour
- Choice of guided sightseeing or food tour or guided bike tour
What's this trip about?
Itinerary

Bienvenue en France!
Your day is free to explore the world’s most romantic city. Get acquainted with the City of Lights today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and café au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape.
Transfer to Saint-Malo.
CLASSIC While travelling to Saint-Malo, stop in Caen and enjoy a visit to Abbaye aux Dames, former Benedictine nunnery founded by William the Conqueror. (Breakfast)
Pirate Hauls and City Walls
CLASSIC Enjoy a Walking Tour of the walled city of Saint Malo famous for its long history of piracy
ACTIVE Enjoy a Bike Ride to coastal village of Nielles and a tasting of local products, OR: DISCOVERY Excursion to Nielles for a delicious taste of local products and visit to Dol-de-Bretagne. (Breakfast)
Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
CLASSIC On the way to Le Havre, stop in Mont Saint Michel with visit of the Abbey, one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Tonight, enjoy dinner on board and explore your Suite Ship®.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LE HAVRE
(Breakfast,Dinner)
20th-Century Architecture and White Cliffs of Normandy
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
ACTIVE Explore the city as only a local would: by bicycle. Cycle up to the quartier Saint François, OR: DISCOVERY Travel ...
Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions
DISCOVERY Join a ‘Day in Normandy’ tour with a Local Guide to trace the steps of William the Conqueror, King Henry IV, and Queen Marie de' Medici. Toast the day with a brandy tasting in Calvados,...
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame and a Heroine for France
ACTIVE Pedal your way through hundreds of years of history on this Guided Bike Tour around Rouen, OR: DISCOVERY Join a Guided Visit to the magnificent Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen to marvel at masterpiece...
Serenity on the Seine’s Most Beautiful Riverbends
ACTIVE Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard—historic home of King Richard the Lionheart and a masterpiece of medieval military architecture, OR:
DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour to one ...
The Footsteps of Van Gogh and Bonaparte
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
ACTIVE This Guided E-bike Tour will take you to the Château de Maisons-Lafitte where you will enjoy a special snack, OR:
DISCOVERY Travel to the Chan...
Cafés, Cathedrals, and Canvases—The City of Light Truly Shines
ACTIVE Hop on a bike to explore Paris like a local on this enjoyable guided tour through its sights, mesmerizing history, and incredible ambiance, OR:
DISCOVERY Immerse yourself on our Food an...
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
(Breakfast)
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Le Meridien Etoile
Located just a short distance away from the Champs Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe, this elegant 1025-room hotel has a captivating mid-century modern design with boutique amenities reflective of the lively surroundings. Artfully appointed accommodation includes modern technology such as complimentary Wi-Fi and air conditioning, luxurious bath products and the Le Méridien Signature Bed. The legendary Paris Jazz Club is the place to enjoy snacks and hand crafted cocktails with a backdrop of live music on weekends, the welcoming restaurant serves a creative international menu composed of fresh seasonal produce and there is also a 24 hour fitness center on-site.
Paris Cedex 17
France
81 Bd Gouvion St Cyr
Oceania Hotel St. Malo
This modern hotel faces the sea and is close to the Sillon Beach and St. Malo Marina. Guest rooms are air-conditioned and have free Wi-Fi and coffee machines. Amenities include a terrace bar with panoramic sea-views, a lounge bar serving cocktails and drinks, as well as a fitness room and a hot tub.
St.Malo
France
Chausse' Du Sillon
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