150 Years of Impressionism on the Seine River

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Come celebrate 150 years of Impressionism with us! Discover the inspirations of the ephemeral movement that revolutionized the art world and understand why artists were influenced in such a way. Unleash a feeling of freedom on a cruise from Paris to Normandy and bask in the light the painters loved. The first Impressionist exhibit—initiated by Sisley, Renoi...
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • HIGHLIGHTS All excursions included
    • Onboard presentation: The Seine River During the Time of the Impressionists
    • VISIT MAJOR IMPRESSIONIST SITES
    • The Fondation Claude Monet in Giverny
    • THE MUST-SEE SITES: Honfleur, cradle of Impressionism
    • The Côte d'Albâtre and its white cliffs
    • Rouen as seen by Monet, Pissarro, and Co.: The old town, art museum, and cathedral

What's this trip about?

    Come celebrate 150 years of Impressionism with us! Discover the inspirations of the ephemeral movement that revolutionized the art world and understand why artists were influenced in such a way. Unleash a feeling of freedom on a cruise from Paris to Normandy and bask in the light the painters loved. The first Impressionist exhibit—initiated by Sisley, Renoir, Bazille, Monet, and several others—took place 150 years ago, on April 15, 1874. Each of these great artists once lived on the banks of the legendary Seine River. Bordered by windmills and half-timbered homes, the Seine reflects the thousand shades of the sky as it winds its way through the Norman countryside to the English Channel. Endless landscapes represented on countless canvases. Explore the locations that inspired the movement, such as Rouen and Honfleur. The Côte d'Albâtre, bathed in the green and blue waters of the English Channel, is home to the best Normandy has to offer. The internationally renowned village of Giverny is a perpetual poem.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityParis
End CityParis

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Activities

  • River Cruise

Trip includes

    • Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - all onboard beverages (not including the special lists) - accommodations in a double-occupancy, climate-controlled cabin with shower in private bathroom - excursions mentioned in the program - lecture on Impressionism - onboard activities - assistance from our onboard crew - welcome cocktail - gala evening - emergency/repatriation insurance - all port fees.

Itinerary

Day 1 PARIS

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner on board. Cruise through Paris, the most famous capital in the world, at night.(1) See the most beautiful monuments in Paris bathed in superb lights, one after the other. An absolutely magical moment. Our ship will begin to cruise to Poissy.

Day 2 POISSY- MANTES-LA-JOLIE

Once we arrive in Poissy, we'll leave for the charming village of Giverny, where Claude Monet painted many of his exceptional works. Enjoy a tour of the Fondation Claude Monet. Monet lived in his home in Giverny for 43 years. In the garden surrounding the house, Monet...

Day 3 HONFLEUR

Our arrival in Honfleur will depend on the tides. In the morning, join us on a walking tour of Honfleur—the cradle of Impressionism—where Boudin, Monet, Bazille, and Jongkind stayed at the famous Saint-Simeon farm, each attempting to replicate the changing light of th...

Day 4 ROUEN

Join our guided tour on foot: Rouen as seen by Monet, Pissarro, and Co. This tour takes you along the streets that influenced Monet, Pissarro, and Gauguin. The capital of Normandy attracted many painters and became the inspirational playground for artistic experimenta...

Day 5 PARIS

Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,286
Price per day$257
Last Updated: 10/2/2024

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What's excluded

    • Drinks from our special wine list or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.

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