French Impressionism Along the Banks of the Seine
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- CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Discover the landscapes that inspired Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, and Eugène Boudin.
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- VISIT MAJOR ARTISTIC SITES: The charming village of Barbizon
- The Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris, the largest collection of his works
- Monet’s home in Giverny, nature’s tableau vivant
- The Fine Arts Museum and the cathedral in Rouen
- Honfleur, cradle of Impressionism
- Étretat, and the beautiful white cliffs of the Côte d'Albâtre
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- Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - all onboard beverages (not including the special lists) - emergency/repatriation insurance - accommodations in a double-occupancy, climate-controlled cabin with shower in private bathroom - assistance from our onboard, multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - onboard lectures- thematic visits - visits mentioned in the program - cabaret-style evening - gala evening - all port fees.
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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. Join us for a lecture entitledThe Definition of Impressionism, its Origins, Techniques, and Contexts.
We’ll spend the morning cruising to Melun. This afternoon, join us for a guided tour of Barbizon. This charming village found fame in the 19th century through the works of art created by landscape painters who were members of the Barbizon School art movement. The Auberge Ganne, where the artists once lived, is now a museum. We'll enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment.
We’ll spend the morning cruising. In the afternoon, join us for a visit to the Musée Marmottan Monet(1), which houses the largest collection of his paintings. After we return on board, we’ll begin to cruise to Mantes-la-Jolie. Join us for a second onboard lecture entitled Claude Monet, the Quintessential Impressionist.
Join us for a tour of Monet’s home and studio in Giverny. We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Rouen. Enjoy a cabaret-style evening of entertainment on board.
We’ll set out on a guided tour of Rouen(2) this morning by following the footsteps of the Impressionists.We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Honfleur.Join us for a lecture entitled The Geography of Impressionism: Paris and its Suburbs, Honfleur, and the Coastlines of Normandy.
Set out on a walking tour of Honfleur, the cradle of Impressionism. Enjoy some free time on your own at the Eugène Boudin Museum. This afternoon, we'll visit the Côte d'Albâtre, with its magnificent white cliffs lined with pebble beaches and the small seaside city of Étretat.
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
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- Drinks from our special wine list or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - entry to the Eugène Boudin Museum in Honfleur - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points(3) - personal expenses.
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