Medieval France, Romance of Fontainebleau and Paris (port-to-port cruise)

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River Cruise
This cruise brings you gently from the edges of Burgundy to Paris.  Discover prestigious monuments and famous sites. The architectural treasures of Provins'a medieval city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site'and Sens unfold before your eyes. You'll fall in love with Barbizon, the timeless painters' village. Travel back in time at the Fontainebleau and Vaux...
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS A magnificent journey including quaint ports of call, historical cities and excellent local cuisine EXCURSIONS INCLUDED: Peaceful Sens, its cathedral and covered marketplace
    • MedievalMoret-Loing-et-Orvanne
    • The Palace of Fontainebleau and its splendid gardens, one of the most beautifully decorated and furnished in France
    • Visit the village of Barbizon
    • Vaux-le-Vicomte, a 17th-century masterpiece

What's this trip about?

    This cruise brings you gently from the edges of Burgundy to Paris.  Discover prestigious monuments and famous sites. The architectural treasures of Provins'a medieval city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site'and Sens unfold before your eyes. You'll fall in love with Barbizon, the timeless painters' village. Travel back in time at the Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte castles. You'll pass the famous beautiful forest of Fontainebleau'once the hunting grounds for French royalty and a natural inspiration for many artists.

Details

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

Travel Themes

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

Destinations

Activities

  • River Cruise

Trip includes

    • Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - the excursions mentioned in the program - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - travel assistance and repatriation insurance- all port fees.

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Paris(1) - SENS

Possible transfer(1) by coach from Paris to join our ship in Sens (duration ~2:00.) Passengers are welcome to board our ship in Sens at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.

Day 2 SENS - CANNES-ECLUSES

In the morning, visit the city, home to a variety of historical buildings with impressive architecture. The cathedral in Sens was the first of the great Gothic cathedrals in France and was the inspiration in layout and design for many others, including Canterbury Cath...

Day 3 CANNES-ECLUSES - MORET-LOING-ET-ORVANNE

Morning sail to Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne.Afternoon excursion included: Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne. Situated on the edge of the Fontainebleau forest, this royal town is famous for its barley sugar and landscapes immortalised by the Impressionist Alfred Sisley. You'll discove...

Day 4 MORET-LOING-ET-ORVANNE - MELUN

We’ll spend the morning cruising to Melun.In theafternoon, join us for a tour of the Palace of Fontainebleau and its magnificent gardens. All the kings and queens of France passed through Fontainebleau at one time or another. The château is a unique example of a resid...

Day 5 MELUN - EVRY

We’ll spend the morning cruising to Evry. In the afternoon, visit the village of Barbizon. Around the year 1820, Edmée and François Ganne set up a grocer’s shop in the hamlet of Barbizon. In 1827, Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot discovered the village, paving the way for ...

Day 6 EVRY - PARIS

In the morning, visit of the sumptuous Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. The architect Louis Le Vau was already widely celebrated when Fouquet called on his services in 1653. As the Kings Principal Architect, he had erected a number of Parisian mansions including the Hôtel ...

Day 6 EVRY - PARIS

In the morning, visit of the sumptuous Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. The architect Louis Le Vau was already widely celebrated when Fouquet called on his services in 1653. As the King's Principal Architect, he had erected a number of Parisian mansions including the Hôtel...

Day 7 PARIS

Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,011
Price per day$573
Last Updated: 10/2/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - the transfer by coach from Paris to Sens(1) - personal expenses.

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Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.,
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