Paris and Normandy

Day 1 UK - Paris Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your flight to Paris. Meet your Uniworld representative on arrival and transfer to the port to embark S.S. Joie de Vivre (5T). Day 2 La Roche-Guyon - Vernon (Giverny) Today is a celebration of Northern France’s natural beauty, with an excursion to a splendid château and gardens situated in an equally grand setting, plus a chance to immerse yourself in the very landscapes that inspired Impressionist master Claude Monet. Visit the hilltop Chateau La Roche-Guyon, before visiting the home and gardens of Impressionist master Claude Monet. Or, take in the beautiful French countryside with a guided bike ride from Vernon to Giverny. Later, enjoy the Captain’s welcome reception and dinner. Please note: Giverny will be closed during the March and November cruise departure dates. Day 3 Rouen Walk in the footsteps of greatness in Normandy’s medieval capital, a city with a historic quarter that remains amazingly intact. From the cathedral Monet painted dozens of times to the cross marking to spot where Joan of Arc was martyred, Rouen is a treasure trove for the culturally curious. The medieval capital of Normandy, Rouen has managed to preserve much of its historic core, despite being turned into a battlefield numerous times. Day 4 Caudebec-en-Caux (Honfleur or Étretat) Caudebec-en-Caux, a lovely little town on a serene loop of the Seine, is your base for one of two very different excursions. You could drive through the beautiful Calvados countryside to Honfleur, a delightful seaside harbour and city of painters, or head to the windy cliffs of Étretat for a game of golf. Day 5 Rouen (Normandy Beaches) The Normandy coast will forever be associated with the Allies’ D- Day invasion, a day that comes vividly to life on an excursion to the beaches of 1944. Or travel even further into the past with an up-close look at the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the Norman conquest. Day 6 Mantes-la-Jolie (Versailles) How did France’s rulers live over the centuries? Dock in Mantes-la-Jolie, gateway to either an excursion to Versailles or Château de Malmaison. Step into the private rooms the lavish palace built by the Sun King, or Château de Malmaison, home to Napoleon Bonaparte’s Empress Josephine. A special Captain’s farewell reception and dinner will be prepared for you this evening. Day 7 Paris Whether you’re a first-time visitor to the ‘City of Light’ or you’ve been here many times before, there’s something for everyone today. Enjoy a panoramic overview of the city, join a local expert for a walk through two much-loved neighbourhoods, or pedal your way along the Left Bank, a fresh and fun way to take in the sights. Day 8 Paris - UK Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.