Experience River Barging in Europe
L'Esprit d'Europe
Paris-Normandy
The L'Esprit d'Europe combines modern facilities with warmth and comfort. A large
sundeck provides a perfect way to see the wonderful sights and beauty of Normandy
as we cruise along the Seine. A lounge with panoramic views, dining room and nineteen
comfortable cabins.
Cruise Highlights
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Paris City of Lights
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Chateau Malmaison, home of Empress Josephine
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Claude Monet home and gardens at Giverny
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Rouen and walk in the medieval old town
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Honfleur, considered by some the birthplace of the impressionist movement
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Abbeye of Jumiege
Itinerary
Saturday
We meet in the lobby of Hotel Regina, 192 Rue de Rivoli, Paris at 4 p.m. (16:00)
and transfer to Esprit d' Europe moored on the river Seine in Paris. Welcome
aboard champange reception and time
to settle into your cabin and discover Esprit D' Europe before dinner on board.
This evening you enjoy an unforgettable cruise through Paris by Night and eperience
the magic of Nighttime Paris.
Sunday
A private guided coach tour of Paris, or alternatively, free time to explore
or shop on your own this morning. This afternoon, cruise to Bougival, a residential town made famous by the French Impressionists in the 1870's.
Monday
This morning, an excursion to Chateau of Malmaison, home of Empress Josephine
and on occassions, Napoleon himself. Malmaison is in one of the loveliest settings in France. It was the home of the First
Consul and his wife and the seat of the French government, along the Tuileries,
from 1800 to 1802. After her divorce from the Emperor, Josephine retired to Malmaison
in 1810.
We return to Esprit D' Europe in Conflans St Honorine for lunch followed by an afternoon cruise to Vernon, a delightful town with a beautiful medieval center. There is time for a walk
arounf town this evening.
Tuesday
This morning an early start for a visit to the beautiful house and gardens of
Claude Monet in Giverny. Discover Monet's inspiration for such masterpieces as the "Water Lilies".
The French Government spends in excess of $2 Million on Giverny each year to keep
it the way Monet left it when he died in 1926. The visit to Giverny is followed
by a cruise to Rouen, the getway to Normandy. Monet painted marvelous oils of the Cathedral made famous in the paintings
of impressionist Claude Monet. We have a guided walking tour of the medieval
city, half timbered huses and the Gothic Cathedral. There is free time to explore
before dinner.
Wednesday
Today we cruise to Duclair, a delightful country village surrounded by apple orchards. We have the opportunity
of a cider tasting after a visit to the famous abbey of Jumiege. The ruins of this Benedictine Abbey are among the oldest and most beautiful
in France.
Thursday
Our departure this morning depends on the tides. We cruise into the estuary
of the Seine, passing the expansive suspension bridge at Tancarville to arrive into the cahrming and delightful town of Honfleur. Join in a guided walking tour of the picturesque harbour considered by some
as the birth place of the impressionists movement. Visit the half timbered huses
and wooden church of Ste Catharine. Gala dinner will be served on board this
evening.
Friday
After breakfast, we return to Paris, Hotel Regina, arriving before lunch.
Departure Dates & Rates
Departs every Saturday from April 02 to November 12
Rates: from $1990 pp double occupancy, s/supp $500
Charter Rate: $71,640 - FOR CHARTER OR GROUP ONLY
Inclusions as above r/t transfers by motor coach from Paris included.
Price includes: (1) All meals from dinner on day one to breakfast on day seven.
(2) Quality French wines served with lunch and dinner. (3) Daily guided shore
excursions in air conditioned comfort.
Price does NOT include: (1) Gratuities for crew (we suggest 100 euros per passenger).
(2) Travel Insurance. We strongly recommend trip cancellation insurance as we
strictly apply our terms and conditions. (3) Bar drinks.
Deck & Layout Features
L'Esprit D'Europe - 38 passengers
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LENGTH / WIDTH: 197' X 30'
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CABINS, LOWER DECK: 9 TWINS (110 SQ. FT)
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CABINS, MAIN DECK: 10 TWINS (110 SQ. FT)
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3 DECKS, 2 BARS, LOUNGE, DINING ROOM
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UPPER DECK: LARGE SUNDECK
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AIR CONDITIONING / CENTRAL HEATING THROUGHOUT
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COACH FOR EXCURSIONS
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CREW: 10 MEMBERS
Bar Lounge
Double Cabin
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