8 Days the Seine, Paris and Normandy River Cruise - MS Jane Austen
Duration:
7 Nights
From €3,049pp
24 June 2025
Experience more with so much included
Glide through the typical landscapes of the Seine before discovering the story behind the remarkable Château Gaillard.
Explore Normandy's capital, Rouen, where you'll visit the Place du Vieux-Marché, and coastal Honfleur with its picturesque old harbour.
Choose between a thought-provoking tour of Bayeux, Arromanches and the D-Day landing beaches or a delicious tour of Normandy, with stops at local cheese and cider farms including tastings.
Drive to Giverny to visit Monet's house and garden and explore Vernon's quaint buildings.
Immerse yourself in the centre of Paris and all its wonderful sights, with your choice of either a panoramic coach tour or extensive walking tour.
Cruise through the heart of Normandy along the majestic Seine visiting historic sites that have shaped the world today.
We sail along the Seine, visiting Château Gaillard before exploring the delights of Rouen, one of Europe's finest medieval cities with its stunning cathedral. We moor in the pretty village of Caudebec with time after dinner for an evening stroll in this typical French village. Next, you'll have the choice to visit Bayeux and Arromanches - to explore the sites of the D-Day landings. Or perhaps you'll choose to explore the flavours of Normandy with visits to cider and dairy farms, complete with several opportunities to sample local produce.
We also visit picturesque Honfleur and take the short drive to Giverny, visiting Claude Monet's home and one of the world's most famous gardens. Enjoy the streets of Vernon before we continue to the City of Light, Paris. From the Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre to the Pompidou Centre, this breathtaking city never fails to inspire no matter how many times you get the chance to visit.
DAY 1
Arrival in Paris
DAY 2 Les Andelys
DAY 3
Rouen
DAY 4
Bayeux & Arromanches or Taste of Normandy
DAY 5
Honfleur
DAY 6
Giverny & Vernon
DAY 7
Paris
DAY 8
Return home
MS Jane Austen
How can one adequately sum up the wonderfully elegant five-star MS Jane Austen? Launched in 2015 and built to the most exacting standards, how can we describe this extraordinary vessel that’s truly one of the finest ships of its type afloat anywhere in the world?
Quite simply, every single aspect and element is designed to the highest possible specification and our own exacting standards to bring you the very best and most enjoyable river cruising experience, in the most luxurious comfort.
We have worked tirelessly with our Swiss partner Scylla AG, one of the world’s most experienced luxury river ship builders with a pedigree stretching back over nearly 40 years, to design the perfect vessel, with virtually no expense spared.
You’ll feel the unmistakable understated opulence of this extraordinary vessel as you board through the spacious, marble-floored lobby. Stylish furnishings using environmentally friendly materials are beautifully combined with the most advanced safety systems… and the work of a wonderful designer’s eye conjuring up the classic lines and sophistication of a luxurious ocean liner. As always, the finesse is in the detail - beautifully crafted tropical hardwoods, wrought iron, highly polished copper and brass, all beautifully illuminated then added to soft leather furnishings and imaginative colour schemes, promotes a subtle, chic ambience of exceptional taste.
Intuitive, unobtrusive service is graceful, efficient yet friendly as you might expect from a Swiss operated ship with 35 staff serving just 140 guests. This outstanding ratio of 4:1 allows a personal touch which makes such a difference to your cruise. Plus unlike other vessels typically carrying up to 200 passengers, you’ll enjoy simply far more space – as well as a smaller, more intimate dining experience.
Facilities
Lounge with bar and panoramic views on the Diamond Deck
Lido Bar & Restaurant on the Diamond Deck serving early bird breakfast, light lunch and dinner (to be reserved on board subject to availability)
Main Restaurant - on the Ruby Deck serving buffet breakfast, lunch of served soups and main course with a buffet of starters, salads and desserts and four-course dinner.
Air conditioned public areas & cabins
24hr self service station for tea & coffee
Lift between Ruby and Diamond deck
Sun deck with comfortable outdoor chairs and sun loungers
Small splash pool and putting green on the Sun Deck
Small boutique for you to shop for your souvenirs and keepsakes to take home.
Reception area open 24hrs
Wellness area with sauna and steam room
Hairdressing salon
Laundry service
Travel Concierge
Looking to add on a couple of nights pre- or post-trip? Feel like flying a day earlier or from a different airport? Or want door-to-door private transfers? Personalise your holiday with Travel Concierge.
Here's how our Travel Concierge service can help:
Add up to two nights before you sail in the destination your river cruises starts from
Add up to two nights after your cruise in the destination your river cruises ends in
Change your departure airport (depending on flight availability)
Add a stay in an airport hotel
Currency: Euro
Flight time: 2 hrs, Eurostar time: 2.5 hrs
Language: French
Time zone: GMT+1
Country: France
Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship for the duration of your cruise. Please note that speeds may vary.
Mobility
We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your holiday with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to call us to discuss these concerns.
Irish Citizens do not require a visa to France however must have a valid passport. For the most up-to-date passport and visa information visit https://www.dfa.ie/travel/
Inclusions
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin with a limited number of sole occupancy cabins available, at the relevant supplement. The price includes:
Full board during your cruise from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day (except lunch on day 4)
Free Superior drinks package
Complimentary on-board tea and coffee
Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi (connection speeds may vary)
All visits and excursions as mentioned
Return flights or Eurostar with regional rail options
Coach travel as mentioned
Transfers from the airport/station to and from the port of embarkation
English-speaking expert guides
The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge
92 Patrick Street, Cork, Ireland Registration No 100308
Licensed by the Irish Aviation Authority,
TA0720.
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