9 nights · Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France · River cruise · Departs Le Pecq (France) · Visiting Rouen, Le Havre-Paris, Rives-en-Seine, Les Andelys, Vernon, Chateau de La Roche-Guyon · Aboard A Rosa Cruises on the Arosa Viva
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This river cruise sails the Seine, departing Le Pecq.
| Cruise line | A Rosa Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Arosa Viva |
| Duration | 9 nights |
| Port calls | 7 |
| Departures | 4 sailings |
| From fare | $1,515 per person |
| Year built | 2010 |
| Guests | 202 |
| Cabins | 99 |
| Crew | 54 |
| Length | 135 m |
| Beam | 11 m |
| Cruising speed | 12.0 kn |
Le Pecq sits on the Seine, west of Paris, beneath the wooded heights of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Cross the river to visit its château, home to France’s National Archaeology Museum. From the château terrace, the valley unfolds in a broad panorama toward the capital. The nearby Le Vésinet–Le Pecq station connects with central Paris. Or stay close: riverside paths and leafy streets offer a quieter way to experience this corner of Île-de-France.
Rouen rewards travelers who leave the ship and walk straight into its history. Half-timbered houses line narrow streets, while the soaring cathedral once drew Claude Monet back to paint its changing façade. At the old marketplace, Joan of Arc was executed in 1431; today, a church commemorates her. Pause for Normandy’s butter-rich cuisine, then follow the Seine-side quays for a quieter view of this working port.
Le Havre is more than a gateway to Normandy; it is a city worth seeing in its own right. Rebuilt after wartime destruction under architect Auguste Perret, its striking concrete centre earned UNESCO World Heritage status. Visit the Musée d’Art moderne André Malraux for an exceptional collection of Impressionist paintings, then walk the seafront. Beyond the city, Normandy offers medieval Honfleur, the D-Day landing sites and the abbey at Mont-Saint-Michel.
Caudebec-en-Caux, now part of Rives-en-Seine, sits on a bend of the Seine in Normandy. Begin at Notre-Dame, where a finely carved Gothic façade and Renaissance stained glass reward a closer look. The Musée de la Marine de Seine traces the river’s working life and the communities shaped by its trade. Nearby, explore the evocative ruins of Jumièges Abbey, one of Normandy’s great medieval sites.
Les Andelys rewards a pause on the Seine, where white chalk cliffs rise above two historic quarters. Above Le Petit-Andely, Richard the Lionheart’s Château Gaillard has watched the valley since the late 12th century. Climb to its ruins for sweeping views, then descend to the riverside lanes and the Gothic church of Notre-Dame. This is Normandy at an unhurried scale: dramatic landscape, medieval ambition and room to explore.
Vernon rewards a closer look before you follow the Seine toward Giverny. On the river, the half-timbered Old Mill stands dramatically on medieval bridge piers, a defining view. Nearby, the Gothic church of Notre-Dame and quiet streets preserve the town’s long history. Monet’s house and gardens lie about five kilometres away in Giverny, the setting for many of his paintings.
At La Roche-Guyon, the Seine curves beneath a chalk cliff crowned by a medieval keep. Below it, the château’s elegant residence and formal gardens tell a different story of power and taste. A stairway cut through the rock climbs to the fortress, where views sweep across the river valley and village rooftops. Discover a rare pairing of medieval stronghold and Renaissance château in one of France’s officially designated Most Beautiful Villages.
Le Pecq sits on the Seine, west of Paris, beneath the wooded heights of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Cross the river to visit its château, home to France’s National Archaeology Museum. From the château terrace, the valley unfolds in a broad panorama toward the capital. The nearby Le Vésinet–Le Pecq station connects with central Paris. Or stay close: riverside paths and leafy streets offer a quieter way to experience this corner of Île-de-France.
Published September 21, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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