10 nights · France · River cruise · Departs Paris City (France) · Visiting Vernon, Les Andelys, Rives-en-Seine, Rouen, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, London-Tilbury · Aboard Avalon Waterways on the Avalon Artistry II
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This river cruise sails the Seine, departing Paris City.
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways |
|---|---|
| Ship | Avalon Artistry II |
| Duration | 10 nights |
| Port calls | 7 |
| Departures | 34 sailings |
| From fare | $5,551 per person |
| Year built | 2013 |
| Guests | 130 |
| Cabins | 65 |
| Crew | 37 |
| Length | 110 m |
| Beam | 12 m |
| Cruising speed | 12.0 kn |
Paris rewards travellers who look beyond its familiar landmarks. Follow the Seine past the Louvre and Notre-Dame; explore streets where cafés, markets and small museums reveal daily life. The Eiffel Tower still commands the skyline, but the best hours are spent walking, with time for lunch. Choose one or two neighbourhoods rather than racing across town; Paris is best experienced at street level.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At the meeting of the Seine and Oise, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine has long been known as France’s capital of inland navigation. Barges line the riverbanks, recalling the crews and families who made these waterways their working world. Walk up to the historic center and Saint-Maclou church, then look back across the river traffic. Conflans offers a close view of France’s living river culture, far from the usual Paris landmarks.
Paris rewards travellers who look beyond its familiar landmarks. Follow the Seine past the Louvre and Notre-Dame; explore streets where cafés, markets and small museums reveal daily life. The Eiffel Tower still commands the skyline, but the best hours are spent walking, with time for lunch. Choose one or two neighbourhoods rather than racing across town; Paris is best experienced at street level.
London puts royal ceremony beside a working city, with history written across its streets, squares and riverfront. From the Tower of London to Westminster Abbey, landmark visits reward unhurried exploration. The British Museum and National Gallery offer world-class collections, while Covent Garden and the South Bank make excellent walking territory. Cruise ships serving London commonly dock at Tilbury, about 25 miles east of the centre. Confirm your berth and transfer arrangements before setting out.
Published August 28, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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