Seine

A Seine river cruise is perhaps the most romantic of all European river voyages: a journey that begins in the heart of Paris — past the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Musée d'Orsay — and winds through the lush Normandy countryside to the ancient port of Honfleur and the beaches that changed the course of history.

Paris itself demands exploration beyond the famous landmarks: the covered passages of the 2nd arrondissement, the street markets of the Marais, and the impressionist landscapes of Giverny, where Monet painted his celebrated water lily series, are among the finest excursions on any river cruise.

Normandy holds a special place in European history. The D-Day beaches of Omaha, Utah, and Gold, the solemn American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, and the tidal island monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel — rising from its bay between Normandy and Brittany — are highlights of any extended Seine itinerary.