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The hidden gems of the Parisian countryside - A cruise between châteaux, art and French flavours (port-to-port cruise)

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7 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
35 - 70 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Highlights

All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar

Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail

Free Wi-Fi onboard

Bicycles available on board

Official welcome from the captain and crew

Travel assistance and repatriation insurance

All port fees included

HighlightsFrom masterpieces to local flavors, experience the region that inspired so many artists—the Val d'Oise

THE MUSTS:Follow the footsteps of Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-OiseThe Pressoir

Auversois vineyards and the Maison-Atelier de Daubigny

Compiègne and the Armistice Memorial

Itinerary

Splurge on our exclusive offer and vacation through an incontestably captivating region of France, the Oise Valley. The Oise River meanders through the wooded countryside it has carved meticulously throughout history. This cruise includes a multitude of historic sites and guarantees an in-depth look into our colorful culture. Discover the Château de Malmaison. In Auvers-sur-Oise, follow the footsteps of Van Gogh to the Musée de l'Absinthe and learn about the café atmosphere influencing the artists at the time. Further along, the Château de Chantilly gives you a good idea of what the French consider their art de vivre. To wrap it all up, pay your respects to those who sacrificed their lives over a hundred years ago at the Armistice Memorial in Compiègne. Of course, our cruise will be filled with French cuisine delights, including a masterclass on making crème chantilly by a member of the Confrérie des Chevaliers Fouetteurs.

day 1Paris

Boarding.We’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.Cruise through the city at night.(1)

day 2Paris - Bougival(3)

day 3Bougival(3) - Pontoise

day 4Pontoise - Auvers-sur-oise - Saint-leu-d'esserent

day 5Saint-leu-d'esserent - Pont-sainte-maxence - Compiegne

day 6Compiegne - Pont-l'ÉvÊque (oise)

day 7Pont-l'ÉvÊque (oise) - Paris(2)

What's Included

Accommodation
Accommodations in a double-occupancy, climate-controlled cabin with shower in private bathroom
Meals
Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day
Others
All onboard beverages (not including the special lists)Welcome cocktailAssistance from our stewardGala eveningExcursions and visits mentioned in the programEmergency/repatriation insuranceAll port fees.

What's Excluded

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