See the French capital’s icons in one sweep as you join a guided panoramic tour. Glide past grand avenues, bridges, and squares to admire the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower, the Trocadéro, the Musée d’Orsay, and riverside palaces.

Hear how Paris evolved from medieval Île de la Cité to Haussmannian Paris, with stories of revolutions, artistic revolts, and world-changing ideas. This wide-angle introduction helps you orient your own explorations during your time in the City of Light.

Walk the cobbled quays of the Vieux Bassin old harbour, a mirror of masts and slate-fronted townhouses that lured generations of painters. With your guide, uncover medieval lanes, artisan galleries, and the timbered wonder of Sainte-Catherine Church—France’s largest wooden church.

Trace Honfleur’s maritime fortunes and its role in the birth of Impressionism, where Boudin and Monet chased Normandy’s elusive light. Enjoy time to photograph half-timbered lanes and watch plein-air artists at work in a harbour scene long cherished by Impressionist ties.

Visit Giverny to visit Monet’s House and Gardens, stepping into the painter’s world of color and light. Wander the Japanese-inspired water garden past bamboo groves and the arched bridge to the lily pond that inspired Les Nymphéas (Water Lilies). Stroll Vernon’s riverside streets and quaint timbered facades nearby.

Gain insight into Monet’s daily rhythms, studio practice, and horticultural passions that shaped Impressionism. When the gardens are closed seasonally, the experience pivots to Château de Bizy’s elegant salons and parkland, preserving the spirit of Normandy’s artistic and aristocratic heritage.

Experience a poignant day of remembrance across key WWII sites. Visit tranquil Bayeux with its Gothic cathedral before paying respects at the Bayeux War Cemetery. Continue to the Longues-sur-Mer battery, unique in Normandy for its intact guns and casemates.

In Arromanches, learn how Mulberry harbours made invasion logistics possible, then contemplate the British Normandy Memorial overlooking Gold Beach. Guides weave personal stories with strategy and sacrifice, creating moments to pause for photos and reflection along one of Europe’s most consequential coastlines.

Taste Normandy’s terroir on an included foodie journey. At a traditional dairy, sample regional cheeses—including Camembert de Normandie and Pont-l’Évêque—and learn the protected methods behind their flavors. Continue to a coastal estate to discover orcharding, pressing, and aging.

Meet producers at a family-run cider and calvados estate, surrounded by apple orchards. Compare crisp ciders, pommeau, and aromatic brandies while hearing how sea breezes, soil, and centuries of craft create the region’s signature taste.

Take a closer look at the historic core on a guided walking tour from the arcaded elegance of Place des Vosges to the Hôtel de Ville and across the Seine to the heart of medieval Paris.

Cross Île de la Cité to view Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame before continuing to the palace-turned-museum ensemble of the Louvre and Tuileries. Along the way, uncover layers of royal ceremony, literary salons, and café culture that shaped the city’s enduring style.

Settle into the lounge to enjoy live music on board, where a trio channels the golden era with jazz-swing standards—velvet harmonies, brushed drums, and toe-tapping flair.

On another evening, an accordionist brings the soul of Paris to the river with lilting French chanson. Sip a drink, share the moment with fellow travelers, and let the evening ambience frame the river lights beyond the windows.

Savor a culinary highlight during the Chef’s Dinner, a showcase of the galley’s creativity and finesse. Expect artful plating, seasonal produce, and nods to Normandy’s fields, orchards, and coast.

Between courses of the chef’s signature dishes, enjoy attentive service and a relaxed, celebratory mood. Fragrant sauces, careful textures, and seasonal French flavours come together in an experience designed to linger long after dessert.

Visit a family-run farmhouse to visit a cider farm and see orchards, presses, and cellars that turn apples into Normandy’s signature drinks. Learn about terroir and varieties before you taste artisanal ciders and apple-based specialties paired with local nibbles.

Meet the producers, stroll between trees heavy with fruit, and examine traditional equipment like the apple presses and orchards. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour and subject to minimum numbers.

Explore the artists’ hill on a guided tour of Montmartre. Ride the petit train up cobbled slopes to the gleaming Sacré-Cœur Basilica, where buskers and painters animate café-lined squares.

Wander past old studios and cabarets before taking in panoramic views over Paris from the steps or dome. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour and subject to minimum numbers.

Cruise the River Seine to see Paris from its most elegant avenue. Glide along UNESCO-listed riverbanks as bridges and palaces unfold, with views of the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame from a unique waterside angle.

Enjoy English audioguide stories that link kings, revolutions, and the rise of the modern city. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour and subject to minimum numbers.

Ascend the skyline as you ride Europe’s fastest elevator to the 56th floor for far-reaching cityscapes. The glass-walled gallery offers a weather-proof perch above boulevards and monuments.

Continue to the open-air roof for a 360° rooftop terrace and unobstructed views of the Paris skyline. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour (entrance only; pay locally).

Explore Normandy’s capital as you join a guided walking tour through lanes of half-timbered houses and elegant squares to the masterpiece at its heart: Rouen Cathedral. Admire a lacework of Gothic stone and the soaring spire famously painted by Monet, then browse charming boutiques and patisseries.

Hear how Rouen rose from medieval wealth to wartime resilience, and stand in the Place du Vieux-Marché, where Joan of Arc met her fate. Stories of dukes, merchants, and from medieval guildhalls to Impressionist echoes bring the city’s layered past vividly to life.