The Norman Abbeys Trail
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We'll set off by coach from Duclair in the company of our guide. The excursion begins with a visit of the Jumièges Abbey. Built in 654 when Christianity arrived in the region, and subsequently destroyed by the Vikings, the abbey was restored in the 11th century by their descendants. With the arrival of the Romantic period, the abbey became extremely well-known thanks to Victor Hugo who described it as the "most beautiful ruins in all of France”. During our visit we'll also discover the cloisters and the ruins of the Church of Saint Peter before visiting the Abbey of Saint Wandrille or Wandregisel (exterior only), a highly spiritual monument founded in the same century. The wonderful classical architecture of this abbey blends with the magnificence of its mediaeval heritage in perfect harmony. Unlike Jumièges, a congregation of Benedictine monks settled in this abbey in 1931 and has remained to this day, bringing the community to a substantial number. We'll return to the boat by coach.
Duration : approx. 3:30
- Good walking shoes are recommended.
- Times are approximate.
- The order of the visits can change.
- These excursions are not proposed for all the cruises and depend on the itinerary.
- If the minimum of 25 participants is not reached, the excursion may be either cancelled or proposed at another rate, depending on the number of participants (to be paid for on board).
- The excursions on the first evening and the morning following boarding are only guaranteed for the passengers who have booked the excursion before the cruise.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
The Seine Valley (port-to-port cruise)
PARIS - VERNON - DUCLAIR - HONFLEUR - ROUEN - LES ANDELYS - PARIS
Sail along the Seine to discover the history, idyllic landscapes and culture that border this mythical river with its hidden secrets. In Vernon, you will discover the Claude Monet house and gardens with its famous water garden. Visit the sumptuous Martainville Château, stroll along the Côte Fleurie or vist the historical Normandy landing beaches.
* Price based on double occupancy
From the Côte Fleurie beaches to Paris (port-to-port cruise)
HONFLEUR - CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX - DUCLAIR - ROUEN - POISSY - PARIS
From Honfleur to Paris, sail along the Seine and discover the Côte Fleurie where you'll get to admire one of the pearls of Calvados and Basse-Normandie with exceptional architectural beauty, memory to the time when this little corner of France benefited from the fashion of sea bathing. You will be seduced by Honfleur, city of painters with its picturesque streets and its old port, and discover the charm as well as the sweetness of Normandy life!
* Price based on double occupancy
An Impressionist View of the Seine (port-to-port cruise)
PARIS - GIVERNY - VERNON - ROUEN - DUCLAIR - HONFLEUR
Art and culture enthusiasts can dive into the world of impressionist painters on our cruise along the Seine. There are many fine art museums, including the famous Marmottan Museum, but also the sumptuous residence and the impressive gardens of Claude Monet. It is also possible to explore emblematic cities of the Impressionist movement such as Rouen and Honfleur during our themed tours.
* Price based on double occupancy
From the chalk Cliffs in Étretat to the Heart of Paris: The hidden treasures of the Seine Valley (port-to-port cruise)
HONFLEUR - CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX - DUCLAIR - ROUEN - POISSY - PARIS
Fall in love with the Seine River and its pleasant walking trails where you’ll see the most beautiful landscapes of the Normandy region. From Honfleur to Paris, you’ll discover all the secrets of these peaceful places away from the hustle and bustle of the city and learn all about the history of this surprising itinerary.
* Price based on double occupancy
From Paris to the Côte Fleurie (port-to-port cruise)
PARIS - POISSY - LA ROCHE-GUYON - ROUEN - DUCLAIR - HONFLEUR
From Paris to Honfleur, sail on the Seine and dive into the history of France. You will be seduced by Honfleur, city of painters with its picturesque streets and its old port, and discover the charm as well as the sweetness of Normandy life! Stop along the Côte Fleurie to admire one of the pearls of Calvados and Basse-Normandie with exceptional architectural beauty, memory to the time when this little corner of France benefited from the fashion of sea bathing.
* Price based on double occupancy
The finest and most picturesque ports of call in the Seine valley (port-to-port cruise)
PARIS - LES ANDELYS - HONFLEUR - DUCLAIR - ROUEN - PARIS
Sail on the Seine and discover unusual places. Discover the magnificent white cliffs of Etretat lined with pebble beaches, offering exceptional views, inspirational to past and present artists, then go on an excursion along the Norman Abbey Circuit. They reveal an exceptional architectural heritage, in their number and artistic quality, the charm of the surrounding landscapes and the grandeur of their past. Visit Rouen: both medieval and spiritual, experience the soul of its past...
* Price based on double occupancy