Historic Normandy and the Seine River Aboard Cézanne
September 12–23, 2008
Discover the historic province of Normandy while cruising the Seine from the City of Light to the medieval city of Rouen. While in Paris, stroll the bohemian district of Montmartre and meander through the luxuriant gardens of Versailles. See Claude Monet's home in Giverny, Rouen’s Gothic and Romanesque cathedrals, and Normandy’s World War II beaches. Post-cruise, reside in the elegant Château d'Audrieu, learn about the exploits of William the Conqueror while viewing the historic Bayeux Tapestry, and discover the legendary Mont-St-Michel abbey.
Study Leader Information
Chantal Barbe-Chauvin, Art Historian; Jacques Chauvin, Lecturer on French history, politics, economics and current events
Tour Itinerary
September 12/13
New York, U.S.A./Paris, France; Embark the Cézanne; Welcome reception
September 14
Musée Marmottan; Versailles Palace; Captain's Welcome reception
September 15
Musée Jacquemart-André
September 16
Giverny; Musée d'Art Américain; Les Andelys; Château Gaillard
September 17
Walking tour of Rouen; Afternoon free
September 18
Musée des Beaux-Arts André Malraux; Panoramic tour of Le Havre; Walking tour of Honfleur
September 19
Abbey of St-Wandrille; Jumièges Abbey; Afternoon free
September 20
Disembark the Cézanne; Excursion commemorating the Allied D-Day landings; American Military Cemetary; Transfer to Château d'Audrieu
September 21
Mont-St-Michel
September 22
Bayeux; Caen, the Peace Memorial; Farewell reception and dinner
September 23
Audrieu/Paris/U.S.A.
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