MS Botticelli, 5 Night The finest and most picturesque ports of call in the Seine valley ex Paris, France Return

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...

Day 1
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Enjoy a traditional evening of entertainment with a "Titi Parisien" theme. The ship sets sail during the night.

Day 2
This morning will be spent cruising towards Les Andelys, an occasion to enjoy the magnificent view of the Roche Guyon.Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit of the Château de Martainville.We'll return on board and continue cruising towards Honfleur.

Day 3
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Honfleur.This afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Stroll along La Côte d'Albâtre between cliffs and villages.DISCOVERY: Hike across the cliffs of Étretat to bask in the landscapes that have been dramatically shaped by weather and erosion.ORJoin us for a full-day optional excursion (lunch included) to the Landing Beaches(2)(only on pre-booking before departure). One of the great turning points of the 20th century happened in France during the D-Day Landings of the Allied Forces in Normandy.

Day 4
This morning, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided trip along the Norman Abbey Circuit. In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Rouen.Tonight's our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will cruise through the night.

Day 5
This morning will be spent sailing towards Paris along the banks of the Seine which have been beautifully landscaped. We'll cruise past the impressive concrete and glass buildings of the futuristic business district of La Défense, reaching Paris in the early afternoon.Join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Panoramic tour through Paris exploring the city's legendary places.DISCOVERY: Stroll on the banks of the Seine, the bridges of Paris. We'll set out from the Quai de Grenelle for a stroll along the banks of the Seine.Tonight, we'll set out for a cruise through Paris by night (depending on the water level).

Day 6
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

Named after the Italian painter Sandro Botticelli, one of the great masters of the Renaissance, this elegant standard ship sails on the Seine, a historic and authentic river with breathtaking landscapes. Completely renovated in 2016, the MS Botticelli is a standard ship that measures 110m long and 11,40m wide and can accommodate 149 passengers in 75 cabins on 2 decks. The size of a cabin is between 10m2 to 11,50m2, offering amenities and providing guests with all the comforts they need during their stay. The shades of taupe and beige, enhanced with emerald green, as well as the golden touches of the cabins and the precious fabrics of Venice, provide an elegant and cozy atmosphere. Located on the upper deck, the restaurant, where all meals are served during the cruise, offers a delicate cuisine in a refined setting, where large windows allow guests to fully enjoy the panorama. Also situated on the upper deck is the lounge / bar with a dance floor. Comfortable sun loungers are provided on the sun deck with a large shaded area, the ideal place to relax and admire the surrounding landscapes.

CroisiEurope has a fleet of Prestige category boats with cabins, which ply the most beautiful rivers in Europe. Spacious and light, they offer a welcoming and refined setting. Accommodation capacity varies from 100 to 180 passengers depending on the boat's design. At the cutting edge of technology, their facilities offer comfort and safety.

Carefully maintained and partially renovated each year, the CroisiEurope fleet is largely made up of recently built vessels, less than five years old, all with Veritas certification. The leading European river tour operator, our company owes its international reputation to its seriousness, its dynamism, its sense of innovation and its recognised value for money of long standing.

Vessels are rated four-star and food is superb – as you’d expect on a French-owned cruise line, staffed by French chefs and with top French and German wines aboard. One cruise of the Rhone and Saone Rivers in France concentrates on gastronomy and traditional French cusine, visiting Collonges Abbey, renowned for its great French chef, Paul Bocuse.

CroisiEurope is a family-owned and operated firm, with brothers and sisters running different aspects of the company and keeping a close eye on all operations to ensure excellence.

River cruising offers much free fun. Wake in the morning and observe the passing riverside scenery through your cabin window – perhaps from your bed. Gaze upon village churches or a patchwork of fields sparkling in the morning sun.

CroisiEurope’s network traverses a phenomenal number of European rivers and waterways. They range from the Guadalquivir and Guadiana (flowing through Spain and Portugal respectively); the Douro in Portugal, the Po and Venice Lagoon in Italy; the Rhone in Provence, plus the Seine from Paris to the Normandy Coast. And there’s more: the Moselle, the Neckar, the Saar, the Oder, the Havel, the Baltic Sea, the Camarge, the Rhine, the Main and the mighty Danube; the Tisza and the Black Sea; the Belgian and Dutch waterways. Everything from tulip time in Holland to Christmas Markets in Germany.

Drinks included with on board meals: mineral water, house wine, beer, fruit juice, and tea or coffee.