PETITE SEINE
Royal stopovers and medieval cities, cruise on the Petite Seine,
discovering the history of France
Paris(1) - SENS - CANNES-ECLUSES - MORET-LOING-ET-ORVANNE - MELUN - EVRY - PARIS
This cruise brings you gently from the edges of Burgundy to Paris. Discover prestigious monuments and famous sites. The architectural treasures of Provins—a medieval city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site—and Sens unfold before your eyes. You'll fall in love with Barbizon, the timeless painters' village. Travel back in time at the Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte castles. You'll pass the famous beautiful forest of Fontainebleau—once the hunting grounds for French royalty and a natural inspiration for many artists.
SENS to PARIS
DAY 1: PARIS(1) - SENS
Possible transfer(1) by coach from Paris to join our ship in Sens (duration ~2:00.) Passengers are welcome to board our ship in Sens at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.
DAY 2: SENS - CANNES-ECLUSES
In the morning, excursion included: discovery of the city of Sens. It is home to a group of remarkable buildings, both architecturally and historically. Sens Cathedral, the first Gothic cathedral, its town hall, witness to the triumphant Republic at the beginning of the last century are wonderful witnesses to this. As you stroll through the streets, along the promenades, you will notice residences, buildings, sections of walls testifying to this rich past. You can stroll through the city's covered market and taste local products. Return on board.
Afternoon sailing on the Yonne, a tributary of the Seine. A pleasant navigation where you will see many lakes and ponds. Arrival at the end of the afternoon in Cannes-Ecluses. Free evening, take the opportunity to stroll in this pleasant little town, located on the banks of the Yonne.
DAY 3: CANNES-ECLUSES - MORET-LOING-ET-ORVANNE
Morning sailing towards Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne.
In the afternoon, excursion included: Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne. Located on the edge of the Fontainebleau forest, the royal city is famous for its barley sugar and its landscapes immortalized by the impressionist Alfred Sisley. You will discover the fortified medieval gates, the superb Renaissance facades, the banks of the Loing or even the Notre-Dame church. Free time after the visit to stroll at your own pace in the city, do not hesitate to visit the barley sugar shop, a sweet and delicate flavor created during the reign of Louis XIII in Moret. Return on board. Free evening.
DAY 4: MORET-LOING-ET-ORVANNE - MELUN
Morning sailing to Melun.
In the afternoon, excursion included: visit to the Château de Fontainebleau and its gardens . The château has hosted all the important sovereigns of France. It is a unique example of a residence regularly inhabited for 8 centuries. The French gardens, the fountains and the parterre will remind you of the glory days of the palace. A discovery of the town of Fontainebleau and its facades of the old private mansions built during the various stays of the court will pleasantly complete your visit.
Back on board. Free evening.
DAY 5: MELUN - EVRY
Morning sailing to Evry.
In the afternoon, excursion included: visit the village of Barbizon, nestled comfortably against the western edge of the Fontainebleau forest. In the 19th century, this unpretentious hamlet quickly became the favorite place of landscape painters such as Théodore Rousseau and Jean-François Millet, important figures of the famous Barbizon school. Stroll through the cobbled streets and push open the doors of the small shops and art galleries! Return on board.
Gala evening
DAY 6: EVRY - PARIS
In the morning, excursion included: visit to the sumptuous Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. At the request of Nicolas Fouquet, it was designed by great artists: the architect Le Vau, the painter Le Brun, the landscaper André Le Nôtre. They combined their genius to build a model whose majesty and balance inspired Louis XIV at Versailles and then the whole of Europe for more than a century. Discover the ceremonial rooms, the basements and admire the exceptional works of art exhibited at the château. Return on board to Evry.
Afternoon sailing to Paris. Arrival in the capital in the evening.
“Titi Parisien” evening on board.
DAY 7: PARIS QUAI DE GRENELLE
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
PARIS TO SENS
PARIS - EVRY - MELUN - MORET-LOING-ET-ORVANNE - CANNES-ECLUSES - SENS - Paris(1)
DAY 1: PARIS
Boarding from 6 p.m. Presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner on board.
Departure on a cruise, crossing Paris. "Titi Parisien" evening on board.
DAY 2: PARIS - EVRY
Morning cruise on the Seine. You will sail in the heart of the capital and enjoy a privileged view of the monuments lining the river. Arrival in the early afternoon in Evry.
Excursion included: visit to the sumptuous Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. At the request of Nicolas Fouquet, it was designed by great artists: the architect Le Vau, the painter Le Brun, the landscaper André Le Nôtre. They combined their genius to build a model whose majesty and balance inspired Louis XIV at Versailles and then the whole of Europe for over a century. Discover the ceremonial rooms, the basements and admire the exceptional works of art exhibited at the château. Return on board. Free evening.
DAY 3: EVRY - MELUN
Morning sailing towards Melun. The Seine runs alongside many forests and makes the landscape bucolic.
In the afternoon, excursion included: visit the village of Barbizon, nestled comfortably against the western edge of the Fontainebleau forest. In the 19th century, this unpretentious hamlet quickly became the favorite place of landscape painters such as Théodore Rousseau and Jean-François Millet, important figures of the famous Barbizon school. Stroll through the cobbled streets and push open the doors of the small shops and art galleries! Return on board.
Free evening
DAY 4: MELUN - MORET-LOING-ET-ORVANNE
Morning sailing towards Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne. As soon as you leave Melun, you will find a green landscape. The Seine meanders through a rural landscape.
In the afternoon, excursion included: visit to the Château de Fontainebleau and its gardens . The château has hosted all the important sovereigns of France. It is a unique example of a residence regularly inhabited for 8 centuries. The French gardens, the fountains and the parterre will remind you of the glory days of the palace. A discovery of the town of Fontainebleau and its facades of the old private mansions built during the various stays of the court will pleasantly complete your visit. Return on board. Free evening.
DAY 5: MORET-LOING-ET-ORVANNE - CANNES-ECLUSES
Morning, excursion included: guided tour of Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne. Located on the edge of the Fontainebleau forest, the royal city is famous for its barley sugar and its landscapes immortalized by the impressionist Alfred Sisley. You will discover the fortified medieval gates, the superb Renaissance facades, the banks of the Loing or even the Notre-Dame church. Free time after the visit to stroll at your own pace in the city, do not hesitate to visit the barley sugar shop, a sweet and delicate flavor created during the reign of Louis XIII in Moret.
In the afternoon, sail to Cannes-Ecluses. Free evening, take the opportunity to stroll around this pleasant little town, located on the banks of the Yonne.
DAY 6: CANNES-ECLUSES - SENS
Morning sailing on the Loing Canal towards Sens.
In the afternoon, excursion included: discovery of the city of Sens. It is home to a group of remarkable buildings, both architecturally and historically. Sens Cathedral, the first Gothic cathedral, its town hall, witness to the triumphant Republic at the beginning of the last century, are wonderful witnesses to this. As you stroll through the streets and along the promenades, you will notice residences, buildings and sections of walls bearing witness to this rich past. You can stroll through the city's covered market and taste local products. Return on board.
Gala evening.
DAY 7: SENS - PARIS QUAI DE GRENELLE
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9 a.m. Possibility of transfer(1) by coach from Sens to Paris.
End of our services.
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DATES |
SHIP |
ITINERARY |
PER PERSON RATE |
Jul 15; Aug 12
|
Sens - Paris |
$3570 |
|
Aug 5
|
Paris - Sens |
$3570 |
Rate includes: 6 night cruise, all meals, wine with meals, drinks from the bar and excursions. Bicycles available for cycling.
