8 Days Gastronomy of the Seine River Cruise
Duration:
7 Nights
From €2,749pp
Dates Available 2027-2028
10% OFF ALL 2027/28 HOLIDAYS. NO EXCEPTIONS. €99 DEPOSITS

Highlights
- Delve into the region’s history on a tour of the D-day beaches, Arromanches and the 'longest day' museum, as well as during a visit to Château Gaillard.
- Visit to Caudebec-en-Caux, and Claude Monet's house to see the 'Water Lillies' pond and 'Japanese Footbridge'
- Visit a local farm and cider house to learn more about how they turn apples into an array of delicious apple-based products, including tasting
- Guided tours of Normandy's capital, Rouen, and Honfleur with a tasting at the oldest Crêperie, plus your choice of a Panoramic tour of Paris or a walking tour of Paris’ Latin Quarter district, where you can try macarons.
- Tour Bizy castle where you will get to know all about the ciders and cheeses of Normandy with an interactive tasting
experience.
Day 1 - Arrival at Paris
Travel to our ship, your home away from home for the next 7 nights.
Day 2 - Château Gaillard & cider farm
Discover the history of Château Gaillard and visit a traditional cider farm.
Day 3 - Rouen
Explore Rouen, Normandy’s capital, and enjoy a tarte tatin cooking demonstration, plus Champagne reception with French musician.
Day 4 - Normandy Beaches
Explore the D-Day landings, see Gold Beach and visit the British Normandy Memorial.
Day 5 - Honfleur
Take a guided tour of Honfleur and taste another French speciality at a historic crêperie.
Day 6 - Giverny & Bizy Castle
Visit Monet’s house and garden, then visit Bizy Castle, with Norman cider and cheese tasting.
Day 7 - Paris
Choose your own Parisian adventure – a panoramic tour or a walking tour of the Latin Quarter, and taste macarons.
Day 8 - Return home
After breakfast, disembark and begin your journey home.
MS Jane Austen
Taste your way through the heart of Normandy on a river cruise along the majestic Seine, stopping to visit historic sites that have shaped the course of history.
Known for its apples and dairy, we’ll voyage through Normandy along the Seine, tasting everything this delicious region has to offer. Sample the sweetest apple products at a local farm and the perfect snacks - crêpes in Honfleur, Norman cider and cheese at Bizy Castle, and mouthwatering macarons in Paris – and the fun doesn't stop when we leave dry land! Our on-board restaurant serves a fully French menu, and you can enjoy a tarte tatin cooking demonstration and French brunch as we sail, as well as a Champagne reception looking out onto Caudebec.
Discover some of the region’s history, spanning from Richard the Lionheart to the D-Day landings, in the ruins of Château Gaillard and the many thought-provoking monuments along the Normandy coast. Then visit the country’s sparkling capital, Paris, to explore the city’s gastronomy and maybe even taste the famous macarons!
This holiday is ideal for travellers looking for a delightful introduction to gastronomy and history along the Seine.
Prices are based on 1 October 2027 on MS Jane Austen
- Free all-inclusive drinks package
- 7 nights on board a five-star ship
- Return flights & transfers
- 13 included experiences
- Full board (except one lunch)
- Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
- Free Wi-Fi
- Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Cruise Host
- 20kg+ checked luggage
Prices are per person and based on 2 adults sharing*
prices are correct as of 10/04/2026. Subject to availability & change*









