Anacoluthe
St Mammes - Rouen

A cruise on the Anacoluthe combines the comforts of a mini ocean liner with the charm of a river steamer.  The interior provides ample space to relax in traditional surroundings of stained wood and elegant furnishings.  Large windows give all round views of the passing scenery.  The piano bar and outdoor jacuzzi complete the charm of the Anacoluthe.  

This year, the Anacoluthe travels down the legendary river Seine from Saint Mammes, a center of commercial traffic on the waterways for centuries, passing thru Paris, City of Lights and beautiful capital of France, to the beautiful city of Rouen.  Our cruise takes us to medieval towns and through delightful countryside on Europe's most romantic river.

We visit the region's most famous artistic sites and explore buildings representing a variety of architectural periods.

Saturday, DAY 1 St Mammes 
Meeting point : 3.30(pm), Hôtel Le Meridien Etoile, Paris. Coach transfer to the Anacoluthe moored in St Mammes at the confluence of the river Loing and the Seine.  Welcome on board with cocktails. Time to stroll into the village before dinner.

Sunday, DAY 2 St Mammes to Paris
Cruise downstream and moor in the historic town of Melun, from here we take the coach for to the picturesque town of Moret sur Loing. Stroll around the ramparts and through the narrow streets of Moret before we drive through the forest of Fontainebleau , making a brief visit to Barbizon, then on to Paris.

Monday, DAY 3 Paris to Bougival
Cruise through the vast meanders of the Seine as it leaves Paris, to Bougival. Excursion to Auvers sur Oise. Visit the Auberge Ravoux, & the churchyard, then return to the Anacoluthe.

Tuesday, DAY 4 Bougival to Vernon
Cruise to or near Mantes and take the coach for a drive to the village of Giverny. Here we visit the house and garden where Claude Monet lived till his death in 1926. We meet the Anacoluthe at Vernon, a town with an attractive medieval centre surrounding the 11th century collegiate church of Notre Dame. 

Wednesday, DAY 5 Vernon to Les Andelys
Cruise to Les Andelys, a picturesque town at the foot of the imposing fortress of Richard the Lionheart, Château Gaillard. Excursion to Rouen. A guided walking tour of Rouen’s medieval city centre, with free time to explore.

Thursday, DAY 6 Les Andelys to Rouen
(all day excursion to Caen and Normandy landing beaches OR relax on board and explore Rouen)
We cast off early and cruise to the last lock on the river at Amfreville. We visit the Mémorial de Caen (known as the museum for Peace). Buffet lunch at the Mémorial de Caen before driving North West to the coast to visit the vast American cemetery at Colleville sur Mer overlooking Omaha Beach and finally La Pointe du Hoc . Drive along the main roads back past Caen to meet the Anacoluthe in Rouen.

Friday, DAY 7 Rouen to Paris After breakfast, return coach transfer to Paris, estimated arrival around noon, depending on traffic conditions.

Note: the route is run in reverse on alternate weeks.
Excursion/moorings places and the route may be modified due to the unforeseen circumstances.

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