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Anacoluthe
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.
ST
MAMMES - ROUEN
May 26 - September 22
SATURDAY
St.
Mammes
We
meet at the Hotel Regina, 192 Rue
de Rivoli
,
75001
Paris at 15.00 (
3pm
) and transfer to Anacoluthe
moored in the small town of
St Mammes
at the junction of the
rivers
Seine
and Loing.
After a champagne welcome aboard, you will have time to settle into your
cabin and perhaps take a stroll before
dinner, in town or in Moret sur Loing
(3 kms with our bus) a small medieval town, once home to Alfred Sisley, the
impressionist painter.
SUNDAY
St.
Mammes
- Paris
During
breakfast , cruise to Corbeil. Beginning of afternoon excursion to Vaux
le Vicomte, castle built by Fouquet, the finance minister of the Sun King
and the model for
Versailles
.
There is an exceptionally well furnished interior and magnificent
gardens.
Return
to Anacoluthe at Evry, and cruise to enter
Paris
at dinner time. After
dinner on board, an unforgettable
Paris
by Night cruise.
MONDAY
Paris
- Rueil
Mal
Maision
Morning
coach tour of
Paris
.
Afternoon
cruise to Rueil Malmaison, a delightful residential town on the banks of the
river
Seine
. The boat is moored in the
centre of Rueil. Visit to
La
Malmaison
castle
and walking tour in town.
La Malmaison
, was the home of Empress
Josephine and on occasions, Napoleon himself.
After her divorce from the Emporer, Josephine retired to Malmaison in
1810 The First Consul and the seat
of the French Government in conjunction with the Tuileries also resided here
from 1800 to 1802 This
chateau is situated in one of the loveliest settings in
France
.
TUESDAY
Rueil
Mal
Maision
-
Vernon
Cruise
to Mantes, arriving
midday
and visit to Giverny,
the home and gardens of Claude Monet, the most famous of all the Impressionist
painters. Discover the inspiration
for his masterpiece « The Water Lillies », see the
Japanese
Bridge
.
The French government spends in excess of $2 million each year to keep
the gardens exactly as they were before Monet dies in 1926. The simplicity of
his house is surprising.
Return
to the boat moored in
Vernon
late afternoon, a
delightful town with a medieval center.
WEDNESDAY
Vernon
- Rouen
This
morning, cruise from
Vernon
to Poses, last lock before
the tidal part of the
Seine
river. En route we will
pass by the famous Château Gaillard castle. Coach excursion from Poses to
Rouen
, Capital of Normandy.
Walking
tour of the medieval center/shopping. Rejoin the boat moored in
Rouen
late afternoon.
THURSDAY
Rouen
- Les
Andelys
Excursion
to the charming city of
HONFLEUR
,.
Walking tour of the harbour, and picturesque streets.
Return
to the boat going over both the Normandie and Tancarville bridges. Rejoin the
boat in Poses for a late afternoon cruise to Les Andelys, and welcome back on
board with a tasting of cider
FRIDAY
Rouen
This
morning, after breakfast, we return to
Paris
and the Regina Hotel,
arriving before
noon
.
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