Fly to Paris.

Arrive at the airport. Transfer to the hotel and check in. Hotel Auteuil Tour Eiffel 4*

Take a sightseeing tour of Paris to see the Latin Quarter, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Louvre and its pyramid, the Opera, the Champs-Elysees, and, of course, the Eiffel Tower. Go on a guided tour of the Palace of Versailles in the afternoon. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with a glass of wine included. (B-D)

Free day to enjoy the city. In the late afternoon, transfer to the MS Seine Princess for a welcome cocktail reception on board. Then, experience Paris by night as you glide through the heart of the world’s most iconic capital. Bathed in magnificent light, Paris’s most stunning monuments appear one after another along the river, as if in a fairytale. (B-D)

In the morning, cruise to La Roche-Guyon. On arrival, take a coach to visit the Claude Monet Foundation, the main residence of the renowned artist. Return to the ship. (B-L-D)

Take a coach to Veules-les-Roses, one of the most beautiful villages in France and a popular vacation spot for 19th century artists such as Victor Hugo. Continue to Saint-Valery-en-Caux, a pretty seaside town on the coast of the Pays de Caux. Then, visit Catel Manor, a true medieval gem dating back to the Middle Ages, offering a captivating glimpse into the past with its authentic architecture. (B-L-D)

Sail to Honfleur in the morning along the peacefully meandering Seine. In the afternoon, explore the Flowered Coast from Honfleur to Deauville, a scenic stretch of beaches, cliffs, and charming seaside resorts. Deauville—the “Grande Dame of the Sea”—is a picture of elegance, distinction, and refinement. With its blue sea, green countryside, and golden sand, this poetically named paradise has long inspired artists. Continue through Trouville and Deauville to tour a distillery where the region’s famed Calvados is crafted. (B-L-D)

Take a day trip to the landing beaches. Arrive at Pointe du Hoc, the site of a key operation on June 6, 1944. Continue past Omaha Beach and Colleville-sur-Mer. In the afternoon, head to Arromanches-les-Bains for the film Le prix de la liberté, then return to Honfleur via Gold Beach, Juno Beach, and Sword Beach. (B-L-D)

Arrive in Rouen in the morning for a guided walking tour of this historic city, which has preserved its medieval centre and pedestrian streets despite wartime bombings. Visit the cathedral, Place du Vieux-Marché, and the Gros-Horloge monument. Sail on the Seine in the afternoon. Enjoy a gala dinner. (B-L-D)

Vessel landing in the morning, then departure for Reims. On arrival, guided tour of Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral, one of Europe’s foremost achievements of Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Novotel Suites Reims City Center 4* (B-L-D)

In the morning, excursion to the cellars of a major Champagne house with a tasting session. In the afternoon, guided tour through the vineyards followed by the Pressoria experience, an interactive sensory journey to discover champagne in a playful way. (B-L-D)

Gourmet adventure in Champagne. In the morning, visit the Fossier cookie factory, followed by a tasting of its signature pink cookies. Farewell meal in the city. In the afternoon, visit the Deléans chocolate factory for yet another tasting session. (B-L-D)

Transfer to Paris airport. Flight to Montréal. (B)