Flight to Paris.

Arrive at the airport. Transfer to the hotel and check in. Welcome dinner with a glass of beer or wine. Hotel Auteuil Tour Eiffel 4* (D)

Spend a free day exploring Paris before transferring to MS Seine Princesse in the afternoon. Enjoy 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)

Take in a panoramic morning tour of Paris, then visit the Château de Versailles and its gardens in the afternoon. (B-L-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)

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)

Head to Rouen in the morning for a guided afternoon 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. (B-L-D)

Cruise to Les Andelys in the morning for an afternoon tour of the Château de Martainville, home to the Museum of Norman Traditions and Arts, whose exceptional collections trace the history of Upper Normandy’s folk arts and traditions. More than 15,000 works are on permanent display. 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)