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For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au H O N F L E U R H A R B O U R , F R A N C E O P T I O N A L S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y HIGHLIGHTS OF PARIS & THE LOUVRE From the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe to Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower, this comprehensive full-day excursion covers all the major sights of Paris as well as some of its most famous museums. THE PAL ACE OF VERSAILLES Enjoy a day at the former home of French kings — the stunning Château de Versailles. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, marvel at the famed 'Hall of Mirrors', the beautiful painted ceilings and the sprawling gardens. PICTURESQUE HONFLEUR ON FOOT Explore one of Normandy's coastal jewels where historic houses line the quay amid quaint eateries and art galleries. This picturesque old harbour has lured painters for centuries and continues to do so today… ROUEN COUNTRYSIDE AND FARM VISIT Experience the daily life of a working Norman farm as you enjoy a leisurely visit to a rustic homestead. Sample some of the delicious local produce — creamy cheeses, apple tarts, calvados and pommeau. MONET FOUNDATION GIVERNY Drive with your guide through the French countryside to Giverny — the village that the master of Impressionism, Claude Monet, called home. Spend time exploring the home and gardens that inspired his famous paintings. CHÂTEAU GAILL ARD WALKING TOUR Explore one of the most fantastic fortresses of Normandy while admiring sweeping views of the Seine, then accompany your Program Director to the magnificent Château Gaillard. M O N E T ' S H O U S E , G I V E R N Y, F R A N C E 108