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CH R I ST M A S ON T H E SEI N E P A R I S – P A R I S 8 D A Y S | 6 G U I D E D T O U R S | 1 C O U N T R Y WINTER SCENES AND PARISIAN DELIGHTS. Embrace the holiday season with a taste of Joyeux Noel. Explore Paris, France's twinkling "City of Light." Sail through the snow-covered landscapes of Normandy's countryside and admire the scenes of fairy-tale villages along the way. Enjoy the scented aroma of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts amid a festive backdrop of Christmas markets. Onboard festivities include regional dining specialties, seasonal treats and more to celebrate the holidays. D A Y 1 P A R I S , F R A N C E Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom and perhaps start exploring Paris. D A Y 2 P A R I S , F R A N C E Paris's landmarks come alive during the Christmas season as twinkling lights adorn the city's streets. Shop windows are a grand affair, depicting scenes from fairy tales or a snowy winter wonderland. D A Y 3 V E R N O N , F R A N C E Explore charming Vernon, stroll the city's cobblestone streets and admire its quaint houses. Later, sail along the Seine through Normandy and gaze upon picturesque villages and historic abbeys on these bucolic banks. D A Y 4 C A U D E B E C - E N - C A U X , F R A N C E Caudebec-en-Caux is a picturesque town with quaint houses lining the banks of the Seine River and known for its Gothic-style church of Notre Dame. D A Y 5 R O U E N , F R A N C E The landmarks and streets of Rouen are aglow with twinkling lights during Advent. Half-timbered houses don decorative displays along Rue du Gros Horloge and the city's main squares play host to street performers. D A Y 6 L E S A N D E L Y S , F R A N C E Les Andelys is best known for its hilltop Château Gaillard, built in the 12th century by Richard the Lionheart. Explore one of the most fantastic fortresses of Normandy while admiring sweeping views of the Seine. D A Y 7 P A R I S , F R A N C E Parisian Christmas markets are filled with good cheer as mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and tasty morsels of cheese and chocolate are served across the city. D A Y 8 P A R I S , F R A N C E After breakfast, bid adieu to Paris as you disembark your ship and journey home. PA R I S , FR A N C E 108 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/rivers