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D A Y 1 P A R I S , F R A N C E Arrive in Paris and embark your ship docked in the heart of Paris. After boarding, take free time to explore Paris, or join our "welcome walk" to stretch your legs and get oriented. D A Y 2 P A R I S , F R A N C E A panoramic city tour, including landmarks along the Seine and a UNESCO Word Heritage site. Free time to visit the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre. D A Y 3 L A R O C H E G U Y O N & V E R N O N , F R A N C E Free morning in La Roche Guyon, one of France's most beautiful villages. Claude Monet Foundation excursion to Giverny, touring the home and gardens of Claude Monet, including the water garden with the instantly recognisable Japanese bridge. Free time to stroll the provincial town of Vernon. D A Y 4 R O U E N , F R A N C E Sail along the River Seine through Normandy. Enjoy a walking tour through the medieval city of Rouen including Jeanne d'Arc's Market Square and the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral. D A Y 5 N O R M A N D Y B E A C H E S , F R A N C E Tour of the historic beaches of Normandy, followed by visits to World War II landmarks including the American Military Cemetery and Arromanches Debarkment D-Day Museum. D A Y 6 L E S A N D E L Y S , F R A N C E A leisurely morning cruise to the small town of Les Andelys, known for its imposing castle — Château Gaillard. After lunch, join a guided walk to this masterpiece of Middle Ages architecture. D A Y 7 L E P E C Q & P A R I S , F R A N C E Visit to Château de Malmaison, where Napoleon Bonaparte spent his final days in France. Alternatively, join an optional tour to the luxurious Palace of Versailles, former home of Louis XIV. D A Y 8 P A R I S , F R A N C E After breakfast, disembark for your flight home. Alternatively, spend more time in France's romantic capital with a three-night Paris extension. I NC L U DE D I N YO U R F A R E Your cruise fare covers all of this: • 8-day cruise with river view stateroom • Guided excursion in each port of call • All onboard meals • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board • Visit 1 UNESCO World Heritage site • Culture Curriculum: Taste French cheeses, learn how to create your own tarte au citron, attend lectures on Jeanne d'Arc and French Impressionists, learn to say a few words en français and visit a local market • All port charges • All onboard gratuities and tipping • Complimentary airport transfers with Viking Air • In Explorer Suite category, enjoy complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package plus private airport transfers • Free Wi-Fi • No credit card surcharges PA R I S , FR A N C E PA R I S & T H E H E A RT O F N O R M A N D Y 8 D A Y S P A R I S – P A R I S 125 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent