In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.
Travel to Paris
Land in Paris before heading to Le Pecq, where A-ROSA VIVA awaits. Settle into your cabin as you commence your journey up the Seine this evening.
Rouen, France
Wake up to views of the bucolic French countryside as A-ROSA VIVA heads north to Rouen. Arriving in the mid-afternoon, you'll have the chance to enjoy the city's stunning old town and discover the Place du Vieux-Marche, where Joan of Arc was burnt to death, the ornate one-handed clockface of the Gros Horloge and the city’s stunning Gothic cathedral. A-ROSA VIVA will spend the night and most of the following day here, leaving you plenty of time to explore the city’s sights, cafés and bars.
Rouen, France
Today, spend the morning taking in the very best of Rouen's sights and make the most of a final few hours in the city. Why not take in the Seine's wonderful scenery from the comfort of a local café, or indulge in a little retail therapy while passing the city's shopfronts?
Re-board your ship this evening for dinner aboard and time at leisure on the water.
Caudebec-en-Caux and Honfleur, France
This morning you'll wake to find your river cruiser docked in Caudebec-en-Caux and the elegant, modern curve of the Pont de Brottonne dominating the view.
A-ROSA VIVA will spend the evening in Caudebec, giving you the freedom to spend a leisurely evening exploring and perhaps enjoying a glass ashore with the locals before returning to the ship.
Les Andelys and Vernon, France
After a morning cruising along the Seine you'll arrive in the tiny town of Les Andelys. It's a winding walk up to the hill-top remains of Chateau Gaillard, built by Richard the Lionheart as part of his attempts to secure control of Normandy in 1196, which tower above the town, the river and the surrounding countryside, but the views are worth the effort.
Enjoy a morning at Les Andelys before cruising downstream to Vernon, where you’ll spend the afternoon strolling streets lined with medieval half-timbered buildings, cafes and colourful shops or take a trip to Monet's gorgeous gardens at Giverny, which lie just a mile or so away on the opposite bank.
Late tonight, A-ROSA VIVA will leave Vernon behind to begin the final leg of your cruise back to Paris, arriving early the following evening.
Paris, France
After spending this morning cruising back south along the picturesque Seine, arrive back in the French capital, Paris. A city of romance, sights and hidden secrets, Paris offers landmarks and culture abound. From the art of the Louvre to the history of Versailles, and from the shopping of the Galeries Lafayette to the sophistication of the Café de Flore, ‘la vie Parisienne’ gives every aspect of the city a unique and elegant air.
You'll also have the chance to join an optional tour of the city’s world-famous sights, before taking to the city's street at leisure for a truly authentic taste of Parisian life. As evening approaches, the café-lined streets of the Latin Quarter are the perfect place to enjoy a meal or relax with a drink.
Paris, France
Make the most of your final full day on the Seine with time at leisure to further explore Paris. Whether you're revisiting your favourite spots from your guided tour, or making time for some of the city's lesser-known gems, you'll find plenty to do as you round out a truly memorable cruise experience.
Fly back to the UK
Spend your final morning taking in Paris' best sights before saying goodbye to all your newfound friends on board as you begin your journey home.