The Seine.

France · Paris & Normandy

A Seine River cruise carries you through the heart of one of the world's most iconic regions. As you glide through the French countryside and into Paris itself, you'll see famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre rise along the banks.

Beyond the city, the Seine winds past charming villages, beautiful gardens, and historic sites: Monet's home and water-lily gardens at Giverny, the towering cathedral of Rouen, and the wartime beaches of Normandy. It is a journey that blends art, history, and the gentle rhythm of the French countryside.

A Seine cruise is the perfect way to experience both the magic of Paris and the peaceful beauty beyond it, all from the comfort of a refined ship that becomes your floating home for the week.

Plan this journey →

The river: Paris–Normandy
Country: France
Classic sailing: 7 nights
Ships dock: Central Paris

What you'll remember

Moments along the way.

Moment 01

Monet's Giverny

The artist's pink house and the willow-fringed water-lily pond that inspired a whole movement.

Moment 02

Rouen's Gothic heart

The cathedral Monet painted at every hour of the day, and the square where Joan of Arc met her end.

Moment 03

The D-Day beaches

Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery and the landing grounds where the course of history turned.

Moment 04

Paris from the water

The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre-Dame gliding past, floodlit, from the top deck.

Moment 05

Normandy's table

Camembert, cider and Calvados from the orchards of the lush Norman countryside.

Moment 06

Château Gaillard

Richard the Lionheart's clifftop fortress standing guard over a great loop of the Seine.

The route

A sample sailing.

6 stops · Paris to Le Havre

Tap a stop to jump to that day · drag to explore

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Day 1
Paris, France

Embark in the City of Light and sail past the floodlit monuments: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the towers of Notre-Dame.
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Day 2
Vernon & Giverny

Step ashore for Monet's house and the water-lily gardens that gave the world Impressionism.
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Day 3
Les Andelys

A pretty riverside town beneath Château Gaillard, Richard the Lionheart's ruined clifftop fortress above a great loop of the Seine.
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Day 4
Rouen, France

The capital of Normandy: Joan of Arc's city, the Gothic cathedral Monet painted, and lanes of leaning half-timbered houses.
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Day 5
Honfleur & the Coast

The painters' harbor of Honfleur, gateway to the apple orchards of the Calvados country and the wide Normandy sky.
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Days 6-7
The Normandy Beaches

A moving day among the D-Day landing beaches and the American Cemetery, before returning toward Paris.

Every sailing we book is tailored: this is a starting point, not a package.

When to go

The best time to sail.

The Seine is a garden river, and its calendar follows Giverny: book spring for Monet's lilies in bloom, fall for the Norman apple harvest and low golden light. Here is the year as we sail it.

Prime season Shoulder Quieter & better value

April–June

Gardens in full bloom, Giverny at its peak, and mild, bright days along the river.

September–October

Golden autumn light, the apple harvest in Normandy and thinning crowds.

July–August

Warm, lively high season; we book the best ships and cabins well ahead.

November–March

Quiet and cool, with few sailings; the gardens lie dormant and most ships winter over, though Paris is magical at the holidays.

Good to know

The Seine cruise questions.

How long is a Seine river cruise?

The classic Paris and Normandy round trip is 7 nights, sailing west from Paris to the Normandy coast and back.

When is the best time to cruise the Seine?

Late spring and early fall are ideal: spring for the gardens of Giverny in bloom, fall for golden light and the harvest. Summer is warm and busy.

What is included on a Seine cruise?

Typically your cabin, all onboard meals, many guided excursions, and wine with dinner. We confirm exactly what each line includes before you book.

Can we add time in Paris or visit the D-Day beaches?

Absolutely. We add pre or post-cruise nights in Paris and can arrange the Normandy landing-beaches excursion as part of your itinerary.

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