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2008 The Route of the Impressionists A cruise on the M.S. Anacoluthe combines the comforts of a mini ocean liner with the charm of a river steamer. The elegant interior provides ample space to relax, seasoned wood tones, old world charm. Large windows give all round views of the passing scenery. The Piano Bar, the exercise room and outdoor hot tub add to the ambiance of unprecedented comfort.
Cruise Highlights:
ANACOLUTHE
See France through the eyes of the Impressionists as we glide through some of art’s most storied places. Aboard the spacious Anacoluthe, elegance and creature comforts combine to make your time aboard as enjoyable as your excursions ashore. |
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Rates include all meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 7. Wines included with lunch and dinner. Daily excursions with a guide and entrance fees. Rate does not include, Bar Drinks, or Crew Gratuities (Suggested $200 per cabin)
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New itinerary starting May 13 sailing
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MAMMES – ROUEN – LES ANDELYS (Seine River)
SATURDAY
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ST.MAMMES
We meet at the Hotel Regina, 192 Rue de Rivoli, 75001
Paris at 15.00 (3pm) and transfer to Anacoluthe moored in the small town of St
Mammes at the junction of the rivers Seine and Loing. After a champagne welcome aboard, you will have time to
settle into your cabin and perhaps take a stroll before dinner, in town
or in Moret sur Loing (3 kms with our bus) a small medieval town, once
home to Alfred Sisley, the impressionist painter.
SUNDAY
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ST. MAMMES/PARIS
During breakfast , cruise to Corbeil. Beginning of afternoon excursion to Vaux
le Vicomte, castle built by Fouquet, the finance minister of the Sun
King and the model for Versailles. There
is an exceptionally well furnished interior and magnificent gardens.
Return to Anacoluthe at Evry, and cruise to enter Paris
at dinner time. After dinner on board, an unforgettable Paris by Night cruise.
MONDAY
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PARIS/RUEIL MALMAISON
Morning coach tour
of Paris.
Afternoon cruise to Rueil Malmaison, a delightful
residential town on the banks of the river Seine. The boat is moored in the
centre of Rueil. Visit to La
Malmaison castle and walking tour in town.
La Malmaison, was the home of Empress Josephine and on
occasions, Napoleon himself. After
her divorce from the Emporer, Josephine retired to Malmaison in 1810
The First Consul and the seat of the French Government in conjunction
with the Tuileries also resided here from
1800 to 1802 This chateau is situated in one of the loveliest settings in
France.
TUESDAY
- RUEIL
MALMAISION/VERNON
Cruise to Mantes, arriving midday and visit to Giverny,
the home and gardens of Claude Monet, the most famous of all the Impressionist
painters. Discover the
inspiration for his masterpiece « The Water Lillies », see the
Japanese Bridge. The French
government spends in excess of $2 million each year to keep the gardens
exactly as they were before Monet dies in 1926. The simplicity of his house is
surprising.
Return to the boat moored in Vernon late afternoon, a
delightful town with a medieval center.
WEDNESDAY
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VERNON/ROUEN
This morning, cruise from Vernon to Poses, last lock
before the tidal part of the Seine river. En route we will pass by the famous
Château Gaillard castle. Coach excursion from Poses to Rouen, Capital of Normandy.
Walking tour of the medieval center/shopping. Rejoin
the boat moored in Rouen late afternoon.
THURSDAY
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ROUEN/LES ANDELYS
Excursion to the charming city of HONFLEUR,. Walking
tour of the harbour, and picturesque streets.
Return to the boat going over both the Normandie and Tancarville bridges.
Rejoin the boat in Poses for a late afternoon cruise to Les Andelys, and
welcome back on board with a tasting of cider
FRIDAY
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ROUEN
This morning, after breakfast, we return to Paris and
the Regina Hotel, arriving before noon.
Reverse
itinerary runs every other week.
NOTE
THAT ITINERARIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DUE TO FLOODS,
NAVIGATION PROBLEMS ETC.
FEATURES
TECHNICAL
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