Essence of the Seine
From $2,990 per person
6 days
1 countries
Ships: ms Serene, ms Reverie
Tauck
6 days, 5 nights.
Journey summary
- Day 1 - Arrive Paris and embark your riverboat
- Day 2 - Joan of Arc's Rouen & dinner at a château
- Day 3 - D-Day Beaches... where time stands still
- Day 4 - Vernon, cider & Calvados
- Day 5 - Autumn in Paris and a special farewell
- Day 6 - Journey home
Itinerary highlights
In our shortest river cruise on the Seine, discover the essence of this legendary river in just six days. Round-trip from Paris, your journey flows through the heart of Normandy, where history, culture, and artistry line the riverbanks. Begin in the City of Light before sailing to Rouen, where medieval architecture rises at every turn. Dine at a 16th-century château with live music and a private tour; stand on the shores of Normandy where D-Day battles were fervently fought; explore the elegance of Château de Bizy, meet a Norman farmer and taste cider and calvados, traditions perfected over centuries; and return to Paris to immerse yourself in world-class art and timeless landmarks.
Your journey, ashore & afloat.
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The ms Reverie.
Sail the world in unparalleled luxury aboard the ms Reverie, a masterpiece of design and comfort.
A new 125m riverboat in Tauck's Destination Fleet, MS Reverie debuts in 2027 with a deck plan optimized for the utmost in spaciousness – with 85% of her cabins measuring 230 square feet or larger – and accommodating no more than 124 guests. Guest amenities inside her 20 Tauck Suites at roughly 300 square feet include luxurious bathrooms with separate showers and walk-in closets. She also sports 30 cabins around 225 square feet, and 12 around 180 square feet. Two decks have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies that open onto a balcony in the fresh air and idyllic riverscapes; all have in-room minibar, adjustable heating and cooling, private bathroom and shower with pampering toiletries. Onboard entertainment includes enrichment lectures, piano music nightly, in-room movies, culinary demos, local entertainment and themed fun.
Public spaces emphasize Tauck’s signature refinement, with a river-view dining room, an intimate Lounge & Bar, and a skylit fitness spa. Dining options include a main restaurant with panoramic river views, a casual bistro, and private dining experiences by request; shore experiences are complemented by Tauck’s award-winning guided excursions, seamlessly integrated with Reverie’s on-board programming.
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