The hidden gems of
the Parisian countryside -
A cruise between châteaux,
art and French flavours
(port-to-port cruise)

Paris

It is impossible not to fall in love with Paris. The city is a
unique blend of iconic architecture, stylish fashion, hedonistic
cuisine and illustrious art, all beautifully laid out on the banks
of the river Seine.

Paris has nurtured the artistic talents of Monet, Van Gogh and
Picasso. Victor Hugo's
inspired the renovation of the
famous Gothic cathedral after which the tale was named. The concert
halls have hosted the premiere of Bizet's opera,
and the impressionist melodies of Claude Debussy.
Cabaret found its home in the bohemian neighbourhood of Montmartre,
where the notorious Moulin Rouge saw the invention of the Cancan
dance.

Paris owes much of its beauty and elegance to the vision of
Baron Haussmann, who renovated and modernised the city in the late
19th century. The city has contrived to remain untouched by
conflict or catastrophe over the years, so all of its history is
preserved in the new layout. Wide boulevards lead to squares lined
with facades built from the distinctive pale cream 'Paris stone'.
Haussman even designed new parks for the city. The Bois de Bologne
was inspired by Hyde Park in London.

Paris is a city for all seasons. Summer sees visitors and locals
alike relaxing on the banks of the Seine and sipping coffee on
sidewalk cafes. On autumn afternoons the brisk walk from the Eiffel
Tower through the Parc du Champ de Mars and up the glittering
Champs Elysees is carpeted with colourful fallen leaves. Visitors
in winter can take to the ice rink outside the Hotel de Ville,
while spring sees the city gardens burst into colour and the street
performers emerge to practice their trade.

Bougival

Paris

It is impossible not to fall in love with Paris. The city is a
unique blend of iconic architecture, stylish fashion, hedonistic
cuisine and illustrious art, all beautifully laid out on the banks
of the river Seine.

Paris has nurtured the artistic talents of Monet, Van Gogh and
Picasso. Victor Hugo's
inspired the renovation of the
famous Gothic cathedral after which the tale was named. The concert
halls have hosted the premiere of Bizet's opera,
and the impressionist melodies of Claude Debussy.
Cabaret found its home in the bohemian neighbourhood of Montmartre,
where the notorious Moulin Rouge saw the invention of the Cancan
dance.

Paris owes much of its beauty and elegance to the vision of
Baron Haussmann, who renovated and modernised the city in the late
19th century. The city has contrived to remain untouched by
conflict or catastrophe over the years, so all of its history is
preserved in the new layout. Wide boulevards lead to squares lined
with facades built from the distinctive pale cream 'Paris stone'.
Haussman even designed new parks for the city. The Bois de Bologne
was inspired by Hyde Park in London.

Paris is a city for all seasons. Summer sees visitors and locals
alike relaxing on the banks of the Seine and sipping coffee on
sidewalk cafes. On autumn afternoons the brisk walk from the Eiffel
Tower through the Parc du Champ de Mars and up the glittering
Champs Elysees is carpeted with colourful fallen leaves. Visitors
in winter can take to the ice rink outside the Hotel de Ville,
while spring sees the city gardens burst into colour and the street
performers emerge to practice their trade.

Auvers-sur-Oise

France is, quite simply, the world's leading tourist destination. This is the country that inspired Monet's reinvention of colour and the haunting harmonies of Claude Debussy. It has tantalised the taste buds with foie gras and frog legs, and captured the imagination of the world's jet-set with the resorts of St Tropez and Port Grimaud.

France emerged as a power following the Hundred Years' War. The country flourished as a centre of culture in the renaissance period and became a dominant European force during the reign of King Louis XIV and later Napoleon. This long and storied history has left a huge cultural legacy for visitors to enjoy.

History has seen the rise of castles, Gothic churches, walled towns, modern skyscrapers, and iconic structures such as the Pont du Gard and Eiffel Tower. There are 1200 museums housing the works of Picasso, Degas and Van Gogh. Magnificent concert halls carry the sounds of French composers. Market stalls, Parisian bistros and Michelin star restaurants offer up unique French fare, accompanied by Champage and Bordeaux wine. Flagship fashion edifices carrying 'haute couture' line the cobbles of the Champs Elysees.

From the cliffs and sand dunes of the north to the castles of the Loire valley, the majestic peaks of the Alps and the Pyrenees, the endless Mediterranean coastline of the Cote d'Azur, the oak forests on Corsica, and the Vineyards of Burgundy, France is an endless labyrinth of treasures. Millions arrive each year to rediscover the meaning of

Bougival

Pontoise

Saint-Leu-d'Esserent

Auvers-sur-Oise

France is, quite simply, the world's leading tourist destination. This is the country that inspired Monet's reinvention of colour and the haunting harmonies of Claude Debussy. It has tantalised the taste buds with foie gras and frog legs, and captured the imagination of the world's jet-set with the resorts of St Tropez and Port Grimaud.

France emerged as a power following the Hundred Years' War. The country flourished as a centre of culture in the renaissance period and became a dominant European force during the reign of King Louis XIV and later Napoleon. This long and storied history has left a huge cultural legacy for visitors to enjoy.

History has seen the rise of castles, Gothic churches, walled towns, modern skyscrapers, and iconic structures such as the Pont du Gard and Eiffel Tower. There are 1200 museums housing the works of Picasso, Degas and Van Gogh. Magnificent concert halls carry the sounds of French composers. Market stalls, Parisian bistros and Michelin star restaurants offer up unique French fare, accompanied by Champage and Bordeaux wine. Flagship fashion edifices carrying 'haute couture' line the cobbles of the Champs Elysees.

From the cliffs and sand dunes of the north to the castles of the Loire valley, the majestic peaks of the Alps and the Pyrenees, the endless Mediterranean coastline of the Cote d'Azur, the oak forests on Corsica, and the Vineyards of Burgundy, France is an endless labyrinth of treasures. Millions arrive each year to rediscover the meaning of

Compiègne

Saint-Leu-d'Esserent

Pont-Sainte-Maxence

Pont-l'Évêque

Compiègne

Pont-l'Évêque