HONFLEUR, FRANCE

On our tour today we can enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Seine River and take in the most famous landmarks of the ‘City of Lights’.

Departing from the quayside, we drive to Paris, where we meet our guide. We shall make our way to Bateaux Parisiens, located by the Iena Bridge right in front of the Eiffel Tower. As we set sail on our river cruise, we can take in many of the city’s famous monuments, including the Trocadero, designed in the Neo-classical style, the Eiffel Tower, the Invalides, the Louvre and Orsay Museums, the Conciergerie and Notre-Dame on the Ile de la Cité. Whilst enjoying our cruise, we can listen to commentary about the surrounding area.

Stepping back on to dry land, we commence our sightseeing drive, travelling down the Champs-Élysées, past Concorde Square, the famous obelisk, Vendome Square, the Opera Garnier and the Arch of Triumph, honouring those who fought for France during the Napoleonic Wars.

We shall then have some free time to explore Paris on our own. We may choose to browse the Grands Boulevards – one of the main shopping and dining areas of the city – which are lined with traditional Parisian brasseries, restaurants and cafés, along with fine shops. One of the most famous of the avenues is Boulevard Haussmann, featuring the renowned French department stores Galeries Lafayette and Printemps.

Following our free time, we re-board our tour coach for the return journey to Honfleur and our awaiting ship.

TOUR NOTES: This tour involves approximately 15 minutes of compulsory walking. Passengers will have just over two hours of free time, where walking is at the discretion of the individual. There are around three steps to negotiate to board the riverboat, which is covered; toilet facilities are available onboard. The boat is not exclusive to Fred. Olsen passengers. Please note that lunch or refreshments are NOT included in this tour – these are at your own expense. For reference, the journey time from Honfleur to Paris is approximately three hours each way – a comfort stop will be made en route. This tour is not recommended for wheelchair users.

DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2010 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES