Saturday

Paris - Pontoise
Guests meet in the lobby of the Hotel Regina, 192 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris at 3pm and transfer by coach to Pontoise on the river Oise, north of Paris. You will be welcomed aboard with champagne, and then enjoy time to settle in to your cabin before dinner aboard at 7.30 pm.

Sunday

Pontoise - Bougival
After breakfast, we visit Giverny and the house and gardens of Monet, one of the most renowned of the Impressioniste painters. Here lies the inspiration for his masterpiece, Water Lillies. The French government spends more than $2 million each year in replacing and caring the the 10’s of thousands of flowers that grace this property. We return to Anacoluthe in time for lunch and cruise this afternoon to Bougival, delightful residential town on the river Seine made famous by the Impressioniste painters of the 1870’s.

Monday

Bougival - Paris
This morning we visit Auvers sur Oise where Vincent Van Gogh lived and painted along with many other painters of the Impressioniste period. We can visit the Auberge Ravoux, the Chateau, and explore this enchanting village with so many references to one of the most important artistic periods in art history. We return to Bougival and cast off as we begin lunch. Then we cruise into Paris and moor near to the Eiffel tower. What a sight! This evening is an unforgettable cruise though the heart of the illuminated Paris, the “City of Light”. Paris at night is magnificent.

Tuesday

Paris - Melun
After breakfast we tour Paris by motor coach. Our guide points out all the memorable sites of the city. We rejoin Anacoluthe in Evry, south of Paris and continue to cruise to the city of Melun.

Wednesday

Melun -Montereau
This morning we take a short drive to visit the Chateau Vaux le Vicomte, the model for Versailles. This magnificent chateau was built by Fouquet, the finance minister of the Sun King. Exceptionally well furnished interior and splendid gardens make this a truly memorable visit. We return to Anacoluthe and cruise to Montereau, where the river Yonne joins the Seine.

Thursday

Montereau - Sens
Today we take a morning cruise through some pastoral scenery, passing through many small towns and villages to Sens, a delightful city on the banks of the river Yonne. After lunch we drive to Chablis where there is a private wine tasting of several vintages of this famous white wine. Chablis is considered by many to be one of the finest wines in the world. We return to Sens and this evening will enjoy our farewell gala dinner.

Friday

This morning after breakfast, we drive back to Paris, Hotel Regina, arriving around lunch time.