Day 2
Wake up to views of the bucolic French countryside as A-ROSA VIVA heads north to Rouen. Arriving in the mid-afternoon, you'll have the chance to enjoy the city's stunning old town and discover the Place du Vieux-Marche, where Joan of Arc was burnt to death, the ornate one-handed clockface of the Gros Horloge and the city’s stunning Gothic cathedral. A-ROSA VIVA will spend the night and most of the following day here, leaving you plenty of time to explore the city’s sights, cafés and bars.
Day 3
Today, spend the morning taking in the very best of Rouen's sights and make the most of a final few hours in the city. Why not take in the Seine's wonderful scenery from the comfort of a local café, or indulge in a little retail therapy while passing the city's shopfronts?
Re-board your ship this evening for dinner aboard and time at leisure on the water.
Day 4
This morning, draw back your curtains to find your river cruiser docked in Caudebec-en-Caux with the elegant curve of the Pont de Brottonne dominating the view. You'll have the opportunity to explore Honfleur, a haven for France's most famed artists, with an excursion which also takes in stylish Deauville on the Normandy coastline and includes an optional Calvados tasting.
A-ROSA VIVA will spend the evening in Caudebec, giving you the freedom to spend a leisurely night exploring before returning to the ship.
Day 5
After a morning's sailing along the Seine, you’ll arrive in the tiny town of Les Andelys. Backed by the remains of Chateau Gaillard, a winding walk up the path to the castle, which was built by Richard the Lionheart as part of his attempts to secure control of Normandy in 1196, offers fascinating exploration alongside breath-taking views.
Enjoy the rest of the morning with a walking tour of Les Andelys before cruising downstream to Vernon, where you’ll spend the afternoon strolling streets lined with medieval half-timbered buildings, cafés and colourful shops, or take a trip to Monet’s gorgeous gardens at Giverny, which lie just a mile or so away on the opposite bank. This evening, A-ROSA VIVA will leave Vernon behind to begin the final leg of your cruise back to Paris.
6
Days
After spending this morning cruising back south along the picturesque Seine, arrive back in the French capital, Paris. A city of romance, sights and hidden secrets, Paris offers landmarks and culture abound. From the art of the Louvre to the history of Versailles, and from the shopping of the Galeries Lafayette to the sophistication of the Café de Flore, ‘la vie Parisienne’ gives every aspect of the city a unique and elegant air.
You'll also have the chance to join an optional tour of the city’s world-famous sights, before taking to the city's street at leisure for a truly authentic taste of Parisian life. As evening approaches, the café-lined streets of the Latin Quarter are the perfect place to enjoy a meal or relax with a drink.
Day 7
Make the most of your final full day on the Seine with time at leisure to further explore Paris. Whether you're revisiting your favourite spots from your guided tour, or making time for some of the city's lesser-known gems, you'll find plenty to do as you round out a truly memorable cruise experience.
Day 8
Spend your final morning taking in Paris' best sights before saying goodbye to all your newfound friends on board as you begin your journey home.
2025
Departures
The following itinerary will apply to all 2025 departures.
Day 1
Travel to Paris then head to St Denis, in the north of the city, where A-ROSA ALEA awaits, ready to get underway as evening falls.
Day 2
After a morning cruising along the Seine you'll arrive in the tiny town of Les Andelys. It's a winding walk up to the hilltop remains of Chateau Gaillard, built by Richard the Lionheart as part of his attempts to secure control of Normandy in 1196, but the views are worth the effort.
Enjoy a day in Les Andelys, perhaps paying a visit to the impressive Chateau de Bizy, before cruising upstream to Rouen this evening.
Day 3
A-ROSA ALEA will head upriver to Rouen, arriving mid-afternoon. Enjoy the stunning medieval centre of the city, and discover the Place du Vieux-Marche, where Joan of Arc was burnt to death, the ornate one-handed clock-face of the Gros Horloge and the city's stunning Gothic cathedral. A-ROSA ALEA will spend the night and most of the following day here, leaving you plenty of time to explore the city's sights, cafes and bars.
Day 4
Enjoy another morning in charming Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy, and make the most of your last few hours here. Why not visit a local boulangerie, which offer a wide range of delightful baked goods, or continue exploring the city's cobbled streets?
This afternoon reboard A-ROSA ALEA for a gentle journey north through Normandy to the region's coastal hub, Le Havre.
Day 5
Start the day in UNESCO-listed La Havre, a vibrant port city at the mouth of the Seine. You'll have a full day to explore the city's impressive architecture, much of which was rebuilt after extensive bombing in World War II, and its famous cultural institutions. From the Maison de l'Armatoire gallery and La Havre Cathedral, in the centre of the city, to the bunker-lined east coast, there'll be plenty of sights to soak in along the Norman seafront.
An excursion to Honfleur at the mouth of the Seine is included which also takes in pretty Deauville on the Normandy coastline with an optional Calvados tasting.
As nightfalls over Le Havre, A-ROSA ALEA will set off back south along the Seine.
Day 6
Wake up this morning in picturesque Vernon, where you’ll spend the day strolling streets lined with medieval half-timbered buildings, cafes and colourful shops or take a trip to Monet's gorgeous gardens at Giverny, which lie just a mile or so away on the opposite bank. Why not tuck into some classic French cuisine over lunch at one of the local bistros?
This evening, re-board A-ROSA ALEA for the final leg of your cruise along the Seine towards St. Denis in Paris.
Day 7
Wake up in Paris, the City of Love, crowned by its iconic skyline. The French capital is a city of romance, sights and hidden secrets. From the art of the Louvre to the history of Versailles, and from the shopping of the Galeries Lafayette to the sophistication of the Cafe de Flore, 'la vie Parisienne' gives every aspect of the city a unique and elegant air.
If this is your first time in the city (and even if it's not) why not join our optional tour of the city's world-famous sights, then explore under your own steam? The fascinating, cafe-lined streets of the Latin Quarter are the perfect place to enjoy a meal or relax with a drink as you watch the world go by.
Day 8
Spend your final morning taking in Paris' best sights before saying goodbye to all your newfound friends on board as you begin your journey home.