MS Botticelli, 6 Night Impressionist Reflections Along the Seine ex Paris, France Return

Immerse yourself in the magical world of Impressionism through a fascinating program where art, light, and nature meet. Each day takes you on a journey in the footsteps of the greatest masters, from Claude Monet to Édouard Manet, passing through Gustave Courbet and Eugène Boudin. From Monet’s house in Giverny to the cliffs of Étretat, from the Abbey of Saint-Wandrille and the House of Victor Hugo to the picturesque streets of Honfleur, each stop invites you to discover places rich in history and artistic emotions. Sail along the Seine, between landscapes immortalized by the Impressionists and UNESCO World Heritage sites, for a full immersion in the world of art. A unique journey at the crossroads of natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Day 1
Boarding.We’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.We’ll enjoy cruise through the night (water level permitting).Lecture on board.

Day 2
Morning spent cruising towards La Roche-Guyon.Lecture: Monet, the Quintessence of Impressionism – Introduction to Impressionism and biography of Monet.In the afternoon, included excursion: Visit to Claude Monet’s house and gardens (6).

Day 3
In the morning, included excursion: Visit to Caudebec-en-Caux and MuséoSeine.(1)In the afternoon, included excursion: Abbey of Saint-Wandrille and the House of Victor Hugo.(2)

Day 4
Morning spent cruising towards Honfleur.Lecture: Impressionism along the Seine: Normandy – Influence of Normandy and England, historical context, development of the railway and seaside resorts.In the afternoon, included excursion: Étretat and the Alabaster Coast.Lecture on board.

Day 5
In the morning, included excursion: Honfleur.In the afternoon, included excursion:- Guided visit of Le Havre- André Malraux Modern Art Museum (MuMa)(4)Night navigation towards Rouen.

Day 6
Lecture: In the Time of the Impressionists – Overview of the Parisian context, the Salons and the Academy, the independent exhibitions, and a panorama of these “painters of modern life”.In the morning, included excursion: – Themed guided visit of Rouen “In the footsteps of the Impressionists”- Museum of Fine Arts(5)Afternoon spent cruising towards Paris.

Day 7
Disembarkation.

Named after the Italian painter Sandro Botticelli, one of the great masters of the Renaissance, this elegant standard ship sails on the Seine, a historic and authentic river with breathtaking landscapes. Completely renovated in 2016, the MS Botticelli is a standard ship that measures 110m long and 11,40m wide and can accommodate 149 passengers in 75 cabins on 2 decks. The size of a cabin is between 10m2 to 11,50m2, offering amenities and providing guests with all the comforts they need during their stay. The shades of taupe and beige, enhanced with emerald green, as well as the golden touches of the cabins and the precious fabrics of Venice, provide an elegant and cozy atmosphere. Located on the upper deck, the restaurant, where all meals are served during the cruise, offers a delicate cuisine in a refined setting, where large windows allow guests to fully enjoy the panorama. Also situated on the upper deck is the lounge / bar with a dance floor. Comfortable sun loungers are provided on the sun deck with a large shaded area, the ideal place to relax and admire the surrounding landscapes.

CroisiEurope has a fleet of Prestige category boats with cabins, which ply the most beautiful rivers in Europe. Spacious and light, they offer a welcoming and refined setting. Accommodation capacity varies from 100 to 180 passengers depending on the boat’s design. At the cutting edge of technology, their facilities offer comfort and safety.

Carefully maintained and partially renovated each year, the CroisiEurope fleet is largely made up of recently built vessels, less than five years old, all with Veritas certification. The leading European river tour operator, our company owes its international reputation to its seriousness, its dynamism, its sense of innovation and its recognised value for money of long standing.

Vessels are rated four-star and food is superb – as you’d expect on a French-owned cruise line, staffed by French chefs and with top French and German wines aboard. One cruise of the Rhone and Saone Rivers in France concentrates on gastronomy and traditional French cusine, visiting Collonges Abbey, renowned for its great French chef, Paul Bocuse.

CroisiEurope is a family-owned and operated firm, with brothers and sisters running different aspects of the company and keeping a close eye on all operations to ensure excellence.

River cruising offers much free fun. Wake in the morning and observe the passing riverside scenery through your cabin window – perhaps from your bed. Gaze upon village churches or a patchwork of fields sparkling in the morning sun.

CroisiEurope’s network traverses a phenomenal number of European rivers and waterways. They range from the Guadalquivir and Guadiana (flowing through Spain and Portugal respectively); the Douro in Portugal, the Po and Venice Lagoon in Italy; the Rhone in Provence, plus the Seine from Paris to the Normandy Coast. And there’s more: the Moselle, the Neckar, the Saar, the Oder, the Havel, the Baltic Sea, the Camarge, the Rhine, the Main and the mighty Danube; the Tisza and the Black Sea; the Belgian and Dutch waterways. Everything from tulip time in Holland to Christmas Markets in Germany.

Drinks included with on board meals: mineral water, house wine, beer, fruit juice, and tea or coffee.

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MS Botticelli - Main Deck

MS Botticelli - Upper Deck

MS Botticelli - Sun Deck

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Upper Deck Double Bed - Reduced Mobility Cabin

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Beds are 2 lower that can be joined to make a queen if required. They have a Floor to Ceiling window. Upper deck : 24 cabins (22 twins, 1 double bed cabin, 1 HA cabin). HA = cabin equipped for disabled with double bed. Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Main Deck 1 Single Bed

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Beds are 2 lower that can be joined to make a queen if required. They have a Floor to Ceiling window. Main deck : 51 cabins (49 twins, 1 Suite, 1 Single Cabin). Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Upper Deck 1 double bed

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings.

Beds are 2 lower that can be joined to make a queen if required. They have a Floor to Ceiling window. Upper deck : 24 cabins (22 twins, 1 double bed cabin, 1 HA cabin). HA = cabin equipped for disabled with double bed. Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Main deck 2 adjustable twin beds

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Beds are 2 lower that can be joined to make a queen if required. They have a Floor to Ceiling window. Main deck : 51 cabins (49 twins, 1 Suite, 1 Single Cabin). Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Main Deck Suite 2 Single Beds

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Beds are 2 lower that can be joined to make a queen if required. They have a Floor to Ceiling window. Main deck : 51 cabins (49 twins, 1 Suite, 1 Single Cabin). Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Main Deck 1 double bed

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Beds are 2 lower that can be joined to make a queen if required. They have a Floor to Ceiling window. Main deck : 51 cabins (49 twins, 1 Suite, 1 Single Cabin). Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Upper deck 2 adjustable twin beds

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Beds are 2 lower that can be joined to make a queen if required. They have a Floor to Ceiling window. Upper deck : 24 cabins (22 twins, 1 double bed cabin, 1 HA cabin). HA = cabin equipped for disabled with double bed. Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.