MS Renoir, 7 Night French Royalty and the Seine River ex Paris, France Return

Plunge into French royal history on an exclusive eight-day cruise. Discover the most important aristocratic sites: Fontainebleau, the Basilica of Saint-Denis and its royal tombs, the Louvre, and, of course, the Palace of Versailles. Step back in time as you cruise along the Seine River. The ship will dock in Rouen, where young Joan of Arc met her fate—only to become a hero and patron saint of the entire country.

Day 1
Boarding.We’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.

Day 2
We’ll spend the morning cruising to Melun.Enjoy an onboard presentation by Stéphane Bern.Included excursion: Fontainebleau and its château.

Day 3
We’ll spend the morning cruising to Paris.Included excursion: Guided tour of the Louvre.

Day 4
Included excursion: The Basilica of Saint-Denis and its royal tombs.Our ship will cruise towards Mantes-la-Jolie in the afternoon.

Day 5
Included excursion: The Palace of Versailles and the King’s Private Apartments.We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Rouen.

Day 6
Included excursions:- Rouen and the Saint-Maclou district- The Norman Abbey Circuit

Day 7
Included excursion: Joan of Arc in Rouen.We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Paris.Tonight is our festive gala evening.

Day 8
Disembarkation.

By adopting the “French chic” spirit, the ship’s design emphasizes elegant and graphic classicism, inspired by the friendship between Coco Chanel and Auguste Renoir. Powder pink colours subtly alternate with dark grey tones which provide the ship with a warm atmosphere. The cabins are spread over two decks: on the upper deck, they have large bay windows with French balconies; on the main deck, they have large windows. Located on the upper deck, the restaurant, where all meals are served during the trip, offers delicate cuisine in a refined setting, where large bay windows allow you to fully enjoy the panorama. On this same deck is also 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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Renoir - Main Deck

Renoir - Upper Deck

Renoir - Sun Deck

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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. Main deck : 34 cabins (3 single cabins). Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

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.
Upper deck : 20 cabins (1 cabin for persons with reduced mobility). 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. Main deck : 34 cabins (3 single cabins). 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. Main deck : 34 cabins (3 single cabins). 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.
Upper deck : 20 cabins (1 cabin for persons with reduced mobility). Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.