10-02: Embarkation Day! We left our hotel at noon and went to a nearby cafe the Le Nimrod to have a very long lunch. The hotel held After the long lunch we took an uber to the river cruise ship and called Jane Austen. Our luggage was efficiently whisked on board and we were taken to our cabin with a luggage delivery almost instantly. We acquainted ourselves with the ship and the paperwork for each upcoming day. We played some cards this afternoon. Soon it was time for dinner. We sat with Peter and Sheila from Manchester it was their first river cruise they were fun and interesting to chat with. I would say ¾ of the people on this cruise are from the UK. Not sure Riveria will ever make it well in the US market. Not much change for that in the last 5 years that I have seen. This evening after dinner we had the safety drill. Following that we left port and went toward the Eiffel Tower as it did its little twinkling show at 10 o'clock. Now it is time for a U turn and heading north out of Paris.
Here is the write up about the cruise. Will it meet our expectations? We will know soon enough.
Taste your way through the heart of Normandy on a river cruise along the majestic Seine, stopping to visit historic sites that have shaped the course of history. Known for its apples and dairy, we’ll voyage through Normandy along the Seine, tasting everything this delicious region has to offer. Sample the sweetest apple products at a local farm and the perfect snacks - crêpes in Honfleur, Norman cider and cheese at Bizy Castle, and mouthwatering macarons in Paris – and the fun doesn't stop when we leave dry land! Our on-board restaurant serves a fully French menu, and you can enjoy a tarte tatin cooking demonstration and French brunch as we sail, as well as a Champagne reception looking out onto Caudebec.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival at Paris: Travel to our ship, your home away from home for the next 7 nights.
Day 2 Château Gaillard & cider farm: Discover the history of Château Gaillard and visit a traditional cider farm.
Day 3 Rouen: Explore Rouen, Normandy’s capital, and enjoy a tarte tatin cooking demonstration, plus Champagne reception with French musician.
Day 4 Normandy Beaches: Explore the D-Day landings, see Gold Beach and visit the British Normandy Memorial.
Day 5 Honfleur: Take a guided tour of Honfleur and taste another French specialty at a historic crêperie.
Day 6 Giverny & Bizy Castle: Visit Monet’s house and garden, then visit Bizy Castle, with Norman cider and cheese tasting.
Day 7 Paris: Choose your own Parisian adventure – a panoramic tour or a walking tour of the Latin Quarter, and taste macarons.
Day 8 Paris: Return home. After breakfast, disembark and begin your journey home.
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