River Cruises on the Seine

Discover the beauty of Normandy

On a river cruise on the Seine you will experience one of the most beautiful regions of France with all your senses - Normandy. Your sensual journey through the north of the country already begins in Paris, the city of love. Let yourself be seduced by the charm of the French capital and enjoy the beautiful and extraordinary sights along the famous river in Paris even before your departure. Climb the Eiffel Tower, visit Notre-Dame, enjoy the Latin Quarter, stroll through the city's gardens and discover the art museums of Paris. In addition to the world-famous highlights, you will discover many other famous and lesser-known sights on your cruise on the Seine. Experience the medieval charm of the Norman capital of Rouen. Marvel at the modern architecture of Le Havre. Take a trip back in time in Les Andelys and sink into the typical flair of Normandy in Vernon.

City Highlights

Paris

Paris is still probably the greatest place of longing for travelers from all over the world. And quite rightly so, as no other city in the world is such an epitome of love, seduction, art, culture and cuisine. Paris is the city for the finer things in life. This begins with the beauty of the French capital. The best way to experience it is from the panoramic terraces of the Eiffel Tower or the Montmartre hill. The city on the Seine offers so many beautiful perspectives that you won't be able to decide which way to point your camera first. But even up close, the beauty of the city's sights is hard to beat. The ornate Notre-Dame Cathedral; the mighty Arc de Triomphe; the sprawling Louvre; the magnificent Jardin des Tuileries; the magnificent Opéra Garnier and the impressive Place de la Concorde are just the tip of the iceberg of sights you can marvel at in Paris.

Les Andelys

Les Andelys is a commune in France, located in the Normandy region. The city is divided into a large and small part (Le Petit Andely and Le Grand Andely). At the same time, the small part is located directly on the Seine River. The northern character of the country is also reflected in the architecture of the municipality. This can be seen, for example, in the 13th century Notre-Dame Cathedral. The amusement park Tolysland is popular with young and old.

Rouen

The city of Rouen is the historic capital of Normandy and is best known for Joan of Arc. In the museum "Joan of Arc" you can find an insight into her life and her tragic death in Rouen. Also worth seeing are the botanical garden, the cathedral "Notre Dame" and the monastery "Saint-Georges de Boscherville". Very popular is also a visit to the clock tower in the charming downtown area of the town.

Le Havre

With more than 170.000 inhabitants, Le Havre is the busiest city in Normandy. Located directly on the English Channel, the metropolis is located in the northwest of France. Thanks to the work of the architect Auguste Perret, the city center was created due to its uniquegen architecture designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. In the heart of the city is located with the Church of St.-Joseph An imposing structure with several thousand incorporated glass blocks. Impressive is also the city hall of Le Havre with a more than 70 meters high tower. In all of Europe there is no larger town hall square than in this French city.

Vernon

Midway between Paris and Rouen lies Vernon. Unnumerous half-timbered houses characterize the townscape. The most famous shows up during a walk across the Pont Clémenceau: the Old mill, gracefully perched on the remains of a medieval bridge. Already Claude Monet was so fascinated by Vernon's sight that he banned him on canvas. But that's not all: For more than 40 years, the artist lived nearby in a house, which he surrounded with a magnificent garden. What Monet once inspired world-famous works, is today a paradise for flower lovers and recreationists

Conflans

Conflans-Sainte-Honorine is a charming town in the Île-de-France region, around 25 kilometers northwest of Paris. It is picturesquely situated at the mouth of the Oise into the Seine and is a popular stopover for river cruises. The city has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages and is known for its traditions in inland navigation and is also an ideal starting point for excursions to one of the most famous castles in the world: the Palace of Versailles.

Other sights in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine include the Maritime Museum, which sheds light on the history and importance of shipping for the town, and the Saint-Maclou church dating back to the 11th century. Picturesque riverside promenades and charming cafés invite you to linger. The annual Pardon National de la Batellerie, a festival in honor of the boatmen, attracts numerous visitors and gives the city a special atmosphere.

Conflans-Sainte-Honorine offers a pleasant mix of historical charm and lively culture, making a visit an unforgettable experience.

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Seine to Atlantic

On this river cruise, you'll discover the beauty of the Seine as you sail from Paris to where the river meets the English Channel. It's not hard to take the capital of France to your heart. Where else can you find so many world-famous buildings, museums, streets and gardens in one place? The city of love delights its visitors again and again. From Paris, head to the small town of Les Andelys in Normandy, which has a wonderful medieval flair with its castle, cathedral and Norman houses.

Followed by a visit to Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy. The city is best known for its beautiful cathedral and its numerous other churches and monasteries. Le Havre, at the mouth of the Seine River on the English Channel, is an architectural counterpoint to Rouen. The city center was completely redesigned in the 1950s, but is no less impressive. On the return trip to Paris, you will visit on this river cruise through France still the town of Vernon, which with its countless half-timbered houses and its old mill already inspired the impressionist painter Monet.

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Top 5 Sights

Eiffelturm
Kathedrale Notre-Dam
Louvre
Montmartre mit Sacre Coeur
Champs-Élysées

Facts about Paris

Best view: Eiffel Tower, Tour Montparnasse and Montmartre
Art museums: Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Centre Georges Pompidou, Musée Picasso and many more
Gardens and parks: Jardin du Luxembourg, Jardin des Tuileries, Bois de Boulogne and Bois de Vincennes
Shopping: from luxury department stores (e.g. the Galeries Lafayette) to flea markets, there's nothing you can't find
Eating and drinking: French savoir-vivre in the countless bistros, cafés and restaurants

Who are river cruises on the Seine right for?

A river cruise on the Seine from Paris is an unforgettable experience for every traveler - whether amateur photographer, museum lover, nature lover, romantic or gourmet. In hardly any other region of France is there so much to see and experience in such a small area as in Normandy. The long and eventful history of the French region on the Seine has left behind many sights. The Seine is also a very picturesque river, with something new to discover around every bend. Last but not least, gourmets can experience the unique delights of Norman cuisine on a cruise on the river through Normandy.

How is the arrival and departure to/from a river cruise on the Seine organized?

Paris is the perfect starting point for a river cruise on the Seine. The French capital is easy to reach by train, car and plane from Germany. The VIVA Cruises team will be happy to provide all passengers with information on the best arrival and departure routes at any time

What are the advantages of a VIVA Cruises cruise on the Seine?

VIVA Cruises has always focused on the highest quality. Passengers can experience this in all aspects on board a VIVA Cruises cruise. VIVA's ships are technically state-of-the-art. The cabins impress with the highest level of comfort. And the quality of the crew speaks for itself. In addition, VIVA Cruises offers its guests an incomparable all-inclusive service on board.

VIVA All-Inclusive:
only the best for you

With VIVA Cruises, "all-inclusive" means you can sit back, relax and enjoy. Your physical well-being is taken care of with selected food and drinks. In addition, we offer you relaxing care products. And if you do need a good connection, use our WLAN. For other good connections - especially to our on-board staff - the included tip provides.

A warm welcome with a
welcome champagne - to a wonderful
stay on board

Full board with breakfast buffet, lunch,
dinner (multi-course gourmet
gourmet menus,
served at the table) and snacks with free choice of table and flexible dining
meal times

All day high quality, cold and hotnon-alcoholic
beverages and a exquisite selection of alcoholic beverages; take a look
at our bar menu.

High Tea: once per trip a selection
of sweet and savory treats such as scones
such as scones, sandwiches, cupcakes
cupcakes, chocolates and macarons. In addition
various teas are offered to match
are offered.

Daily freshly filled mini-bar and
reusable water bottle in the
cabin

Selected beauty products from
RITUALS

Free WLAN on board - for undisturbed
reception

Tips for the entire crew

The right excursions for your river cruise

The guests on board our floating premium hotels are all different. That's why we devise an equally diverse excursion program for each of our fascinating itineraries. Whether you are a gourmet, a nature lover or an art enthusiast, our selection of experiences will open up new perspectives for you on every voyage.

Arrival and departure to your VIVA ship

With VIVA Cruises you enjoy the feeling of being in the best hands from the very beginning. That's why our service is not limited to life on board, but begins with the preparation of your trip.

You need a parking space for your vehicle, plan a comfortable arrival and departure by train or would like assistance for a suitable flight?

Upon request, we will gladly take care of your stress-free arrival and departure as well as transfers. Call us: +49 211 274 032 50 or write us an e-mail : info@viva-cruises.com

PARIS

Our berth in Paris is usually at Ports de Paris, Issy-les-Moulineaux. You will receive further information with your travel documents.

If you are traveling to Paris with your own car, we recommend the following parking lots:

Q-Park Val de Seine
5 Rue Rouget de Lisle
92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux

For more information, please visit: Q-Park Val de Seine | Paris.

Zenpark
61 Rue Camille Desmoulins
92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux

For more information, please visit: Zenpark | Paris.

All vehicles wishing to enter the low emission zone in Paris require an environmental sticker, the "Crit'Air" vignette. This can be ordered under the following link:
Order | Crit'Air environmental vignette.

Further information can be found at:
Crit'Air environmental vignette Paris.