The Seine River
Anyone who enjoys gardens and art will enjoy this itinerary because it visits Monet’s garden in Giverny. It is also an excellent option for those travelers who want to see the Second World War landing beaches and Normandy.

The Journey: The Seine River begins in France, flows north through Paris into Normandy and ends at the English Channel at Le Havre.
River cruises sail fromParis toRouen or Caudebac and back.
The tour begins with a full day in Paris, so you can go up the Eiffel Tower and explore Montmartre. Frequently, travelers choose to add extra days inParis as there is just so much to see and do.
There is a stop at Vernon to visit Giverny, where artist Claude Monet lived from 1883 until his death in 1926. You can still see the water lilies that were his inspiration.
Other ports include Les Andelys for excursions to Chateau-Gaillard — built in 1196 by English king Richard the Lionheart during the time period when England owned Normandy and Rouen, where Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake.
Excursions to the Normandy beaches or to Honfleur, a pretty little fishing village, also leave from Rouen. From Conflans, you can visit the Palace of Versailles.

Must Do: Dinner in St. Germain in Paris is a wonderful treat. There are many lively little restaurants from all over the world in this area. Visit the local Rue Cler market area near the Eiffel Tower and have a chocolate croissant and a café crème at an outdoor cafe.
In Normandy, try some of the specialties of the area:  cheese, Calvados and cider at one of the markets or small shops.