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Scenic Gem August 26-September 15 2026 Cruise & Offers | Scenic Cruises
Normandy & Gems of the Seine & Beautiful Bordeaux: Paris to Bordeaux
VoyageSEBO260826.1Journey beginsParis, FranceJourney endsBordeaux, FranceDatesAugust 26-September 15 2026Duration21 daysShipScenic Gem
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Itinerary at a Glance
August 26-September 15 2026Welcome to France and the City of Light. Whether it’s your first or fiftieth time to this romantic city, there is always something new to discover. Your journey will also culminate in Paris where you’ll have the opportunity to rediscover the City of Lights all over again.
Enjoy a relaxed morning on board as you cruise gently along the Seine to Les Andelys, arriving just after lunch. This pretty, waterside village dates back almost 900 years and is resplendent with well-preserved Norman-era houses and exquisite public buildings and overlooked by the imposing ruins of King Richard the Lionheart’s castle, Château Gaillard.
Normandy’s capital, Rouen, has a history that spans over 2,000 years, from Viking legends to its significant role in both World Wars. It was also the place where Richard the Lionheart was crowned Duke of Normandy and Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake.
With another full day in Rouen today, you can uncover some of the region’s fascinating military history or sample local delicacies on a gourmet tour. Rouen is a published destination on Normandy & Gems of the Seine & Beautiful Bordeaux: Paris to Bordeaux aboard Scenic Gem.
Enjoy another relaxed morning on board as we cruise west to Honfleur, a colourful port city on the edge of the English Channel. Over the years the town has captured the imaginations of countless artists and was the birthplace of Impressionism.
With a full day in Honfleur, this is your chance to learn more about the important role this region played in WWII. Honfleur is a published destination on Normandy & Gems of the Seine & Beautiful Bordeaux: Paris to Bordeaux aboard Scenic Gem.
Begin cruising inland early this morning to the small town of Caudebec-en-Caux. Set on a curve of the Seine, the riverfront is lined with handsome homes, stately gardens and crumbling stone walls. Caudebec-eCaux dates back to the Middle Ages and a handful of historic buildings survived the bombardments of WWII, including the ornate 15th century Notre Dame Caudebec-e-Caux.
Historically a border town between the Duchy of Normandy and the Kingdom of France, Vernon has a rich heritage and many distinctive buildings. Nearby Giverny was the home of Impressionist artist Claude Monet for more than 40 years.
Wake this morning in Conflans-Saint-Honorine, a Medieval town located at the confluence of the River Seine and Oise. Though it’s just a short distance from the centre of the city, it feels a world away. A castle was built here by monks in the 9th century to protect the relics of Saint Honorine, from whom the town gets its name.
Welcome back to Paris, where you will spend the day exploring this iconic city. First timers will love the highlights tour, which allows you to tick off bucket-list items such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, while return visitors may want to discover the trendy Marais District or Opera Garnier, an opulent architectural masterpiece built in the 19th century.
Board your included flight from Paris to Bordeaux where you will embark on the luxurious Scenic Diamond for your cruise through the magnificent Bordeaux region. Paris > Bordeaux is a published destination on Normandy & Gems of the Seine & Beautiful Bordeaux: Paris to Bordeaux aboard Scenic Gem.
Admire the tranquil riverside scenery as you sail towards Libourne this morning. After lunch, join a tour to nearby Saint-Émilion. This World Heritage-listed village has thousands of years of history and beautifully-preserved medieval buildings. Explore the unique Monolithic Church, which is mostly underground and carved directly into the limestone.
This morning, spend some time exploring Libourne and its surrounds. Libourne > Pauillac is a published destination on Normandy & Gems of the Seine & Beautiful Bordeaux: Paris to Bordeaux aboard Scenic Gem. It provides the setting for this stage of the journey; arrival, departure, berthing and excursion details are displayed only...
The Médoc region is considered the world’s leading red wine producer and is home to many legendary châteaux. Today, you’ll have the chance to explore this remarkable wine region. Pauillac > Fort Médoc is a published destination on Normandy & Gems of the Seine & Beautiful Bordeaux: Paris to Bordeaux aboard Scenic Gem.
Relax on board this morning as you sail to Cadillac. You could enjoy a treatment at the spa^ or learn more about French cuisine in the Scenic Culinaire cooking school. You will arrive into Cadillac after lunch. This picturesque town was founded in 1280 and retains many of its grand historic buildings.
Cadillac is close to the Sauternes wine region, which is known for its sweet, fortified styles. Today, choose between a variety of experiences in the region surrounding Cadillac, from its bucolic countryside to its historic castles. Cadillac > Bordeaux is a published destination on Normandy & Gems of the Seine & Beautiful Bordeaux: Paris to Bordeaux aboard Scenic Gem.
Discover Bordeaux’s multitude of culinary delights and scenic treasures today with a variety of Bordeaux is a published destination on Normandy & Gems of the Seine & Beautiful Bordeaux: Paris to Bordeaux aboard Scenic Gem.
Continue your exploration of Bordeaux today with a variety of compelling options. Bordeaux > Bourg is a published destination on Normandy & Gems of the Seine & Beautiful Bordeaux: Paris to Bordeaux aboard Scenic Gem.
Your ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ship will be docked in Bourg today, a picturesque town set on a rocky promontory. Built as a defensive château, it’s a maze of ancient alleyways, moats and bell towers on the Dordogne. Bourg is a published destination on Normandy & Gems of the Seine & Beautiful Bordeaux: Paris to Bordeaux aboard Scenic Gem.
This morning you will arrive in Blaye. Most famously, this petite hamlet is home to a World Heritage-listed citadel that was constructed to protect Bordeaux city from enemy attacks. Bourg > Blaye > Bordeaux is a published destination on Normandy & Gems of the Seine & Beautiful Bordeaux: Paris to Bordeaux aboard Scenic Gem.
Your cruise concludes this morning in Bordeaux. Disembark after breakfast, taking with you a lifetime of memories. Please note: The Gironde, Dordogne and Garonne waterways are part of a tidal river system which results in changing water levels in the region.
Schedule source status: Scenic publishes the complete day-by-day itinerary text in its official catalog, but daily arrival and departure times are not included. No times have been estimated. Daily port-call times and dock, anchor, or tender status were not published in the audited catalog. All available itinerary information is presented on DeluxeCruises.com.
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Normandy & Gems of the Seine & Beautiful Bordeaux: Paris to Bordeaux aboard Scenic Gem
On August 26-September 15 2026, Scenic Gem follows official voyage SEBO260826.1 from Paris, France to Bordeaux, France over 21 days. Its published progression includes Paris, Les Andelys, Rouen, Rouen > Honfleur, Honfleur.
Set out on an in depth exploration of France, cruising the country’s most famous waterways. Discover the charms of Normandy along the River Seine, travelling between the City of Light and the English Channel. Then travel to Bordeaux, famous for the incredible wines produced throughout its fertile countryside.
Scenic's official catalog provides 21 day-by-day entries for this departure but does not publish daily arrival and departure times. Those times remain explicitly unpublished here rather than being estimated.
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