Scenic Gem July 26-August 5 2027 Cruise & Offers | Scenic Cruises

Welcome 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 experience this magnificent city a little more.

Wake this morning in Conflans-Saint Honorine, a medieval town located at the confluence of the rivers 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.

Normandy’s capital, Rouen, has a history that spans over 2000 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.

Honfleur is a colourful port city on the edge of the English Channel. The specially designed Scenic Gem is able to cruise even further into this harbour that is renowned as one of Europe’s most picturesque, allowing you shorter transfers to today's

Arrive in the small town of Caudebec-en-Caux early this morning. Set on a curve of the Seine, the riverfront is lined with handsome homes, stately gardens and crumbling stone walls. Caudebec-en-Caux 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-en-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.

Welcome back to Paris, where you will spend this afternoon uncovering this iconic city. First timers may prefer the highlights tour, which allows you to visit renowned sites such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, while those rediscovering Paris may wish to explore the trendy Marais District or venture just south of Paris and explore Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte.

Farewell your Scenic Space-Ship and board your included flight from Paris to Nice. Welcome to the heart of the French Riviera. Upon arrival, transfer to your luxury hotel and settle in as you enjoy the timeless charm of the Côte d’Azur.

This morning, set out on a guided walking tour of Nice, the glittering capital of the French Riviera. Stroll along the iconic Promenade des Anglais, where palm trees line the sweeping curve of the Mediterranean coast. Pause at Place Masséna, the city’s grand central square, where French elegance meets Italian flair, before venturing into the colourful maze of Vieux Nice.

Nice is a published destination on Highlights of Normandy & the Seine with French Riviera: Paris to Nice aboard Scenic Gem. It provides the setting for this stage of the journey; arrival, departure, berthing and excursion details are displayed only when they appear in the stored Scenic schedule, and final operating information should be reconfirmed before sailing.

Your journey uncovering the timeless charm of the French Riviera ends today. After breakfast, bid farewell to Nice, carrying with you memories for a lifetime. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. Please refer to our terms and conditions.