ANCOLUTHE ITINERARIES - FROM ST.MAMMES
- ROUEN
SATURDAY
ST MAMMES
We meet at the Hotel Regina, 192 Rue de Rivoli, Paris 75001 at
15.00 (3pm) and transfer to Anacoluthe moored in the small town
of St Mammes at the junction of the rivers Seine and Loing. After
a champagne welcome aboard, you will have time to settle into
your cabin and perhaps take a stroll before dinner, in town or
in Moret sur Loing (3 kms with our bus) a small medieval town,
once home to Alfred Sisley, the impressionist painter.
SUNDAY
ST MAMMES-PARIS
Morning cruise on the Seine River.Beginning of afternoon excursion
to Vaux le Vicomte, castle built by Fouquet, the finance minister
of the Sun King and the model for Versailles. There is an exceptionally
well furnished interior and magnificent gardens. Return to Anacoluthe
at Evry, and cruise to enter Paris at dinner time. After dinner
on board, an unforgettable Paris by Night cruise.
MONDAY
PARIS-CHATOU
Morning coach tour of Paris. Then we cruise to Chatou In the afternoon,
a visit to La Malmaison castle and walking tour in town.(Rueil).La
Malmaison, was the home of Empress Josephine and on occasions,
Napoleon himself. After her divorce from the Emporer, Josephine
retired to Malmaison in 1810 The First Consul and the seat of
the French Government in conjunction with the Tuileries also resided
here from 1800 to 1802 This chateau is situated in one of the
loveliest settings in France.
TUESDAY
CHATOU-VERNON
Cruise to Mantes, arriving midday and visit to Giverny, the home
and gardens of Claude Monet, the most famous of all the Impressionist
painters. Discover the inspiration for his masterpiece «
The Water Lillies », see the Japanese Bridge. The French
government spends in excess of $2 million each year to keep the
gardens exactly as they were before Monet dies in 1926. The simplicity
of his house is surprising.
Return to the boat moored in Vernon, gateway to Normandy, late
afternoon. Vernon is a delightful town with a medieval center.
WEDNSESDAY
VERNON-POSES
This morning, cruise from Vernon to Les Andelys, with its famous
Château Gaillard. After a brunch on board, excursion to
the charming city of Honfleur,. Walking tour of the harbour, and
picturesque streets. Return to the boat going over both the Normandie
and Tancarville bridges. Rejoin the boat in Les Andelys with a
welcome back tasting of cider, and late afternoon cruise to Poses.
THURSDAY
POSES-ROUEN
Morning cruise to Rouen, Capital of Normandy. In the afternoon,
walking visit of the city, cathedral Notre Dame, a gothic masterpiece,
see the Palais de Justice once Normandie’s parliament.and
the medieval center/shopping, and return to the boat late afternoon.
This evening will be our farewell gala dinner.
FRIDAY
ROUEN
After breakfast, return to the Hotel Regina in Paris, arriving
before noon.
NOTE - That
Itineraries may change due to circumstances beyond our control
such as Lock repairs, flooding etc.There will always be alternative
navigations / excursions.
ANCOLUTHE ITINERARIES - FROM ROUEN
- ST.MAMMES
SATURDAY
ROUEN
We meet at the Hotel Regina, 192 Rue de Rivoli, Paris 75001 at 15.00 (3pm) and
transfer to Anacoluthe moored in Rouen, Capital City of Normandy. The boat
is moored on the Seine river, close to the city center.
SUNDAY
ROUEN-POSES
Morning guided walking tour of Rouen, visit the medieval center including the
cathedral and ancient quarter with fine examples of half timbered buildings,
typical of the Normandy architecture. There is time for shopping before you rejoin
the boat. All afternoon upstream cruise to the first lock on the river from the
sea at Poses, our mooring for tonight.
MONDAY
POSES-VERNON
Morning cruise to Les Andelys nicely situated in a meander of the Seine river,
and next to the famous ruins of Château Gaillard. After a Brunch on board
we will board the coach for an excursion to the charming city of Honfleur. Walking
tour of the harbour, and picturesque streets. Return to the boat passing over
both the Normandy and Tancarville bridges. Welcome back on board with a tasting
of cider, and cruise to Vernon.
TUESDAY
VERNON-CHATOU
An early start for the short ride to Giverny, home to Claude Monet for over 40
years. We visit the house and gardens which inspired such masterpieces as “The
Water Lillies” and see the Japanese Bridge that he painted. This afternoon,
we cruise to Chatou, a delightful riverside town.
WEDNESDAY
CHATOU-PARIS
There is a very short distance to visit la Malmaison, home of Josephine de Beauharnais,
the first wife of Napoleon 1st where we can see lots of memorabilia from this
Imperial couple’s daily life. We then stroll through the center of Rueil,
an ideal place for shopping with some exclusive boutiques;
Cruise to Paris. for a memorable cruise of Paris illuminated. Overnight in Paris.
THURSDAY
PARIS/STMAMMES
Morning cruise towards Melun and visit to the Chateau Vaux le Vicomte, built
by Fouquet, the finance minister of the Sun King and the model for Versailles.
There is an exceptionally well furnished interior and magnificent gardens. Afternoon
cruise to St Mammes, a very short distance from Moret sur Loing, a medieval small
town and once home to Alfred Sisley who lived and painted many scenes here. This
evening will be our farewell gala dinner.
FRIDAY
STMAMMES/PARIS
This morning after breakfast, return to the Hotel Regina in Paris, arriving before
noon.
NOTE - That
Itineraries may change due to circumstances beyond our control
such as Lock repairs, flooding etc.There will always be alternative
navigations / excursions
.
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ANACOLUTHE
- CRUISE SCHEDULE 2008
|
| 22
March |
Compiegne
- St. Mammes |
| 29
March |
St.
Mammes - Compiegne |
| 05
April |
Compiegne
- St. Mammes |
| 12
April |
St.
Mammes - Compiegne |
| 19
April |
Compiegne
- St. Mammes |
| 26
April |
St.
Mammes - Compiegne |
| 03
May |
Compiegne
- St. Mammes |
| 10
May |
St.
Mammes - Compiegne |
| 17
May |
Compiegne
- St. Mammes |
| 24
May |
St.
Mammes - Rouen |
| 31
May |
Rouen
- St. Mammes |
| 07
June |
St.
Mammes - Rouen |
| 14
June |
Rouen
- St. Mammes |
| 21
June |
St.
Mammes - Rouen |
| 28
June |
Rouen
- St. Mammes |
| 05
July |
St.
Mammes - Rouen |
| 12
July |
Rouen
- St. Mammes |
| 19
July |
St.
Mammes - Rouen |
| 26
July |
Rouen
- St. Mammes |
| 02
August |
St.
Mammes - Rouen |
| 09
August |
Rouen
- St. Mammes |
| 16
August |
To
be advice - works on the river |
| 23
August |
To
be advice - works on the river |
| 30
August |
To
be advice - works on the river |
| 06
September |
To
be advice - works on the river |
| 13
September |
To
be advice - works on the river |
| 20
September |
Rouen
- St. Mammes |
| 27
September |
St.
Mammes - Compiegne |
| 04
October |
Compiegne
- St. Mammes |
| 11
October |
St.
Mammes - Compiegne |
| 18
October |
Compiegne
- St. Mammes |
| 25
October |
St.
Mammes - Compiegne |
| 01
November |
Compiegne
- St. Mammes |
| 08
November |
St.
Mammes - Compiegne |
