Art Lovers European Getaway Cruise

For an art lover, there can be no better vacation than one that visits some of the most renowned

art-related sites in all of Europe. River cruise vacations give travelers an exciting and insightful

way to take in the beauty and history of Paris and Normandy, as the ship travels along the

majestic Seine River. This is a truly unique way to appreciate art in its birthplace. The north of

France is rich with artistic heritage that will inspire the imagination and delight the senses.

Cruises like those offered by AmaWaterways are once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Paris

Most visitors to France want to visit Paris, the City of Lights. The Eiffel Tower is an obvious

attraction, but Paris has so much more to offer. There are numerous landmarks, museums and

cafes to entice the visitor. Art lovers will want to make sure to visit the city’s most famous

museum, the Musee d’Orsay. Housed in an old railway station on the Left bank, it is home to

masterpieces by the likes of Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, Seurat, Manet, Van Gogh and more.

Giverny

Just 50 miles from Paris, nestled on the Rive Gauche is the village or Giverny. Here visitors will

want to spend time touring the home of Claude Monet, one of the world’s most highly regarded

Impressionist painters. His home and gardens inspired many of his greatest works of art and are

available to tour.

Caudebec-en-Caux

Another port of call worth seeing is Caudebec-en-Caux, gateway to two exciting destinations.

Honfleur is a picturesque port filled with pastel-colored houses that captured the fancy of artists

including Courbet, Boudin and Monet. It is also home to the largest wooden church in all of

France, complete with a wonderful, historic bell tower. Guests may also be interested in touring

the abbeys of Normandy from here, including one in ruins in Jumieges, and one still working: St.

Wandrille.

Normandy

Many make a pilgrimage to the beaches of Normandy, the site of the D-Day Invasion. There are

several museums and beaches, each dedicated to either American, or British and Canadian

participation. It is also home to the Cider Road where guests may visit Calvados distillery to

sample apple cider and apple brandy.

Rouen – Les Andelys

Here is where history lovers will find the famous Place du Vieux-Marché, which was where Joan

of Arc was also put to death. Further down the Seine, most river cruise vacations take note of the

white cliffs along the Seine Valley, where timbered houses centuries old dot the hillsides. In this

area is also the ruins of the Château Gaillard, home to Richard the Lionheart.

Auvers-sur-Oise

Another popular stop on many river cruise vacations is Château Malmaison, once the residence

of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine. In the town of Auvers-sur-Oise, art

lovers will visit the haunts of 19th century Impressionist painters like Paul Cezanne and Camille

Pissarro, who called the place home, back then.

Features to Expect from Art Lovers River Cruises Along the Seine:

● Stops at many historic and art-related sites

● Access on board to high speed Internet and entertainment access

● Fine dining on board

● Variety of French wines, both red and white

● Onboard entertainment, including themed dinners, thematic lectures, musical

performances and more

All along the cruise, travelers and art lovers will see the beautiful history of France, which has

inspired artists for centuries. From the dozens of art museums, to the churches and abbeys, art is

all around as visitors cruise along the Seine.

Company Bio

AmaWaterways is first in the field of river cruise vacations and has one of the highest quality

fleets in the industry. With cruise vacations available in Europe, Cambodia, Russia and Vietnam,

and more than 20 itineraries to choose from, guests are never at a loss for something to do.