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Paris and The Beaches of Normandy Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of D-day Monet to Notre Dame Seven Nights Cruising the River Seine and a day in Paris A 10 Day - 8 Night Cruise/Tour November 6 - 15, 2019 “They endured everything and gave their all so that justice among nations might prevail…” Those words are engraved in a chapel set in the midst of American soil in the heart of Normandy, France. The cemetery was grated for life by the citizens of France to the United States and here you fine 9,387 white marble gravestones perfectly line up on a field overlooking Omaha beach. The soldiers who died during the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy lie at rest here and your visit here will surely be one of the most moving experiences of your life. Travel with us, sailing on the River Seine from Paris to historic Normandy. Begin your journey through northern France in Paris where you embark on your cruise. Visit the village of Giverny where artist Claude Monet lived for 43 years. Explore Honfleur, a charming French harbor town made famous from artist’s paintings. Stroll through Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy and the site of the battles of WWII. Visit the charming town of Les Andelys and conclude your journey in Paris where you might visit the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées. Itinerary such as candle-making. Return to Caudebec on the right bank of the November 6, 2019 River Seine after your excursion. (B/L/D) Today you board your overnight flight bound for Paris, The City of Light! November 10, 2019: Normandy Beaches November 7, 2019: Paris ~ The River Seine Set out this morning on a full day excursion to the US Sector of the On your arrival in Paris, you’ll be assisted with your transfer to the beaches of Normandy. “D-Day Remembered” will take you to the AmaLyra. After time to unpack and settle in, enjoy a Welcome Dinner village of Arromanches, a priority target for the Allies during WWII. A onboard as you begin your journey along The River Seine. (D) floating harbor was set up here to supply weapons and ammunitions to November 8, 2019: Les Andelys - Richard the Lionheart invasion troops and today jagged remains are strewn over the beaches Depart Rouen early this morning and enjoy scenic cruising on the Seine which played such an important role in the liberation of Europe. You’ll to Les Andelys. On arrival, enjoy a mid-day stroll along the river with have time to see museums and have lunch on your own before visiting the beautiful views of the Seine Valley’s dramatic white clis, centuries-old US Cemetery and Omaha Beach. The future of France and Europe half-timbered houses, and the hilltop ruins of Château Gaillard. This was at stake here on the 6th of June, 1944 when US troops landed with former stronghold of Richard the Lionheart changed hands a number little going as planned. Ultimately 3,000 Troops lost their lives that day. of times during the Hundred Years’ War. The more adventurous might At the top of the blu, the American Cemetery and Memorial honor the enjoy hiking up to visit the ruins of this historic castle before re-boarding US Soldiers buried here. Next,visit the Ranger Monument where to continue your cruise arriving in Conflans later tonight. (B/L/D) “Rudder’s Rangers” performed one of the war’s greatest feats, scaling November 9, 2019: Honfleur * The Routes of the Abbeys Pointe du Hoc’s 90-foot -cliunder intense German gunfire and securing After a scenic morning cruising the Seine, arrive in the old fishing village the site as part of the famous Allied victory. Return to Rouen where you of Caudebec with a choice of two included excursions. The first is a will remain docked overnight. (B/L/D) trip to Honfleur, one of the most visited towns in France with November 11, 2019: Rouen - The Heart of Normandy picturesque streets and timber-framed house fronts. This town of This morning, set out on an included morning walk through Rouen, the painters and impressionism possesses that something extra that makes it historic capital of Normandy. It is here that Monet was inspired to paint irresistible. The changing light on the Seine estuary inspired Courbet, more than 30 canvases as part of his series of Notre-Dame. You also see Monet, Boudin and many others. You might instead choose the "Routes the Place du Vieux Marché where in 1431 Joan of Arc was convicted and des Abbayes" excursion which spotlights Normandy's famous abbeys. burnt at the stake. After your tour, you’ll have free time to explore on You will visit the ruined abbey in Jumièges which Victor Hugo called “the your own perhaps wandering through the historic center of this “city of a most beautiful ruin in France.” Dating from 1067, it was consecrated in hundred bell towers” that is a maze of half- timbered houses and the presence of William the Conqueror. You’ll also visit St. Wandrille churches. The Museum of Fine Arts in Rouen contains one of the founded - as legend has it - by a seventh-century count who, with his best impressionist collections in France with works by Renoir, Degas and wife, renounced all earthly pleasures on the day of their wedding! It of course Monet. Normandy is a culinary delight so be sure and stop at remains an active monastery, home to fifty Benedictine monks who in one of Rouen’s small confectioners where you can watch local caramels addition to their spiritual duties, turn their hands to money-making tasks being made or a cheese shop featuring local Camembert. (B/L/D)

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Page 1: Paris and The Beaches of Normandy - Home - Valley Bank · Normandy is a culinary delight so be sure and stop at remains an active monastery, home to fifty Benedictine monks who in

Paris and The Beaches of NormandyCelebrate the 75th Anniversary of D-day

Monet to Notre Dame Seven Nights Cruising the River Seine and a day in Paris

A 10 Day - 8 Night CruiseTour November 6 - 15 2019 ldquoThey endured everything and gave their all so that justice among nations might prevailhelliprdquo

Those words are engraved in a chapel set in the midst of American soil in the heart of Normandy FranceThe cemetery was grated for life by the citizens of France to the United States and here you fine 9387 white marble gravestones perfectly line up on a field overlooking Omaha beach The soldiers who died during the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy lie at rest here and your visit here will

surely be one of the most moving experiences of your life Travel with us sailing on the River Seine from Paris to historic NormandyBegin your journey through northern France in Paris where you embark on your cruise Visit the village of Giverny where artist Claude Monet lived for

43 years Explore Honfleur a charming French harbor town made famous from artistrsquos paintings Stroll through Rouen the historic capital of Normandy and the site of the battles of WWII Visit the charming town of Les Andelys and conclude your journey in Paris where you might visit the

Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elyseacutees

Itinerary such as candle-making Return to Caudebec on the right bank of the November 6 2019 River Seine after your excursion (BLD) Today you board your overnight flight bound for Paris The City of Light November 10 2019 Normandy Beaches November 7 2019 Paris ~ The River Seine Set out this morning on a full day excursion to the US Sector of the On your arrival in Paris yoursquoll be assisted with your transfer to the beaches of Normandy ldquoD-Day Rememberedrdquo will take you to the AmaLyra After time to unpack and settle in enjoy a Welcome Dinner village of Arromanches a priority target for the Allies during WWII A onboard as you begin your journey along The River Seine (D) floating harbor was set up here to supply weapons and ammunitions to November 8 2019 Les Andelys - Richard the Lionheart invasion troops and today jagged remains are strewn over the beaches Depart Rouen early this morning and enjoy scenic cruising on the Seine which played such an important role in the liberation of Europe Yoursquoll to Les Andelys On arrival enjoy a mid-day stroll along the river with have time to see museums and have lunch on your own before visiting the beautiful views of the Seine Valleyrsquos dramatic white cliffs centuries-old US Cemetery and Omaha Beach The future of France and Europe half-timbered houses and the hilltop ruins of Chacircteau Gaillard This was at stake here on the 6th of June 1944 when US troops landed with former stronghold of Richard the Lionheart changed hands a number little going as planned Ultimately 3000 Troops lost their lives that day of times during the Hundred Yearsrsquo War The more adventurous might At the top of the bluff the American Cemetery and Memorial honor the enjoy hiking up to visit the ruins of this historic castle before re-boarding US Soldiers buried here Nextvisit the Ranger Monument where to continue your cruise arriving in Conflans later tonight (BLD) ldquoRudderrsquos Rangersrdquo performed one of the warrsquos greatest feats scaling November 9 2019 Honfleur The Routes of the Abbeys Pointe du Hocrsquos 90-foot-cliff under intense German gunfire and securing After a scenic morning cruising the Seine arrive in the old fishing village the site as part of the famous Allied victory Return to Rouen where you of Caudebec with a choice of two included excursions The first is a will remain docked overnight (BLD) trip to Honfleur one of the most visited towns in France with November 11 2019 Rouen -The Heart of Normandy picturesque streets and timber-framed house fronts This town of This morning set out on an included morning walk through Rouen the painters and impressionism possesses that something extra that makes it historic capital of Normandy It is here that Monet was inspired to paint irresistible The changing light on the Seine estuary inspired Courbet more than 30 canvases as part of his series of Notre-Dame You also see Monet Boudin and many others You might instead choose the Routes the Place du Vieux Marcheacute where in 1431 Joan of Arc was convicted and des Abbayes excursion which spotlights Normandys famous abbeys burnt at the stake After your tour yoursquoll have free time to explore on You will visit the ruined abbey in Jumiegraveges which Victor Hugo called ldquothe your own perhaps wandering through the historic center of this ldquocity of a most beautiful ruin in Francerdquo Dating from 1067 it was consecrated in hundred bell towersrdquo that is a maze of half-timbered houses and the presence of William the Conqueror Yoursquoll also visit St Wandrille churches The Museum of Fine Arts in Rouen contains one of the founded - as legend has it - by a seventh-century count who with his best impressionist collections in France with works by Renoir Degas and wife renounced all earthly pleasures on the day of their wedding It of course Monet Normandy is a culinary delight so be sure and stop at remains an active monastery home to fifty Benedictine monks who in one of Rouenrsquos small confectioners where you can watch local caramels addition to their spiritual duties turn their hands to money-making tasks being made or a cheese shop featuring local Camembert (BLD)

Receive $75000 off per

person if booked and deposited byMay 9 2018

November 12 2019 Vernon and which has been meticulously preserved He and his brother Theo are Spend the morning enjoying the scenery along the Seine as you cruise to both buried in the nearby town cemetery The AmaLyra departs this the provincial town of Vernon Upon arrival you have free time to afternoon for Paris arriving in the evening (BLD) explore the town at your leisureWith streets that seem to come straight November 14 2019 Paris -The City of Lightsout of the Middle Ages yoursquoll find half timbered houses with ancient After disembarkation this morning enjoy a panoramic tour of Paris doors and carved timbers shop signs in wrought iron and cobbled paths Yoursquoll see the Eiffel Tower a global icon of France as well as Notre-full of character Later visit Giverny and the home and gardens of Dame Cathedral where Mary Queen of Scots was married in 1558 and Impressionist master Claude Monet The artist lived here for more Napoleonrsquos coronation ceremony took place in 1804 Stroll along the than four decades and immortalized his ponds and flower gardens in Champs Elysees is on your list along with The Arc de Triomphesome of his most iconic paintings (BLD) commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 The historic area of Montmartre is November 13 2019 Napoleacuteon or Impressionism lined with narrow streets made famous by not only by the artists who Today you have a choice of two excursions The first is to visit worked here but as the setting for the classic film An American in Chacircteau Malmaison former home of Emperor Napoleacuteon Bonaparte Paris Later this afternoon yoursquoll transfer to your hotel with the and his wife Joseacutephine Yoursquoll tour the Chacircteau and see Napoleacuteonrsquos remainder of the day to enjoy Paris as you wish chamber and the gardens that Joseacutephine cultivated You might instead Overnight Paris (B) choose to travel to Auvers-sur-Oise a town famous for the November 15 2019 Au Revoir to France Impressionist painters who lived there in the 19th century such as Paul After breakfast this morning yoursquoll be assisted with your transfer to the Ceacutezanne and Camille Pissarro Your ldquoArtistsrsquo Walkrdquo tour includes sites airport Bid a fond farewell to Paris and Normandy with memories that associated with their work including the Auberge Ravoux former home will last a lifetime (B) of Vincent van Gogh Yoursquoll see the upstairs room where Van Gogh died

Trip cancellationinterruption Travel Protection is available and strongly

suggested Check with your club representative for details

Inclusions bull Roundtrip International Airfare to Paris (Checked

baggage fees are not included) bull 7 nights deluxe accommodations in your choice of cabins

onboard the AmaLyra bull 1 night lodging in Paris post cruise bull Panoramic city tour of Paris bull Life-enriching tours with personal headset included bull All meals while onboard the AmaLyra bull Unlimited red amp white wines from Francersquos great

wine regions and beer amp soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board

bull Cocktail Reception Welcome Dinner amp Captainrsquos Gala Dinner onboard the AmaLyra

bull Special highlights onboard include lectures themedinners cooking demonstrations onboard music performances and afternoonevening piano music

bull Porterage of one full size suitcase per person bull TRIPS ticket wallet and luggage tags bull All cruise port charges and government taxes bull Passports are required for this trip

CST 2057913-10

Call today to reserve your space Reservations for ldquoParis to Normandyrdquo are accepted on a first comefirst served basis

An initial $75000 deposit is required to hold space on this tourOptional Travel Protection is available and purchase is encouraged at time of initial trip deposit Plans offer benefits for trip cancellationinterruption

and more See Plan Document for full details This deposit minus $40000 is refundable up to June 27 2019The balance of the full insurance premium is due at the time of your final payment

Final payment is due in the TRIPS office on or before June 27 2019 as well as the balance of the full insurance premium Therefore please make sure that payment is submitted to your club director a month prior to this date

50 of your elected cabin becomes non refundable for cancellations as of June 28 2019 100 of your elected cabin becomes non refundable for cancellations as of September 6 2019

Make checks payable to Valley National Bank Prestige Clubco Nannette Sheaffer

1100 Corporate Parkway Birmingham AL 35242 Phone (205) 408-2066 nsheafferusameribankcom

The taxes fuel surcharges and other fees imposed by airlines and cruise lines have been included in the cost of your tour as of printing on February 15 2018 Any increases in these fees or baggage feesimposed by any air carriers or cruise lines are the responsibility of the individual passenger TRIPS makes arrangements with airlines hotels and other independent parties to provide travel services

you purchase We do not own or operate any of the accommodation transport or other facilities used in connection with our programs We therefore cannot accept liability for negligence of the staffof these organizations These parties are independent suppliers over whom we have no direct control TRIPS is not liable in the event of any failure by any person or company to render any

transportation accommodation or other travel service provided on tours or for expenses incurred due to delays caused by weather strikes war civil disturbances natural disasters flight delaysgovernment actions mechanical failures or any acts of God TRIPS cannot assume any responsibility for flight delays cancellations or missed connections and is not liable for any expenses or

consequences resulting therefrom and such expenses are to be borne by the traveler Specific airline Conditions of Carriage will apply These conditions are the subject of International Agreementsand may limit or exclude liability The participant waives any claim against TRIPS for any damage to or loss of property or injury to or death of due to any act or negligence of any airlines surfacetransportation companies hotels or any person rendering any of the services or accommodations included TRIPS cannot be held responsible for any claims losses damages for delay of baggage orother properties inconvenience loss of enjoyment upset and disappointment distress or frustrations whether physical or mental resulting from the act or omission of any party providing servicesThe participant assumes and understands that all travel has inherent risk that may result in injury or death and that participation in activities including but not limited to driving hiking walkingtouring visiting archaeological sites walking on uneven surfaces riding on rough roads rafting boating riding in helicopters on trains boats swimming horseback and any other activities The

information contained in this brochure and online has been compiled with all reasonable care is accurate to the best of our knowledge and is given in good faith All services are subject to the laws ofthe countries in which services are rendered Payment for any TRIPS tour shall constitute consent to all provisions in these Terms amp Conditions and is binding on all travel participants

Paris amp Normandy $549800

Cat E - Fixed Windows

$569800 Cat D - Fixed Window

$619800 Cat C - French Balcony

$639800 Cat B - French Balcony

$669800 Cat A - French Balcony

$779800 Cat S - SuiteFrench Balcony

All Stateroom pricing is based on double occupancy

Single occupancy is an additional 75 of the stated priced

Promotion is available upon

booking Donrsquot wait

Page 2: Paris and The Beaches of Normandy - Home - Valley Bank · Normandy is a culinary delight so be sure and stop at remains an active monastery, home to fifty Benedictine monks who in

Receive $75000 off per

person if booked and deposited byMay 9 2018

November 12 2019 Vernon and which has been meticulously preserved He and his brother Theo are Spend the morning enjoying the scenery along the Seine as you cruise to both buried in the nearby town cemetery The AmaLyra departs this the provincial town of Vernon Upon arrival you have free time to afternoon for Paris arriving in the evening (BLD) explore the town at your leisureWith streets that seem to come straight November 14 2019 Paris -The City of Lightsout of the Middle Ages yoursquoll find half timbered houses with ancient After disembarkation this morning enjoy a panoramic tour of Paris doors and carved timbers shop signs in wrought iron and cobbled paths Yoursquoll see the Eiffel Tower a global icon of France as well as Notre-full of character Later visit Giverny and the home and gardens of Dame Cathedral where Mary Queen of Scots was married in 1558 and Impressionist master Claude Monet The artist lived here for more Napoleonrsquos coronation ceremony took place in 1804 Stroll along the than four decades and immortalized his ponds and flower gardens in Champs Elysees is on your list along with The Arc de Triomphesome of his most iconic paintings (BLD) commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 The historic area of Montmartre is November 13 2019 Napoleacuteon or Impressionism lined with narrow streets made famous by not only by the artists who Today you have a choice of two excursions The first is to visit worked here but as the setting for the classic film An American in Chacircteau Malmaison former home of Emperor Napoleacuteon Bonaparte Paris Later this afternoon yoursquoll transfer to your hotel with the and his wife Joseacutephine Yoursquoll tour the Chacircteau and see Napoleacuteonrsquos remainder of the day to enjoy Paris as you wish chamber and the gardens that Joseacutephine cultivated You might instead Overnight Paris (B) choose to travel to Auvers-sur-Oise a town famous for the November 15 2019 Au Revoir to France Impressionist painters who lived there in the 19th century such as Paul After breakfast this morning yoursquoll be assisted with your transfer to the Ceacutezanne and Camille Pissarro Your ldquoArtistsrsquo Walkrdquo tour includes sites airport Bid a fond farewell to Paris and Normandy with memories that associated with their work including the Auberge Ravoux former home will last a lifetime (B) of Vincent van Gogh Yoursquoll see the upstairs room where Van Gogh died

Trip cancellationinterruption Travel Protection is available and strongly

suggested Check with your club representative for details

Inclusions bull Roundtrip International Airfare to Paris (Checked

baggage fees are not included) bull 7 nights deluxe accommodations in your choice of cabins

onboard the AmaLyra bull 1 night lodging in Paris post cruise bull Panoramic city tour of Paris bull Life-enriching tours with personal headset included bull All meals while onboard the AmaLyra bull Unlimited red amp white wines from Francersquos great

wine regions and beer amp soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board

bull Cocktail Reception Welcome Dinner amp Captainrsquos Gala Dinner onboard the AmaLyra

bull Special highlights onboard include lectures themedinners cooking demonstrations onboard music performances and afternoonevening piano music

bull Porterage of one full size suitcase per person bull TRIPS ticket wallet and luggage tags bull All cruise port charges and government taxes bull Passports are required for this trip

CST 2057913-10

Call today to reserve your space Reservations for ldquoParis to Normandyrdquo are accepted on a first comefirst served basis

An initial $75000 deposit is required to hold space on this tourOptional Travel Protection is available and purchase is encouraged at time of initial trip deposit Plans offer benefits for trip cancellationinterruption

and more See Plan Document for full details This deposit minus $40000 is refundable up to June 27 2019The balance of the full insurance premium is due at the time of your final payment

Final payment is due in the TRIPS office on or before June 27 2019 as well as the balance of the full insurance premium Therefore please make sure that payment is submitted to your club director a month prior to this date

50 of your elected cabin becomes non refundable for cancellations as of June 28 2019 100 of your elected cabin becomes non refundable for cancellations as of September 6 2019

Make checks payable to Valley National Bank Prestige Clubco Nannette Sheaffer

1100 Corporate Parkway Birmingham AL 35242 Phone (205) 408-2066 nsheafferusameribankcom

The taxes fuel surcharges and other fees imposed by airlines and cruise lines have been included in the cost of your tour as of printing on February 15 2018 Any increases in these fees or baggage feesimposed by any air carriers or cruise lines are the responsibility of the individual passenger TRIPS makes arrangements with airlines hotels and other independent parties to provide travel services

you purchase We do not own or operate any of the accommodation transport or other facilities used in connection with our programs We therefore cannot accept liability for negligence of the staffof these organizations These parties are independent suppliers over whom we have no direct control TRIPS is not liable in the event of any failure by any person or company to render any

transportation accommodation or other travel service provided on tours or for expenses incurred due to delays caused by weather strikes war civil disturbances natural disasters flight delaysgovernment actions mechanical failures or any acts of God TRIPS cannot assume any responsibility for flight delays cancellations or missed connections and is not liable for any expenses or

consequences resulting therefrom and such expenses are to be borne by the traveler Specific airline Conditions of Carriage will apply These conditions are the subject of International Agreementsand may limit or exclude liability The participant waives any claim against TRIPS for any damage to or loss of property or injury to or death of due to any act or negligence of any airlines surfacetransportation companies hotels or any person rendering any of the services or accommodations included TRIPS cannot be held responsible for any claims losses damages for delay of baggage orother properties inconvenience loss of enjoyment upset and disappointment distress or frustrations whether physical or mental resulting from the act or omission of any party providing servicesThe participant assumes and understands that all travel has inherent risk that may result in injury or death and that participation in activities including but not limited to driving hiking walkingtouring visiting archaeological sites walking on uneven surfaces riding on rough roads rafting boating riding in helicopters on trains boats swimming horseback and any other activities The

information contained in this brochure and online has been compiled with all reasonable care is accurate to the best of our knowledge and is given in good faith All services are subject to the laws ofthe countries in which services are rendered Payment for any TRIPS tour shall constitute consent to all provisions in these Terms amp Conditions and is binding on all travel participants

Paris amp Normandy $549800

Cat E - Fixed Windows

$569800 Cat D - Fixed Window

$619800 Cat C - French Balcony

$639800 Cat B - French Balcony

$669800 Cat A - French Balcony

$779800 Cat S - SuiteFrench Balcony

All Stateroom pricing is based on double occupancy

Single occupancy is an additional 75 of the stated priced

Promotion is available upon

booking Donrsquot wait