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Get ready to follow the Impressionists' footsteps from Paris to Normandy on this unforgettable guided e-bike and boat tour in France!

The Seine meanders picturesquely in wide loops through the Ile de France and Normandy to the sea, an umbilical cord that connects Paris with the sea. You'll discover thatched farmsteads, cattle on lush green orchards, half-timbered villages, romantic ruins, magnificent châteaux, and steep chalk cliffs, creating a unique landscape painting. No wonder numerous painters and poets flocked here for inspiration!

Returning to the comfortable cabin on board the ship after an eventful day of cycling is lovely! The onboard restaurant is close, so you can relax and enjoy your dinner while Paris and Normandy leisurely pass you by in front of the windows.

The trip's highlights are the historic city of Rouen and the coastal town of Étretat, which lies between steep chalk cliffs. A visit to the picturesque water lily garden of Monét and the varied city tour in Paris round off the landscape and cultural experience along the river.

Be prepared to go e-biking, hiking, and, most notably, to relax and enjoy the scenery unraveling as the boat cruises along the Seine River.

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Seine River Guided Bike and River Cruise

Discover the wonderment spanning Paris to Normandy via bike and boat
4.60
(38 reviews)
8 days from $3,425USD
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Duration
8 days
Season
May-Jun, Aug-Oct
E-Bike
Type
Guided, Scheduled
Accommodation
Cruise ship
Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
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Get ready to follow the Impressionists' footsteps from Paris to Normandy on this unforgettable guided e-bike and boat tour in France!

The Seine meanders picturesquely in wide loops through the Ile de France and Normandy to the sea, an umbilical cord that connects Paris with the sea. You'll discover thatched farmsteads, cattle on lush green orchards, half-timbered villages, romantic ruins, magnificent châteaux, and steep chalk cliffs, creating a unique landscape painting. No wonder numerous painters and poets flocked here for inspiration!

Returning to the comfortable cabin on board the ship after an eventful day of cycling is lovely! The onboard restaurant is close, so you can relax and enjoy your dinner while Paris and Normandy leisurely pass you by in front of the windows.

The trip's highlights are the historic city of Rouen and the coastal town of Étretat, which lies between steep chalk cliffs. A visit to the picturesque water lily garden of Monét and the varied city tour in Paris round off the landscape and cultural experience along the river.

Be prepared to go e-biking, hiking, and, most notably, to relax and enjoy the scenery unraveling as the boat cruises along the Seine River.

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Trip highlights

Step back in time as you explore the art, history, and other cultural wonders highlighted all over the region of Normandy.

Explore glamorous, iconic places along the Seine River: Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Étretat & Paris.

Enjoy seven nights on a luxurious, comfortable cruise ship with some bedrooms revealing stunning shoreline views!

Stretch out your cruise legs and e-bike deeper into France’s rich landscape replete with storied history throughout this tour.

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Day 1
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Arrive in Paris
At 5 pm, our tour guides will welcome you to Paris for embarkation. After you have moved into your cabin in peace, your tour guide will explain the itinerary. Finally, at 9 pm, it is time to cast off, and the VIVA sets course toward Normandy.
Distance None
Overnight Location Onboard the Cruise Ship
Included Meals Dinner
Day 2
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Explore Rouen
You will leave the Ile de France overnight and wake up in Normandy in the morning. Enjoy the ride on board in the morning. Your ship traverses the wide loops of the Seine, past pretty villages, lush green meadows, and thickly overgrown hills. You begin your stay on land in Normandy with a guided tour of the old town of Rouen in the afternoon. Rouen oozes medieval flair with a clock tower and a magnificent cathedral. The mighty towers of the cathedral tower over the roofs of the city. You'll also see "Du Vieux Marchée," where Jeanne d'Arc, the Maid of Orleans, was burned as a witch. Your ship will stay overnight in Rouen, so you can still stroll through the medieval streets of Rouen. An extraordinary spectacle awaits you in summer. As soon as the sun sets, the cathedral illuminates with a light show accompanied by suitable music (June 1st to September 15th). We recommend that you watch this free performance after dinner. It is only a 15-minute walk from the ship to the cathedral portal.
Distance 3km (walking)
Overnight Location Onboard the Cruise Ship
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3
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Discover Monasteries
After breakfast on board, your e-bikes will be ready for departure not far from the jetty. You drive out of the city on small streets. Today you cycle on the "Route of the Romanesque Monasteries." You will cross two of the most beautiful river loops in the heart of Normandy. On the way, you will reach the magnificent ruins of the monastery of Jumièges. The 11th-century Benedictine abbey is one of the most impressive ruins in France. You can still feel their paramount importance today. At lunchtime, your tour guides will prepare a delicious picnic for you. Romanesque and romantic goes back along the Seine to the gates of Rouen. We will bring you into the city to the ship with a short transfer in the afternoon. In the evening, your ship continues towards the Atlantic.
Distance 45km
Overnight Location Onboard the Cruise Ship
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4
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Experience Côte d´Albatre
In the morning, we will take you to the beautiful Côte d'Albatre, the most spectacular section of the Norman coast. The small seaside resort of Étretat lies magically between the steep chalk cliffs. The breathtaking beauty of this landscape opens up to you on a cliff path (easy hike). The imposing, needle-shaped formations have inspired many great artists, including Boudin, Monet, and Manet. After a leisurely break, you cycle on charming little streets, through Norman villages, past large farms with white cattle and small châteaux to Tancarville. From here, the transfer will bring you back to the ship in Caudebec-en-Caux.
Distance 60km
Overnight Location Onboard the Cruise Ship
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5
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Cycle to several historical monuments
Your ship arrives at Les Andelys early in the morning. Here the Seine loops wide and has washed steep cliffs out of the limestone. The mighty ruins of Richard the Lionheart tower above the river! Then there's the small half-timbered village at the foot of high, white cliffs. From Les Andelys, you cycle first along the Seine and then back over a high path to the graceful ruins of Richard the Lionheart. Your guide explains the importance and dramatic decline of the castle. Finally, walk the last few meters back to the ship. At noon our boat casts off and continues towards Vernon. In the early afternoon, your ship arrives at Vernon Pier. Today we start with the e-bike at the postcard motif of the old half-timbered mill in Vernon. First, you cycle upstream on a former railway line to Giverny to Monet's water lily ponds and gardens. The world-famous impressionist lived here for 50 years, and his green and pink house is still there as if the painter had just left it. It is densely overgrown by a beautiful garden that the artist created, inspiring many of his pictures. After a stroll through the extensive complex, we follow the course of the Seine on side paths to the impressive La Roche Guyon castle, which protrudes deep into the white limestone. From his garden, you have a wonderful view of the Seine. Your guides will explain the history of the chateau to you. You have time to enjoy the amenities on board in the evening while the A-ROSA VIVA is in Vernon until the next morning.
Distance 50km
Overnight Location Onboard the Cruise Ship
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6
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Enjoy a cruise ship day
Enjoy a full day on board the VIVA today on your leisurely cruise on the meandering Seine through the Ile de France to Paris. In the afternoon, listen to an informative talk from your guide about the country and its people and let yourself be pampered on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Distance None
Overnight Location Onboard the Cruise Ship
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7
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Cycle around Paris
In the morning, you will experience the green Paris by bike and reach the Tuileries Gardens. In the middle of the gardens is the orangery, which houses Monet's impressive water lily cycle and shows other Impressionist exhibits. During a detailed tour, you will learn more about the painter Monet and his contemporaries. In the afternoon, the final highlight awaits you: a visit to the Musée Rodin. Paris has countless museums, many of which are among the most important and famous in the world. For our day in Paris we have selected a charming gem for you. The small Rodin Museum shows the unique art of France's most famous sculptor. The age of modern sculpture began with Auguste Rodin. Together with his student and lover Camille Claudel, he created works whose intense sensuality touches the viewer deeply. One of his masterpieces is "The Kiss", whose passion, frozen in marble, is so lively and moving that it fascinates every visitor. Rodin's pupil and muse Claudel was shattered by her sensitivity, which gave her the creative power for immortal works of art, but made her despair of life. A pretty, small park adjoins the museum, which shows other important sculptures by the master such as "The Thinker" and "The Citizens of Calais". In the evening, you will be served an excellent final dinner on board.
Distance 28km
Overnight Location Onboard the Cruise Ship
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8
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Say your goodbyes
After breakfast on board, disembarkation takes place in Paris. We would be happy to recommend a hotel for an extension in Paris. Of course, extending another night (or two) in Paris is advisable to experience this lively and fascinating city even more extensively.
Distance None
Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast

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Dates and prices

This guided tour is always run as a sheduled-departure tour where you would be joining a group, however, if you are willing to travel with your group only, you can inquire for a custom itinerary.

Prices below are per person:

StartFinishDurationPlaces LeftPrice

2025-05-08

Paris, France

8 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2025-05-15

Paris, France

85+
$3,495USD

2025-06-19

Paris, France

8 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2025-06-26

Paris, France

85+
$3,495USD

2025-08-14

Paris, France

8 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2025-08-21

Paris, France

85+
$3,425USD

2025-08-21

Paris, France

8 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2025-08-28

Paris, France

85+
$3,425USD

2025-09-25

Paris, France

8 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2025-10-02

Paris, France

85+
$3,495USD

2025-10-16

Paris, France

8 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2025-10-23

Paris, France

85+
$3,495USD
What’s included

Meals

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners are included.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 7 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Paris are not included but can be added as a supplement.

Transportation during the Tour

Transportation for you and your luggage are included throughout the tour, including a transfer to the airport on Day 8.

Also Included

  • English-speaking guide
  • Excursions mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees where applicable
  • Ebike rental

Not included

  • Flights to and from Paris
  • Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
  • Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
  • Helmet
  • Bike insurance

Optional Extras

  • Additional nights before or after the tour
  • Single occupancy upgrades
  • Optional activities or excursions

Accommodation for Seine River Guided Bike and River Cruise

This tour is based on a cruise ship! The boat offers modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have cozy beds, TVs, and windows unveiling the surroundings.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.

Non-Standard Cancellation

  • 123 days or more prior to departure: the cancellation fee will be 30% of the total trip cost.
  • Between 63 and 122 days prior to departure: the cancellation fee will be 45% of the total trip cost.
  • Between 34 and 62 days prior to departure: the cancellation fee will be 70% of the total trip cost.
  • 33 days or less: the cancellation fee will be 100% of the total trip cost.
Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Seine River Guided Bike and River Cruise?

We rate this tour as a 2 / 5. You will spend time e-biking, but the excursions fall in the easy to moderate level of difficulty.

Do I need a visa to travel to France?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Seine River Guided Bike and River Cruise?

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover biking. Get your travel insurance.

How do I get to Paris to start this tour?

Fly into Charles de Gaulle (CDG). You can take public transport (RER) from the airport to Paris. It takes around 35 minutes!

Is the Seine River Guided Bike and River Cruise in English?

Yes, the tour is in English.

Where does the Seine River Guided Bike and River Cruise end?

The tour ends in Paris, France. You can take public transport to get to CDG airport!

Can I rent a bike?

Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process.

Can I bring my own bike?

Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a bike suitable for the demands of the tour.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to France?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for France?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

What are the cancellation terms of this tour?

Please note that this tour is subject to non-standard cancellation terms:

  • 121 days from departure: 75% refund of trip cost
  • 61 - 120 days from departure: 60% refund of trip cost
  • 32 - 60 days from departure: 40% refund of trip cost
  • 0 - 31 days from departure: no refund
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