Avalon River Cruise Paris to Normandy

(20 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Michelle Karn

Columbus, OH

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My travels have enriched my life by giving me the opportunity to experience new places and cultures, to taste new foods and wines and to bring home fond memories. .
From the Tuscan Hills of Italy to the Great Bazaar in Turkey, from the pubs o...

My travels have enriched my life by giving me the opportunity to experience new places and cultures, to taste new foods and wines and to bring home fond memories. .
From the Tuscan Hills of Italy to the Great Bazaar in Turkey, from the pubs of Ireland to the sun drenched beaches of Mexico, each destination has something special to offer. With so many fantastic destination choices, choosing the vacation that is perfect for you can be challenging. My goal is to offer you expert advice along with first hand experience to make your vacation planning stress free. Whether you want to honeymoon on a secluded beach in the Caribbean, act like a kid at Disney World or sip limoncello in Positano I want to make your experience the best it can be. My children inherited my love of travel and I have had the privilege of planning their Destination Weddings. In the past years I have assisted many couples in planning their own special day. Whether it is a ceremony with just the bride and groom or a group of 100 guests every wedding should be a beautiful and memorable event.

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Honfleur

River cruising has been extremely popular in recent years and those that have sailed always return with rave reviews. I decided it was time for me to experience river cruising and come to my own conclusions. In May, I sailed on the Seine from Paris to Normandy's Landing Beaches on Avalon's Creativity. I must confess, it exceeded my expectations! The ship was spotless and the intimate size made it perfect for a relaxing yet exciting journey. The staff was amazing and went out of their way to make passengers feel pampered and well taken care of. The cruise director was always accessible to answer questions making sure each passenger was enjoying their trip. This would not be possible on a large cruise ship. Excursions that were included in the fare were well planned and enriching. The tour guides were outstanding and gave colorful accounts of the places visited. I fell in love with the picturesque Normandy countryside, especially Monet's garden in Giverny and the village of Auvers Sur Oise where Picasso spent his last months. No words can accurately describe the beauty of the region. For those interested in history, the excursion to the D-Day landing beaches proved to be a somber yet rewarding experience. To visit the memorials pays tribute to the many soldiers that lost their lives. I found the people of France to be gracious and friendly belying the rumors of their cold manners. I always felt welcomed. Traveling along the river from one of the most romantic cities in the world was one of the best times of my life. With the many itineraries Avalon Waterways offers I will be sure to be sailing with them in the future.