A cruise on the M.S. Anacoluthe combines the comforts of a mini ocean liner with the charm of a river steamer. The elegant interior provides ample space to relax, seasoned wood tones, and old world charm. Large windows give all around views of the passing scenery. The Piano Bar, the exercise room and outdoor hot tub add to the ambiance of unprecedented comfort. See France through the eyes of the Impressionists, aboard the spacious Anacoluthe, elegance and creature comforts combine to make your time aboard as enjoyable as your excursions ashore.

INCLUDES:

Airport Transfers from the airport direct to your very central Paris Hotel
A 3 Star Plus Pre Cruise Hotel with full buffet breakfast convenient to the Paris pick up point
Boat Transfers from Paris to the Anacoluthe including baggage handling
Your 7 day/ 6 night cruise aboard the Anacoluthe
Gourmet Meals
Wine with lunch and dinner
Guided shore excursions each day Sun - Thur
Transfers back to Paris from the Boat
A Post Cruise night at a 3 star Plus hotel with full buffet breakfast
Airport transportation back to the airport from your hotel.

ITINERARY

SATURDAY / Compiegne

We meet at the Hotel Regina, 192 Rue de Rivoli, Paris 75001 at 15.00 (3pm) and transfer to Anacoluthe moored in the little town of Compiegne on the river Oise. After a welcome champagne reception, settle into your cabin and perhaps stroll the charming town before enjoying a wonderful gourmet dinner!

SUNDAY / Compiegne-Pont St. Maxence

After breakfast, take a walking tour of historic Compiegne, with its 16th century Hotel de Ville and famed cloisters of the abbey of St. Corneille, founded by Charles the Bald in 877. Tour the expansive Chateau de Compiegne, once an important royal residence, and visit the open market before returning to our barge for lunch. This afternoon, cruise to lovely Pont St. Maxence.

MONDAY / Pont St. maxence - Pontoise

A cruise along an enchanting portion of the river that was favored by many impressionist painters. The river brings us to Auvers sur Oise where we go to visit the Chateau de Chantilly. This vast estate dates from the Middle Ages and boast an art gallery second only to the Louvre in size an dscope. Famous for breeding racehourse, Chantilly also maintains one of the world's finest stables. See the French Ggardes designed by le Notre, the Petit Parc, the Anglo-Chinese Garden, and the English Graden. Return to Anacoluthe for a delightful cruise to Pontoise.

TUESDAY/ Pontoise-Paris

Begin the day with a 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. You will see the Japanese Bridge which appears in these paintings. The French government spends in excess of $2 million each year to keep the gardens exactly as they were before Money dies in 1926. The simplicity of his house is surprising.. Expect some surprisingly familiar sights: The gardens are meticulously maintained to remain exactly as they were when Money pointed them. Afterward, return to the barge for lunch and a cruise to Chqatou and enjoy an excursion to the town and château of ST Germain. Later browse Rueil's exclusive boutiques before returning to Anacoluthe to cruise into the heart of Paris. This evening we take an unforgettable Paris by night cruise along the Seinen.

WEDNESDAY / Paris-Melun

Cruise south from Paris to Melun for an excursion to /Chateau Vaux le Vicomte. This magnificent castle was once home to Louis XIV's finance minister and served as the model for Versailles. Tour its exceptionally furnished interior and magnificent gardens before returning to the barge for a memorable dinner.

THURSDAY / Melun-St Mammes

This morning we cruise a scenic stretch of the Seine into St. Mammes and make the short trip to Moret sur Loing, a smal medieval town thqat was once home to Alfred Sisley, who lived and painted here. This evening we gather for a gala farewell dinner.

FRIDAY

This morning, after breakfast return to the Hôtel Regina in Paris arriving around lunchtime.