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Magical Paris & Festive Seine River Cruise (France), a cruise by Riviera Travel

Cruise · 4 nights · with Riviera Travel

Magical Paris & Festive Seine River Cruise

A four-night festive cruise on the Seine aboard Riviera Travel's MS Jane Austen, calling at historic châteaux and towns showcasing traditional Christmas decorations and markets.

Duration
4 nights
Departures
10 dates
Choose a month below
Sails from
Paris
Returns to the same port
Ship
MS Jane Austen
From
£1,279
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Tour and tasting at Bizy Castle

  2. Organ recital in Vernon Cathedral

  3. Festive decorations at Chantilly Castle

  4. Self-guided Christmas visit to Vaux-le-Vicomte

  5. Walking tour and Christmas markets in Paris

About the trip

This gentle four-night cruise begins and ends in Paris, following the Seine through Normandy's rolling countryside aboard the MS Jane Austen. There’s leisure time to take in the capital’s festive lights and markets, as well as visits to three châteaux dressed for Christmas.

From a morning sail into Vernon and Bizy Castle, known as 'Little Norman Versailles,' you’ll see salons decked with traditional decorations and sample local Normandy ciders. An evening organ recital in Vernon Cathedral, a mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles, gives a taste of medieval France.

Chantilly Castle awaits next, home to Henri d’Orléans and his art collections, with parkland hosting the Living Museum of the Horse. The final day includes a self-guided morning at Vaux-le-Vicomte, where 17th-century grandeur meets festive illumination and a light show. A guided walk through Paris rounds off the trip, leading to its bustling Christmas markets where mulled wine and chestnuts are on offer.

49°N
The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Paris
  2. 2 Vernon
  3. 3 Chantilly

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Paris

  2. Day 2

    Vernon

  3. Day 3

    Bizy Castle

  4. Day 4

    Conflans

  5. Day 5

    Chantilly Castle

  6. Day 6

    Paris

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Riviera Travel confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
Check with Riviera Travel
Flights
Not needed if you join at Paris
What’s included
Check with Riviera Travel
Accessibility
Check with Riviera Travel

For full details of what’s included, check with Riviera Travel. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Magical Paris & Festive Seine River Cruise?
Magical Paris & Festive Seine River Cruise is a 4 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Magical Paris & Festive Seine River Cruise depart from?
Magical Paris & Festive Seine River Cruise departs from Paris.
Who operates Magical Paris & Festive Seine River Cruise?
Magical Paris & Festive Seine River Cruise is operated by Riviera Travel aboard MS Jane Austen.
How much does Magical Paris & Festive Seine River Cruise cost?
Prices for Magical Paris & Festive Seine River Cruise start from £1,279, subject to availability.

The operator

Riviera Travel

River cruises and escorted tours

A British operator that began in 1984 with a handful of tents in the south of France. Its tours and river cruises travel with a Riviera tour manager or cruise director looking after the group.

You book with Riviera Travel directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to France? Our France guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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