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UNIQUE FRENCH RIVER CRUISESEARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT OFFER FOR 2026 DEPARTURESÉtretatrestaurants and artgalleries. It’s one ofthe best places intown to sit and watchboats going in andout, listen to the bellschime in the town’schurch and enjoy thewonderful light.There was also timefor a visit to Étretaton the Alabastercoast, visiting thelovely little town, which retains its picturesquefishing village vibes. It’s also the birthplaceof legendary Arsène Lupin, famous Frenchliterary rogue (and lately star of Netflix!), andgorgeous coastline.On an autumn day under an azure blue sky,the cobbled streets and charm of Honfleurand the white rocks of the rocky coastlineat Étretat gave a glimpse of just why thisextraordinary part of Normandie lured Monetand his peers to capture its beauty in paintingsover and overLeaving Honfleur at dusk to sail under theincredible Pont de Normandy, aperitifs ondeck as the sun dipped below the horizon, isone of those moments I’ll never forget.The following day, we docked in the port ofRouen, just a few minutes walk from the centreof the medieval district with its half-timberedhouses. There was ample time to see the sites– the soaring cathedral with its flamboyantfacade, the 14th-century grand clock, theRouenStatue of Liberty, ParisJoan of Arc church, a tribute to the young girlwho became a saint and who was burned atthe stake in Rouen in 1431.Arriving back in Paris before sunrise – thelemon glow of early morning street lights werefiltered by the trees along the river, a few earlybirds jogged along the paths, it was quiet andcalm, it all had a timeless feel to it and those 5days away felt like it had been a lot longer – inthe best way possible.Find out more at croisieurope.co.ukEurope’s largest rivercruise lineWHY CHOOSE TO CRUISE WITH CROISIEUROPE?ALSO AVAILABLE: FLY-CRUISE PACKAGES FROM LONDON AND REGIONAL AIRPORTS, call us for detailsThe LoireA Royal Legacy5 to 7 Night Cruisesfrom £ 1 092 per person2025 Departures:From April to October49 years’ experienceand 50 shipsCHÂTEAU D’AZAY-LE-RIDEAU BORDEAUX ETRETATBordeauxLand of Chateaux and Claret4 to 7 Night Cruisesfrom £ 858 per person2025 Departures:From April to OctoberSuperbFrench cuisineINFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS: Tel. 01756 691 273 • sales@croisieurope.co.ukParis & NormandyAlong the Meandering Seine3 to 7 Night Cruisesfrom £ 646 per person2025 Departures:From April to OctoberFor our full range of special offers visit our website: www.croisieurope.co.ukAll prices are based on two adults sharing a cabin, category C, are correct at time of going to press, subject to availability. All the flight-inclusive holidays are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When youpay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, cruise, hotels and other services) is listed on it. CroisiEurope UK Ltd partners with BlueWater Holidays Ltd for ATOL protection. Blue Water Holidays is a company registered in England and Wales, number 4085664. Registered Office: Bowers Wharf, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PD. - IM067100025.Non-contractual photos - Copyrights: Alexandre Sattler, AdobeStock, Shutterstock. - Creastudio 2502013All inclusive for drinksonboard42 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 43