The Oise Valley (port-to-port cruise)

Croisi Canal Cruise: EVP AIPP

7 Days

Vacation through an incontestably captivating region of France, the Oise Valley. The Oise River meanders through the wooded countryside it has carved meticulously throughout history. This cruise includes a multitude of historic sites and guarantees an in-depth look into our colorful culture. Discover the Chteau de Malmaison. Enjoy the works of pre- and post-Impressionists at the Pissaro Museum in Pontoise. In Auvers-sur-Oise, follow the footsteps of Van Gogh to the Musée de l’Absinthe and learn about the café atmosphere influencing the artists at the time. Further along, the Chteau de Chantilly gives you a good idea of what the French consider their art de vivre. To wrap it all up, pay your respects to those who sacrificed their lives over a hundred years ago at the Armistice Memorial in Compiègne. Of course, our cruise will be filled with French cuisine delights, including a masterclass on making crème chantilly by a member of the Confrérie des Chevaliers Fouetteurs.

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

- All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

- Indulge in a first-rate cruise with fascinating ports of call and enticing treats
- ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
- THE MUSTS

- Compiègne and the Armistice Memorial
- Auvers-sur-Oise and the Musée de l’Absinthe
- Pontoise and the Pissarro Museum

- Itinerary Day 1: Paris(2) - Pont-l'Eveque

Possibility of coach transfer from Paris to Pont-l’Évêque.(2) Passengers are welcome to board at 6:00 p.m. We'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner on board. Included evening excursion: Noyon and its Cathedral at night. Discover Noyon and its 2,000 years of history during this exclusive tour. Two thousand years of heritage and funky street art dot this eclectic city's streets. A festival of lights and colors awaits you within the Notre Dame Cathedral, the first example of Gothic architecture in northern France during the second half of the 12th century.

(2) Transfer on request for an additional fee Day 2: Pont-l'Eveque - Compiegne

Spend the morning cruising to Compiègne. This afternoon, join the included excursion: Compiègne, the Armistice Memorial, and the Chteau de Compiègne. Set off on a guided tour of historic Compiègne. On the picturesque streets of this significant city, you'll see the lovely 16th-century town hall with its intricately sculptured late-Gothic facade containing several historical figures, such as Louis XII on his horse. The town hall tower holds one of the oldest municipal bells in France, dating back to 1303. Further along the route, we'll come across some lovely medieval homes. The oldest, La Vieille Cassine, was built in the 15th century. We'll enjoy a tasting of regional delicacies before we continue on to the Armistice Memorial. Part of the museum's collection includes the emblematic train car used in the signing of the 1918 Armistice, later vindictively recommissioned by Hitler for the 1940 surrender of France during World War II; a Marne Taxi requisitioned by the French government to transport troops during its namesake battle; and 800 stereoscopic images from the time of World War I. The memorial is dedicated to all soldiers who have fought since 1870, including Augustin Trébuchon—the last French soldier killed on the front during World War I. Visit the Chteau de Compiègne. The outstanding beauty, gorgeous decor, and fine furnishings of the largest neoclassical palace in France add up to an impressive ensemble. Versailles, Fontainebleau, and Compiègne form a trifecta of the largest imperial residences in France. After the excursion, return on board for dinner. Remain in port overnight. Day 3: Compiegne - Pont-Sainte-Maxence - Saint-Leu-D'Esserent

Spend the morning cruising to Pont-Sainte-Maxence. The afternoon will be dedicated to a tour of the Chteau de Chantilly. Set off for Chantilly, home to one of the most beautiful castles in France. The chteau is the work of an exceptional figure, Henri d'Orléans, Duke of Aumale, son of the last French king, Louis-Phillipe. The duke is considered to have owned one of the finest art collections of his time, making Chantilly a showcase for his many masterpieces and priceless manuscripts. The castle has remained at a virtual standstill since the Duke of Aumale bequeathed it to the Institut de France, so take advantage of this moment to jump back in time and relish this princely domain. Visit the art galleries, where paintings h