Your journey starts in Bordeaux on a luxurious river cruise. Your friendly crew are ready to receive you onboard the luxurious Scenic Diamond. Bordeaux is one of the most desirable places in France to live and visit, with its waterfront rich in architecture and bustling with locals and visitors promenading, sipping coffee or wine from the surrounding renowned vineyards, a landscape that's also dotted with beautiful castles. ... Read More
This morning is spent onboard relaxing as you cruise into the beautiful 13th-century port of Libourne. Head up to the Sun Deck to bask in the sunshine and enjoy the scenery along the Dordogne River rolling by. Or perhaps drop into Scenic Culinaire for a French cooking class. Spend the afternoon in the nearby town of Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed medieval village with world-famous wineries, beautiful architecture, and historic monuments. You will enjoy a guided tour of the caves and catacombs beneath the city, including a Monolithic Church built from limestone, whose 38-meter-long bell tower can be seen above ground. This evening, your Scenic Space-Ship will be docked overnight in Libourne. ... Read More
Monday - Sep 7, 2026
Day 3
Libourne, France
Fort Medoc, France
Tuesday - Sep 8, 2026
Day 4
Fort Medoc, France
The name Medoc is synonymous with exceptional wines. Considered the world's leading red wine producer, Medoc has been a winemaking region since the 18th century. Today you will have the chance to explore this remarkable wine region.
Wednesday - Sep 9, 2026
Day 5
Cadillac, France
This morning will be spent cruising towards Cadillac. Founded in the 13th century, the charming, fortified city of Cadillac is centered around its magnificent chateau. Seventeenth-century French explorer Anthony Laumet rose high in the French fur trade and in 1701 established the port of Fort Pontchartrain du Detroit, which would become modern day Detroit where the American auto industry began. The Cadillac car is named in his honor. ... Read More
Thursday - Sep 10, 2026
Day 6
Cadillac, France
Today, you have the choice between many different experiences in the region surrounding Cadillac, from its bucolic countryside to its historic castles.
This morning you will wake in the fascinating city of Bordeaux, which you can explore by foot, bike, or through a cooking class. It has been an important trading port since the Middle Ages, thanks to its strategic location on the river flowing to a sea port. Back onboard, your cruise director will organize a special treat for you, with a tasting of fresh oysters delivered straight from the waters of Arcachon Bay. ... Read More
Today, you'll continue your exploration of Bordeaux and its surrounding regions. This afternoon, you'll enjoy time at leisure onboard as you sail towards Bourg.
Sunday - Sep 13, 2026
Day 9
Bourg, France
Your ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ship will be docked in Bourg today, a picturesque town set on a rocky promontory. Built as a defensive chateau, it's a maze of ancient alleyways, moats, and bell towers on the Dordogne.
This morning, you will sail towards Blaye. Most famously, this petite hamlet is home to a UNESCO World Heritage-listed citadel that was constructed to protect Bordeaux city from enemy attacks. This afternoon, your Scenic Space-Ship will make its way back to Bordeaux.
Board your included flight from Bordeaux to Paris where you will embark on the luxurious Scenic Gem for your 10-night cruise along the magnificent Seine River.
Wednesday - Sep 16, 2026
Day 12
Les Andelys, France
This morning will be spent cruising towards Les Andelys. This riverfront medieval town is set on one of the prettiest bends of the Seine, resplendent with well-preserved Norman-era houses and exquisite public buildings and overlooked by the imposing ruins of King Richard the Lionheart's castle, Chateau Gaillard. Take a stroll alongside the river, admiring the striking limestone cliffs rising from it, or through the charming center of town where the buildings are a living catalogue through time. ... Read More
Thursday - Sep 17, 2026
Day 13
Rouen, France
Rouen is the vibrant capital of the Normandy region. With a fascinating history of Roman and Viking settlement, it has also played a pivotal place in history as the town where Richard the Lionheart was crowned Duke of Normandy and Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake. Much of Rouen was sadly destroyed in World War II, but much of the city has been faithfully restored, including the exquisite Old Town. It's an engaging and historically rich destination, packed with museums, stylish bistros and coffee shops, and a wealth of churches, including the famed 12th-century Rouen Cathedral. ... Read More
Friday - Sep 18, 2026
Day 14
Rouen, France
Today, you'll have the opportunity to join an excursion to the Somme Battlefields or take a walking tour from the ship to Rouen's Fine Art Museum.
Saturday - Sep 19, 2026
Day 15
Honfleur, France
This morning your Scenic Space-Ship will dock right in the center of Honfleur, a colorful coastal town that has been described as having one of the prettiest harbors in France, Le Vieux Bassin. Originally built for trade, the port was chosen for its strategic position on the southern bank of the Seine estuary. Over the years the town has captured the imaginations of countless artists and was the birthplace of impressionism. The bustling harbor and cobbled streets are a confection of half-timbered houses, restaurants, gourmet shops, and art galleries. It's an easy walk from the ship to explore the harbor area and network of laneways beyond. From the ship, join a guided walking tour of Honfleur's harbor. You will see the Church of Sainte-Catherine, which dates to the 15th century and is France's largest church to be made entirely of wood with a separate belfry. Then visit the Garden of Personalities, a 10-hectare landscaped garden that features the busts of important French figures over time, including painters and navigators. Back onboard this evening, join a lecture about WWII to gain a better understanding ahead of your full-day excursions tomorrow. History comes alive with an interactive lecture on the battles of WWII. Discover what life was like during the campaigns of D-Day; learn about Operation Fortitude, the plan created to deceive the Germany Army on the location of D-Day; and see how technology had evolved since WWI. ... Read More
Sunday - Sep 20, 2026
Day 16
Honfleur, France
Why not ask your butler to wake you with a coffee delivered to your suite, followed by a leisurely breakfast at Crystal Dining before heading off on your Scenic Freechoice excursions. You could choose to learn about the D-Day Landings, where tens of thousands of allied troops came ashore to free north-western Europe from Nazi occupation. Six weeks of heavy fighting and losses followed, but this strategic campaign ultimately ended the war. ... Read More
Monday - Sep 21, 2026
Day 17
Caudebec-en-Caux , France
Your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive in Caudebec-en-Caux this morning. This small town is set on a curve of the Seine and the riverfront is lined with handsome homes, stately gardens, and crumbling stone walls. Caudebec-en-Caux dates back to the Middle Ages and a handful of historic buildings survived the bombardments of WWII, including the ornate 15th-century Notre-Dame de Caudebec-en-Caux. Later, you'll set out to explore more of the Normandy region. ... Read More
Tuesday - Sep 22, 2026
Day 18
Vernon, France
La Roche-Guyon, France, France
This morning, your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive in Vernon, a historic border town between the Duchy of Normandy and the Kingdom of France. Today it's a great base to explore nearby Giverny, known for its most famous resident, artist Claude Monet, who turned this quiet riverside town into an artist pilgrimage. After this morning's touring, you will return to your Scenic Space-Ship and sail towards La Roche-Guyon, where this evening's exclusive Scenic Enrich experience will take place. ... Read More
Wake this morning in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, a medieval town located at the confluence of the River Seine and Oise. Though it's just a short distance from the center of the city, it feels a world away. A castle was built here by monks in the 9th century to protect the relics of Saint Honoratus, from whom the town gets its name. It became a popular pilgrimage site in the 11th century, a practice which lasted for more than 700 years. Wander the quiet streets and the riverside pathway, sip coffee at an open-air cafe, and admire the beautiful ancient church. From here, you can explore some of the outer regions of Paris. This afternoon, you'll spend time onboard as your Scenic Space-Ship cruises back to Paris. Relax with a regional wine or beer in the Panorama Lounge & Bar, take some time out in the wellness center, where you can enjoy a massage, or head to the state-of-the-art gym for an invigorating workout. ... Read More
Welcome back to Paris, where you will spend the day exploring this great city. First timers will love the highlights tour, which allows you to tick off bucket-list items such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, while return visitors may want to discover the trendy Marais District or Opera Garnier, an opulent architectural masterpiece built in the 19th century. Or take a tour south-east of the city to an exquisite chateau. ... Read More
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