Panoramic view of Paris at dusk with the Eiffel Tower towering over rooftops and tree-lined boulevards under a pastel sky.

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Things to do in Paris

Picture this: You and your significant other strolling hand-in-hand along the Seine after touring the city and snacking on croissants. If that sounds like your ideal vacation, set sail with Princess to Le Havre, France where we can take you two hours to the City of Love where you can see the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triumph. 

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  • Ornate yellow palace with a fountain and symmetrical French gardens filled with colorful flowers and statues under a clear blue sky.

    Wander the magnificent gardens and halls of the Palace of Versailles where kings and queens once lived.

  • Aerial view of the Champs-Élysées in Paris, showing wide tree-lined boulevards filled with cars and pedestrians, stretching into the distance.

    Stroll the Champs-Élysées and soak in the atmosphere before ending at the towering Arc de Triumph.

  • Front view of Rouen Cathedral in France, showcasing ornate Gothic architecture with tall spires, elaborate carvings, and arched entrances under a bright sky.

    Stay closer to Le Havre and see the dazzling Gothic cathedral in Rouen that Monet used to paint often.

  • Mont Saint-Michel perched on a rocky island in Normandy, France, with its abbey towering over stone houses and green tidal flats under a bright blue sky.

    Experience your own fairytale come to life at Mont St. Michel, an ancient abbey with a medieval city wrapped around it. 

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Shore excursions to explore in Paris

Don’t stress over planning — experience the best Paris and Normandy have to offer, stress-free, with Princess shore excursions. We’ll handle the details so you can relax and soak it all in.

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  • Eiffel Tower framed by manicured green lawns and tree-lined paths on a clear summer day.

    Best of Paris

    Welcome to the City of Light! See all the sites you’ve been dreaming about on this whirlwind tour, including the elegant, tree-lined Champs-Élysées, the majestic Arc de Triomphe and the iconic Eiffel Tower. Stroll the Pont Neuf, 'the new bridge," now the oldest bridge in Paris — and see the outside of the Louvre and the two natural islands in the Seine.

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  • Bronze statues of World War II soldiers advancing beside a landing craft on Normandy Beach.

    Normandy Landing Beaches

    Step into history at the D-Day landing beaches, including Omaha Beach and the Museum of the Landing Day. This tour will also take you to the American Cemetery where 10,000 servicemen were laid to rest in France and marble crosses sprawl as far as the eye can see. It’s a reverent and special experience that you won’t forget.

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  • Ornate yellow palace with a fountain and symmetrical French gardens filled with colorful flowers and statues under a clear blue sky.

    Versailles Palace & Gardens

    Let them eat cake — and visit the iconic Palace of Versailles where Marie-Antoinette once lived. This chateau has been on UNESCO's World Heritage List for 30 years, and it shows. You’ll wander through seven suites, the king’s old apartment and even the iconic Hall of Mirrors where kings used to be coronated.

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  • A lily-covered pond surrounded by willows and colorful plants at Monet’s garden in Giverny.

    A Day with Claude Monet in Giverny

    Calling all art lovers! Monet fans won’t want to miss the chance to visit his historic home full of colorful rooms and some of his art. Then head out to Monet’s gardens where you’ll see the lily pond that inspired some of his most famous paintings — and walk over the very bridge you can see memorialized in art museums.

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  • The front façade of Notre-Dame Cathedral with twin towers, rose window and Gothic arches.

    Rouen & Notre Dame Cathedral of Rouen

    See the ancient capital of Normandy, Rouen, where Monet came to paint and Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. Wander the winding, narrow cobblestone streets surrounded by ancient, timbered houses that open up at a grand Gothic cathedral that’s famous in Monet painting. Finally, explore Place du Vieux Marché, the Old Marketplace, the site where the English burned Joan of Arc at the stake.

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  • Mont-Saint-Michel abbey and village perched on a rocky island with reflections in the tidal waters.

    Mont Saint Michel

    Experience a real-life fairytale at the “Wonder of the West” or Mont Saint Michel. You’ll start at the base of this island and circle up until you reach the abbey at the top — a building from 709 A.D. that’s been a church and a prison! After exploring the abbey, you can wander the tiered medieval town where you can shop and eat to your heart’s content.

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  • Row of tall, colorful buildings with boats docked along the harbor in Honfleur, France.

    Romantic Honfleur

    Wander a picturesque 13th-century Norman fishing village. You’ll be able to see why this quaint town was the birthplace of Impressionist and Romantic art! Stop at Vieux Bassin, the old dock that dates back to 1681, and pass the Lieutenance and don’t miss Ste. Catherine's Church, a 15th-century structure that's the largest wooden church with a separate bell-tower in France.

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Explore itineraries with cruises to Paris

The Le Havre area and Paris are full of history, stunning architecture and even beautiful natural landscapes. See it all when you take a European cruise to Paris via Le Havre! 

Return to the golden age of travel on a Transatlantic cruise that will port in Le Havre for Paris. You can sail across the Atlantic like they did for hundreds of years before exploring the historic city of Paris.

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Discover Paris on your next cruise

See the stunning beaches of Normandy where history was made, the fairytale villages near Le Havre and even travel two hours to the City of Love, Paris, where you can stroll by the Seine and see the Eiffel Tower. 

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Eiffel Tower framed by leafy trees with its reflection in the Seine at sunset.

Watch the Eiffel Tower glow against a painted Paris sky as the Seine reflects its beauty.

Colorful waterfront buildings with sailboats and café terraces reflecting in the harbor at Honfleur.

Discover Honfleur’s charm where pastel facades and lively cafés line the old harbor.

Ships sailing to Paris

You can see Le Havre (for Paris / Normandy) in style when you sail with Princess.

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Sky Princess

Sky Princess®

Enjoy your French vacation by dining on award-winning cuisine, catching a show every night, sipping on a specialty at themed cocktail bars and relaxing at the luxurious Lotus Spa®. 

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Majestic Princess

Majestic Princess®

Sail to France surrounded by luxury on this ship where you can dine on mouthwatering seafood at the Catch by Rudi or a steak cooked to perfection at the Crown Grill. Then curl up under a cozy blanket and catch a film at the Movies Under the Stars®. 

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Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess®

See the stunning coasts of France from one of this ship’s 700 balconies or stroll the Italian-style Piazza that’s a work of art on its own. Even dinner is an experience at the brand new Churrascaria Brazilian Grill where servers will bring delicious skewers and carve them right in front of you.

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