Roundtrip Through Paris
Join SVI for this 7-day river cruise from Normandy to Paris as we trace one of history’s most storied landscapes. Battlefield memorials, Gothic cathedrals, enchanting Seine villages, and a likeminded community to experience it all with.
7 Days & 7 Nights
All meals & excursions are included!
HIGHLIGHTS: Normandy D-Day Beaches, Bayeux Tapestry, Monet's Gardens in Giverny, Bike Tours through the Countryside, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame.
Book your international airfare round trip through Paris Airport Code: Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Pre Trip: 1 Night in Paris, 3 Nights Dinard
Post Trip: 2 Nights in Paris
Available for booking in September
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Le Havre, France
May 1st
Arrive in Le Havre, a city nearly leveled by WWII and rebuilt from the ground up, its modernist architecture a living testament to survival and renewal. Step aboard your ship and let the realness of this place set the tone for a journey through history.
DAY 2
Normandy Coast
May 2nd
Stand on the very sands where the Allied invasion of June 6, 1944 turned the tide of World War II. From the solemn memorials and battlefield sites of the Normandy Beaches to the quiet harbor of Honfleur, today is a profound reminder of the courage and sacrifice that shaped the modern world.
DAY 3
Bayeux, Caen & the Seine Villages
May 3rd
Normandy has always been at the crossroads of history. Walk in the footsteps of William the Conqueror at the 11th-century Château de Caen, witness his 1066 invasion of England depicted in the legendary Bayeux Tapestry, and explore abbeys and châteaux that have survived centuries of war and upheaval.
DAY 4
Rouen
May 4th
Rouen has witnessed some of history's most defining moments including the trial of Joan of Arc, whose martyrdom in this city's central square echoes through the centuries. Explore the Gothic cathedral Monet painted obsessively, walk the medieval quarter, and feel the layers of resilience woven into every cobblestone.
DAY 5
Giverny & Vernon
May 5th
Monet created his legendary gardens at Giverny during some of Europe's most turbulent decades, painting through war, loss, and failing eyesight. Walking among the water lilies and Japanese bridges he put on canvas, you're stepping into a refuge he built against the chaos of his times.
DAY 6
La Roche-Guyon & Seine Villages
May 6th
The château at La Roche-Guyon served as the headquarters of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel during the lead-up to the D-Day invasion, making these peaceful riverside villages far more than they appear. Taste fresh juice and cheese, explore the countryside, and walk the same ground where the outcome of WWII was quietly being decided.
DAY 7
Paris
May 7th
There is nowhere quite like Paris. End your journey gliding beneath the city's iconic bridges on a sunset Seine cruise, taking in the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Musée d'Orsay from the water a fitting final memory for a trip you won't soon forget.
DAY 8
Farewell
May 8th
Bid au revoir to Paris, your heart fuller than when you arrived.
BOOKING OPTIONS
OUTSIDE CABIN
*does not include transfers, flights, mandatory port charges or gratuities.
FRENCH BALCONY CABIN
*does not include transfers, flights, mandatory port charges or gratuities.
SUITE
*does not include transfers, flights, mandatory port charges or gratuities.
WE GET IT
It can be difficult to decide where to spend your vacation dollars when every travel company claims to be the best. So don’t just take our word for it. Check out just of few of the reviews that demonstrate why Sober Vacations International is unsurpassed in the business:
"A really happy home, like in the movies"We have been traveling to SVI destinations for a few decades now, and every trip has been a pleasure. These are all people who really care about making everyone just as comfortable and happy as humanly possible.
The first year, the first trip, is so enjoyable. You sit down to a meal with strangers and, unlike the usual travel experience where you talk awkwardly about where you are from and perhaps the weather, you're seated with people who have been on the exact same journey you have. Within 5 minutes, you're friends.
The second year, the second trip, you generally start seeing your friends from the first trip while you're still on the airplane en route. When you get to where you all are going, you feel like you just arrived home for the holidays, one of those really, really happy homes, like in the movies.
SVI trips are all about living happy, joyous, and free.
"I grew up in SVI...the friendships I have made are beyond beautiful" "I have been coming to SVI since 1992...My experience has been absolutely fantastic and life changing. I grew up in SVI I came single got married had a baby and kept coming. The friendships i have made are beyond beautiful. Because of these friendships we retired to the west coast from the east coast...Its just like AA the more you put in the more you get out of it. ( and visit beautiful places )
Thank You SVI"
"Do something wonderful for yourself and take a vacation with SVI":"I have been traveling with sober vacations since 1988. My first trip I went alone and it was an amazing confidence building experience. I had under 2 years of sobriety. I couldn't wait to go again. Over the years I have maintained friendships with people from all over the country that I met on these trips. I have traveled SVI solo, with friends, a husband and all four of my children. I'm now 64 years old with 39 years of sobriety and will be going to DR in May with my four grown children and their spouses. We cannot wait!!!
The destinations are great but the real joy on these trips comes from the people I meet, the great meetings and workshops, the many excursions and group activities and so much more. I'm so excited to get back to a Club Med this May with SVI. It's an unbeatable combination.
Do something wonderful for yourself and take a vacation with SVI!!!"
"Highly recommend"
"Such a wonderful alternative to drinking vacations. Lovely people, activities, scenery, connections without the presence of alcohol. Thank heaven this option exists for non-drinkers. Owners/organizers are spectacular. Proven successes year after year for 30 years. Highly recommend!!."
These are just a few of the reasons that over 98% of our recent travelers would recommend a SVI vacation to a friend. Discover for yourself what makes Sober Vacations so special.
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FAQs
As we are a sober travel agency, we can offer trips that other travel agencies cannot – specifically trips that are geared towards the sober traveler.
You are absolutely allowed to bring your spouse/partner if they are not sober. We are not the alcohol police, and have not yet had an instance where someone’s drinking caused a problem for the group.
We have two different types of trips – Sober Vacations and Sober Villages. Sober Vacations are most of our trips – where we are a smaller group within the resort/cruise and people will be around us that are not in program. We have daily AA meetings and stick together for excursions and meals. Our Sober Villages happen yearly (usually in the beginning of the year during the winter) and these are full buyouts- meaning you will be at a resort with 500-600 fellow sober people. All bars/mini bars are wiped clean of alcohol and instead replaced with juice, soda, coffee, tea, and energy drinks. Our Sober Villages have daily jam packed schedules with AA meetings, al-anon meetings, attitude adjustment workshops, recovery yoga, trivia, scavenger hunts, and more! So, depending on what you prefer, you should choose what vacation suites you and your sobriety the best.
You do not. We ask for a deposit when you make your reservation. Once confirmed, you’ll receive an email with a personalized link to your reservation. At any point, you can make payments to your account, or you can pay it all off at once. As long as the trip is paid off 90 days before your departure, you can pay at whatever pace you are comfortable with.
Usually. If it is an All-Inclusive trip, we will indicate such.
All-inclusive means food, drinks, activities and entertainment are included in the cost of your trip. Gratuities are not included, however.
We’ve been in operation as a sober travel agency since 1987.
Los Angeles Dodgers! Is there any other?
For most trips, yes.
You arrange your flights yourself and bear in mind that most destinations/hotels have standard check-in times of between 3p – 4p and check out between 10a – 11a.
Sadly, we cannot book your flights. Your flights are your responsibility.
That’s okay. We have been successfully matching roommates using our patent-pending roommate matching technology since 1987. In 35 years, we’ve only had eight fatalities out of over 8,000 matches. Which translates to over a 99% satisfaction rate!
We do not control the culinary options on any of our trips. So, each vacation will be different, but we generally choose resorts and experiences that offer a wide range of quality food. That usually includes options for people with even the most restrictive diets.
Yes! We describe our trips as a vacation…with meetings. On our Sober Village there are 5 scheduled meetings each day. On other trips, there are usually between 1-3 meetings a day. If you are on a trip, and you want to start a meeting, you are free to do so. We just ask that it not conflict with any of our scheduled meetings.
Absolutely not! Meeting attendance is at your discretion.
Depends on the trip. Our Sober Villages have between 450-700 people! Some trips are smaller, more intimate experiences.
We adhere to the policies of the destination to which we are traveling – if it is their policy that incoming travelers be vaccinated then we adhere to those recommendations. We do not set the policies for each destination, that is determined by their individual governments.
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance especially in this new travel landscape with Covid-19. We have a partnership with Allianz Travel Insurance. Please visit their website to sign up www.allianztravelinsurance.com – our ACCAM Number is: F019519