Azamara Club Cruises, France Intensive Voyage from Southampton, September 3, 2024

Cruising from: Southampton, England;

Departure Date: 3 September, 2024;

Cruise Line: Azamara Club Cruises;

Cruise Ship: Azamara Onward;

Duration: 10-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Southampton, Rouen, Rouen, Rouen, Honfleur, Cherbourg, Saint-Malo, Brest, Bordeaux, Bordeaux;

Day 0 Southampton, England

Known as the cruise capital of Europe, the Port of Southampton is a passenger and cargo port located in the central part of the south coast of England. There are four dedicated cruise terminals at Southampton which play host to a wide variety of cruise lines. Southampton is one of the most lively and dynamic cities in the south of England. From bustling shops and marinas to seaside resorts and areas of outstanding natural beauty, the city and region have lots to offer.

Day 1 Rouen, France

Rouen is a city on the River Seine in the north of France. Rouen is a vibrant city defined by beautiful architecture, creative minds and a storied past. Art lovers will enjoy a visit to the Musée des Beaux-Arts, which holds the second-largest collection of Impressionist works in France. A unique building in the town's Old Market Square is the Chirch and its interior is lined with stunning stained glass windows. Outside is a statue of Joan of Arc, said to be stationed in the very spot where her life ended.

Day 2 Rouen, France

Rouen is a city on the River Seine in the north of France. Rouen is a vibrant city defined by beautiful architecture, creative minds and a storied past. Art lovers will enjoy a visit to the Musée des Beaux-Arts, which holds the second-largest collection of Impressionist works in France. A unique building in the town's Old Market Square is the Chirch and its interior is lined with stunning stained glass windows. Outside is a statue of Joan of Arc, said to be stationed in the very spot where her life ended.

Day 3 Rouen, France

Rouen is a city on the River Seine in the north of France. Rouen is a vibrant city defined by beautiful architecture, creative minds and a storied past. Art lovers will enjoy a visit to the Musée des Beaux-Arts, which holds the second-largest collection of Impressionist works in France. A unique building in the town's Old Market Square is the Chirch and its interior is lined with stunning stained glass windows. Outside is a statue of Joan of Arc, said to be stationed in the very spot where her life ended.

Day 4 Honfleur, France

Honfleur is one of the prettiest harbours in all of France located on the southern bank of the estuary of the Seine across from le Havre and very close to the exit of the Pont de Normandie. It is especially known for its old, beautiful picturesque port, characterized by its houses with slate-covered frontages, painted many times by artists. The Sainte-Catherine church, which has a bell tower separate from the principal building, is the largest church made out of wood in France. It's a buzzing, vibrant, colourful and truly enchanting little place that is quaintly charming and full of character because of the high number of tourists.

Day 5 Cherbourg, France

Known to the British above all as a ferry port, Cherbourg has a gritty history as a naval harbour. It also has glamorous connections with cruise ships and major yacht races. The Cherbourg-Octeville's marina, with its 1350 hoops, is just within a few encablures from the Channel Island. The right heart of town is situated in its fishing port and marina. Cruise ships will dock at the Quay de France or at Quai de Normandie.

Day 6 Saint-Malo, France

Saint-Malo, beautiful city and port in Brittany on the Channel coast, curves out to sea on a stunning natural harbour that has created some of the best sandy beaches on the Emerald Coast. Rising out of the granite rock, St Malo is a maze of medieval streets bursting with history and culture. The legacy of the dastardly pirates of the 19th century and the siege during the Second World War entwines with the bustling array of arty shops and the delicious smells of oysters and crêpes from restaurants and outdoor markets and cafes. Special attraction is Saint-Malo Walls, where every gate, bastion and view has a story to tell.

Day 7 Brest, France

Brest, located in the region of Brittany, is one of the most animated harbor. Dramatic rocky coastline is more than 1000 km long. Brest is best known for sailing festival organized every four years - more than 2,000 traditional boats take part in the event, which is attended by nearly 700,000 spectators. Since everything is inspired by water, Brest has been the European capital of oceanography.

Day 8 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 9 Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux, hub of the famed wine-growing region, considered amongst the best in the world, is a port city on the Garonne River in southwestern France. Explore Bordeaux's city center, St-Michel, and the Flêche St-Michel tower, one of the tallest medieval stone towers in France.

Day 10 Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux, hub of the famed wine-growing region, considered amongst the best in the world, is a port city on the Garonne River in southwestern France. Explore Bordeaux's city center, St-Michel, and the Flêche St-Michel tower, one of the tallest medieval stone towers in France.