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Aboard Seven Seas Grandeur with Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Departure Date

9 September 2025

Duration

16 Nights

Fly Cruise From

£12,299pp

Cruise Reference

ART-7ESRE16

Cruise Overview

Le Havre, founded by King Francis I of France in 1517, is located inUpper Normandy on the north bank of the mouth of the River Seine, which isconsidered the most frequented waterway in the world.

Its port is ranked thesecond largest in France.

The city was originally built on marshland andmudflats that were drained in the 1500’s.

During WWII most of Le Havre wasdestroyed by Allied bombing raids.

Post war rebuilding of the city followed thedevelopment plans of the well-known Belgian architect Auguste Perre.

Thereconstruction was so unique that the entire city was listed as a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site in 2005. 
Bordeaux as a whole, rather than any particular points within it, is what you'll want to visit in order to understand why Victor Hugo described it as Versailles plus Antwerp, and why the painter Francisco de Goya, when exiled from his native Spain, chose it as his last home (he died here in 1828).

The capital of southwest France and the region's largest city, Bordeaux remains synonymous with the wine trade: wine shippers have long maintained their headquarters along the banks of the Garonne, while buyers from around the world arrive for the huge biennial Vinexpo show (held in odd-number years).Bordeaux is, admittedly, a less exuberant city than many others in France, but lively and stylish elements are making a dent in its conservative veneer.

The cleaned-up riverfront is said by some, after a bottle or two, to exude an elegance reminiscent of St.

Petersburg, and that aura of 18th-century élan also permeates the historic downtown sector—“le vieux Bordeaux"—where fine shops invite exploration.

To the south of the city center are old docklands undergoing renewal—one train station has now been transformed into a big multiplex movie theater—but the area is still a bit shady.

To get a feel for the historic port of Bordeaux, take the 90-minute boat trip that leaves Quai Louis-XVIII every weekday afternoon, or the regular passenger ferry that plies the Garonne between Quai Richelieu and the Pont d'Aquitaine in summer.

A nice time to stroll around the city center is the first Sunday of the month, when it's pedestrian-only and vehicles are banned.
Bordeaux as a whole, rather than any particular points within it, is what you'll want to visit in order to understand why Victor Hugo described it as Versailles plus Antwerp, and why the painter Francisco de Goya, when exiled from his native Spain, chose it as his last home (he died here in 1828).

The capital of southwest France and the region's largest city, Bordeaux remains synonymous with the wine trade: wine shippers have long maintained their headquarters along the banks of the Garonne, while buyers from around the world arrive for the huge biennial Vinexpo show (held in odd-number years).Bordeaux is, admittedly, a less exuberant city than many others in France, but lively and stylish elements are making a dent in its conservative veneer.

The cleaned-up riverfront is said by some, after a bottle or two, to exude an elegance reminiscent of St.

Petersburg, and that aura of 18th-century élan also permeates the historic downtown sector—“le vieux Bordeaux"—where fine shops invite exploration.

To the south of the city center are old docklands undergoing renewal—one train station has now been transformed into a big multiplex movie theater—but the area is still a bit shady.

To get a feel for the historic port of Bordeaux, take the 90-minute boat trip that leaves Quai Louis-XVIII every weekday afternoon, or the regular passenger ferry that plies the Garonne between Quai Richelieu and the Pont d'Aquitaine in summer.

A nice time to stroll around the city center is the first Sunday of the month, when it's pedestrian-only and vehicles are banned.

Cruise Itinerary

Aboard Seven Seas Grandeur

Launch Year: 2023 Length: Width: Currency: USD Capacity: 750 Crew Count: 542 Deck Count: Cabin Count:

For nearly thirty years, we have delivered unrivalled experiences throughout the world. All the while, we have been listening to our guests, evolving our services and continually refining each element of the Regent experience. With every luxury included, we ensure you are free to embrace every moment of your journey. And this all begins with a ship that elevates the pinnacle of ocean cruising to new heights.

Inspired by the past and stunningly reimagined for the future, Seven Seas Grandeur will exemplify our heritage of perfection with unrivalled space, unparalleled service, exceptional cuisine and transformative experiences that will begin the moment you step aboard.

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Cabin Details

Unrivaled in space and sumptuous detail, the modern designs, warm tones and familiar impressions of the suites aboard Seven Seas Grandeur personify the finest points of the past with a fresh approach.

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