The allure of Paris and Northern France during the holidays is like a dazzling holiday package just waiting to be unwrapped. Visit this magical place at this most festive time of year and create memories you'll never forget. Be dazzled by Paris in all her winter splendor!
The River Baroness, built in 1994 and refurbished in 2005, is one of the finest vessels cruising the Seine River. Her comfortable size and ample space provide for a relaxing experience upon French waterways for any traveler interested in adventure and luxury.
At 361' long and 37.5' wide, the River Baroness offers her 128 passengers plenty of space to move freely about her decks.
Inside the 64 staterooms, each measuring approximately 128 sq. ft., passengers will find the union of necessity and comfort. En suite bathrooms allow for maximum privacy while on board, and the availability of L'Occitane body products and bathrobes adds an extravagant touch.
Guests on board the River Baroness will enjoy nights of rejuvenating sleep. Each stateroom features comfortable beds dressed in fine linens perfect for retiring from a day full of adventure.
The ship also features a beautiful panoramic lounge, a full-service bar, a cozy library/game room, and an elegant restaurant. Additionally, there's a sun deck where travelers can take advantage of an open-air game of chess or shuffleboard.
Passengers may also want to partake of the fitness equipment in the gym area, or unwind with a relaxing massage.
Despite the absence of suites, River Baroness still provides a high caliber of luxury for all of her guests.
All staterooms on board have a river view and come lavishly appointed and with en suite bathroom facilities. Although en suite bathrooms are fairly standard on most river cruising vessels, River Baroness adds a unique touch by offering L'Occitane body products and relaxing waffle bathrobes for the guest's convenience and comfort.
At the end of each day, passengers will delight in the warmth of their hotel-style beds. Each stateroom offers restful bedding draped in fine linens, a perfect way to end a particularly tiring day of exploring.
The staterooms also come equipped with the following luxuries:
The River Baroness has ample space for her guests to explore. Between 3 different decks, passengers can choose from a multitude of different activities to help pass the time, alleviate stress, or talk with new friends.
The restaurant's open seating format is conducive to an intimate dining experience with new friends. Guests will enjoy beautiful views drifting past the large windows as they consume culinary delights composed of the finest ingredients the region and season has to offer.
Some guests may want to commemorate their river cruise with a unique memento. To accomplish this, they can browse the on board boutique for a special gift.
Pleasant afternoons or invigorating evenings can be spent over a cocktail in the bar and lounge area. Also offering sweeping views, the lounge is the perfect place for guests to toast to adventure on their way to the next port of call.
An amazing dining experience calls for special ingredients:
Inviting ambiance of an elegant restaurant with a beautiful scenic backdrop
A professionally-trained culinary staff who stands ready to fulfill your requests including providing recommendations from our wine list planned by our award winning European sommelier
Gourmet cuisine prepared fresh daily with the finest ingredients, often brought onboard from local markets
International chefs from London’s five-star Meridian Piccadilly and Relais & Châteaux Hotels
Al fresco evening dining on the beautiful open-air sun deck
Open seating for all dining occasions
Menus change daily and reflect the best of the region and season:
Breakfast Full buffet breakfast, including made-to-order omelets, pancakes, Belgian waffles, French toast, bacon and sausages to lighter fare – cereals, an assortment of homemade breads, pastries, fresh fruits and juices, fine teas and French Press coffee from organic pure Arabica coffee beans.
Lunch Fresh salads, seasonal vegetables, artisan cheeses, homemade soups and bread, hearty sandwiches and delectable sweets
Dinner Gourmet entrees from homemade ravioli to filet mignon accompanied by complimentary fine wine, beer, soft drinks, and divine desserts
The allure of Paris and Northern France during the holidays is like a dazzling holiday package just waiting to be unwrapped! Visit this magical place at this most festive time of year and create memories you’ll never forget. Sample traditional Normandy pancakes and cider while in Les Andelys. In the Medieval town of Rouen, browse through the Christmas Market and, later in the day, be enchanted by an ethereal church choir recital at the Rouen Cathedral, which was famously memorialized in Monet’s paintings.
Those with a romantic streak will relish this chance to see Paris dressed up in her finest holiday splendor. Art lovers, history buffs, and shoppers will all celebrate this gift of a winter holiday.
