Paris (Honfleur), France

Charming Fécamp

Experience Benedictine Abbey and Palais Bénédictine Palace Journey to the seaside town of Fécamp, whose beautiful Benedictine abbey gave its name to an herbal liqueur. Once the birthplace of Norman dukes, Fécamp's prosperity grew over the centuries due to its successful fishing industry. Up until the 1970s, the port was France's most important harbor for cod. Journey here with your guide and stop at the 13th-century Fécamp Abbey, known mostly for its monks—who, according to legend, first produced the Benedictine herbal liqueur. But it was wine merchant Alexandre Le Grand who created the concoction in 1863 and connected it to the abbey to boost sales. Afterward, browse an exhibition of spices and plants from around the world and explore the distillery during a visit to the prestigious Palais Bénédictine. Enjoy a liqueur tasting amid the neo-Gothic and neo-Renaissance splendor before returning to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.

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