Paris (Le Havre), France

The Charming Normandy Coast

Experience Benedictine Abbey, Palais Bénédictine Palace and Étretat 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 on its 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 Bénédictine herbal liqueur. But it was Alexandre Le Grand who created the concoction 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 Palais Bénédictine. Enjoy a liqueur tasting before returning to your ship via a short stop at Étretat, renowned for its chalk cliffs and natural arches. * 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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