River Cruise: Meet the Impressionists:
Monet, Van Gogh, Cezanne, and Seurat
Join Courtney Sanford, Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts at Bryan College, and Founder of Delightful Art Co. and other Delightful families on an
8-day river cruise! We will set sail from Paris, France, visit Monet's gardens, and places where he and the other Impressionists painted their most famous works of art. Educational travel is a win for the whole family!

March 11-18, 2027

History lovers will enjoy seeing the sites of Joan of Arc, Richard the Lionhearted, and the beaches of Normandy.

Meet me in Paris for an experience of a lifetime!

The family that travels together stays together!

Come join me on a river cruise through France—where art, history, and beauty unfold at every bend of the river. Together we’ll paint waterlilies in Monet’s gardens, set our easels where Van Gogh painted his beloved church, and walk the very streets once traveled by Richard the Lionheart and Joan of Arc. We’ll also journey to the beaches of Normandy, where history whispers courage and sacrifice. It’s an invitation to slow down, create, and experience these storied places with brush in hand and wonder in heart.

Monet's Gardens at Giverny - photo and his painting of it

Traveling abroad with my family during our homeschooling years was some of our richest learning. History stepped out of the books and into our hands. Art was no longer just something we studied—it was something we stood inside of. Those journeys were deeply educational, but just as importantly, they were inspiring. My children learned by seeing, sketching, walking, and wondering together, and the lessons stayed with them in a way no worksheet ever could.

That’s the heart behind this river cruise. It’s an invitation for homeschool families to experience learning as a living thing—to let art, history, and beauty shape memories, spark curiosity, and knit your family together through shared discovery. This is the kind of education that lingers long after the journey ends.

The family that travels together stays together!

Rouen, where Joan of Arc was martyred - The Rouen Cathedral, painted by Monet

Sites we will visit:

Chateau Gaillard, fortress of Richard the Lionheart

Honfleur, a town which served as an inspiration to many Impressionist painters

UNESCO town of Le Havre

Normandy beaches

Rouen, where Joan of Arc was martyred

Bonnemare Castle

Vernon

Giverny, where Monet painted his famous Water Lilies

Chateau de Malmaison

Auvers-sur-Oise, where Van Gogh lived and painted for a time

Cruise through Paris past Notre Dame, Musee D'Orsay and more.

Auvers-sur-Oise, photo and Van Gogh's Painting of the same place.

You might be inspired to paint!
Make rich memories by painting and art journaling along the way! Join Courtney Sanford for painting and travel-journaling workshops! (Dual Enrollment credit for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders may be an option...more info to come- join the mailing list on the homepage for updates.)

INCLUDED:

Accommodation during the cruise
All daily shore excursions during the cruise with English-speaking expert guides
All gourmet meals onboard (Early Riser Coffee and Croissants, a Rich Breakfast, a Festive Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Coffee with cake, cookies & sandwiches, and a Multi-Course-Dinner
Choice of dining options at no additional cost, including the Main Dining Salon and an intimate Chef’s Table Restaurant, where the Chef prepares the meal in person
Wine from the local regions, beer, or soft drinks for lunch & dinner
Captain’s Welcome Champagne Reception and Gala Dinner, Captain’s Farewell Champagne Reception and Gala Dinner, plus several themed dinners
Complimentary cocktail hour offering a “Happy Hour Menu” on five evenings one hour before dinner (Captain’s Receptions on the other two evenings)
Coffee, tea, ice water, and iced tea are included all day. Cappuccino, latte, and espresso can be requested free of charge during all meals! Complimentary coffee & tea station 24/7
Bottled water, fluffy bathrobes and slippers are provided in each cabin
Fitness room and equipment
Daily wellness and fitness program with qualified fitness instructor
Heated hot tub and walking track on the Sun Deck for total relaxation
AMA bicycles and helmets in each port
In-cabin movies
Unlimited Internet onboard – strictly subject to availability
Elevator on board operating between different deck levels (Please see ship fact sheet for details)
Nightly piano music; also, during Afternoon Tea & Coffee Time
Use of our Quietvox headsets is also included
Services of our professional English-speaking Cruise Director

Port charges
Gratuities for the cruise director, crew members, local guides and drivers

The prices do not include airport transfers, airline tickets or any alcohol other than what is listed above.

The Church at Auvers, painted by van Gogh

Julie Denton, our travel agent and her husband, Keith, who have traveled the world with their family while homeschooling and now share their love of travel with lots of families in their travel business, Terra Tribe Travel. They'll be joining us on the trip and availalbe to make your experience unforgettable!

Pricing PER ROOM (not per person):

All rooms hold two people except for two of the B class rooms in the middle deck which are single rooms. All upper and middle deck rooms have french balconies. Lower deck rooms have two fixed windows above the water line.

Upper Deck Suites have 225 sq ft ( there are only 3 of these) $9880

Upper Deck A rooms have 170 sq ft (there are 20 of these rooms) $8250

Upper Deck B rooms have 170 sq ft (there are 4 of these rooms) $8150

Upper Deck C rooms have 170 sq ft (there are 4 of these rooms) $7950

Middle Deck B rooms have 170 sq ft (there are 24 of these rooms) $8100

Middle Deck B SINGLE rooms have 140 sq ft (there are only 2 of these) $4050

Middle Deck C rooms have 170 sq ft (there are 4 of these rooms) $7900

Lower Deck D rooms have 170 sq ft (there are 5 of these rooms) $6200

Lower Deck E rooms have 170 sq ft (there are 4 of these rooms) $6160

More details coming soon!

On our way back to Paris, we'll encounter the Eiffle tower and learn about Seurat, the famous painter of pointillism.