Day 2 – Friday 6 September 2024
We’d booked the included excursion Panoramic Paris but decided not to go on it as during the Monday’s Port Talk we were told that only one bridge was open to coaches so none of the sights on the Right Bank would be visited, in addition the excursion was leaving a hour earlier, at 08:30 – to add an hour to allow for delays caused by congestion as a result of Olympic road closures.
It was a warm sunny day so we walked across a bridge to the Arc de Triomphe, back to the Eiffel Tower and then to the boat for lunch.
A week before the cruise we’d received an email from Viking which said “We have just been informed by French authorities that due to newly added measures being implemented for the 2024 Paris Paralympics Games we must use a different sailing channel when departing from Port de Grenelle. As a result, your ship must relocate from Paris, approximately 5 miles northeast to Courbevoie, at 2:30pm on Day 2.
This change will not impact your ability to enjoy Paris and your full itinerary will operate as planned.
Should you wish to remain in Paris for free time after the ship departs, we will provide a shuttle from the city to Courbevoie at 5:00 PM, returning you to the ship for dinner and evening activities. Your regular itinerary will resume upon departure from Courbevoie in the evening.”
It was warm enough to enjoy both lunch and dinner served in the open on the prow.
The Always Available menu is the same every evening (except for wines), so I only show it on Day 1
The Crispy Mediterranean Tart starter has appeared on several Viking cruises I have been on. It's interesting how different chefs interpret it
Night Location: Cruising on Seine from Courbevoie to La Roche-Guyon
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