(September 8, 2025 – Rouen)
Well, after a long hiatus of doing any blog posts, I’m back at it. I decided it was taking too much time trying to blog while enjoying our vacation and free time. Honestly, I don’t know how Mom did it!
Anyhow, we are finally back in the states, but not back home. More about that in a later blog I have yet to do! 😂
On to our next stop – Rouen! We arrived during the night, and after breakfast, Bryan, Pops, and I set off on the Tastes of Normandy walking tour in the city. It included two stops – one for charcuterie and one for chocolate…..two of our favorites.
The charcuterie stop was in a small hotel lobby and included an assortment of cheeses, meats, and cider.
Following the charcuterie stop, we visited a chocolate shop to watch their process for making chocolate, as well as an opportunity to sample their deliciousness!
Once the tour finished up, Pops and I checked out the Beaux Arts Museum and then headed back to the boat.
On our stroll back to the boat, we passed the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen.
For the afternoon excursion, Bryan and I headed out for a visit to Château de Bonnemare. The château was built in the 16th century, and it has been in the same family since 1888. Our group was treated to a tour by the owner and his son who still live at the château and have opened it up to the public as a Bread & Breakfast and wedding venue.
Following the afternoon tour, we enjoyed cocktail hour with Captain Alex, dinner with some new friends (Cheryl & Andy), and finished off the evening with a cabaret show in the lounge.
Next stop: Vernon and Monet’s Garden!