Versailles and Rouen | Western Europe Vlog Ep. 4 | Seabourn Cruises

Explore magical Versailles and Rouen’s medieval history, including honoring Joan of Arc. 🎯 See all of our Seabourn ship tours!:    • Seabourn Ship Tours   Welcome to Episode 4 of our Western Europe Vlog series. In this episode, we are in Rouen for two nights, where we journey to the nearby iconic Palace of Versailles, whose royal grandeur contrasts vividly with Rouen’s intimate, medieval-rich charm including tracing Joan of Arc’s powerful legacy, and the iconic Le Gros-Horloge - a 14th-century astronomical clock. In this series (an 11-nt cruise from Portugal to Amsterdam, with pre-cruise exploration of Madrid and Sintra, and post-cruise tour of Amsterdam), we visit: Madrid & Sintra We enjoyed our pre-stay exploring Madrid’s Royal Palace and the Botanical Garden, ending with churros con chocolate at the iconic Chocolatería San Ginés. From Lisbon, we visited the stunning National Palace of Pena in Sintra—an unforgettable start before our cruise. Porto We spend a day in Porto, savoring flavorful tapas and being captivated by the soulful rhythms of traditional fado music. Bilbao We spend a day in Bilbao with a scenic trip to coastal Castro Urdiales and admiring the stunning Gothic architecture of the Church of Santa María de la Asunción. St Malo We spend a day in St. Malo visiting the iconic Mont Saint-Michel, marveling at its medieval architecture rising dramatically from the tidal waters. Cherbourg We spend a day in Cherbourg, strolling the grounds of Revaltes Castle and exploring the Maritime Museum, discovering the region’s rich history and stunning coastal heritage. Rouen While in Rouen, we take a trip to the Palace of Versailles, marveling at its opulent halls, grand gardens, and the timeless elegance of this iconic royal residence. Bruge We spend a day in Bruges wandering on our own, savoring delicious waffles and exploring a quaint chocolate shop, soaking in the city’s charming canals and medieval streets. Amsterdam We spend a couple of days in Amsterdam, strolling the vibrant flower market and exploring the Rijksmuseum, immersing ourselves in the city’s art, culture, and colorful charm. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remember to subscribe to our channel, like (if you do of course), select the reminder bell & make comments - every comment will be answered. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Feel free to join our FB Group, if you like, to further engage chatting about cruising:   / about   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for watching! MUSIC CREDIT “Oceans” by Handré Potgieter (2012), Album: Aquasphere (Used with the artist's written permission). “Floating On Air” by Handré Potgieter (2008), Album: It’s Possible (Used with the artist's written permission). #seabourn #seabournquest ​#cruisetour 00:00 Start 03:16 to Versailles 04:19 Palace of Versailles 09:27 Rouen 14:19 Earth & Ocean