Bizet Review

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Jeannine Williamson
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Part of Grand Circle Cruise Line's fleet of European river vessels, the 120-passenger Bizet sails exclusively on the Seine in France. Constructed in 2002, the ship was fully refurbished in 2013, and sails between Paris and Normandy.

Bizet Deck Plans Feature Balcony Cabins

The ship has 60 river-facing staterooms which are situated across two decks. All cabins measure 160 square feet and have two fixed single beds -- there are no doubles -- and one or both can be converted into sofas in the daytime.

The cabins on the lower Alto Deck have fixed windows, which do not open, and the accommodations on the upper Soprano Deck have 16-square-foot balconies. All cabins feature air conditioning, TV with movies, radio, safe and hair dryer. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower.

Public areas are situated on the Soprano Deck, with a panoramic lounge and bar overlooking the front of the ship and an open-seating restaurant at the back. The reception area and library are also on this deck. Fares include house beer, house wine and soft beverages throughout the day.

The ship has an elevator and offers free W-Fi. Cruises are accompanied by three English-speaking program directors and the majority of passengers are from North America. Grand Circle offers a roommate-matching service for solo travelers.

Bizet Sails on France’s Seine River

Bizet sails on the Seine: Paris to Normandy itinerary, which begins and ends in the French capital. Ports of call on this 12-night sailing include Conflans, Vernon, Giverny, Les Andelys, Rouen, Honfleur and the Normandy D-Day landing beaches. Grand Circle offers pre- and post-trip extensions in Paris, the Loire Valley and Brittany.

Bizet Stats

The ship measures 367 feet and carries 120 passengers at full occupancy with 30 crew members.

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This river cruise (The Seine - Normandy to Paris on the M/S Bizet) came up in a marketing email from GCCL.Read More
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jdhar

many10+ Cruises

Age 70s

The Seine: Paris to Normandy River Cruise Tour

We had excellent experience with it & really enjoyed, so we like to go on this cruise to see the northern part of France, mainly the history rich region of Normandy including the D-Day beaches in WII.We did the France river cruise going south from Lyon to Nice years ago.Read More
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Sanhe888

few6-10 Cruises

Age 70s

Wonderful variety of destinations, from small, lovely villages and towns to beaches and history at Normandy

The guides, especially Serge Leboucher who was the pre-trip guide and our main guide for the cruise as well as Geraldine and Lulu were helpful, attentive and efficient, and had vast knowledge of history, the towns, and France in general.The history of France, ancient kings, and important events in Rouen was emphasized by the guides and interesting.Read More
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Cindy1122

couple2-5 Cruises

Age 70s

Paris to normandy on the Seine River

We have been on the Bizet before and it remains a lovely ship, holding just over 100 passengers.Read More
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Fast Alongside

many10+ Cruises

Age 70s


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