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Carnival Magic, Carnival Freedom, and Carnival Triumph
Viking Kadlin
2017 River Cruise Review
Day 6's Cruise Review
Carnival Cruise Ship
Day 6                 ​Les Andelys, France                                  Departure From Les Andelys: 6:30pm   (Departure From Rouen was at 7:30am on this day) 
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​Morning Activities:  During breakfast, the ship left Rouen for Les Andelys.  The ship’s departure was so quiet that we didn’t even realize we had cast off until we noticed buildings on shore were moving.  At 10:00am our program director met everyone in the Lounge to discuss the disembarkation process which would be coming in only two more days. At 11:00am there were two possibilities for an activity - Wheelhouse Tour or a Live Cooking Demonstration.  On the Wheelhouse Tour you could go inside the wheelhouse and the captain of the ship showed the use of the instruments and computers to guide the ship. He also gave information about the Seine River. Since the area was so small, only a few guests could go inside at a time. The Live Cooking Demonstration was held in the Lounge. The executive chef and the maitre d’ showed the guests how to prepare Tarte au Citron, a French favorite.  Tasty samples were available at the end of the demonstration. During lunch the ship arrived in Les Andelys for the afternoon.
Along the Seine River from Rouen to Les Andelys
Along the Seine River from Rouen to Les Andelys
Along the Seine River from Rouen to Les Andelys
Along the Seine River from Rouen to Les Andelys
Along the Seine River from Rouen to Les Andelys
Along the Seine River from Rouen to Les Andelys
Along the Seine River from Rouen to Les Andelys
Along the Seine River from Rouen to Les Andelys
Going through the locks on the Seine River
Going through the locks on the Seine River
Countryside along the Seine River
Countryside along the Seine River
Countryside along the Seine River
Countryside along the Seine River
Beautiful homes along the Seine River
Beautiful homes along the Seine River
Menu for lunch
Menu for lunch
Selections from buffet
Selections from buffet
Selections from buffet
Selections from buffet
Selections from buffet
Selections from buffet
Selections from buffet
Selections from buffet
Viking Kadlin
Started with salad and also had pumpkin cream soup and cinnamon rice pudding from the menu
​Afternoon Excursions:  The optional tour was a guided coach tour to a castle (chateau) hollowed out of the chalk cliffs and to the village below, La Roche-Guyon. The castle was built in the 12th century and served as German Field Marshall Rommel’s headquarters during WWII.  The castle caverns were used as barracks for Rommel’s troops. The village is located at the foot of the chateau on the banks of the Seine River. The narrow streets are lined with picturesque houses and in the village center the old town hall and market, along with the 15th century church built by the English, are interesting places to visit.
​The included tour was a walking tour to Chateau Gaillard, a medieval military masterpiece built in late 12th century for Richard the Lionhearted on cliffs overlooking the Seine River and the village of Les Andelys. The fortress was to guard his Norman possessions and the nearby Norman capital of Rouen. Although there are only ruins there today, the tour of the exterior shows how mighty the fortress once was and also gives a sweeping view of the Seine River and valley below. Les Andelys was formerly two villages, Le Grand Andely and Le Petit Andely, but eventually the two merged into one village. We started the walking tour with a local guide but after a very short distance realized that the road to the top was too steep for us and had to come back down. Instead we explored the section of Les Andelys , Le Petit, which is closer to the river. The Le Petit is not very big, but during our walk along the narrow streets, we saw half-timbered houses and shops as well as a very old church, Eglise Saint-Savier, which was started in 1198 and finished in 1202. It was constructed for the workers who were building the Chateau Gaillard.  The church is a Greek cross structure with an elegant spire. At the entrance of the church is the blessing Christ. The walk along the Seine where the ship was docked was very beautiful with many styles of houses and, of great interest to me, doors – very old and each one different. 
Were greeted by a few ducks
Were greeted by a few ducks
Swans
and also some swans
First look at Chateau Gaillard from the ship
First look at Chateau Gaillard from the ship
Chateau Gaillard high above the village of Les Andelys
Chateau Gaillard high above the village of Les Andelys
Chateau Gaillard high above the village of Les Andelys
Chateau Gaillard high above the village of Les Andelys
Chateau
Close up of the chateau
Walking back down the steep road that leads to the chateau
Walking back down the steep road that leads to the chateau
Walking back down the steep road that leads to the chateau
Walking back down the steep road that leads to the chateau
\First view of Eglise Saint-Sauver, church from the 13th century
First view of Eglise Saint-Sauver, church from the 13th century
Front view of church with statue of Jesus at entrance
Front view of church with statue of Jesus at entrance
Massive door of the church
Massive door of the church
Side view of church
Side view of church
Old buildings in Le Petit Les Andelys
Old buildings in Le Petit Les Andelys
Old buildings in Le Petit Les Andelys
Old buildings in Le Petit Les Andelys
Interesting old door of one of the buildings
Interesting old door of one of the buildings
Walk along the Seine river in Le Petit Les Andelys
Walk along the Seine river in Le Petit Les Andelys
Interesting domed building with chalky cliffs in background
Interesting domed building with chalky cliffs in background
Beautiful ironwork on front of building
Beautiful ironwork on front of building
View of old house across the Seine River
View of old house across the Seine River
Old house with garden along the Seine River
Old house with garden along the Seine River
Viking Kadlin docked at Les Andelys on Seine River
Viking Kadlin docked at Les Andelys on Seine River
The following pictures are of fascinating old doors seen as we walked along the Seine River in Les Andelys: 
Old Door
Old Door
Old Door
Old Door
Old Door
Old Door
Old Door
Old Door
Old Door
Old Door
Old Door
Old Door
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French Teatime - Delicious selections of French pastries and other desserts
​French Teatime:  After touring the village, we were back in time for the special afternoon tea which included not only tea and coffee but a variety of French pastries and little sandwiches. There were so many delicious looking pastries to choose from that it was very difficult to decide which to pick.
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French Teatime - Delicious selections of French pastries and other desserts
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French Teatime - Delicious selections of French pastries and other desserts
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French Teatime - Delicious selections of French pastries and other desserts
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French Teatime - Delicious selections of French pastries and other desserts
Little sandwiches served at French Teatime
Little sandwiches served at French Teatime
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My plate full of delicious goodies. Wish I could have tried them all!
​Farewell Dinner:  Shortly before dinner, the Kadlin left Les Andelys for its next stop and the captain hosted a cocktail party for a farewell toast to celebrate the journey we had been on. The chef prepared a special farewell dinner menu for us to enjoy as we celebrated wonderful memories and newfound friends. The chef out did himself with this meal, although all the meals had been wonderful. It was very fancy and very French!
Viking Kadlin Farewell Dinner menu
Farewell Dinner menu
Bisque de Crevettes (shrimp bisque)
Bisque de Crevettes (shrimp bisque)
Trou Normand (apple sorbet with calvados drizzle)
Trou Normand (apple sorbet with calvados drizzle)
Noix de Saint Jacques Caramelisees (sea scallops, cabbage and potatoes)
Noix de Saint Jacques Caramelisees (sea scallops, cabbage and potatoes)
Crepes Suzette & Creme Brulee (with berry compote and ice cream)
Crepes Suzette & Creme Brulee (with berry compote and ice cream)
​Evening Entertainment: It was called Dance with a Chance because it was game night with music and dancing.
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