Chateau La Malmaison, where Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Joséphine lived, and a night-time cruise through Paris are among highlights of a no-fly cruise on the River Seine offered by Saga next May.

The six-night trip is on the 50-passenger river boat Anacoluthe, sailing round-trip from Paris, and also includes a visit to Monet’s Garden in Giverny.

From £1,449 per person departing May 21 2016 including return travel on Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet, five excursions, and wine with lunch and dinner.