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Grand France (Northbound)

Summary:

This river cruise vacation showcases France’s charm, breathtaking views, and rich history. Your adventure begins on the Rhône River with a visit to Arles, France—famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh—and its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater. On a g...

Duration
15 Days
Cities
9
Next Departure
08-Jul-2025
Starting at
USD 8,460.00
USD 7,460.00
Price per day
USD 497.00

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  • Avalon
Operator
Avalon Waterways
Ship
Poetry II
Tour
Grand France (Northbound)

Summary

This river cruise vacation showcases France’s charm, breathtaking views, and rich history. Your adventure begins on the Rhône River with a visit to Arles, France—famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh—and its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater. On a guided tour of historical Avignon, see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes. The city of Tournon is beautifully nestled among vineyards and you’ll go on a guided walk of this medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins. Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. The Seine River offers a choice of excursion opportunities, such as a visit to the historic Normandy Landing Beaches, including Omaha Beach, the Point du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery; a visit to delightful Les Andelys, Joan of Arc’s Rouen, and the choice between a visit to Vincent van Gogh’s Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine’s Malmaison. On this French river cruise, you’ll enjoy wine, cheese, beautiful scenery, and stops in charming and historical parts of France, but your adventure would not be complete without a visit to Paris—one of the world’s most romantic and vibrant cities! Discover its true heart on a guided walk through the sites of Paris’ rich history, or take a tour showing you the iconic sites of the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and more. Walk in the footsteps of the great master artists, enjoy the delectable cuisine of France, and stand where heroes fought for freedom on the beaches of Normandy. This and so much more is waiting for you on your French cruise on the Seine!*

*During the Olympics and Paralympic games some venues and areas might be closed or not accessible to groups, therefore the program might be subject to change

Map: Grand France (Northbound) (Avalon)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1.
Arles, France (Embarkation)
Day 2.
Arles
Day 3.
Avignon
Day 4.
Viviers
Day 5.
Tain L'hermitage
Day 6.
Lyon
Day 7.
Tournus–Chalon-Sur-Saône
Day 8.
Chalon-Sur-Saône (Disembarkation) Beaune–Dijon–Par...
Day 9.
Vernon
Day 10.
Caudebec
Day 11.
Caudebec. Excursions To Normandy
Day 12.
Rouen
Day 13.
Conflans
Day 14.
Paris
Day 15.
Paris (Disembarkation)

Ports of call (9): Arles, Avignon, Chalon-Sur-Saone, Dijon, Honfleur, Lyon, Marseille, Paris, Rouen

Ship Information

Ship Name
Poetry II
Ship Type
River Cruise Ship

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Cruise...

Arles

Arrow Going To

Paris

River CruisesThis is an Organised River Cruise: you will eat and sleep on-board of the ship. The cruise operator set the itinerary, the destinations, duration and departure dates as well as the price per cabin type/deck. Excursions and activities can be included or optional. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

Tour Variations

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Next Departure: 08-Jul-2025
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Next Departure: 06-Jul-2025
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Next Departure: 14-Oct-2025
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