Summary
This triumvirate of France brings you the very best of each region—Paris and the Normandy coast in the north, vineyard-rich Bordeaux in the southwest, and the sun-drenched Mediterranean delights of Burgundy and Provence.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1.
- Bordeaux (Embark)
- Day 2.
- Cussac Fort Médoc, Pauillac
- Day 3.
- Cadillac
- Day 4.
- Blaye, Bourg Sur Gironde
- Day 5.
- Libourne (Saint-Émilion)
- Day 6.
- Libourne, Bordeaux
- Day 7.
- Bordeaux
- Day 8.
- Bordeaux (Disembark), Transfer To Paris Via High-S...
- Day 9.
- La Roche-Guyon, Vernon, Giverny
- Day 10.
- Rouen
- Day 11.
- Caudebec-En-Caux (Honfleur Or Étretat)
- Day 12.
- Rouen (Normandy Beaches)
- Day 13.
- Mantes-La-Jolie (Versailles)
- Day 14.
- Paris
- Day 15.
- Paris (Disembark), Transfer To Lyon Via High-Speed...
- Day 16.
- Lyon
- Day 17.
- Mâcon (Beaune)
- Day 18.
- Tain-L’Hermitage (Tournon)
- Day 19.
- Viviers
- Day 20.
- Avignon
- Day 21.
- Arles
- Day 22.
- Arles (Disembark)
Ports of call (13): Arles, Avignon, Blaye, Bordeaux, Honfleur, Lyon, Macon, Marseille, Merignac, Paris, Rouen, Saint-Émilion, Versailles
Details
This triumvirate of France brings you the very best of each region—Paris and the Normandy coast in the north, vineyard-rich Bordeaux in the southwest, and the sun-drenched Mediterranean delights of Burgundy and Provence. You’ll tour glamorous capital cities in leisure and style, explore ancient villages still unspoiled by modern life, and walk in the footsteps of famous artists such as Monet and Van Gogh. With Uniworld’s extraordinary excursions, you’ll visit the Palace of the Popes in Avignon, taste incomparable wines in Bordeaux, stroll the charming medieval lanes of Viviers, peruse a farmers market in Southern France, and take a scenic bike ride through Lyon before seeing the city spectacularly illuminated at night. All the while, savor the renowned wines and cooking traditions that have made French cuisine the most revered in the world.
Ultimate France is a combination of Paris & Normandy, Brilliant Bordeaux, and Burgundy & Provence.