Cruise Adventures and Voyages with Avalon Waterways to France 2026-2027

Top Destinations in France.

Below are our most visited cities, destinations and national parks in France. Click on the city for more details of the destination.

Paris is one of the first names when thinking of City of Light and Romance, but it is also the economical and cultural heart of France. You can find the Eiffeltower as well as the old and new Arc d´Triumph. It is easy to walk through the center for example to Sacre Coeur and the Moulin Rouge. Don´t forget the Notre Dame, the Louvres and a candle-light diner on the Seine.

Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace region, located in France and bordering Germany. Strasbourg´s historical center is UNESO heritage since 1988. Strasbourg is also the seat of several European Institutions, including the Council of Europe.

Avignon is a city with medieval walls. In the 14th century it was the home of 7 Catholic Popes that gives it its nickname "City of Popes". It is located at the river Rhone, what makes it a destination for river cruises in the South-East of France.

Lyon is the 3rd largest city in France, where the rivers Rhone and Saone meet.

Nice is in the heart of the French Cote d´Azur and has a very, very pleasant climate, beach and atmosphere. Who does NOT want to live here? Many agree and this includes the rich and famous: absolutely gorgeous yachts and cars can be seen in Nice, Cannes and St. Tropez.

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We have 170 tours for Avalon Waterways to France with duration 5 - 26 Days and rates starting at USD 2,781.

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Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound)

This Christmastime river cruise is a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate the season! Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Frankfurt, Germany, then sail up the Rhine River to Basel, Switzerland, passing beautiful views and quaint villages festively lit and decorated. This one-of-a-kind Christmas ri...

From/To: Frankfurt am Main ⇒ Zurich
Countries (3): France, Germany, Switzerland
Ports of call: Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Frankfurt am Main, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Zurich
Ship: Illumination, Imagery II, Tranquility II, Vista

Duration: 5 Days
Starting at: USD 2,781
Operator: Avalon

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Starting at

USD 2,781

USD 2,281

5 Days

Next Departure

16-Dec-2026

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Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

One of Europe’s most legendary rivers takes you across Germany and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland! This magnificent Rhine River cruise begins in the ever popular, modern city of Amsterdam, Holland. Cruise on its famous canals along the elegant grachten--the best way to see the treasures...

From/To: Amsterdam ⇒ Zurich
Countries (4): France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
Ports of call: Amsterdam, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Cologne, Heidelberg, Keukenhof, Mainz, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg, Zurich
Ship: Envision, Panorama, Tranquility II, View, Vista

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☛: Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) (10 Days)

Duration: 8 Days
Starting at: USD 3,830
Operator: Avalon

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Starting at

USD 3,830

USD 2,551

8 Days

Next Departure

11-Jul-2026
08-Aug-2026

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Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Southbound)

Fairytale settings await on every Rhine River cruise, but an Active & Discovery cruise with Avalon immerses you in new, interactive ways. As you glide from untouched villages to touching cities throughout Holland, Germany and France, our range of excursions, from Classic to Discovery to Active optio...

From/To: Amsterdam ⇒ Colmar
Countries (3): France, Germany, Netherlands
Ports of call: Amsterdam, Breisach, Colmar, Düsseldorf, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Strasbourg
Ship: Envision, Panorama, View, Vista

Duration: 8 Days
Starting at: USD 4,330
Operator: Avalon

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Starting at

USD 4,330

USD 3,680

8 Days

Next Departure

18-May-2027

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Burgundy & Provence (Southbound)

Take a delightful river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Take in the beautiful countryside, quaint villages and towns, as you sail through the most captivating views of France. Visit Lyon, France’s gast...

From/To: Chalon-Sur-Saone ⇒ Marseille
Countries: France
Ports of call: Arles, Avignon, Chalon-Sur-Saone, Lyon, Marseille
Ship: Poetry II

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☛: Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound) (10 Days)
☛: Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Paris (Southbound) (10 Days)
☛: Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Paris & 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound) (12 Days)

Duration: 8 Days
Starting at: USD 4,330
Operator: Avalon

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Starting at

USD 4,330

USD 3,151

8 Days

Next Departure

07-Apr-2026
21-Apr-2026

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Reflections on the Rhine (Southbound)

From/To: Amsterdam ⇒ Zurich
Countries (4): France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
Ports of call: Amsterdam, Arnhem, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Cologne, Frankfurt am Main, Heidelberg, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg, Zurich
Ship: Imagery II, Tranquility II

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☛: Reflections on the Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) (12 Days)

Duration: 10 Days
Starting at: USD 5,396
Operator: Avalon

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USD 5,396

USD 3,223

10 Days

Next Departure

05-Jun-2027
08-Jul-2027

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Active & Discovery on the Seine (Southbound)

With a delicious menu of culturally immersive experiences, an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise on the Seine serves up joie de vivre at every port. History meets happiness as you decide how to savor the castles, croissants, châteaux, and chèvre of fabulous France from Paris to Normandy.

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From/To: Paris (Round Trip)
Countries: France
Ports of call: Honfleur, Le Havre, Paris, Rouen
Ship: Tapestry II

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☛: Active & Discovery on the Seine with 2 Nights in Saint-Malo and excursion to Mont St. Michel (Southbound) (11 Days)

Duration: 9 Days
Starting at: USD 5,419
Operator: Avalon

Starting at

USD 5,419

9 Days

Next Departure

04-May-2026
15-Jun-2026

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The Rhine & Moselle (Southbound)

Your European river cruise vacation starts in marvelous Amsterdam where there is much to see! Discover the treasures of this colorful, historic city on a canal cruise through the elegant Grachten lined with stately homes dating back to the city’s “Golden Age.” Explore the magnificent city of Cologne...

From/To: Amsterdam ⇒ Zurich
Countries (5): France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland
Ports of call: Amsterdam, Basel, Breisach, Cochem, Colmar, Cologne, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Luxembourg City, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg, Trier, Zurich
Ship: Imagery II, Tranquility II

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☛: The Rhine & Moselle with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) (13 Days)

Duration: 11 Days
Starting at: USD 5,429
Operator: Avalon

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Starting at

USD 5,429

USD 4,259

11 Days

Next Departure

09-May-2027
27-Jul-2027

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The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles with 2 nights in Paris

Start this magnificent river cruise vacation in Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam. See the treasures of this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective—on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten. Then, begin your scenic cruise along the Rhine River and come to Cologne, Germany—a 2,00...

From/To: Amsterdam ⇒ Paris
Countries (4): France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands
Ports of call: Amsterdam, Cochem, Cologne, Keukenhof, Koblenz, Luxembourg City, Metz, Paris, Rüdesheim
Ship: Imagery II, Tranquility II

Duration: 10 Days
Starting at: USD 5,449
Operator: Avalon

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USD 5,449

USD 4,670

10 Days

Next Departure

24-Jun-2027
16-Aug-2027

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Active & Discovery on the Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound)

From/To: Amsterdam ⇒ Lucerne
Countries (4): France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
Ports of call: Amsterdam, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Düsseldorf, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Lucerne, Strasbourg
Ship: Envision, Panorama, View, Vista

Duration: 10 Days
Starting at: USD 5,529
Operator: Avalon

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Starting at

USD 5,529

USD 4,879

10 Days

Next Departure

18-May-2027

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Romantic Rhine with Swiss Alps, 1 Night in Lucerne & 3 Nights in Lake Como (Southbound)

One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits you on this exciting journey on a Rhine River cruise, which takes you across Germany—and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland! This magnificent European river cruise begins in the ever popular, modern city of Amsterdam, Holland. Experience the best...

From/To: Amsterdam ⇒ Como
Countries (5): France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland
Ports of call: Amsterdam, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Cologne, Como, Heidelberg, Keukenhof, Lucerne, Lugano, Mainz, Milan, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg
Ship: Panorama, Tranquility II, Vista

Duration: 12 Days
Starting at: USD 5,829
Operator: Avalon

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Starting at

USD 5,829

USD 4,950

12 Days

Next Departure

28-Mar-2027
25-Apr-2027

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