Europe River Cruise - Palace of the Popes, Avignon, France
“Once again I must compliment your company on such superior cruises. They could not have been more enjoyable—from the excellent crew to the delicious meals and particularly the itinerary.”

Jo Ann Pascal

Cruises on the Seine & Rhône Rivers

The Seine and Rhône Rivers are your gateway to the magic of France. Choose an 8-day itinerary through northern France, including days in Paris and a leisurely cruise to the Normandy beaches. Or, select an 8-day itinerary through southern France from Chalon-sur-Saône to Avignon. If you have more time and would like to explore as much of France as possible, you can combine these two itineraries for our 15-day France’s Finest. Whatever you choose, you are sure to have a bon voyage.

Portraits of Southern France

Europe River Cruise - Port St. Benezet, Avignon
Chalon to Avignon

From £1,395 / 8 Days

Sail along France’s scenic Saône and Rhône Rivers past some of the most beautiful vistas the French countryside has to offer. During your 8-day journey, explore the famed region of Burgundy and the lavender fields of Provence. Visit Gallo-Roman ruins, walk cobbled streets and visit the historic Papal Palace in Avignon. Learn about the region’s time-honored winemaking traditions, sample Burgundy varietals and try the world-famous regional cuisine in Lyon.

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Paris & the Heart of Normandy

Europe River Cruise - Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
Paris – Rouen – Paris

From £1,095 / 8 Days

Combine the magic of Paris with the beauty of France’s Norman countryside and voilà! Experience history firsthand at the Normandy beaches, site of the famous Allied invasion on D-Day in 1944. Delight in the Gothic architecture of Rouen, and see where Joan of Arc was tried and executed. Lose yourself in the exquisite gardens of Giverny, whose rich palette inspired Impressionist Claude Monet for many years. Walk the cobblestone streets of provincial Vernon and share the splendor of Paris, the world’s most romantic city, with your companion. This fascinating 8-day journey has something for everyone.

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Burgundy, Provence & Catalonia

Europe River Cruise - Burgundy, Provence & Catalonia
Chalon to Barcelona

From -- / 11 Days

From glorious southern France with its abundance of history and natural beauty to vibrant Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, this 11-day journey takes you to the most enchanting and exciting places. Sail the Saone and Rhône Rivers.

View Itinerary: 2013
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