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Europe River Cruises

France

Ah France, je t’adore. It’s the ultimate country where the simple is made special with typical French flair. Daily rituals are transformed into stories you’ll share forever – a morning coffee taken on a Parisian boulevard, sunrise overlooking Le Mont Saint Michel, a treasure found fossicking in the markets of Aix en Provence.Dive in with our knowledgeable insiders will help create the experiences you’ve always dreamed of, and show you ones you never thought of. Come alive with art d’vivre, the art of living and come home with stories you’ll re-live forever.

Snapshot: France
Capital
Paris
Currency
Euro
Official Language
French
Time Zone
UTC+1
Population
67 million
Drives on the
Right

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Cruises

16 days 1 Country
GRAND FRANCE
PARIS   COTE D'AZUR
From
NZD
$9118 $10618
Tour: WPL
GRAND FRANCE

This French river cruise highlighting the best of France is certainly grand! Enjoy wine, cheese, beautiful scenery, and stops in the most charming and historical parts of France. Set sail on the...

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11 days 1 Country
BURGUNDY & PROVENCE
PARIS   COTE D'AZUR
From
NZD
$5926 $6526
Tour: WJL
BURGUNDY & PROVENCE

Take a wondrous river cruise through beautiful France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in the well-known French treasures and some hidden gems too! This France river cruise...

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8 days 1 Country
PARIS TO NORMANDY
PARIS   PARIS
From
NZD
$3136 $4336
Tour: WPP
PARIS TO NORMANDY

This fabulous river cruise combines time in France’s unparalleled capital of Paris with beautiful scenery along the Seine River and the picturesque and historical region of Normandy. Embark on your...

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Highlights
Paris
A city tour will show you all the must-see sights, including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre Museum with its elegant glass pyramid contrasting its ancient architecture.
Wine Tasting
Many opportunities to try the fine wines of France - taste Burgundy wines onboard your ship, take an excursion to the Chardonnay wine area and visit the Beaujolais region. Plus a Master of Wine will travel with us and will hold lectures, tastings and will introduce you to food and wine pairing.
Lyon
France’s gastronomic capital, the third-largest city and a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture.
Strasbourg
Guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral.
Vernon
Choose between two exciting guided visits - Claude Monet’s stunning gardens at Giverny or the remarkable Bizy Castle, known as “Normandy’s Versailles.”

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THE POSSIBILITIES ARE AS WIDE OPEN AS THE VIEWS.

We promise more than good view on an Avalon Waterways® river cruise - we deliver the suite view. Our entire fleet in Europe and Southeast Asia is completely comprised of Suite Ships®, each featuring our Panorama SuitesSM with the widest opening windows in river cruising, the industry's only Open-Air BalconySM, and inviting bed facing the ever-changing scenery.
Rooms with a View
The window of opportunity to see and experience the world just got a whole lot wider. Beyond the widest views on the water is an open invitation to experience your destination in more ways, in exceptional ways, in your way.
Relaxed Luxury
Delight in the difference and comfort. Leaving the rules behind, but not the luxury. Our job is to bring you the world. Your job is to love it your way.
Unpack Once
An extraordinary place to call your own. A space to get into it, or away from it - to be with friends or retreat to where you can invite the view (but no one else) in.
Taste the World
Great food feeds your soul, fuels your passion, and shapes your memories. Taste decadent local delicacies, fresh regional wine and produce - Unrivalled foodie moments.