This river cruise vacation showcases France’s charm, breathtaking views, and rich history. Take in the beautiful countryside, quaint villages, and towns, as you sail through the most captivating views of France.
Day 1 Port St. Louis (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception
Day 2 Arles: Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard wine tasting
Day 3 Avignon: Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes
Day 4 Viviers: Onboard chocolate and wine tasting; guided walk with tasting, visit Old Town and the cathedral or walk with your Adventure Host
Day 5 Tournon–Vienne: Choice of guided walk in Tournon or bike with your Adventure Host; onboard pastry demonstration, choice of guided walk in Vienne or hike with your Adventure Host
Day 6 Lyon: Guided foodie sightseeing, picture stop on Fourvière Hill; onboard food and wine pairing dinner
Day 7 Tournus–St. Jean de Losne: Onboard cheese and wine tasting
Day 8 St. Jean de Losne (Disembarkation)–Beaune–Dijon–Paris (Embarkation): Visit the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune; TGV train from Dijon to Paris; onboard welcome reception
Day 9 Vernon–Les Andelys: Choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle or walk with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk, or guided hike in Les Andelys ; crêpes tasting on board and Pastry Demonstration
Day 10 Caudebec: Choice of excursion along the “Normandy Abbeys Route” or bike with your Adventure Host
Day 11 Caudebec: Choice of full-day excursions to Normandy landing beaches, or 'A Taste of Normandy' excursion
Day 12 Rouen: Choice of guided walk, see the Astronomical Clock and visit the cathedral or bike tour
Day 13 Conflans–Paris: Choice of guided excursions to Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine's Château de Malmaison or bike with your Adventure Host
Day 14 Paris: Choice of guided sightseeing or “Heart of Paris” walking tour or walk with your Adventure Host
Day 15 Paris (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning