Grand France (southbound)
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Day 1 - PARIS, FRANCE (EMBARKATION) Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.Flights into Paris must arrive by 2:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.Your day is free to explore the world's most romantic city before starting your cruise on the Seine. Get acquainted with the City of Light today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and cafe au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VERNON(D)PARIS-CROISSANT.jpg
Day 2 - VERNON Monet's Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crepes du JourVisit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Giverny, home and inspiration of the master impressionist painter Claude Monet. Walk the grounds and see Monet's charming residence, and the flower and water gardens captured in his masterpieces, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Visit to Bizy Castle"called "Normandy's Versailles" for its magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables.DISCOVERY While sailing, enjoy a traditional French Luncheon of authentic French crepes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration.This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys.LES ANDELYSSerenity on the SeineACTIVE Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Chateau Gaillard"historic home of King Richard the Lionheart, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys"one of France's most picturesque spots on the Seine.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CAUDEBEC(B,L,D) *Monet's House is closed in March and November. During this period this excursion will be replaced with a Guided Tour of La Roche-Guyon and its castle.VERNON.jpg
Day 3 - CAUDEBEC Ancient Abbeys Along the SeineACTIVE Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route"where more than 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches were built along the Seine.This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CAUDEBEC(B,L,D)CAUDEBEC.jpg
Day 4 - CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming TraditionsCLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery, OR: CLASSIC Take a full-day Guided Tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites, including the British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, the seaside town of Arromanches, the Juno Beach Center, and the Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, OR: CLASSIC Join "A Taste of Normandy" Guided Tour for an in-depth look at this rich agricultural region. See the famous Bayeux Tapestry, visit the beautiful village of Beuvron en Auge and taste Calvados at a local distillery.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. EVENING CRUISE TO ROUEN(B,L,D)NORMANDY-OMAHA-BEACH.jpg
Day 5 - ROUEN The Cathedral of Our Lady and a Heroine for France ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouen"site of Saint Joan of Arc's martyrdom"and see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CONFLANS (B,L,D)ROUEN.jpg
Day 6 - CONFLANS The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV ACTIVE Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of the opulent Chateau de Malmaison"home of Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine. Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles"home to a succession of French kings. EVENING CRUISE TO PARIS(B,L,D)*Chateau de Malmaison is closed the 1st Monday of each month and on 22nd September. On these dates, this excursion will be replaced by a visit to Chateau de Chantilly.CONFLANS.jpg
Day 7 - PARIS Cafes, Cathedrals and Canvases in the city of Light Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.ACTIVE Experience the Seine river by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cite, the Left Bank, bustling Latin Quarter, and more, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided City Tour, that shows you the iconic sites of Paris, such as the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Opera Garnier, and the famous Champs-Élysees. Stroll through Paris on your own, or linger over wine in a literary cafe on the Left Bank.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS (B,L,D)PARIS-EIFEL-TOWER.jpg
Day 8 - PARIS (DISEMBARKATION) - DIJON - BEAUNE - CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (EMBARKATION) Take a High-Speed Train from Paris to Dijon, to drive on to Beaune. CLASSIC Visit the Hotel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, today home of the Van der Weyden's painting of the Last Judgement. This afternoon, travel to Chalon-sur-Saone to board your Suite Ship®. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TOURNUS(B,D)BEAUNE-HOTEL-DIEU.jpg
Day 9 - TOURNUS Pearl of Southern BurgundyVisit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.CLASSIC Tucked away in the southeast corner of Burgundy, Tournus is one of the oldest and most important monastic centers in the region, Our Local Guide will show the highlights of this delightful town.Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar or to the Castle of Cormatin. DISCOVERY Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Tasting on board your ship. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRÉVOUX(B,L,D)TOURNUS.jpg
Day 10 - LYON La Vie En Rose in LyonSail for lovely Lyon this morning. ACTIVE Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhone and Saone rivers meet, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon with its numerous churches from Fourviere Hill. You'll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafes, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des Terreaux.DISCOVERY Be our guest for a WWII & French Resistance lecture on board your ship.Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON(B,L,D)LYON-CAFE.jpg
Day 11 - LYON Adventures in Food and Wine CLASSIC Join a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why it is known as the gastronomic capital of France. The rest of your day is free to explore, relax, or shop in France's third largest city. Take a bike from the ship and explore local produce markets and parks, or take a leisurely tour of the city's more than 100 murals. EVENING CRUISE TO TOURNON(B,L,D)LYON-BRIDGE.jpg
Day 12 - TOURNON A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards CLASSIC Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon"one of France's oldest medieval cities. See its 16th-century castle, and Roman ruins between the Rhone River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage. Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch.VIVIERS World History in a Charming French Country VillageCLASSIC Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on a late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. You'll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences.Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AVIGNON(B,L,D)VIVIERS-SCENIC.jpg
Day 13 - AVIGNON The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon"with its ramparts encircling the city"and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes.Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Chateauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhone wine region. Explore Avignon on your own for the city's art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Benezet. Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment. EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES(B,L,D)AVIGNON-BRIDGE.jpg
Day 14 - ARLES Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights ACTIVE Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR: DISCOVERY Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR:CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles"the captivating city of the Provence region. You'll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city.Take advantage of any free time with a stop in Le Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine to relax and watch the world go by. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES(B,L,D)ARLES-PAINTING-CLASS.jpg
Day 15 - ARLES (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am.(B)ARLES-SCENIC.jpg
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| Tour Duration | 15 Days | ||||||
| Start City: | Paris | ||||||
| Price From | CA $7,700 See in Cart
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Pricing (Per Person)
| Land Start Date | Price From: | ||
| 2024-04-30 | CA $11,666 | See in Cart | |
| 2024-06-11 | CA $11,803 | See in Cart | |
| 2024-07-09 | CA $11,528 | See in Cart | |
| 2024-09-03 | CA $12,077 | See in Cart | |
| 2024-09-17 | CA $12,077 | See in Cart | |
| 2024-10-01 | CA $11,666 | See in Cart | |
| 2024-10-15 | CA $10,979 | See in Cart | |
| 2024-10-29 | CA $10,430 | See in Cart | |
| 2024-11-12 | CA $10,018 | See in Cart | |
| 2025-04-01 | CA $11,391 | See in Cart | |
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Gateway city for departures is Marseille
Port charges:
$420
Avalon offers the opportunity for solo travelers to sail with no single supplement (subject to availability).
Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.
Features
- City Highlights
Day 1 Paris (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception
Day 2 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; onboard crepe tasting and Pastry Demonstration
Day 3 Caudebec: Choice of excursion along the "Normandy Abbeys Route" or bike with your Adventure Host
Day 4 Caudebec: Choice of full-day excursions to Normandy landing beaches or 'A Taste of Normandy' excursion
Day 5 Rouen: Choice of guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit the cathedral or bike tour
Day 6 Conflans: Choice of excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise or excursion to Napoleon and Josephine's Chateau de Malmaison or bike with your Adventure Host
Day 7 Paris: Choice of guided sightseeing or historic sights of the 'Heart of Paris' walking tour or walk with your Adventure Host
Day 8 Paris (Disembarkation) - Dijon - Beaune - Chalon-sur-Saone (Embarkation): High-speed train from Paris to Dijon; motorcoach transfer to Beaune and visit to the Hotel-Dieu; onboard welcome reception
Day 9 Tournus: Guided walk in Tournus; onboard cheese tasting
Day 10 Lyon: Choice of guided sightseeing with picture stop on Fourviere Hill or bike with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
Day 11 Lyon: Culinary tour
Day 12 Tournon - Viviers: Guided walk in Tournon; guided walk in Viviers, visit the Old Town and the cathedral
Day 13 Avignon: Guided sightseeing, visit to the Palace of the Popes
Day 14 Arles: Choice of guided sightseeing in Arles, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop or walk with your Adventure Host
Day 15 Arles (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
- Notes
- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- During the Olympics and Paralympic games some venues and areas might be closed or not accessible to groups, therefore the program might be subject to change.
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ARLES|AUVERS-SUR-OISE|AVIGNON|AW_ARLES|AW_EUROPE|AW_FRANCE|AW_LYON|AW_PARIS|AW_RHONE RIVER|AW_ROUEN|AW_SAONE_RIVER|AW_SEINE RIVER|BEAUJOLAIS REGION|BEAUNE|BURGUNDY|CAMARGUE|CAUDEBEC|CONFLANS|DIJON|EUROPE|FRANCE|GIVERNY|LES ANDELYS|LYON|MACON|NORMANDY|NORMANDY BEACHES|PARIS|PORT ST LOUIS|PROVENCE|RHONE|RHONE RIVER|RIVER CRUISE|ROUEN|SAONE|SAONE RIVER|SEINE|SEINE RIVER|ST JEAN DE LOSNE|TOURNON|VERNON|VIVIERS
- Avalon Views
- Direction
Southbound
- Product Group
Grand France
- Image Collection Names
Avalon Europe
- Related Option Title
Grand France (Southbound)
- Rivers
Rhone|Saone|Seine
- Title
Grand France (Southbound)
