Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Paris & 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound)
France Cruise with Paris - Avalon Waterways®
Day 1: PARIS, FRANCE
Bienvenue en France!Take free time today to fall in love with the world’s most romantic city. Get inspired by its architectural icons, exquisite cuisine, chic boutiques, and priceless artistic treasures.
Day 2: PARIS
Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the City of Light CLASSIC Join a Guided City Tour featuring the iconic sites of Paris, which make the City of Light the most romantic and remarkable city in the world.Spend your free time strolling through the Champs-Élysées for café au lait and croissants, see the exhibits at the Louvre, or visit Montmartre’s Basilica of the Sacré Cœur. Consider browsing Paris’ classic shopping avenues and literary cafés for a true Parisian experience, or have your portrait sketched by a Parisian artist in the square at Place du Tertre.(B)
Day 3: PARIS–LYON (EMBARKATION)
On to Lyon!Board the TGV train to Lyon where your Suite Ship® is ready for boarding.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON(B,D)
Day 4: LYON
La Vie En Rose in LyonACTIVE Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also explore the Old Town with its lively cafés, monuments, and maze of medieval alleyways where history comes to life.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)
Day 5: LYON–MÂCON
Fine Silk and French Sweets Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.CLASSIC Explore Lyon’s silk heritage with a museum visit, a Walking Tour of La Presqu’île, and a live demonstration of hand-printed silk serigraphy in a workshop. A rich journey through silk history!DISCOVERY Later, enjoy a Pastry Demonstration on board your ship, while sailing to Mâcon.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN MÂCON(B,L,D)
Day 6: MÂCON
Wine on the Stunning Saône Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.DISCOVERY Travel into the rolling landscapes of the Mâconnais region to learn about its world-famous Chardonnay vineyards and the wines produced here. Attend a wine tasting in the cellars of a real medieval castle! AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TOURNON(B,L,D)
Day 7: 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 with its 16th-century castle.Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch. VIVIERSWorld 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.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AVIGNON(B,L,D)
Day 8: AVIGNON
The City of Popes in Picturesque ProvenceJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Discover Avignon by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: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 Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône 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-Bénézet. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES(B,L,D)
Day 9: ARLES
A Brush with Genius 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.This afternoon, enjoy free time to shop, stroll, or just relax in a lovely park along Arles’ Boulevard des Lices.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES (B,L,D)
Day 10: ARLES (DISEMBARKATION)–FRENCH RIVIERA
Spectacular Seascapes of the Mediterranean CoastAfter breakfast this morning, you’ll drive to spectacular French Riviera, which stretches along France’s Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the border of Italy.CLASSIC En route to French Riviera, stop in Aix-en-Provence and enjoy a Guided Sightseeing to discover the elegant beauty of Cezanne’s hometown.(B)
Day 11: FRENCH RIVIERA
The “Queen of the French Riviera” CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing in Nice. Discover the narrow, winding streets and baroque churches of Vieux Nice, the old city—an area which has changed little since the 1700s.(B)
Day 12: FRENCH RIVIERA
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)
Details
- Cruise Line
- Avalon
- Ship Name
- Poetry II
- Departure Port
- PAR
- Arrival Port
- NCE
- Number of Nights
- 11
Pricing
| Option | Price | Departure | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Only (Double) | USD 7,047.00 | 2027-03-28 | 2027-04-08 |
| Single Supplement | USD 8,115.00 | 2027-03-28 | 2027-04-08 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 7,247.00 | 2027-04-11 | 2027-04-22 |
| Single Supplement | USD 8,315.00 | 2027-04-11 | 2027-04-22 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 7,597.00 | 2027-04-25 | 2027-05-06 |
| Single Supplement | USD 8,785.00 | 2027-04-25 | 2027-05-06 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 7,597.00 | 2027-05-23 | 2027-06-03 |
| Single Supplement | USD 8,785.00 | 2027-05-23 | 2027-06-03 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 7,597.00 | 2027-06-06 | 2027-06-17 |
| Single Supplement | USD 8,785.00 | 2027-06-06 | 2027-06-17 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 7,447.00 | 2027-07-04 | 2027-07-15 |
| Single Supplement | USD 8,685.00 | 2027-07-04 | 2027-07-15 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 7,447.00 | 2027-07-18 | 2027-07-29 |
| Single Supplement | USD 8,685.00 | 2027-07-18 | 2027-07-29 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 7,447.00 | 2027-08-01 | 2027-08-12 |
| Single Supplement | USD 8,685.00 | 2027-08-01 | 2027-08-12 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 7,547.00 | 2027-08-15 | 2027-08-26 |
| Single Supplement | USD 8,785.00 | 2027-08-15 | 2027-08-26 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 7,697.00 | 2027-08-29 | 2027-09-09 |
| Single Supplement | USD 8,885.00 | 2027-08-29 | 2027-09-09 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 7,697.00 | 2027-09-12 | 2027-09-23 |
| Single Supplement | USD 8,885.00 | 2027-09-12 | 2027-09-23 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 7,247.00 | 2027-10-10 | 2027-10-21 |
| Single Supplement | USD 8,315.00 | 2027-10-10 | 2027-10-21 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 6,647.00 | 2027-10-24 | 2027-11-04 |
| Single Supplement | USD 7,595.00 | 2027-10-24 | 2027-11-04 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 6,647.00 | 2027-11-07 | 2027-11-18 |
| Single Supplement | USD 7,595.00 | 2027-11-07 | 2027-11-18 |
Itinerary
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Day 1: PARIS, FRANCE
Bienvenue en France!Take free time today to fall in love with the world’s most romantic city. Get inspired by its architectural icons, exquisite cuisine, chic boutiques, and priceless artistic treasures.
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Day 2: PARIS
Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the City of Light CLASSIC Join a Guided City Tour featuring the iconic sites of Paris, which make the City of Light the most romantic and remarkable city in the world.Spend your free time strolling through the Champs-Élysées for café au lait and croissants, see the exhibits at the Louvre, or visit Montmartre’s Basilica of the Sacré Cœur. Consider browsing Paris’ classic shopping avenues and literary cafés for a true Parisian experience, or have your portrait sketched by a Parisian artist in the square at Place du Tertre.(B)
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Day 3: PARIS–LYON (EMBARKATION)
On to Lyon!Board the TGV train to Lyon where your Suite Ship® is ready for boarding.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON(B,D)
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Day 4: LYON
La Vie En Rose in LyonACTIVE Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also explore the Old Town with its lively cafés, monuments, and maze of medieval alleyways where history comes to life.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)
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Day 5: LYON–MÂCON
Fine Silk and French Sweets Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.CLASSIC Explore Lyon’s silk heritage with a museum visit, a Walking Tour of La Presqu’île, and a live demonstration of hand-printed silk serigraphy in a workshop. A rich journey through silk history!DISCOVERY Later, enjoy a Pastry Demonstration on board your ship, while sailing to Mâcon.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN MÂCON(B,L,D)
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Day 6: MÂCON
Wine on the Stunning Saône Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.DISCOVERY Travel into the rolling landscapes of the Mâconnais region to learn about its world-famous Chardonnay vineyards and the wines produced here. Attend a wine tasting in the cellars of a real medieval castle! AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TOURNON(B,L,D)
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Day 7: 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 with its 16th-century castle.Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch. VIVIERSWorld 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.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AVIGNON(B,L,D)
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Day 8: AVIGNON
The City of Popes in Picturesque ProvenceJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Discover Avignon by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: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 Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône 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-Bénézet. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES(B,L,D)
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Day 9: ARLES
A Brush with Genius 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.This afternoon, enjoy free time to shop, stroll, or just relax in a lovely park along Arles’ Boulevard des Lices.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES (B,L,D)
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Day 10: ARLES (DISEMBARKATION)–FRENCH RIVIERA
Spectacular Seascapes of the Mediterranean CoastAfter breakfast this morning, you’ll drive to spectacular French Riviera, which stretches along France’s Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the border of Italy.CLASSIC En route to French Riviera, stop in Aix-en-Provence and enjoy a Guided Sightseeing to discover the elegant beauty of Cezanne’s hometown.(B)
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Day 11: FRENCH RIVIERA
The “Queen of the French Riviera” CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing in Nice. Discover the narrow, winding streets and baroque churches of Vieux Nice, the old city—an area which has changed little since the 1700s.(B)
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Day 12: FRENCH RIVIERA
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)