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15 Day Avalon Waterways River Cruise from Arles to Paris 2025(WLP)
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Grand France
Starting from $6,918River Cruise Description
This river cruise vacation showcases France's charm, breathtaking views, and rich history. Your adventure begins on the Rhône River with a visit to Arles, France-famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh-and its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater. On a guided tour of historical Avignon, see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes. The city of Tournon is beautifully nestled among vineyards and you'll go on a guided walk of this medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins. Lyon, France's gastronomic capital is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. The Seine River offers a choice of excursion opportunities, such as a visit to the historic Normandy Landing Beaches, including Omaha Beach, the Point du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery; a visit to delightful Les Andelys, Joan of Arc's Rouen, and the choice between a visit to Vincent van Gogh's Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine's Malmaison. On this French river cruise, you'll enjoy wine, cheese, beautiful scenery, and stops in charming and historical parts of France, but your adventure would not be complete without a visit to Paris-one of the world's most romantic and vibrant cities! Discover its true heart on a guided walk through the sites of Paris' rich history, or take a tour showing you the iconic sites of the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and more. Walk in the footsteps of the great master artists, enjoy the delectable cuisine of France, and stand where heroes fought for freedom on the beaches of Normandy. This and so much more is waiting for you on your French cruise on the Seine!**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 changeThanks for your interest!
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Apr 1, 2025 Culinary(WLP-T2) Indulge in legendary Central European cuisine on this culinary-focused cruise. With a Master of Wine on board for special culinary highlights throughout your cruise, you’ll sample regional specialties with onboard tastings and with a special dinner featuring a wonderful menu created just for you. | Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Tapestry II | $10,716 | Call Us! |
Apr 15, 2025 | Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Tapestry II | $7,918 | Call Us! |
May 13, 2025 | Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Tapestry II | Waitlist | Call Us! |
May 27, 2025 World War II Remembrance & History(WLP-T8) Sail through the picturesque and historic landscapes of Normandy, with the choice to visit the historic sites of the famed WWII landing beaches, and moving monuments to Allied forces, or you may explore the farming region for a "Taste of Normandy." | Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Tapestry II | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Jun 24, 2025 | Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Tapestry II | $8,218 | Call Us! |
Jul 8, 2025 Jazz Lovers(WLP-T5) Throughout the French portion of your cruise, you’ll enjoy several onboard jazz performances and the chance to visit the Vienne Jazz Festival on your own. | Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Tapestry II | $8,118 | Call Us! |
Aug 5, 2025 | Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Tapestry II | $8,118 | Call Us! |
Aug 19, 2025 | Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Tapestry II | $8,218 | Call Us! |
Sep 16, 2025 | Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Tapestry II | $9,218 | Call Us! |
Sep 30, 2025 | Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Tapestry II | $12,166 | Call Us! |
Oct 14, 2025 Wine Lovers(WLP-T7) A Master of Wine will accompany you on this portion of your cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way. | Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Tapestry II | $7,718 | Call Us! |
Oct 28, 2025 Wine Lovers(WLP-T7) A Master of Wine will accompany you on this portion of your cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way. | Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Tapestry II | $7,218 | Call Us! |
Nov 11, 2025 Wine Lovers(WLP-T7) A Master of Wine will accompany you on this portion of your cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way. | Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Tapestry II | $6,918 | Call Us! |
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Avalon has designed included activities with a choice of experiences. We invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way. There are 3 types of included shore excursion on every Europe cruise:
- Plus independent exploration options and use of Avalon's exclusive AvalonGO APP.
River Cruise Itinerary
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Day 1 ARLES, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
Day 2 ARLES
Day 3 AVIGNON
Day 4 VIVIERS
Day 5 TAIN L'HERMITAGE
Day 6 LYON
Day 7 TOURNUS–CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE
Day 8 CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (DISEMBARKATION) BEAUNE–DIJON–PARIS (EMBARKATION)
Drive to Beaune and take a High-Speed Train from Dijon to Paris.Day 9 VERNON
**This excursion will not be operated in November
Day 10 CAUDEBEC
Day 11 CAUDEBEC. EXCURSIONS TO NORMANDY
Day 12 ROUEN
Day 13 CONFLANS
Day 14 PARIS
Day 15 PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.Having trouble deciding which cruise is right for you?