French River Cruises through Lyon, Burgundy & Provence

Bienvenue en France!

From Paris to Provence; Beaujolais to Burgundy; and Beaune to the beaches of Normandy, chart your very own tour de France on an Avalon river cruise, delivering culture, cuisine, and everything in-between. Survey ancient Roman ruins, sip legendary wines, and sample sumptuous cuisine while swooning over charming French countryside as you cruise along the Seine, Rhône, and Saône Rivers. Not only do France's magnificent rivers weave together the country’s most beautiful regions, but they also create a captivating course connecting Switzerland to the Mediterranean Sea.

Snapshot: France

Capital

Paris

Currency

Euro

Official Language

French

Time Zone

UTC+1

Population

67 million

Drives on the

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BURGUNDY & PROVENCE

CHALON ARLES

Tour: WJL

BURGUNDY & PROVENCE

Take a delightful river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Take in the beautiful countryside, quaint...

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RHINE & RHONE REVEALED

AMSTERDAM ARLES

Tour: WAL

RHINE & RHONE REVEALED

Immerse yourself in French and German culture on this fabulous Europe river cruise holiday along the Rhine, Saône, and Rhône Rivers. The views will be spectacular so be sure to pack your camera so you...

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GRAND FRANCE

PARIS ARLES

Tour: WPL

GRAND FRANCE

On this France river cruise holiday, enjoy wine, cheese, beautiful views, and stops in the most charming and historical parts of France. Sail along the Seine River to the picturesque Normandy region....

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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE SEINE

PARIS PARIS

Tour: WPHP

ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE SEINE

With a delicious menu of culturally immersive experiences, an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise on the Seine serves up joie de vivre at every port. History meets happiness as you decide how to savour...

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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHONE

LYON ARLES

Tour: WYL

ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHONE

Provence presents the ultimate field of dreams with row upon row of bursting purple haze. With its abundant menu of immersive experiences from Lyon to Arles, an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise along...

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PARIS TO NORMANDY

PARIS PARIS

Tour: WPP

PARIS TO NORMANDY

This fabulous river cruise begins and ends in Paris, with a spectacular cruise to Normandy. You’ll sail from Paris to Vernon with your choice of two included excursions—a guided visit to master...

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Rooms with a View

The window of opportunity to see and experience the world just got a whole lot wider. Our beds actually face the view with the widest-opening, wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in river cruising. Think of it as a room with a view!

Relaxed Luxury

Delight in the difference and comfort. Leaving the rules behind, but not the luxury. From free time to optional excursions, enjoy your cruise at your pace, your way.

Taste the World

Great food feeds your soul, fuels your passion, and shapes your memories. Taste decadent local delicacies, fresh regional wine and produce. On an Avalon cruise, dining is part of the journey.

Unpack Once

We've mastered the art of blending luxury with comfort. Unpack once and its smooth sailing as we share our welcoming spirit throughout the ship.

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