Avalon Tapestry II
Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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16 Night Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound) Cruise and Land Tour from Paris

Ship: Avalon Tapestry II
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 from Paris, France
Ended: Thursday, May 1, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 departure of the Avalon Tapestry II. If Avalon Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Tuesday - Apr 15, 2025
Paris, France
Paris, France
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. (Dinner)
Day 2 - Wednesday - Apr 16, 2025
Vernon, France
Vernon, France
Les Andelys, France
Monet's Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crepes du Jour. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys. LES ANDELYS: Serenity on the Seine. Please note: 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 - Thursday - Apr 17, 2025
Caudebec-en-Caux , France
Caudebec-en-Caux , France
Ancient Abbeys Along the Seine. This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Friday - Apr 18, 2025
Caudebec-en-Caux , France
Caudebec-en-Caux , France
Bus Travel
D-Day Beaches, France
Bus Travel
Caudebec-en-Caux , France
Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Saturday - Apr 19, 2025
Rouen, France
Rouen, France
The Cathedral of Our Lady and a Heroine for France. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Sunday - Apr 20, 2025
Conflans, France
Conflans, France
The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV. Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles-home to a succession of French kings. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Monday - Apr 21, 2025
Paris, France
Paris, France
Cafes, Cathedrals, and Canvases in the City of Light. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Stroll through Paris on your own, or linger over wine in a literary cafe on the Left Bank. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Tuesday - Apr 22, 2025
Paris, France
Paris, France
Cruise Ends
High-Speed Train Travel
Dijon, France
Bus Travel
Beaune, France
Bus Travel
Cruise Begins
Chalon-sur-Saone, France
Take a high-speed train from Paris to Dijon, to drive on to Beaune. This afternoon, travel to Chalon-sur-Saone to board your Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 9 - Wednesday - Apr 23, 2025
Tournus, France
Pearl of Southern Burgundy. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar or to the Castle of Cormatin. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Thursday - Apr 24, 2025
Lyon, France
Lyon, France
La Vie en Rose in Lyon. Sail for lovely Lyon this morning. Later, enjoy live entertainment after dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 11 - Friday - Apr 25, 2025
Lyon, France
Lyon, France
Adventures in Food and Wine. 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12 - Saturday - Apr 26, 2025
Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
Viviers, France
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards. Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch. VIVIERS: World History in a Charming French Country Village. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 13 - Sunday - Apr 27, 2025
Avignon, France
Avignon, France
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 14 - Monday - Apr 28, 2025
Arles, France
Arles, France
A Brush with Genius. Take free time to stop in Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine to relax and watch the world go by. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 15 - Tuesday - Apr 29, 2025
Arles, France
Arles, France
Cruise Ends
Bus Travel
French Riviera, France
Spectacular Seascapes of the Mediterranean Coast. After breakfast this morning, you'll drive to the spectacular French Riviera, which stretches along France's Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the border of Italy. (Breakfast)
Day 16 - Wednesday - Apr 30, 2025
Nice, France
Nice, France
The "Queen of the French Riviera". (Breakfast)
Day 17 - Thursday - May 1, 2025
Nice, France
Nice, France
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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