Welcome to France! Enjoy free time to discover the beauty of the spectacular French Riviera, which stretches along France's Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the border of Italy.
Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Join a motorcoach transfer to board your Avalon Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Wednesday - May 13, 2026
Day 4
Arles, France
A Brush with Genius. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Take free time to stop in Le Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine before sailing to Avignon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Thursday - May 14, 2026
Day 5
Avignon, France
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. 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. Or explore Avignon on your own for the city's art and culture, theater, 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) ... Read More
Friday - May 15, 2026
Day 6
Viviers, France
World History in a Charming French Country Village. Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Saturday - May 16, 2026
Day 7
Tain L'Hermitage, France
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. In the early afternoon, cruise to Lyon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sunday - May 17, 2026
Day 8
Lyon, France
La Vie en Rose in Lyon. Spend free time biking through Lyon's town squares, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhone and Saone rivers meet. Enjoy live entertainment while sailing to Tournus. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Monday - May 18, 2026
Day 9
Tournus, France
Chalon-sur-Saone, France
Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saone. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon cruising along the majestic Saone River. Enjoy live entertainment onboard this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Drive to Beaune and this afternoon, take a high-speed train from Dijon to Paris to board your Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Wednesday - May 20, 2026
Day 11
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.; 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) ... Read More
Thursday - May 21, 2026
Day 12
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)
Friday - May 22, 2026
Day 13
Caudebec-en-Caux , France
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D-Day Beaches, France
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Caudebec-en-Caux , France
Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Saturday - May 23, 2026
Day 14
Rouen, France
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sunday - May 24, 2026
Day 15
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)
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)
Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. This morning, travel to Bordeaux to board your Suite Ship and start your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne rivers.; Note: Ship may sail in the evening to Cadillac-sur-Garonne based on tide and water levels. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Wednesday - May 27, 2026
Day 18
Cadillac, France
On the Steps of Montesquieu. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard your Suite Ship. Note: Sailing to Cadillac-sur-Garonne is pending due to tides and water levels. Alternative motorcoach transportation for today's excursions provided. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Thursday - May 28, 2026
Day 19
Fort Medoc, France
Blaye, France
Bikes, Vines, and Wines. This morning, enjoy a leisurely sailing to Cussac-Fort-Medoc. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. This evening, enjoy a brief sailing to Blaye. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Friday - May 29, 2026
Day 20
Blaye, France
Bourg, France
Fine Art, Fine Bubbly, and a Fine Day for a Drive. Ask your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Relaxing afternoon sailing on the Dordogne River to Bourg. Enjoy free time to explore this storybook village or join an optional guided excursion to learn how the Fine Champagne of Cognac is made while enjoying a Remy Martin tasting. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
Saturday - May 30, 2026
Day 21
Libourne, France
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Saint-Emilion, France
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Libourne, France
The Village Amid the Vineyards. Later, sail to Bordeaux. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Bordeaux Sights and Brilliant Lights. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. This afternoon, consider an optional guided excursion to Les Bassins de Lumieres for a breathtaking visit to the submarine base where art and music create an immersive experience. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
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