Summary
Your vacation in France begins with two overnights in the French Riviera. Relax along the remarkably blue water of the Mediterranean Sea before your French river cruise. Take a wondrous journey through beautiful views of France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in the well-known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Embark your Avalon Suite Ship® in Arles—famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and for its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater, which hosts plays and concerts to this day. On a guided tour of historical Avignon, see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes—the largest Gothic fortress in the world. Take a guided walk through Tournon, beautifully nestled among vineyards and a medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle. Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône Rivers and is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Visit the popular Place des Terreaux and stand in front of the famous fountain seen on postcards.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1.
- French Riviera
- Day 2.
- French Riviera
- Day 3.
- French Riviera–Arles (Embarkation)
- Day 4.
- Arles
- Day 5.
- Avignon
- Day 6.
- Viviers
- Day 7.
- Tain L'hermitage
- Day 8.
- Lyon
- Day 9.
- Tournus–Chalon-Sur-Saône
- Day 10.
- Chalon-Sur-Saône (Disembarkation)
Ports of call (6): Arles, Avignon, Chalon-Sur-Saone, Lyon, Nice, Toulon