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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Paris (Northbound) 2025

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Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Take a wondrous French river cruise along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in famous French locales, as well as off-the-beaten-path gems too! Begin your Avalon YourWay river cruise through France in Arles and discover the setting that inspired Vincent Van Gogh. See its 1st-century Roman amphitheater still used today, and attend a painting workshop in the style of Van Gogh.Cruise to Avignon and see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes—the largest Gothic fortress in the world. Continue to Viviers for a guided walk through its charming village. Nestled among vineyards and Roman ruins are the twin cities of Tournon and Tain l’Hermitage. Take a guided walk of Tournon, a medieval treasure of Roman ruins and 16th-century castle.You’ll visit Lyon, a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture, as well as France’s gastronomic capital. Lyon offers wonderful sights, including the popular Place des Terreaux with its famous fountain seen on postcards. You’ll sail to the Chardonnay wine region of Mâcon, enjoying cheese tasting on board. In Dijon, tour Beaune’s Hotel-Dieu Charity Hospital—built in 1443 and home of Van der Weyden’s “The Last Judgement.”Continue your French vacation your way with two overnights in Paris—the “City of Light.” Discover the true heart of Paris on a guided walk through the sites of the city’s rich history, or take a tour to see the iconic landmarks of the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and more. A classic French river cruise vacation—made even better your way.

Countries Visited

France

  1. Day 1
    ARLES
    (EMBARKATION) Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding

    Flights into Marseille must arrive by 3 pm.

    Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES

    (D)

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    Meals:   Dinner
  2. Day 2
    ARLES
    A Brush with Genius

    Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

    ACTIVE Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR:

    DISCOVERY Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR:

    CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles—the captivating city of the Provence region. You’ll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city.

    Take free time to stop in Le Café Van Gogh for a glass of wine, before sailing to Avignon.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON

    (B,L,D)

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    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  3. Day 3
    AVIGNON
    The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence

    CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the city—and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes.

    Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône 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-Bénézet.

    Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON

    (B,L,D)

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    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  4. Day 4
    VIVIERS
    World History in a Charming French Country Village

    Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers.

    ACTIVE Walk your way up to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with your Adventure Host, OR:

    CLASSIC Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on an afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. You’ll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences.

    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TAIN L’HERMITAGE

    (B,L,D)

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    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  5. Day 5
    TAIN L'HERMITAGE
    A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards

    Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

    ACTIVE Explore Tournon by foot as you follow your Adventure Host for a morning hike in this beautiful town along the Rhone, OR:

    CLASSIC Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon—one of France’s oldest medieval cities with its 16th-century castle.

    In the early afternoon, cruise to Lyon.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON

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    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  6. Day 6
    LYON
    Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of France

    CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafés, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des Terreaux.

    Spend free time riding a bike through Lyon’s town squares, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet.

    Enjoy live entertainment while sailing to Tournus.

    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TOURNUS

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    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  7. Day 7
    TOURNUS–CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE
    Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saône

    DISCOVERY Travel into the rolling landscapes of the Mâconnais region to learn about its world-famous Chardonnay vineyards, the wines produced here, and to attend a wine-tasting in the cellars of a real medieval castle!

    DISCOVERY Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Tasting on board your ship.

    Enjoy live entertainment on board this evening.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE

    (B,L,D)

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    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  8. Day 8
    CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (DISEMBARKATION)–BEAUNE–DIJON–PARIS
    Drive to Beaune and take a High-Speed Train from Dijon to Paris.

    CLASSIC Visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, today home of the Van der Weyden’s painting of the Last Judgment and one of France’s architectural highlights.

    (B)

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    Meals:   Breakfast
  9. Day 9
    PARIS
    Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the city of Light

    CLASSIC Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, the Left Bank, bustling Latin Quarter, and more, OR:

    CLASSIC Join a Guided City Tour that shows the iconic sites of Paris, such as the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and the famous Champs-Élysées.

    Spend your free time strolling through the Champs-Élysées for café au lait and croissants, see the exhibits at the Louvre and visit Montmartre’s Basilica of the Sacré Cœur.

    (B)

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    Meals:   Breakfast
  10. Day 10
    PARIS
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

    (B)

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    Meals:   Breakfast

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Inclusions

  • In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
  • Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

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Accommodations

Gateway city for arrivals is Marseille.

Port charges:
$210

Avalon offers the opportunity for solo travelers to sail with no single supplement (subject to availability).

Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.

Paris: Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe Paris
Grand chandeliers; plenty of seating for conversations in the lobby; high tech conference rooms awash with natural light.
Address:
51-57 Rue De Courcelles
Paris , France

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