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Explore Avignon’s Palace of the Popes and savor Lyon’s culinary heritage. Toast centuries-old vineyards and luxuriate in Paris’s sophistication. Walk in Joan of Arc’s footsteps at Rouen. Pay your respects at Normandy’s World War II beaches. Art, cuisine, style, joie de vivre—if you love everything français, this is for you: a 15-day journey that combines our popular Lyon & Provence and Paris & the Heart of Normandy cruises into one tour de force.
Departs March - November 2025 - 2027
Advertised pricing is based on 11 November 2026 departure
Inclusions
One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
Port taxes & fees
Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
Visits to UNESCO Sites
Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
Onboard gratuities
Your Stateroom Includes:
River-view stateroom
Bottled water replenished daily
110/220 volt outlets
Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Private bathroom with shower, heated floor & anti-fog mirror
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
40" or 42" flat-screen Sony® TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
Telephone, safe, refrigerator
Individual climate control
*All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Paris, France
Admire iconic landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, or browse the Louvre.
Day 2 - Paris, France
Sip on a coffee at a Parisian café and mingle with locals over an evening cocktail.
Day 3 - La Roche-Guyon, France
Take in the scenery in this traditional village and see its imposing hilltop medieval castle.
Vernon, France
Explore charming Vernon; stroll the town’s cobblestone streets and admire its quaint houses.
Day 4 - Scenic Sailing: Seine River
Sail the Seine through Normandy, relax and admire vistas of rolling fields.
Rouen, France
See the Gothic Rouen Cathedral and Gros-Horloge Astronomical Clock amid half-timbered houses.
Day 5 - Normandy Beaches, France
Visit the legendary D-Day beaches along the Normandy coast and the American Cemetery.
Day 6 - Les Andelys, France
Encounter the hilltop Château Gaillard, built in the 12th century by Richard the Lionheart.
Day 7 - Paris (Le Pecq), France
Wander through the lively Latin Quarter or explore the quaint streets of charming Montmartre.
Paris, France
Take an evening illumination sail along the Seine to better explore the “City of Light.”
Day 8 - Paris, France
Discover what life was like in World War II-era Paris during the German occupation.
Lyon, France
Walk through town; see the Basilica of Notre Dame and the magnificent St. Jean Cathedral.
Day 9 - Lyon, France
Explore the medieval province of Beaujolais, dotted with vineyards and small villages.
Day 10 - Lyon, France
Savor the best of French cuisine in this gastronomic capital; sample a local signature dish.
Day 11 - Vienne, France
Learn about the city’s rich Roman past; view the amphitheater and Temple of Augustus & Livia.
Scenic Sailing: Rhône River
Journey past dramatic landscapes along the Rhône River and admire terraced vineyards.
Day 12 - Tournon, France
Ride on a nostalgic railway, the Train de l’Ardèche, to take in the verdant Doux Valley.
Viviers, France
Explore this charming riverside village’s peaceful ambience amid its scenic mountain setting.
Day 13 - Arles, France
Admire this cultural center’s diverse architecture, Roman ruins and Romanesque monuments.
Day 14 - Avignon, France
Stroll the medieval city; see the Place de l’Horloge, Pont d’Avignon and Palace of the Popes.
Day 15 - Avignon, France
Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.
Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure. Itinerary also runs in the opposite direction.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
