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France’s Finest

See the best of France's rivers with flights included!

Paris to Avignon

Flights Included

River Cruise Holiday

Multiple departures

Overview

Explore Paris, Normandy & Provence

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.

Included fly free to value of $2,400pp

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.

Booking terms and conditions apply.

* 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.

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