Avalon river cruises in France sail the Moselle, Rhine, Seine, as well as the Saone and Rhone Rivers. The rivers of France take you to Normandy's historic landing beaches, Burgundy and Provence, as well as the Cote D'Azur. The cruise line's Grand France itinerary has travelers exploring France exclusively for 14 nights.
A 7 night river cruise on the Seine River will take you to the Normandy Beaches. Starting in Paris, you’ll visit Vernon, then Rouen where you have the option to visit Normandy landing beaches or participate in "A Taste of Normandy" excursion. En route back to Paris, you'll also call in Les Andelys and Conflans.
If you'd like to experience Burgundy and Provence, Avalon's 7-night cruise on the Rhone and Saone Rivers has you going to Chalon-Sur-Saone, Tournous, Macon, Lyon (where you can also visit Beaujoulais, Tournon, Avignon (where you can head into the Camargue region), and disembarking in Arles.
The Grand France trip offered by Avalon combines the two. Lasting 14 nights, it’s a great way to see different parts of the country, all the while in the comfort and convenience of your luxurious floating hotel. All itineraries can be done in reversed direction.
Looking to explore outside France, too? Combining trips on rivers connected to other countries, specifically, the Moselle or the Rhine. There is also the option to include a land extension at the start or end of the cruise.