EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISES
Avalon Waterways, Grand France for Wine Lovers (Southbound) from Paris, October 10, 2023
Cruising from: Paris, France;
Departure Date: 10 October, 2023;
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways;
Cruise Ship: Poetry II & Tapestry II;
Duration: 15 days;
Ports of Call: Paris, Vernon, Caudebec, Caudebec, Rouen, Conflans, Paris, Paris, Macon, Lyon, Lyon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Port St. Louis;
15-day cruise to Paris, Vernon, Caudebec, Caudebec, Rouen, Conflans, Paris, Paris, Macon, Lyon, Lyon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Port St. Louis on board Poetry II & Tapestry II.
Day 0 Paris, France
Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. Paris is especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks, monument-lined boulevards, classical bistros, multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups. It is an international capital of high fashion since the 19th century, particularly in the domain of haute couture, clothing hand-made to order for private clients. Paris is an art for itself.
Day 1 Vernon, France
Vernon is a small town between Paris and Rouen on the Seine. Its streets of half-timbered houses, countryside chateaux, and numerous sights look familiar because they were painted by one of history's greatest artists like Claude Monet. At Vernon visitor can spend time with many activities: visiting galleries, taking river tours and attending workshops, all retracing Monet's steps
Day 2 Caudebec, France
Caudebec, France. Cruising Seine. France river cruise.
Day 3 Caudebec, France
Caudebec, France. Cruising Seine. France river cruise.
Day 4 Rouen, France
Rouen is a city on the River Seine in the north of France. Rouen is a vibrant city defined by beautiful architecture, creative minds and a storied past. Art lovers will enjoy a visit to the Musee des Beaux-Arts, which holds the second-largest collection of Impressionist works in France. A unique building in the town's Old Market Square is the Chirch and its interior is lined with stunning stained glass windows. Outside is a statue of Joan of Arc, said to be stationed in the very spot where her life ended.
Day 5 Conflans, France
Conflans-Sainte-Honorine is a commune in the Yvelines department in north-central France. The commune was originally named for its geographic position at the confluence of the Seine and Oise rivers. Conflans-Sainte-Honorine is a pleasant stopping point, with its flower-bedecked main square featuring a fountain and the Maison Rouge, a beautiful 14th-century brick-built building home to the Ethnography and History museum.
Day 6 Paris, France
Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. Paris is especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks, monument-lined boulevards, classical bistros, multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups. It is an international capital of high fashion since the 19th century, particularly in the domain of haute couture, clothing hand-made to order for private clients. Paris is an art for itself.
Day 7 Paris, France
Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. Paris is especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks, monument-lined boulevards, classical bistros, multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups. It is an international capital of high fashion since the 19th century, particularly in the domain of haute couture, clothing hand-made to order for private clients. Paris is an art for itself.
Day 8 Macon, France
Macon is a charming mid-sized city in east-central France. Like many French towns, Macon has no shortage of ancient churches and cathedrals that are worth a visit. The stand out of the bunch is the Old Cathedral of Saint-Vincent. The region's glazed roofs and timber framed buildings are replaced by the flat-fronted pastel houses of the south. Wine-lovers won't be short of inspiration for days out with a big directory of wineries close by. Macon is where a lot of Burgundy's best chardonnays come from.
Day 9 Lyon, France
Lyon, also spelled Lyons, capital of both the Rhone departement and the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, east-central France, set on a hilly site at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers. It is the third largest city in France. It's no wonder Lyon is a popular area for travelers, with its dynamic university, first-class shopping, antique markets, vibrant theatre and music festivals, and a range of interesting museums, such as the International Puppet Museum and the Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets. As the gastronomic capital of France, it is a city with a huge selection of good restaurants.
Day 10 Lyon, France
Lyon, also spelled Lyons, capital of both the Rhone departement and the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, east-central France, set on a hilly site at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers. It is the third largest city in France. It's no wonder Lyon is a popular area for travelers, with its dynamic university, first-class shopping, antique markets, vibrant theatre and music festivals, and a range of interesting museums, such as the International Puppet Museum and the Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets. As the gastronomic capital of France, it is a city with a huge selection of good restaurants.
Day 11 Tournon, France
Tournon-sur-Rhone is an attractive village in the Ardeche department, on the edge of the river Rhone . With its castle and monuments, the views and Eden Park, Tournon-sur-Rhone is a very pleasant place to visit. The most interesting buildings is Tournon's castle museum which sits on a rock overlooking the town and the river.
Day 12 Avignon, France
Avignon is a commune in south-eastern France in the department of Vaucluse on the left bank of the Rhone river. Located in the heart of Provence, Avignon has everything needed to enchant you with its art de vivre and rich architectural heritage: chapels, churches, buildings from the Middle Ages, and eighteenth and nineteenth century hotels particuliers. Avignon is now best known for its annual arts festival, the largest in France, which spans several weeks in July. The rest of the year, its rampart-ringed old town, medieval bridge, leafy squares and super restaurants are the main attractions.
Day 13 Arles, France
Arles is a city and commune in the south of France, in the Bouches-du-Rhone department, of which it is a subprefecture, in the former province of Provence. A large part of the Camargue is located on the territory of the commune. The city has a long history, and was of considerable importance in the Roman province of Gallia Narbonensis. The Roman and Romanesque Monuments of Arles were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1981. The Dutch post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh lived in Arles in 1888-1889 and produced over 300 paintings and drawings during his time there.
Day 14 Port St. Louis, France
Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhone is a french city located south east of France. The seaside resort of Port Saint Louis is active all year long. In the summer, it's Napoleon Beach that attracts large numbers to benefit from its 10 kilometers of fine sand between the mouth of the Rhone and the Gulf of Fos de Mer. This beach allows the discovery of ponds, numerous birds including pink flamingos. The different beaches of Port Saint Louis are also reputed for windsurfing or kitesurfing, especially when le mistral blows!
Enjoy magnificent scenery and unique experiences on this Rhone river cruise with Avalon Waterways. Sail with Avalon Waterways from Paris to Rhone on board Poetry II & Tapestry II. Discover the best of France on this Rhone cruise and discover amazing Paris, Vernon, Caudebec, Caudebec, Rouen, Conflans, Paris, Paris, Macon, Lyon, Lyon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Port St. Louis. Poetry II & Tapestry II leaving Paris, France for 15 day from October 10, 2023.
Rhone River cruise October 2023
Port order and/or content may vary, please check specific sailing date for details at Avalon Waterways website. Port arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change without notice. For more information please visit the Avalon Waterways website.
Avalon Waterways, Grand France (Northbound) from Port-Saint-Louis, October 10, 2023
Cruising from: Port St. Louis, France;
Departure Date: 10 October, 2023;
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways;
Cruise Ship: Poetry II & Tapestry II;
Duration: 15 days;
Ports of Call: Port St. Louis, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon, Lyon, Tournon, St. Jean de Losne, Vernon, Caudebec, Caudebec, Rouen, Conflans, Paris, Paris;
15-day cruise to Port St. Louis, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon, Lyon, Tournon, St. Jean de Losne, Vernon, Caudebec, Caudebec, Rouen, Conflans, Paris, Paris on board Poetry II & Tapestry II.
Day 0 Port St. Louis, France
Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhone is a french city located south east of France. The seaside resort of Port Saint Louis is active all year long. In the summer, it's Napoleon Beach that attracts large numbers to benefit from its 10 kilometers of fine sand between the mouth of the Rhone and the Gulf of Fos de Mer. This beach allows the discovery of ponds, numerous birds including pink flamingos. The different beaches of Port Saint Louis are also reputed for windsurfing or kitesurfing, especially when le mistral blows!
Day 1 Arles, France
Arles is a city and commune in the south of France, in the Bouches-du-Rhone department, of which it is a subprefecture, in the former province of Provence. A large part of the Camargue is located on the territory of the commune. The city has a long history, and was of considerable importance in the Roman province of Gallia Narbonensis. The Roman and Romanesque Monuments of Arles were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1981. The Dutch post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh lived in Arles in 1888-1889 and produced over 300 paintings and drawings during his time there.
Day 2 Avignon, France
Avignon is a commune in south-eastern France in the department of Vaucluse on the left bank of the Rhone river. Located in the heart of Provence, Avignon has everything needed to enchant you with its art de vivre and rich architectural heritage: chapels, churches, buildings from the Middle Ages, and eighteenth and nineteenth century hotels particuliers. Avignon is now best known for its annual arts festival, the largest in France, which spans several weeks in July. The rest of the year, its rampart-ringed old town, medieval bridge, leafy squares and super restaurants are the main attractions.
Day 3 Viviers, France
Viviers is located in the southern-central part of the Ardeche department, a few kilometres south of Montelimar. Cathedral of Saint-Vincent is the centre of the old town. In the heart of the old town there is also a particularly impressive 16th century renaissance building called the House of the Chevaliers, with a great deal of fine carving and ornamentation on the facade. Behind the old town there is a far reaching view across the roofs of the town and across the Rhone river to the distant mountains, as well as a large statue of the madonna standing on the hill above the town
Day 4 Tournon, France
Tournon-sur-Rhone is an attractive village in the Ardeche department, on the edge of the river Rhone . With its castle and monuments, the views and Eden Park, Tournon-sur-Rhone is a very pleasant place to visit. The most interesting buildings is Tournon's castle museum which sits on a rock overlooking the town and the river.
Day 5 Lyon, France
Lyon, also spelled Lyons, capital of both the Rhone departement and the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, east-central France, set on a hilly site at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers. It is the third largest city in France. It's no wonder Lyon is a popular area for travelers, with its dynamic university, first-class shopping, antique markets, vibrant theatre and music festivals, and a range of interesting museums, such as the International Puppet Museum and the Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets. As the gastronomic capital of France, it is a city with a huge selection of good restaurants.
Day 6 Tournon, France
Tournon-sur-Rhone is an attractive village in the Ardeche department, on the edge of the river Rhone . With its castle and monuments, the views and Eden Park, Tournon-sur-Rhone is a very pleasant place to visit. The most interesting buildings is Tournon's castle museum which sits on a rock overlooking the town and the river.
Day 7 St. Jean de Losne, France
Saint-Jean-de-Losne is a small french village located east center of France. Saint-Jean-de-Losne, at the crossroads of waterways,is a former mecca of riverboats. In the Musee de la Batellerie, visitors will learn all about these traditions. The main sight is Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, a brick edifice characteristic of the Saone valley.
Day 8 Vernon, France
Vernon is a small town between Paris and Rouen on the Seine. Its streets of half-timbered houses, countryside chateaux, and numerous sights look familiar because they were painted by one of history's greatest artists like Claude Monet. At Vernon visitor can spend time with many activities: visiting galleries, taking river tours and attending workshops, all retracing Monet's steps
Day 9 Caudebec, France
Caudebec, France. Cruising Seine. France river cruise.
Day 10 Caudebec, France
Caudebec, France. Cruising Seine. France river cruise.
Day 11 Rouen, France
Rouen is a city on the River Seine in the north of France. Rouen is a vibrant city defined by beautiful architecture, creative minds and a storied past. Art lovers will enjoy a visit to the Musee des Beaux-Arts, which holds the second-largest collection of Impressionist works in France. A unique building in the town's Old Market Square is the Chirch and its interior is lined with stunning stained glass windows. Outside is a statue of Joan of Arc, said to be stationed in the very spot where her life ended.
Day 12 Conflans, France
Conflans-Sainte-Honorine is a commune in the Yvelines department in north-central France. The commune was originally named for its geographic position at the confluence of the Seine and Oise rivers. Conflans-Sainte-Honorine is a pleasant stopping point, with its flower-bedecked main square featuring a fountain and the Maison Rouge, a beautiful 14th-century brick-built building home to the Ethnography and History museum.
Day 13 Paris, France
Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. Paris is especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks, monument-lined boulevards, classical bistros, multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups. It is an international capital of high fashion since the 19th century, particularly in the domain of haute couture, clothing hand-made to order for private clients. Paris is an art for itself.
Day 14 Paris, France
Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. Paris is especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks, monument-lined boulevards, classical bistros, multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups. It is an international capital of high fashion since the 19th century, particularly in the domain of haute couture, clothing hand-made to order for private clients. Paris is an art for itself.
Enjoy magnificent scenery and unique experiences on this Saone river cruise with Avalon Waterways. Sail with Avalon Waterways from Port St. Louis to Saone on board Poetry II & Tapestry II. Discover the best of France on this Saone cruise and discover amazing Port St. Louis, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon, Lyon, Tournon, St. Jean de Losne, Vernon, Caudebec, Caudebec, Rouen, Conflans, Paris, Paris. Poetry II & Tapestry II leaving Port St. Louis, France for 15 day from October 10, 2023.
Saone River cruise October 2023
Port order and/or content may vary, please check specific sailing date for details at Avalon Waterways website. Port arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change without notice. For more information please visit the Avalon Waterways website.