Viking from Avignon

Embark on a European river cruise from Avignon and discover the history, architecture, art, and culture of France onboard one of the ships from Viking River Cruises. River cruising onboard Viking is the ideal way to see this part of Europe and you can see a selection of these river cruises from Avignon. Avignon is the base for an exciting range of Viking River Cruises river cruises providing a best of when it comes to all the sights and experiences the region has to offer, with the intimidation-lowering factor of your own semi-private guide.

Avignon

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.

Viking River Cruises

Vikings' ships are the largest and most contemporary. While each of Viking's 76 river vessels is unique, all provide the best cruises with a great variety of itineraries specifically designed to help travelers explore and engage with destinations through fascinating on-land excursions and sightseeing with exposure to local customs, folklore, and food. The ships have a contemporary and comfortable decor, with inviting public spaces where passengers can socialize. River cruising in 2024 with Viking River Cruises is the ideal way to see this part of Europe and you can see a selection of these river cruises from Avignon. Avignon is the base for an exciting range of Viking River Cruises river cruise itinerary providing a best of when it comes to all the sights and experiences the region has to offer, with the intimidation-lowering factor of your own semi-private guide. Experience all that Europe has to offer onboard departing from Avignon.