Explore Paris, Normandy & Provence on a cruise that showcases France’s finest history, culture, and landscapes, not to mention, cuisine and celebrated vintages. Thirteen guided tours offer something for everyone.
This 15-day voyage combines two of our most popular French cruises. Explore one of the most famous capitals in the world with visits to other historic towns, iconic wine regions, and the Normandy beaches, a landmark location in 20th-century history.
Travel in style aboard a legendary Viking Longship with outside cabins, spacious suites, staterooms, and award-winning dining in our unique Aquavit Terrace. Longship design guarantees river views and the comfort of a boutique five-star hotel.
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises 
Ship: Viking Buri + 2 more 
Duration: 14 Nights 
Departure: Apr – Nov 2024 Explore the very best architecture, scenery, and cuisine that France has to offer on this luxury 14-night cruise. Spend time in Paris and visit historic cities and towns plus the Normandy beaches. Enjoy delicious cuisine and fine wines both on and off the ship. Sailing time matches beautiful riverside scenery with unparalleled luxury on board an iconic Viking Longship.
Embark your luxury river cruiser in one of the world’s most famous and exciting capital cities.
See all the major sights of the ‘City of Light’ with an expert local guide, including the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Louvre Museum. Round off the tour with an iconic view of the Eiffel Tower from Champ de Mars.
Picturesque La Roche-Guyon lies in the beautiful Vexin Français Regional Nature Park and is home to the striking 12th-century Château de La Roche-Guyon. Later, visit Vernon, a charming and historic town with pretty streets and timbered buildings.
Savour some scenic sailing time on the Seine as it meanders its way through Normandy’s tranquil and pastoral landscape towards Rouen. Enjoy a walking tour of the historic capital of Normandy, also known as the ‘City of a Hundred Spires.’
Visit the Normandy Beaches and pay tribute to the courage of the Allied troops who landed here in 1944 as part of Operation Overlord. This tour includes the Caen Memorial Museum and the American Cemetery on a cliff overlooking Omaha Beach.
Home to the famous Château Gaillard, enjoy a walking tour of this imposing 12th-century ruined fortress situated on a hilltop with fantastic views over the Seine River and medieval Les Andelys below.
As well as the cultural delights of Paris, guests have the option to visit the historic Château de Malmaison, Napoleon’s last home in France. There is also an excursion to the Palace of Versailles and an illuminated evening cruise on the Seine.
After breakfast, disembark your cruise ship and enjoy some more time in Paris, a city that escaped major damage during the Allies’ bombing raids in World War II. Later, head to Lyon, France’s second city.
Straddling the Rhône and Saône Rivers, Old Lyon has a beautiful cityscape with stunning Renaissance architecture and the magnificent Basilica of Notre Dame. Enjoy a walking tour and sample some of Lyon’s famous gastronomic delights.
Today is another chance to spend time in Old Lyon, a UNESCO World-Heritage location, or why not opt for a scenic excursion through Beaujolais wine country and explore the tradition of viticulture with a stop at one of Beaujolais’s famous wine cellars?
Sandwiched between the Burgundy and Beaujolais regions, Vienne has a rich historic past and is one of the oldest towns in France. An expert guide takes guests on a walking tour of the spectacular Roman amphitheatre and Temple of Augustus.
Explore a picturesque corner of France on a train ride through the Doux Valley, a conservation area with panoramic views and inaccessible by road. Afterwards, leave Tournon and head to Viviers, a typical sleepy Southern French town.
The capital of Roman Gaul, Arles, features Gallo-Roman ruins plus a vibrant Provençal market attracting farmers and artisan producers from the surrounding countryside. Don’t miss the Espace Van Gogh, once a local hospital that treated the artist and now a cultural centre.
Beautiful Avignon, once the seat of seven popes, is a UNESCO World-heritage site. Follow a local guide through the medieval streets to the Place de I’Horloge, the city’s stunning central square, and then onto the Palais des Papes and the Market Hall.
After breakfast, disembark your ship in Avignon, France, and take a last look at the iconic bridge known to thousands of people from the words of the famous song before starting your journey back to the UK.
Embark your luxury river cruiser in one of the world’s most famous and exciting capital cities.
Beautiful Avignon, once the seat of seven popes, is a UNESCO World-heritage site. Follow a local guide through the medieval streets to the Place de I’Horloge, the city’s stunning central square, and then onto the Palais des Papes and the Market Hall.
The capital of Roman Gaul, Arles, features Gallo-Roman ruins plus a vibrant Provençal market attracting farmers and artisan producers from the surrounding countryside. Don’t miss the Espace Van Gogh, once a local hospital that treated the artist and now a cultural centre.
Explore a picturesque corner of France on a train ride through the Doux Valley, a conservation area with panoramic views and inaccessible by road. Afterwards, leave Tournon and head to Viviers, a typical sleepy Southern French town.
Sandwiched between the Burgundy and Beaujolais regions, Vienne has a rich historic past and is one of the oldest towns in France. An expert guide takes guests on a walking tour of the spectacular Roman amphitheatre and Temple of Augustus.
Today is another chance to spend time in Old Lyon, a UNESCO World-Heritage location, or why not opt for a scenic excursion through Beaujolais wine country and explore the tradition of viticulture with a stop at one of Beaujolais’s famous wine cellars?
Straddling the Rhône and Saône Rivers, Old Lyon has a beautiful cityscape with stunning Renaissance architecture and the magnificent Basilica of Notre Dame. Enjoy a walking tour and sample some of Lyon’s famous gastronomic delights.
After breakfast, disembark your cruise ship and enjoy some more time in Paris, a city that escaped major damage during the Allies’ bombing raids in World War II. Later, head to Lyon, France’s second city.
As well as the cultural delights of Paris, guests have the option to visit the historic Château de Malmaison, Napoleon’s last home in France. There is also an excursion to the Palace of Versailles and an illuminated evening cruise on the Seine.
Enjoy the Panoramic Lyon excursion, a walking tour of Pérouges, or the Trek Vieux Lyon excursion.
Visit the Normandy Beaches and pay tribute to the courage of the Allied troops who landed here in 1944 as part of Operation Overlord. This tour includes the Caen Memorial Museum and the American Cemetery on a cliff overlooking Omaha Beach.
Go on a walking tour of Viviers or join the Charming Ardèche excursion.
Picturesque La Roche-Guyon lies in the beautiful Vexin Français Regional Nature Park and is home to the striking 12th-century Château de La Roche-Guyon. Later, visit Vernon, a charming and historic town with pretty streets and timbered buildings.
See all the major sights of the ‘City of Light’ with an expert local guide, including the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Louvre Museum. Round off the tour with an iconic view of the Eiffel Tower from Champ de Mars.
After breakfast, disembark your ship in Paris, France, and start your journey back to the UK.
Travel in style on Viking Buri, with 95 elegantly-appointed outside staterooms. All suites feature two full-size rooms with a veranda and a French balcony. Relax and dine in the Aquavit Terrace & Lounge, a unique indoor/outdoor viewing area.
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Find answers to some of the most common questions about river cruising here.
Guests may bring alcohol purchased on shore onto the ship. Alcohol can be consumed in private cabins or public areas, including the restaurant and Aquavit Terrace. There is no charge for corkage.
Viking vessels are non-smoking. However, to accommodate guests who do smoke, there is a designated outdoor smoking area, which is the only location on the ship where people can smoke. Smoking is prohibited in staterooms, verandas, and all other public areas. This also applies to e-cigarettes.
Viking Longships feature independent air handling units, so each stateroom has ‘fresh’ external air that is not shared with other cabins or public spaces. We also deploy high-density filters similar to those in hospitals that sanitise the air on our ships, killing 99% of airborne bacteria and viruses.
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