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Join guests from around the world on an fifteen-day immersive experience across France – traversing the magnificent Seine, Rhône and Saone.
Get stuck into our meticulously-crafted itinerary – designed to bring guests through a selection of coveted attractions and UNESCO-awarded sites – incorporating a variety of scenic landscapes, live performances and opportunities to explore independently.
Conducting you on this journey, are Riviera Travel’s finest: the MS Lord Byron and MS Jane Austen. Enjoy the wealth of comforts available from both these 5-star vessels as you make yourself at home in luxury for the duration of your getaway.
Spend fourteen nights adventuring on an action-packed itinerary designed to provide guests with an unforgettable experience in France. Enjoy guided tours, classic wine tastings, scenic sailings, live performances and a wealth of delicious meals along the way.
Upon arriving in Avignon, board your ship to begin adventuring.
Explore Avignon on an informative guided tour. Later, return to your ship for a live piano performance.
Today begins with a guided tour of Arles. After lunch, we’ll continue on to the unforgettable Pont du Gard aqueduct.
This morning, disembark for a guided tour of the Ardeche Gorges. After a relaxing afternoon on board before we arrive in Tain l’Hermitage for a picturesque visit. Back on board, your evening will conclude with a live ballroom dancing performance.
Spend the morning at leisure as we sail through picturesque Rhone Valley. Later, we’ll arrive in Vienne.
Today presents the opportunity to embark on a spectacular tour of Beaune, with included wine tasting.
Enjoy a spectacular guided tour of Lyon in the morning, leaving some free time to explore afterwards. This evening, enjoy a spectacular chef’s dinner.
Leave your ship behind and travel to Paris. Upon arrival, transfer to the MS Jane Austen for your cruise on the Seine.
The day begins with a morning at leisure as we sail towards Les Andelys. Upon arrival, visit the spectacular Chateau Gaillard.
Wake up for a guided tour of Rouen. After, enjoy an afternoon at leisure as we sail towards Caudebec-en-Caux for a visit. Your day concludes with a French guitarist’s performance on board.
Today presents guests with two options: Tour of Bayeux and Normandy D-Day Beaches or the Taste of Normandy tour with visits to cider and cheese farms.
Start the day with a tour of Honfleur, before enjoying an afternoon at leisure towards Vernon.
Spend the morning in Giverny on a visit to Claude Moent’s house and garden. After lunch on board, we’ll continue on to Vernon for a delightful visit.
Your final day presents two options, join a panoramic guided tour of Paris or a guided walking tour of Ile de la Cite and Marais Quarter. Afterwards. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Paris and finish the day with an onboard accordionist performance on board.
Disembark and begin journeying home.
Join a spectacular getaway through France
Explore along the Seine, Rhone and Saone
The magnificent MS Lord Byron and the MS Jane Austen both provide transportation for up to 140 passengers
Yes, your Grand Cruise of France itinerary includes many opportunities to explore independently.
Among other things, guests will enjoy daily breakfasts, coach travel as well as all excursions included in the price of their cruise.