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French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux 2025

15 days
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From Paris to Bordeaux
4.6
233 traveler reviews
  • Rustic rooftops and old church tower in Saint-Emilion, France.
  • Les Braves monument on Omaha Beach against a cloudy sky.
  • Historic bridge structure with clear blue sky.
  • Path leading to scenic shores with boats in the water.
  • Imposing stone castle with conical towers under cloudy skies.
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  • Panoramic view of a castle ruin by a river on a lush landscape.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Highlights

  • Explore Paris on your first day
  • Tour Giverny, Monet's inspirational home
  • Bike along the Seine in scenic Normandy
  • Visit historic WWII beaches in Normandy
  • Discover the medieval village of Saint-Émilion

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 PARIS, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
  2. Day 2 VERNON
  3. Day 3 CAUDEBEC
  4. Day 4 CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY
  5. Day 5 ROUEN
  6. Day 6 CONFLANS
  7. Day 7 PARIS
  8. Day 8 PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)–BORDEAUX (EMBARKATION)
  9. Day 9 BORDEAUX. EXCURSION TO CADILLAC-SUR-GARONNE
  10. Day 10 CUSSAC FORT MÉDOC
  11. Day 11 BLAYE–BOURG
  12. Day 12 LIBOURNE. EXCURSION TO SAINT-ÉMILION
  13. Day 13 BORDEAUX
  14. Day 14 BORDEAUX. EXCURSION TO ARCACHON’S BAY
  15. Day 15 BORDEAUX (DISEMBARKATION)
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  • Meals
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
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  • Additional Services

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Avalon Waterways

4.6
(233 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

550

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

76%

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Customer Reviews

  • Klaus
    · July 28th, 2024
    ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely friendly and helpful. One person was outstanding and needs to be mentioned: our cruise director GAYLE. She was just outstanding and the best we ever experienced.
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  • Lindsay
    · April 30th, 2024
    Great service, good guides, excellent food
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  • Julie
    · August 7th, 2025
    Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
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Dates & Availability

15 days
French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux 2025
From Paris to Bordeaux

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    7 Oct, 2025
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    21 Oct, 2025
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