Grand France (Southbound)

15 days
From Paris to Arles
4.6
232 traveler reviews

Grand France (Southbound)

15 days
From Paris to Arles
4.6
232 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Age range 8 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore iconic Parisian landmarks
  • Bike along the scenic Seine river
  • Tour historic sites in Normandy
  • Sample authentic French cheeses
  • Discover medieval cities and castles

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 PARIS, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
  2. Day 2 PARIS
  3. Day 3 CONFLANS
  4. Day 4 LES ANDELYS
  5. Day 5 CAUDEBEC
  6. Day 6 CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY
  7. Day 7 LA ROCHE-GUYON
  8. Day 8 PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)–DIJON–BEAUNE–CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (EMBARKATION)
  9. Day 9 TOURNUS
  10. Day 10 LYON
  11. Day 11 LYON
  12. Day 12 TOURNON
  13. Day 13 AVIGNON
  14. Day 14 ARLES
  15. Day 15 ARLES (DISEMBARKATION)
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Meals
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  • Transport
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Operated by

Avalon Waterways

Number of tours

550

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

82%

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Customer Reviews

  • PP
    · July 26th, 2016
    Grand France is 2 cruises back to back. The theme of the Burgundy and Provance portion was a wine-themed cruise. This is one of my favorite cruises. It was great to visit and taste the French wines. The ships were older but in good shape. The crew was so nice and our cruise director was awesome. I am getting ready to go on my 10th Avalon River Cruise! Love Avalon!
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    Trip date: October 2015
  • CC
    · July 26th, 2016
    Everything was suburb staff cruise directors tours and the food was amazing i always tell my friends who are thinking of a cruise to always go with Avalon
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    Trip date: August 2014

Dates & Availability

15 days
Grand France (Southbound)
From Paris to Arles

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Tour ID: 291244

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