France, Uncorked: The Rhone, The Seine & Bordeaux

21 nights - 10 Aug 2027

Avalon Poetry II| West Med

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Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard

Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included

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Itinerary

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Arles

ARLES, FRANCE (EMBARKATION) Welcome to France! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for BoardingFlights into Marseille must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES

Day 1

10 August 2027

Arles

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Day 2

11 August 2027

Arles

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Day 3

12 August 2027

Avignon

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Day 4

13 August 2027

Viviers

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Day 5

14 August 2027

Tain-l'Hermitage

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Day 6

15 August 2027

Lyon

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Day 7

16 August 2027

Chalon-sur-Saône

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Day 8

17 August 2027

Chalon-sur-Saône

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Day 9

18 August 2027

Vernon

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Day 10

19 August 2027

Caudebec-en-Caux

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Day 11

20 August 2027

Caudebec-en-Caux

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Day 12

21 August 2027

Rouen

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Day 13

22 August 2027

Conflans-Sainte-Honorine

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Day 14

23 August 2027

Paris

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Day 15

24 August 2027

Paris

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Day 16

25 August 2027

Bordeaux

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Day 17

26 August 2027

Cussac-Fort-Médoc

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Day 18

27 August 2027

Blaye

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Day 19

28 August 2027

Libourne

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Day 20

29 August 2027

Bordeaux

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Day 21

30 August 2027

Bordeaux

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Day 22

31 August 2027

Bordeaux

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Avignon

AVIGNON The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. ACTIVE Discover Avignon by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the city—and a visit... Read More

Tain-l'Hermitage

TAIN L’HERMITAGE. EXCURSION TO TOURNON A Rendezvous with Castle Views and VineyardsJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Explore Tournon by foot as you follow your Adventure Host for a morning hike in this beautiful town along the Rhone, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided To... Read More

Chalon-sur-Saône

TOURNUS–CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saône DISCOVERY Travel into the rolling landscapes of the Mâconnais region to learn about its world-famous Chardonnay vineyards, the wines produced here, and to attend a wine-tasting in the cellars of a real medieval castle!ACTIVE En... Read More

Vernon

VERNON Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du Jour Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour through the picturesque Normandy countryside from Vernon to Giverny, ending with a visit to Monet’s enchanting gardens and h... Read More

Conflans-Sainte-Honorine

CONFLANS The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV ACTIVE Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided tour of the opulent Château de Ma... Read More

Paris

PARIS Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the City of LightJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Experience the Seine river by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvr... Read More

Cussac-Fort-Médoc

CUSSAC FORT MÉDOC Bikes, Vines, and Wines This morning, enjoy a leisurely sailing to Cussac Fort MédocVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Enjoy a relaxing E-bike guided tour in Bordeaux’s finest wine region. You will be amazed by the picturesq... Read More

Blaye

BLAYE–BOURG Fine Art, Fine Bubbly, and a Fine Day for a DriveAsk your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. ACTIVE Join a refreshing power walk through the historic Citadel of Blaye with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Join a guided tour to discover Blaye from a different perspe... Read More

Bordeaux

BORDEAUX. EXCURSION TO ARCACHON’S BAY Seas, Shells, and Sips ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along Bordeaux’ postcard river views of the Les Quais, OR:CLASSIC Take a guided tour to La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux’s iconic wine museum and cultural center, OR: CLASSIC Join a full-da... Read More

*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.

10 August 2027

Arles

ARLES, FRANCE (EMBARKATION) Welcome to France! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for BoardingFlights into Marseille must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES

11 August 2027

Arles

ARLES A Brush with GeniusVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create yo...

12 August 2027

Avignon

13 August 2027

Viviers

VIVIERS World History in a Charming French Country Village Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers.ACTIVE Walk your way up to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on an afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charm...

14 August 2027

Tain-l'Hermitage

15 August 2027

Lyon

LYON La Vie En Rose in Lyon ACTIVE Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches....

16 August 2027

Chalon-sur-Saône

17 August 2027

Chalon-sur-Saône

CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (DISEMBARKATION) BEAUNE–DIJON–PARIS (EMBARKATION) Drive to Beaune and take a High-Speed Train from Dijon to Paris.CLASSIC Visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, today home of the Van der Weyden’s painting of the Last Judgment and is one of Fra...

18 August 2027

Vernon

19 August 2027

Caudebec-en-Caux

CAUDEBEC Ancient Abbeys Along the SeineACTIVE Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route—where more than 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches were built along the Seine.This a...

20 August 2027

Caudebec-en-Caux

CAUDEBEC. EXCURSIONS TO NORMANDY Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery, OR: CLASSIC Take a ful...

21 August 2027

Rouen

ROUEN The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouen—home of the martyred Joan of Arc—and se...

22 August 2027

Conflans-Sainte-Honorine

23 August 2027

Paris

24 August 2027

Paris

PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)–BORDEAUX (EMBARKATION) Your Suite Ship® is Ready for BoardingThis morning, travel to Bordeaux to board your Suite Ship® and start your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers.This evening, enjoy a very special sailing featuring the illuminated skyline of Borde...

25 August 2027

Bordeaux

BORDEAUX–PAUILLAC On the Steps of MontesquieuCLASSIC Take a guided tour of Château de la Brède—birthplace of Montesquieu—political philosopher and author of “The Spirit of Law.” Visit the fortress-style castle still reflected in its impressive moat, OR:DISCOVERY Join a guided visit wi...

26 August 2027

Cussac-Fort-Médoc

27 August 2027

Blaye

28 August 2027

Libourne

LIBOURNE. EXCURSION TO SAINT-ÉMILION The Village Amid the VineyardsDISCOVERY Enjoy a guided visit to Saint-Émilion to discover one Bordeaux’ must-see wine-growing towns and celebrate your day with a wine tasting, OR: CLASSIC Join a guided tour of the medieval village of Saint-Émilion—...

29 August 2027

Bordeaux

BORDEAUX Bordeaux Sights, Bikes, and Bites Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.DISCOVERY While sailing to Bordeaux, enjoy a pastry demonstration. ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along Bordeaux’ postcard river views of the Les Quais, OR:CLASSIC Join...

30 August 2027

Bordeaux

31 August 2027

Bordeaux

BORDEAUX (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

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Dining Room

The ship’s main venue is the Dining Room situated on the Sapphire deck. With an elegantly simple design, you can enjoy a full buffet breakfast or lunch with special options for those who wish to eat lightly, and delicious four-course dinners in the evening.

Active Excursions

FOR THE MOVER.

Whether you enjoy sightseeing by kayak, on two wheels, or on your own two feet, you’ll relish the energy of Avalon’s Active excursion collection. Biking, hiking, and boating tours pack real get-up-and-go for those who like to do the same.

Panorama Lounge

Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor.

Fitness Centre

On Board Fitness Center

Although heart rates are naturally elevated on an Avalon cruise, every Avalon Suite Ship features an updated fitness center—complete with the latest cardio and weight-training equipment—for those not looking to give their abs, biceps or triceps a vacation.

Whirlpool Atop The Skydeck

Avalon travelers enjoy immersive experiences at every turn. Soak up the culture and cuisine of fascinating regions, then toast the day with therapeutic bubbles in the soothing Sky Deck whirlpool.

Yoga On Board

Before you set out to discover the lives of kings, queens and conquerors, you can easily find your inner warrior, cobra or happy baby. Avalon Adventure Hosts kick-start each day with a combination of yoga poses, Pilates exercises and gentle stretches in the fresh morning air on the Sky Deck or with panoramic views in the Panorama Lounge. Downward dogs welcome.

Sky Deck

Sky Lounge (1)
Navigation Bridge (2)
Sky Grill (3)
Whirlpool (4)
Premium Lounge Chairs and Shade Awnings (5)
Deck Game Area (6)

Royal Deck

Observation Lounge (7)
Panorama Bistro (8)
Panorama Lounge (9)
Bar (10)
Reception (11)
Adventure Center (12)
Lobby (13)
Elevator (14)
Club Lounge (15)
Royal Suite
Cat. P Panorama Suites

Sapphire Deck

Galley (16)
Dining Room (17)
Cat. A & B Panorama Suites

Indigo Deck

Fitness Centre (18)
Cat. D & E Deluxe Staterooms

Avalon Deluxe Stateroom

Room Features

Comfort Collection Beds
Luxurious mattress toppers
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Soft & firm pillows
Extra blankets
Choice of bed configuration
Nightly turn-down service
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Premium hairdryer
L'Occitane bath products
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 50 free movie options
Alarm clock
Direct-dial telephone
Bathrobes & slippers
Well-stocked minibar
Complimentary filtered water
In-room safe
Individual climate control
Elegant, contemporary design
Large mirror in bathroom
Two windows
Full shower with glass door
Writing desk and chair
Lighted makeup mirror
Complimentary Wi-Fi
One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins
USB Ports

Royal Suite

Room Features

Comfort Collection Beds
Luxurious mattress toppers
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Soft & firm pillows
Extra blankets
Choice of bed configuration
Nightly turn-down service
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Premium hairdryer
L'Occitane bath products
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 50 free movie options
Alarm clock
Make-up mirror
Direct-dial telephone
Bathrobes & slippers
Well-stocked minibar
Complimentary filtered water
In-room safe
Individual climate control
Elegant, contemporary design
Large mirror in bathroom
Marble countertops in bathroom
Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony
6-person sitting area
Full shower with glass door
Writing desk and chair
Lighted makeup mirror
Sofa
Coffee table
Double sinks
Complimentary Wi-Fi
USB Ports
One King-Sized Bed or Two Twins