France's Finest - 2023 Itinerary - Paris to Avignon

Explore Paris, Normandy & Provence

Explore Avignon’s Palace of the Popes and savor Lyon’s culinary heritage. Toast centuries-old vineyards and luxuriate in Paris’s sophistication. Walk in Joan of Arc’s footsteps at Rouen. Pay your respects at Normandy’s World War II beaches. Art, cuisine, style, joie de vivre—if you love everything français, this is for you: a 15-day journey that combines our popular Lyon & Provence and Paris & the Heart of Normandy cruises into one tour de force.

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All you need included, with no surprises or hidden fees

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Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

1	Paris, France	Admire iconic landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, or browse the Louvre.
2	Paris, France	Sip on a coffee at a Parisian café and mingle with locals over an evening cocktail.
3	La Roche-Guyon, France	Take in the scenery in this traditional village and see its imposing hilltop medieval castle.
4	Scenic Sailing: Seine River	Sail the Seine through Normandy, relax and admire vistas of fertile fields.
5	Normandy Beaches, France	Visit the legendary D-Day beaches along the Normandy coast and the American Cemetery.
6	Les Andelys, France	Encounter the hilltop Château Gaillard, built in the 12th century by Richard the Lionheart.
7	Paris (Le Pecq), France	Admire iconic landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, or browse the Louvre.
8	Paris, France	Take an evening illumination sail along the Seine to better explore the “City of Light.”
9	Lyon, France	Walk through town; see the Basilica of Notre Dame and the magnificent St. Jean Cathedral.
10	Lyon, France	Explore the medieval province of Beaujolais, dotted with vineyards and small villages.
11	Vienne, France	Learn about the city’s rich Roman past; view the amphitheater and Temple of Augustus & Livia.
12	Tournon, France	Ride on a nostalgic railway, the Train de l’Ardèche, to take in the verdant Doux Valley.
13	Arles, France	Admire this cultural center’s diverse architecture, Roman ruins and Romanesque monuments.
14	Avignon, France	Stroll the medieval city; see the Place de l’Horloge, Pont d’Avignon and Palace of the Popes.
15	Avignon, France	Enjoy a taste of Provence as you sample local wines and indulge in French delicacies.

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.

France’s Finest

Explore Paris, Normandy & Provence

Explore Paris, Normandy & Provence

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