Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
ParisOptional Activities
- Explore Paris independently - architectural icons, boutiques, and museums
- Day 2
Paris - Honfleur - Saint-Malo
Paris - Honfleur - Saint-Malo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Honfleur - old harbor, medieval Old Town, and coastal village
Landmarks Honfleur Seine River - Day 3
Saint-Malo - Mont Saint-Michel - Le Havre
Saint-Malo - Mont Saint-Michel - Le Havre- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking Tour of walled city of Saint-Malo
- Visit to Mont Saint-Michel Abbey
Landmarks Saint-Malo Mont Saint-Michel Abbey - Day 4
Saint-Malo - Chartres - Paris
Saint-Malo - Chartres - Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit to Notre-Dame de Chartres Cathedral
Landmarks Notre-Dame de Chartres - Day 5
La Roche Guyon - Les Andelys
La Roche Guyon - Les Andelys- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French crêpe luncheon while sailing), Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional French crêpe luncheon while sailing
Optional Activities
- Guided kayaking through water-accessible areas
- Guided Tour of Giverny - Claude Monet's home, residence, flower and water gardens
- Guided Tour of Château de La Roche-Guyon with local product tasting
- Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
- Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys - picturesque Seine village with Saint Sauveur's Church
- Onboard Lecture about D-Day and Normandy landing
Landmarks Giverny Claude Monet's House and Gardens Château de La Roche-Guyon Château Gaillard Les Andelys Saint Sauveur's Church - Day 6
Caudebec - Normandy
Caudebec - Normandy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Palais Bénédictine - self-guided tour with Bénédictine cocktail workshop
- Photo stop at Étretat with views of Alabaster Coast cliffs
- Full-day Guided Visit to WWII U.S. landing beaches - Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, American Cemetery
- Full-day Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites - British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
- Onboard live entertainment after dinner
Landmarks Palais Bénédictine Étretat Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc Normandy American Cemetery Pegasus Memorial Arromanches Juno Beach Center - Day 7
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour around Rouen through centuries of history
- Guided Visit to Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen - fine art masterpieces including works by Rubens, Monet, and Degas
- Guided Walking Tour of Rouen - medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Saint Joan of Arc history
- Onboard lecture about art and impressionism
- Afternoon free to explore the city independently
Landmarks Rouen Notre-Dame de Rouen Cathedral Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen Astronomical Clock of Rouen - Day 8
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Visit to Château de Bonnemare - Renaissance castle in Normandy
Landmarks Château de Bonnemare - Day 9
Conflans
Conflans- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided E-bike Tour to Château de Maisons-Lafitte with special snack
- Chantilly Castle grounds experience - learn Chantilly cream preparation with experts from Confrérie des Chevaliers Fouetteurs de crème Chantilly
- Guided Tour of Auvers-sur-Oise - walk in footsteps of Vincent van Gogh, see village scenes from his paintings, visit his burial site
- Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison - home of Napoléon Bonaparte and Josephine
- Onboard live entertainment after dinner
Landmarks Château de Maisons-Lafitte Chantilly Castle Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison - Day 10
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour of Paris - sights, history, and ambiance
- Food and Cultural Tour of Paris - UNESCO heritage-listed culinary traditions
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Paris - must-see sights
- Free afternoon to explore Paris independently
- Day 11
Paris - Lyon
Paris - Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 12
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Urban Hike through Lyon's Traboules (secret passageways) - 19th-century silk trade history
- Guided Culinary Walk through Lyon - architecture and local specialties (exclusive for Avalon guests)
- Cooking Class - learn to make Lyonnaise specialty
Landmarks Lyon - Day 13
Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon
Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cooking Demonstration - learn to prepare a Lyonnaise treat while sailing to Viviers
Optional Activities
- Guided Rail-bike Excursion on Gorges du Doux - panoramic views of descent
- Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum tour - chocolate experience
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Tournon - 16th-century castle, twin city to Tain-l'Hermitage, medieval city
Landmarks Tain l'Hermitage Tournon Gorges du Doux Valrhona Chocolate Factory - Day 14
Viviers - Lock Bollène - Avignon
Viviers - Lock Bollène - Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tasting of Local Specialties on board
Optional Activities
- Guided Kayak Trip in Gorges de l'Ardèche - Rhône tributary canyons
- Underground Wine Tasting - led by Speleologist (cave guide) and Oenologist (wine-making expert)
- Traditional Truffle Farm visit - harvesting demonstration with dog, truffle producer story, truffle carpaccio and truffled toast tasting
- Late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Viviers - Romanesque cathedral, Old Town with Christian, Roman, and medieval influences
Landmarks Viviers Gorges de l'Ardèche Lock Bollène - Day 15
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes and local products tasting at Les Halles market
Optional Activities
- Guided Kayak Excursion through Pont du Gard waters - highest elevated Roman aqueduct
- Visit to authentic Provençal farmhouse - essential oils creation experience
- Guided Optional Tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars with wine tasting
- Guided Optional E-Bike Ride through Gard region
- Free time to explore Avignon independently - medieval walls, tree-lined streets, leafy squares
Landmarks Avignon Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 16
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Hike through Val d'Enfer - white limestone rock formations legend
- Painting Workshop - learn Vincent van Gogh techniques and create your own painting
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Arles with local bullfighter visit - secrets and traditions
- Afternoon free time - shopping, strolling, or relaxing in parks
- Onboard live entertainment
Landmarks Arles Val d'Enfer - Day 17
Port-Saint-Louis
Port-Saint-Louis- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Ride through Camargue Natural Park - 400+ bird species including flamingos
- Oyster farm tour with tasting in Camargue Natural Park - learn oyster farming
- Visit to traditional black bull ranch in Camargue Regional Nature Park - popular pristine nature reserve
Landmarks Port-Saint-Louis Camargue Natural Park - Day 18
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast
