Combine Paris and Normandy with Burgundy and Provence into one Grand France CruiseFrom the bridges of Paris to the beaches of Normandy to the sunny Mediterranean landscapes, you'll experience all of France - with its dramatic scenery, world-class cities, charming towns, Roman ruins, opulent palaces, and fields of vineyards and lavender - in a manner of unsurpassed style and comfort. You'll soon discover why the backdrop of so many artists canvases were of the French countryside, and you'll understand why some of the finest wines in the world come from these sun-baked vineyards.
Sailing North
Paris, one of the most stunning and exciting cities in the world, provides the perfect starting point for your Grand France adventure with its unending list of iconic sites - Eiffel Tower, famed Champs Elysee, and majestic Notre Dame Cathedral - to name just a few. Along the Seine River, you'll visit charming towns and villages - Auvers-sur-Oise, Rouen, Honfleur and Giverny - so inspirational to the beloved French artists of the Impressionist era. You'll walk the beaches of Normandy where the Allied forces landed during World War II's D-Day Invasion - a day crucial to victory, and you'll see the site where Joan of Arc was martyred.
Sailing South
As you sail south, you'll pass quaint hilltop cities and fashionable, lively towns, lush vineyards, fields of flowers and sun-drenched vistas - all of which were made famous by great painters. We'll take you to plenty of UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Arles, forever connected to Vincent van Gogh; Lyon, known as the center of Gallo-Roman history and the culinary capital of France, and Avignon, a well-preserved medieval city with the spectacular Palace of the Popes.
Who will enjoy this cruise: Connoisseurs of everything French - their culinary masterpieces, their sensuous wines, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, quaint villages, picturesque harbors and sites of historic greatness, vive la France! All along the way, indulge in the famous flavors of these regions, the wines, the chocolates, the fruits and vegetables, and bask in the warmth of the countryside. This is Grand France, and it's yours to enjoy!
Cruise Highlights include:
14-night cruise in an outside stateroom on the elegant Grand River Baroness and the luxurious Grand River RoyaleClassical European cuisine with a twist of contemporary eleganceComplimentary wine during dinner, and bottled water in your stateroom12 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guidesState-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursionsCaptain's Welcome and Farewell DinnersEnriching onboard entertainment and insightful lecturesAn experienced Cruise Manager and attentive all English-speaking crewAll transfers
