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RIVER CRUISE TO BURGUNDY AND PROVENCE!

Jul 21 - 28, 2026

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Lillian Cedeño

LC Signature Journeys

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Overview

Take a wondrous journey through beautiful views of France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in the well-known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Embark your ship in Arles—famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater, which hosts plays and concerts to this day. On a guided tour of historical Avignon, see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes—the largest gothic fortress in the world. The city of Tournon is beautifully nestled among vineyards and you’ll go on a guided walk of this medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle. Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône Rivers and is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Visit the popular Place des Terreaux and stand in front of the famous fountain you’ve seen on postcards.

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Pre and Post Cruise Options

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  • Pre Cruise: French Riviera 2 Nights

    2 Nights accommodations in Nice Nice, France city tour Motorcoach transfer to your Avalon Suite Ship En route to Arles, stop in Aix-en-Provence and enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour to discover the elegant beauty of Cezanne’s hometown.

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  • Post Cruise: Paris 2 Nights

    Drive to Beaune and take a High-Speed Train from Dijon to Paris 2 nights accommodation in Paris hotel Visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, today home of Van der Weyden’s painting of the Last Judgment and one of France’s ...

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Day 1 · Tue, Jul 21 · Arles, France

About Your Cruise Line - Avalon Waterways

Face it. We’ve redefined River Cruising. No other fleet of river cruise ships offers you a view of the world like Avalon. Relax in spacious Panorama Suites, where beds actually face the floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows - so you can fall in love with every heart-melting view. Aboard our award-winning Suite Ships - awarded Best River Cruise Line and Best Cabins by Cruise Critic – you’ll enjoy bigger experiences and smaller crowds. From your choice of daily excursions to complimentary Happy...

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About Your Ship - Avalon Poetry II

The Avalon Poetry II offers a delightfully intimate cruise setting. Like its sister Suite Ships, the Poetry II features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that create river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony.

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Arles

12:00AM

ARLES (EMBARKATION) Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding Flights into Marseille must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES ARLES-WINDOW-DETAIL.jpg Arles, France, is a historic city in...

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Cabin Options

Jul 21 – Jul 28

3 room options

The price quoted is for choosing the $1500 savings per person. If you prefer the free airfare, then the price will be adjusted. The cabin price is also per person.

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Day 2 · Wed, Jul 22 · Arles, France

Arles

12:00AM

ARLES A Brush with Genius Visit 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 ...

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Day 3 · Thu, Jul 23 · Avignon, France

Avignon

12:00AM

AVIGNON The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the city—and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes. Guided Optional Excursions include a vis...

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Day 4 · Fri, Jul 24 · Viviers, France

Viviers

12:00AM

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 aft...

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Day 5 · Sat, Jul 25 · Tain-l'Hermitage, France

Tain-l'Hermitage

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TAIN L'HERMITAGE A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards Join 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: ...

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Day 6 · Sun, Jul 26 · Lyon, France

Lyon

12:00AM

LYON Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of France CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and th...

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Day 7 · Mon, Jul 27 · Chalon-sur-Saône, France

Chalon-sur-Saône

12:00AM

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 ...

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Day 8 · Tue, Jul 28 · Chalon-sur-Saône, France

Chalon-sur-Saône

12:00AM

CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Lyon airport before 8 am. CHALON-SUR-SAONE-SUNSET.jpg

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Disembarkation

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