France's Finest

Paris to Avignon

with Viking River Cruises

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.

Paris to Avignon 03 September 2025 From $12,195 pp share double

About Viking River Cruises
Boasting the same popular design elements as our Viking Longships, our Viking Seine ships feature state-of-the art engineering, deluxe accommodations and streamlined Scandinavian interiors. Plus, these ships feature customized hulls and engines specifically built to navigate the historic Seine River. Viking River Cruises pride themselves on being “the thinking travellers cruise”, with no photography sales, art auctions, no formal nights, no smoking, and no children are permitted under 18.

Itinerary
Day 1:  Paris, France
Day 2: Paris, France
Day 3: La Roche Guyon & Vernon, France
Day 4: Seine River cruising and Rouen, France
Day 5: Normandy Beaches
Day 6: Les Andelys, France
Day 7: Le Pecq & Paris, France
Day 8: Paris & Lyon, France
Day 9: Lyon, France
Day 10: Lyon, France
Day 11:  Vienne & scenic cruising on the Rhone River
Day 12:  Tournon and Viviers, France
Day 13: Arles, France
Day 14:  Avignon, France
Day 15:  Avignon, France

Includes
* 14 night river cruise Paris to Avignon
* Prepaid Cruise Gratuities
* Enrichment lectures and Destination performances
* All meals onboard
* Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
* 24 hour speciality coffees, teas & bottled water
* Free WiFi onboard

Your Bonus
* One Complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
* BYO – you are welcome to bring wine onboard at each port of call to enjoy in your stateroom free of charge – or, take that special bottle to dinner for a nominal corkage fee

Where will my cabin be?
Standard Staterooms are located on Main Deck.  The windows will give you a view right at water level. Ask us today about upgrade options to French Balcony or Veranda Staterooms or perhaps a Suite.

Travel dates
03 September 2025

Please note:
Most of 2024 is now sold out. There are many more departures throughout 2025 and 2026, please enquire for pricing.

Book by
31 May 2024

Price
From $12,195 pp share double Standard Stateroom, Category E
Subject to availability at time of booking

Terms & Conditions
Prices shown unless otherwise stated are in NZ$ and are subject to currency fluctuations and are for payment by cash, Eftpos, direct deposit or cleared cheque only.  Credit Card payments are also accepted but will incur a small surcharge, please enquire.   Price includes all discounts. Price includes your cruise fare based on a share twin/double basis in NZ$, based on a Standard Stateroom, Category E, and known Port Taxes & Govt Fees. Gratuities included. Special conditions apply for all Bonus Inclusions, please discuss with your Ocean Escapes consultant.  Savings of up to $4600 are included in shown price. Further Terms and Conditions apply, please discuss with Ocean Escapes.

Pricing:

Prices correct as at 16 April 2024, subject to change without notice. We encourage you to check the most current price with our team, in particular any offers including flights and/or accommodation. Whilst we endeavour to keep our website up to date at all times, please understand if price changes may not be reflected immediately. Other conditions may apply. E&OE.