Paris is home to some of the world’s most celebrated museums, making it a paradise for art and culture lovers. The Louvre, once a royal palace, houses masterpieces spanning centuries, including the iconic Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. Nearby, the Musée d’Orsay showcases a collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works by artists such as Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh. Beyond its galleries, Paris itself feels like an open air museum, where elegant boulevards, historic squares and grand architecture reveal the city’s rich artistic heritage at every turn.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.
Conciergerie & Sainte-Chapelle
Visit two prominent landmarks that showcase the rich history of Paris.
Paris By Sidecar
Don your helmet and slip into a sidecar or onto the back of your motorcycle for a scenic ride through Paris.
Napoleon’s Tomb & Military History Museum
Visit the impressive Musée de l’Armée at Les Invalides, a site rich in military history and architectural grandeur.
The Palace of Versailles
Enjoy a day at the former home of French kings: the awe-inspiring Château de Versailles.
Pére Lachaise Cemetery
Explore a historic cemetery, where famous figures have been laid to rest and artistic sculptures line the paths.
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Gothic Cathedrals
Marvel at the ingenuity and ethereal quality of Gothic architecture, a style inspired by a period when religion governed life and epitomized by Europe’s soaring cathedrals from the 12th to 16th centuries.
Shakespeare & Co.
Peruse this literary haven in Paris, a favorite of book lovers and renowned authors since 1919. Browse its stacks and learn about the “tumbleweeds” who work and reside here.
French Language Lesson
Learn a few useful French words and phrases with Maaike, your Viking tutor. À votre Santé!
The Fundamentals of Wine
Join world-renowned Master of Wine Susie Barrie and Karine to learn about the fundamentals of enjoying fine wine, from opening and pouring to decanting and storing.
The Impressionists
Learn the story of how impressionist paintings by Monet, Renoir, Cézanne and Degas forever changed the face of the art world and became a symbol of modern French life. Follow these iconic artists’ footsteps on a France river cruise with Viking.
Explore: Paris
Discover the magical “City of Light.” Visit the Shakespeare & Co. bookstore, a literary haven on Paris’s Left Bank; stroll the Champs-Élysées; and admire the priceless works of the Louvre. Be sure to stop for a cup of coffee in the St. Germain district.
France, Painter’s Muse
See for yourself how France has inspired famous artists like van Gogh, Monet and so many more.
