France's Finest - 2025 Avignon to Paris

Explore Paris, Burgundy & Provence

Celebrate the Provençal lifestyle. Explore Avignon’s Palace of the Popes. Savor Lyon’s culinary heritage. Toast the Beaujolais vineyards. 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.

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Viking Inclusive Value

All you need included, with no surprises or hidden fees

Viking Inclusive Value

All you need included, with no surprises or hidden fees

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Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

1	Avignon, France	Sheltered by medieval walls, Avignon’s maze of narrow streets is filled with churches, museums and palaces tracing the history of this ancient, vibrant city.
2	Arles, France	The site of impressive Roman ruins, Arles inspires artists with its vibrant colors and striking quality of light.
3	Avignon, France	Avignon’s grandest edifice is the Palace of the Popes, the papal seat for 70 years in the 14th century.
4	Viviers, France	Set in a mountainous province, Viviers was founded in the 5th century.
5	Tournon & Vienne, France	Surrounded by steep hills and situated between France’s Burgundy and Beaujolais regions, Vienne is the gateway to Lyon’s countryside.
6	Lyon, France	After Paris, Lyon is France’s most significant cultural and culinary center.
7	Lyon, France	There’s nothing like losing yourself among the cobblestone streets and riverside promenade of Old Lyon.
8	Lyon, France	France's third largest city, Lyon straddles the Rhône and Saône Rivers.
9	Paris, France	A Seine River port, Le Pecq lies just a short distance from the splendor of Paris’s world-renowned culture, cuisine and architecture.
10	La Roche-Guyon, France	Take in the scenery in this traditional village and see its imposing hilltop medieval castle.
11	Scenic Sailing: Seine River & Rouen	Founded by the Romans, Rouen is situated amidst the chalk cliffs along the Seine and filled with half-timbered houses and exquisite Gothic architecture.
12	Normandy Beaches	Normandy’s legendary D-Day Beaches bear witness to the heroism of the troops who landed here in World War II.
13	Les Andelys, France	Set along the Seine, this small town is best known for the imposing Château Gaillard overlooking the village.
14	Le Pecq & Paris, France	Formerly known as Mantes-sur-Seine for its picturesque location on the winding Seine River, Mantes-la-Jolie translates into “Mantes the Pretty.”
15	Paris, France	Paris’s cultural and historic significance is evident in its many noted landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Arc de Triomphe.

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.