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Discover France’s rich cultural heritage, mouth-watering cuisine, and stunning scenery on one of these 256 top-rated cruises in 2025. Sail back through time as you cruise down the legendary meandering Seine river discovering castles and France's famous vineyards. Explore the famous wine region of Bordeaux and historical Normandy on a cruise exploring chateaux, abundant vineyards, and stunning scenery as you sail along the Garonne River and its surrounding estuaries. Cruise the Mediterranean in style with Adventure Life as you explore famed French destinations such as Nice, St. Tropez, and Cannes. Choose from one of our hand-picked best small ships that cruise France. Contact one of our French cruise specialists for a free quote and custom itinerary cruising France.  
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Incredible Vineyards of Bordeaux
from $6,090
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Classic Cruise – Bordeaux

7 Day Itinerary aboard Rosa
  • Explore Saint Emilion’s streets
  • Visit Chateau Franc Mayne
  • Discover the village of Lagruere
  • Tour Le Mas d’Agenais
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Boé / Castet-en-Dorthe
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Experience a 7-day cruise on the Rosa through southwest France, starting with a champagne welcome in Castets-en-Dorthe. Enjoy guided tours to charming towns, local tastings, and picturesque sights, culminating with the Captain's Farewell Dinner in Bordeaux.
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Warm lights glow through the blue hour in Lyon
from $4,139
$2500
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Colors of Provence - Cruise Only

Lyon - Arles - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amakristina
  • Tour the highlights of Lyon, France
  • Stop at the home of a local vintner
  • Learn about olive farming tradition
  • Take the Artist Experience tour
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Lyon / Arles
Activities
Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Variable
Embark the MS Amakristina in Arles, France for your week-long cruise through France's legendary wine regions, including Cotes du Rhone, Burgundy and Beaujolais. Enjoy wine tastings, ancient Roman ruins, and medieval villages on this European vacation. Les Baux, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon, and Vienne are all stops before arriving to Lyon, France.
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Bordeaux
from $4,139
EBD $4000
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Taste of Bordeaux - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amadolce
  • Explore Bordeaux, a UNESCO Site
  • Taste distinguished French wine
  • Tour the Château Latour wine estate
  • Visit Libourne's colorful market
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Bordeaux / Bordeaux
Activity Level
Variable
Board an enchanting 8-day round-trip cruise from Bordeaux to Libourne on the MS Amadolce. Visit the towns of Cadillac, Pauillac, Bourg, Libourne, and Blaye as you enjoy wine-tasting tours, visit classic French chateaus, and explore historic sites. Biking and hiking options are available as well.
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The architectures of Lyon
from $4,149
EBD $4000
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Essence of Burgundy & Provence - Cruise Only

Port of Dijon - Arles - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacello
  • Explore Chalon-Sur-Saone's heritage
  • Discover Tournus’ Romanesque abbey
  • Experience Arles’ Roman ruins
  • Stroll through Beaune’s cobblestone
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Dijon / Arles
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the MS Amacello through Burgundy and Provence, savoring French flavors and exploring Roman heritage, charming towns, and iconic sites like Lyon’s culinary treasures and Avignon’s Papal Palace.
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Normandy
from $4,349
EBD $4000
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Paris & Normandy - Cruise Only

Roundtrip Paris - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amadante
  • Explore Chateau Gaillard's history
  • Discover charming Honfleur harbor
  • Visit Normandy’s iconic D-Day sites
  • Walk medieval streets of Rouen
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Paris / Paris
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Paris aboard the MS Amadante, exploring Normandy's stunning coast and rich heritage. Visit Monet's Gardens, the historic D-Day beaches, and the royal Chateau de Bizy for a memorable cultural experience.
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Panoramic view of Paris
from $7,899
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Grand Seine and Rhone - Cruise Only

Paris - Arles - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalyra
  • Visit Les Andelys Chateau Gaillard
  • Discover Honfleur’s harbor
  • Experience Normandy’s beaches
  • Explore Monet’s Giverny gardens
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Paris' Seine River / Arles
Activities
Wine Tasting, Hiking, Biking, Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 15-day cruise from Paris to Arles on the MS Amalyra, exploring iconic regions along the Seine, Saone, and Rhone rivers. Enjoy historical sites, exquisite wines, and culinary delights, culminating in the vibrant city of Arles.
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Beaujolais, France vineyard
from $4,249
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Flavors of Burgundy - Cruise Only

Port of Dijon - Lyon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacello
  • Explore Dijon’s medieval center
  • Wander Seurre’s charming streets
  • Tour Chalon-Sur-Saone’s riversides
  • Stroll Macon’s historic streets
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Dijon / Lyon
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Variable
Experience an 8-day cruise on the MS Amacello through Burgundy, where you indulge in wine tastings in Seurre, Tournus, Macon, and Lyon. Savor the region’s authentic cuisine while exploring its rich culture, history, and stunning landscapes.
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Explore Paris, the legendary city of light
from $15,890
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Normandy & Gems of the Seine

Roundtrip Paris - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Gem
  • Explore Paris iconic landmarks
  • Visit Vernon’s Giverny gardens
  • Discover Rouen’s medieval streets
  • Taste Normandy’s creamy cheese
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Paris / Paris
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Variable
Experience an 11-day cruise aboard the Scenic Gem, sailing the Seine and exploring Normandy's historical sites, including Joan of Arc landmarks and World War memorials. Enjoy charming villages' regional tastings, and conclude in Paris's vibrant culture and architecture.
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La Belle Epoque sailing through and european landscape
from $7,090
NO SS
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Classic Cruise – Northern Burgundy

Venarey-les-Laumes - Lezinnes - 7 Day Itinerary aboard La Belle Epoque
  • Explore Commarin for falconry
  • Stroll canalside paths past Nogent
  • Visit Forges de Buffon
  • Wander Saint-Vinnemer village
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Venarey-les-Laumes / Lezinnes
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 7-day cruise on La Belle Epoque, exploring Burgundy’s cultural and culinary gems. Enjoy guided tours, wine tastings, and gourmet dining, with stops at historic sites and charming towns, before returning to Paris.
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Canal du Midi in France
from $6,250
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Classic Cruise - Canal du Midi

Marseillan - Le Somail - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Anjodi
  • Discover Roman Narbonne’s cathedral
  • Stroll medieval Carcassonne
  • Explore Pezenas theatrical legacy
  • Spot wildlife near Portiragnes
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Marseillan / Le Somail
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Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 7-day cruise from Marseillan to Le Somail on the Anjodi, exploring the Canal du Midi with visits to Carcassonne, Narbonne, and a private truffle hunt. Enjoy wine tasting at Chateau de Paraza and biking along the Canal de la Robine.
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Athos crossing beutiful landscapes
from $6,250
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Classic Cruise - Canal du Midi

Argeliers - Marseillan - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Athos
  • Visit Carcassonne's medieval walls
  • Explore Minerve’s hilltop ruins
  • Tour Narbonne’s Roman roads
  • Admire Capestang’s church
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Argeliers / Marseillan
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Variable
Join a 7-day cruise on the Athos from Argeliers to Marseillan along the Canal du Midi, featuring tours of Carcassonne and Minerve, tastings at local producers, and market visits. Enjoy chef-prepared meals and cultural excursions, and end with a visit to the Noilly Prat vermouth distillery.
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Rosa quaint towns
from $6,090
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Classic Cruise - Gascony

Montauban - Boe - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Rosa
  • Stroll Montauban’s redbrick streets
  • Sip wine at Chateau Bellevue
  • Discover Moissac’s Abbaye St-Pierre
  • Explore Ramier for tastings
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Experience a 7-day cruise on the Rosa through southwest France along the Canal de Garonne, featuring wine tastings, historic tours, and charming villages. Enjoy daily scenic journeys with highlights, including a visit to a dairy farm, a tour of Abbaye St-Pierre, and tea at Chateau de Lamotte-Bardigues.
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Relax by the sea in sunny Nice
from $2,570
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Corsica & French Riviera

Roundtrip Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Discover Portofino’s coastal views
  • Wander Propriano’s town center
  • Stroll Alghero’s medieval streets
  • Visit Ile-Rousse’s coastline
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Nice / Nice
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Royal Clipper cruise through the Mediterranean, exploring beautiful coastal towns in France, Italy, and Corsica. Enjoy vibrant markets in Nice, stunning views in Portofino, and relax on St. Tropez’s famed Pampelonne Beach.
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Explore colorful Nice
from $3,863
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Corsican Cruise

Nice Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV La Belle des Océans
  • Discover Corsica
  • Cruise the coast of Gulf of Porto
  • Visit Calanques de Piana
  • Explore the Balagne Region
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Nice / Nice
Activity Level
Variable
This eight-day Corsican voyage aboard the MV La Belle des Océans reveals Corsica's hidden riches, a real paradise on earth that appears to have every marvel of the world on its shores or in its mountains. Relax on the beautiful beaches of Cargèse, "the Greek village," and Saint-Florent, Corsica's version of Saint-Tropez.
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L'lmpressionniste cruising through beautiful landscapes
from $79,500
EBD 10%
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Private Charter - Classic Cruise – Southern Burgundy

Fleurey-sur-Ouche - Escommes - 7 Day Itinerary aboard L’Impressionniste
  • Experience Fleurey-sur-Ouche
  • Enjoy Chateauneuf’s fortress
  • Stroll Burgundy villages
  • Taste Beaune wines
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Fleurey-sur-Ouche / Escommes
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 7-day private cruise on the L’impressionniste along the Burgundy Canal, enjoying wine tastings, guided excursions, and local cuisine. Highlights include historic tours, cycling paths, and breathtaking countryside views from Chateauneuf-en-Auxois.
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Explore Paris, the legendary city of light
from $82,500
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Private Charter - Classic Cruise – Champagne

Paris - Epernay - 7 Day Itinerary aboard La Nouvelle Etoile
  • Admire Paris Notre Dame
  • Stroll through Damery
  • Taste Brie de Meaux and fine wines
  • Tour Hautvillers Abbey
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Paris / Epernay
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Variable
Embark on a 7-day private barge cruise from Paris to Epernay on the La Nouvelle Etoile, featuring a champagne welcome and visits to historical sites like the Reims Cathedral. Enjoy regional cuisine, wine tastings, and curated excursions through the picturesque Champagne region.
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Lutzelbourg, is a charming village located in the Moselle department of Lorraine, France, known for its picturesque setting amidst hills and along canals.
from $82,500
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Private Charter - Classic Cruise - Alsace & Lorraine

Nancy - Strasbourg - 7 Day Itinerary aboard La Nouvelle Etoile
  • Explore Nancy’s Place Stanislas
  • Visit Obernai’s fortified town
  • Navigate the Vosges Mountains
  • Discover Zorn Valley hills
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 7-day private barge cruise from Nancy to Strasbourg on La Nouvelle Etoile, starting with a champagne welcome and visits to Nancy’s Baroque architecture and Chagall's stained-glass windows. Explore the Vosges Mountains, savor Alsace wines, and conclude with a guided tour of Strasbourg's cathedral and Folk Museum.
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Delight yourself with the breathtaking views aboard the Finesse
from $69,500
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Private Charter - Classic Cruise – Southern Burgundy

7 Day Itinerary aboard Finesse
  • Wander Roman Autun amphitheater
  • Tour Beaune’s Maison Champy
  • Visit Beaune’s Hotel-Dieu
  • Explore Chateau de Germolles
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St-Julien-sur-Dheune / Chalon Sur Saone
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 7-day cruise aboard the Finesse through Southern Burgundy, starting in St-Julien-sur-Dheune and concluding in Chalon-sur-Saone. Enjoy guided tours of historic sites, premier vineyards, and biodynamic wine tastings while exploring the scenic Canal du Centre.
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