France Cruises

Join this 8-day expedition and tour lands of fine wine & cuisine from Avignon to Lyon aboard Viking River Cruises. Explore Avignon’s Palace of the Popes and excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy.

Cruise along the Seine River and explore Paris on this 4-day extension cruise aboard MS Boticelli. With just four days, the cruise hardly leaves Paris, allowing you to explore the city in all its modern wonder and romantic charm. This makes for the perfect add-on to any other cruise or European itinerary!

This 9-day Southern France and Italian Riviera cruise with Smithsonian Journeys sails from Barcelona to Civitavecchia on the Le Champlain. Explore the rich history and culture of the fabled lands on the northern shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

Experience a 22-day voyage aboard Avalon Artistry II, cruising Europe’s legendary rivers through Switzerland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Bordeaux. From the Rhine Gorge’s castles to Paris’s cultural treasures and Bordeaux’s famed vineyards, immerse yourself in guided tours, wine tastings, and châteaux visits.

Explore Switzerland and Southern France on a 12-day river cruise from Lausanne to Arles aboard the Emerald Liberte, featuring guided tours, wine tasting, and local experiences. Enjoy unique activities like biking in Lyon and a Provencal dinner by Chef Fabien Morreale while discovering stunning landscapes and rich culture.

Experience a 12-day cruise on the Emerald Liberte, exploring Lake Geneva, Lyon's culinary delights, and Beaujolais vineyards. End your journey in Nice after visiting Avignon and Arles, with stunning alpine views and rich Roman history along the way.

Experience an 8-day river cruise on the Scenic Diamond through the Bordeaux region, exploring its rich history and culinary delights. Visit renowned wine areas like Saint-Emilion and Medoc and enjoy local gastronomy and culture.

Board the Amadolce and enjoy 2 nights in Bilbao and 2 nights in San Sebastian leading up to a 7-night round-trip river cruise from Bordeaux, followed by 2 nights in the Loire Valley and 1 night in Paris. Visit world-famous wine estates tasting Grand Cru wines including Château Latour, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Pichon Longueville and Château Gruaud Larose.

Sail along the Mediterranean coast from Nice through the French Riviera and into Italy on 9-day cruise aboard World Traveller. Explore Saint-Tropez, Sanary-sur-Mer, and Calvi before heading to Livorno, Cinque Terre, Porto Ercole, and Naples. Walk through historic ports, visit museums, relax on beaches, and enjoy coastal views.

Set sail on an 8-day Mediterranean cruise from Civitavecchia aboard the Star Clipper, exploring Italy and France. Visit Elba Island, Portofino, Corsica, and Menton, culminating with a full day at the Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez regatta before concluding in Nice.

Get to know the scenic Rhine River on this 5-day river cruise aboard the MS Gerard Schmitter. From Strasbourg, France to Rudesheim, Germany and back, you'll see the Rock of Lorelei, visit vineyards and traditional cafes cellar, and see museums & neighborhoods like those of Heidelberg, Mainz, Koblenz, and Speyer.

Experience the Rhine Valley on this 5-day round-trip river cruise from Strasbourg, France aboard the MS Monet. As you visit the towns of Koblenz, Mainz, Rudesheim, and Manheim, you'll visit iconic sites like Heidelberg, Stolzenfels Castle, and the quaint villages & savory wineries that characterize the Rhine Valley.