Top France Tours & Cruises in 2025

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Fine Food and Wines on a Cruise through the Burgundy Region

Dijon to Saint-Leger-sur-Dheun - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Danièle

• Admire Burgundy scenery
• Explore Saint-Jean-de-Losne
• Enjoy Chagny's hillside scenery
• Discover Santenay history

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Dijon / Saint Leger Sur Dheune

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Biking, Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 7-day Fine Food and Wines on a Cruise through the Burgundy Region on MS Daniele. Cruise from Dijon to Saint-Leger-sur-Dheune, stopping in towns like Chagny, Chalon-sur-Saône, and Santenay. Hike to natural landmarks, bike canal paths, visit historic sites, and taste local wines.

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from $2,192

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A Cruise in Aquitaine : The Great Wines of Southern France

Bordeaux Roundtrip - 6 Day Itinerary aboard MS Cyrano de Bergerac

• Admire Bordeaux heritage
• Explore the famous Médoc region
• Tour Blaye and its monuments
• Discover the Gironde and Garonne

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Bordeaux / Bordeaux

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Variable

Join the MS Cyrano de Bergerac on this 6-day river cruise along along the Garonne and the Dordogne to discover the amazing cities in Bordeaux region.

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from $77,000

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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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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

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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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from $67,500

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Private Charter - Classic Cruise – Champagne

7 Day Itinerary aboard Kir Royale

• Visit Chateau-Thierry battlefield
• Explore Belleau Wood cemetery
• Tour Ay's grand cru champagne house
• Discover Avize vineyards

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Chateau Thierry / Chalons en Champagne

Activities

Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Wine Tasting, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 7-day private barge cruise from Chateau-Thierry to Chalons-en-Champagne aboard Kir Royale, featuring champagne tastings, World War I site visits, and gourmet dining along the scenic River Marne.

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from $67,500

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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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from $45,000

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Private Charter - Classic Cruise - Canal du Midi

Marseillan - Le Somail - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Anjodi

• Explore Pezenas theatrical legacy
• Stroll medieval Carcassonne
• Sample wines at Chateau de Paraza
• Discover Roman Narbonne’s cathedral

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Marseillan / Canal du Midi

Activities

Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 7-day private 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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from $45,000

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Private Charter - Classic Cruise – Burgundy

Auxerre - Chevroches - 7 Day Itinerary aboard L'Art de Vivre

• Explore Auxerre’s medieval center
• Walk through Lucy-sur-Yonne village
• Experience Vezelay’s basilica
• Visit Chateau de Bazoches

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Auxerre / Chevroches

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 7-day private cruise on the L'Art de Vivre, journeying through Burgundy from Auxerre to Chevroches. Enjoy private wine tastings, historic sites like Vezelay Basilica, and scenic excursions through vineyards and picturesque landscapes.

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from $13,230

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Corsican shores, under Sail Aboard Le Ponant

Roundtrip Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Ponant

• Visit Balagne and Cap Corse
• Visit Gulf of Ajaccio
• Discover the Gulf of Sant’Amanza
• Visit the Gulf of Roccapina

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Nice / Nice

Activities

Scuba Diving, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on an 8-day cruise along the Corsican coastline aboard Le Ponant, departing from Nice. Explore the northern terrain of Balagne and Cap Corse with historic citadels and unspoiled villages. Experience the Gulf of Sant’Amanza. Visit the Gulf of Roccapina and Domaine de Murtoli before returning to Nice.

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from $19,750

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South of France with Highlights of Paris

Paris - Lyon - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Sapphire

• Wander Paris’s grand boulevards
• Marvel at Montmartre’s artistry
• Savor Beaune’s Burgundy wines
• Stroll Tournon’s cobbled lanes

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Paris / Lyon

Activities

Kayaking, Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Variable

Take a 13-day cruise from Paris to Lyon on the Scenic Sapphire, discovering France's rich culture and cuisine. Enjoy two nights in Paris and explore enchanting towns, historic sites, and exclusive events, including music performances.

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from $3,799

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Burgundy & Provence

Arles to Lyon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Catherine

• Discover Arles’ Roman ruins
• Visit Avignon's Palace of the Popes
• Learn about silk weaving at Lyon
• Visit Beaune’s Hospices

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Arles / Lyon

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day Burgundy & Provence cruise from Arles to Lyon aboard the S.S. Catherine. Visit towns like Avignon, where medieval charm and the majestic Palace of the Popes await. Next, explore the quaint village of Viviers and its storied past, and then explore the twin wine villages of Tain-l’Hermitage and Tournon.

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from $11,590

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Rhone Bliss: Beaujolais Harvest Journey

Marseille - Lyon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Sapphire

• Explore Arles' Roman ruins
• Uncover Avignon’s papal history
• Admire Viviers’ Gothic cathedral
• Discover Vienne’s Roman theater

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Marseille / Lyon

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Variable

Experience an 8-day river cruise from Marseille to Lyon on the Scenic Sapphire, exploring southern France's rich history and culture. Discover highlights like Arles, Avignon, and Lyon’s culinary scene, with memorable excursions along the Rhone.

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from $10,725

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Classic Cruise – Champagne

Paris - Epernay - 7 Day Itinerary aboard La Nouvelle Etoile

• Admire Paris Eiffel Tower
• Taste Brie de Meaux and fine wines
• Tour Hautvillers Abbey
• Stroll through Damery

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Paris / Epernay

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Variable

Embark on a 7-day 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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from $10,725

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Classic Cruise - Alsace & Lorraine

Nancy - Strasbourg - 7 Day Itinerary aboard La Nouvelle Etoile

• Explore Nancy’s Place Stanislas
• Navigate the Vosges Mountains
• Discover Zorn Valley hills
• Visit Obernai’s fortified town

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Strasbourg / Strasbourg

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 7-day 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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from $9,090

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Classic Cruise – Southern Burgundy

7 Day Itinerary aboard Finesse

• Explore Chateau de Germolles
• Wander Roman Autun amphitheater
• Tour Beaune’s Maison Champy
• Visit Beaune’s Hotel-Dieu

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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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from $9,090

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Classic Cruise - Upper Loire & Western Burgundy

7 Day Itinerary aboard Renaissance

• Visit Château de la Bussière
• Cruise the aqueduct at River Loire
• Visit Gien
• Enjoy wine tasting

Activities

Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Variable

Board the luxury hotel barge Renaissance and take a 7-day cruise through the rivers and canals of France. Cruise over Gustav Eiffel's famous aqueduct spanning the Loire River. Take some time to explore the beautiful village and canals of Montargis either on foot or bicycle.

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from $7,990

NO SS

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Classic Cruise – Canal du Midi

Salleles d'Aude - Trebes - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Enchanté

• Hunt truffles at Mas d’Antonin
• Stroll Narbonne’s market
• Taste wines at Chateau de Paraza
• Tour Carcassonne’s ramparts

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Sallèles d’Aude / Trèbes

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 7-day cruise on the Enchanté along the Canal du Midi, visiting sites like Narbonne’s Roman ruins, Chateau de Paraza, and the medieval village of Minerve. Conclude your journey in Trebes after exploring Carcassonne and enjoying truffle hunting and wine tastings.

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from $4,009

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Paris to Normandy

Roundtrip Paris - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Tapestry II

• Explore Paris vibrant streets
• Visit Monet’s Giverny gardens
• Discover Bizy Castle grandeur
• Bike along Normandy Abbeys

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Paris / Paris

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise from Paris aboard the Avalon Tapestry II, combining the scenic beauty of the Seine River with the historic allure of Normandy. Visit Monet's gardens, explore Normandy Landing Beaches, stroll through Rouen's medieval streets, and enjoy excursions to Auvers-Sur-Oise or Malmaison while savoring wine and culture.

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