France Cultural Cruises

from $4,139

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Essence of Burgundy & Provence - Cruise Only

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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from $6,632

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Highlights of Paris, Provence and the Riviera

12 Day Itinerary

• View Paris from the Eiffel Tower
• Le Marais with local food and wine
• Enjoy a Rhône Valley wine tasting
• Drive through iconic villages
• Discover enchanting towns in Proven

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Paris / Nice

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

Uncover the magic of France on this 12-day journey from iconic Paris to sun-kissed Provence and the dazzling Riviera. Stroll along the Seine, sip rosé in lavender-scented vineyards, explore medieval hilltop villages, and unwind on the sparkling Mediterranean coast.

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from $5,207

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Explore Southwest France: Vineyards and History

10 Day Itinerary

• Taste Bordeaux's wine and cheese
• Enjoy wine tasting in Saint-Émilion
• Sail on a traditional pinasse
• Enjoy an onboard oyster tasting
• Take a stroll around Sarlat
• Visit Vézère Valley historic sites
• Visit cliffside village Rocamadour
• Taste iconic food of Toulouse

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Bordeaux / Toulouse

Activities

Biking, Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience a thrilling 10-day journey through France’s historic and culinary heart! Sip world-class wines in Bordeaux, sail Arcachon Bay in a traditional pinasse, and taste gourmet delights in Dordogne. Explore medieval Bonaguil, the stunning Lascaux caves, and the UNESCO-listed Vezere Valley. End in vibrant Toulouse with rich food, wine, and culture at every turn

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from $14,490

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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

Starts / Ends

Paris / Paris

Activity Level

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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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

Hiking

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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from $6,850

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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from $6,850

NO SS

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Classic Cruise – Southern Burgundy

Fleurey-sur-Ouche - Escommes - 7 Day Itinerary aboard L’Impressionniste

• Tour Old Dijon vibrant markets
• Discover Cote de Beaune landscapes
• Taste Beaune wines
• Admire Vandenesse landscapes

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Fleurey-sur-Ouche / Escommes

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 7-day 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 $7,390

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Classic Cruise - Alsace and Lorraine

Krafft - Niderviller - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Panache

• Explore Strasbourg historic city
• Stroll Saverne charming town
• Hike Chateau Haut-Barr fortress
• Tour Waltenheim-sur-Zorn vineyards

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Krafft / Niderviller

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 7-day cruise on the Panache through Alsace, starting in Strasbourg, with a champagne welcome. Discover historic towns and cultural landmarks, and enjoy wine tastings, scenic hikes, and art at every port before disembarking in Strasbourg.

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from $6,050

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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

Activity Level

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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from $5,850

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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

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $5,850

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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

Activity Level

Variable

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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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

Starts / Ends

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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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 – 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

Activity Level

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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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

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

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 – 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 $12,220

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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

Starts / Ends

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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