French Waterways

The Seine, Oise, Rhône and Saône are in turns tranquil and invigorating; subtle and striking; architectural and rural – from the elegant backdrop of Paris as the Seine flows through the heart of the capital, to the scenic vineyards that produce the famous Côtes du Rhône wine.

Paris

Parisian architecture has influenced the design of magnificent cities throughout Europe and beyond, and a cruise along the Seine is an unforgettable way to enjoy the views.

See the Louvre’s famous glass pyramid on the Right Bank, the Notre Dame Cathedral on the Île de la Cité and of course the iconic Eiffel Tower as you cruise past the fashionable Left Bank.

Avignon

One of the most fascinating towns in southern France, Avignon enjoys a stunning setting on the Rhône.

Enclosed by massive ramparts and dominated by the beautiful Papal Palace, the town has many treasures including the 13th-century ‘Petit Palais’, which is now a museum displaying Romanesque and Gothic sculpture and medieval paintings by Botticelli and other famous artists.

Lyon

France’s second city is dramatically located at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône Rivers, and has been a gateway between the north and south since Roman times.

Lyon’s Musée des Beaux Arts showcases the country’s largest and most important collections of art after the Louvre, while the à la carte restaurants here are sure to tempt you with their delicious menus.