France River Cruise Destinations

France’s rivers reach its greatest cities, vineyards and history. Here is what waits along each route.

Paris & the Seine

Begin beneath the Eiffel Tower, then sail west past Impressionist scenery — the perfect blend of city and countryside.

Giverny & Rouen

Monet’s gardens at Giverny and the medieval half-timbered streets and towering cathedral of Rouen.

Normandy

The D-Day landing beaches, the American Cemetery and the tapestry town of Bayeux — moving history near the river.

Lyon & the Rhône

France’s gastronomic capital and gateway to Provence, where the Saône meets the Rhône.

Avignon & Arles

The Palais des Papes, the Pont du Gard and Van Gogh’s Arles, wrapped in Provence’s light and vineyards.

Bordeaux & its vineyards

A UNESCO city ringed by legendary wine regions — St-Émilion, the Médoc and Sauternes — on the Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde.

Seine cruises start and finish in Paris; to add a few days in the capital, see where to stay in Paris on RoomsCheap.com.

Rhône and Saône cruises usually start in Lyon — arrive a day early for its bouchons and old town with Lyon hotel rates.

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