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A Culinary Experience in Grand France (Northbound) 2026

15 days
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From Arles to Paris
4.6
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A Culinary Experience in Grand France (Northbound) 2026 - Avalon Waterways
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Avalon Waterways
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Age range 8 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Arles
    Arles
  • Avignon
    Avignon
  • Pont du Gard
    Pont du Gard
  • Viviers
    Viviers
  • Lyon
    Lyon
  • Tournus
    Tournus
  • Beaune
    Beaune
  • Dijon
    Dijon
  • Paris
    Paris
  • Honfleur
    Honfleur
  • Normandy Beach
    Normandy Beach
  • Arromanches-les-Bains
    Arromanches-les-Bains
  • Rouen
    Rouen
  • Versailles
    Versailles
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Highlights

  • Explore Arles with a guided walking tour
  • Visit the Palace of the Popes in Avignon
  • Taste Rhône wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  • Tour Tournon’s medieval city and castle
  • Discover Lyon’s secrets on a culinary walk

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARLES, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
  2. Day 2 ARLES
  3. Day 3 AVIGNON
  4. Day 4 VIVIERS
  5. Day 5 TAIN L'HERMITAGE
  6. Day 6 LYON
  7. Day 7 TOURNUS–CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE
  8. Day 8 CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (DISEMBARKATION) BEAUNE–DIJON–PARIS (EMBARKATION)
  9. Day 9 VERNON
  10. Day 10 CAUDEBEC
  11. Day 11 CAUDEBEC. EXCURSIONS TO NORMANDY
  12. Day 12 ROUEN
  13. Day 13 CONFLANS
  14. Day 14 PARIS
  15. Day 15 PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6
(231 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

756

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

96%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and small-ship cruising with a young fleet, the most included shore excursions, the widest range of choices and extraordinary itineraries. Our Suite Ships® feature one-of-a-kind Panorama SuitesSM, with the widest opening windows in...

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Customer Reviews

  • Klaus
    · July 28th, 2024
    ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
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  • Lindsay
    · April 30th, 2024
    Great service, good guides, excellent food
  • Annette
    · September 14th, 2024
    Tour advertised as 6-day tour but in fact the first day we were provided with hotel accommodation only. The second...
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Dates & Availability

15 days
A Culinary Experience in Grand France (Northbound) 2026
From Arles to Paris

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Tour ID: 288173

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    • For any tour departing before March 28th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 28th, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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