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French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux 2026

15 days
From Paris to Bordeaux
4.6
230 traveler reviews
French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux 2026 - Avalon Waterways
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Tour Operator:
Avalon Waterways
Ship capacity:
160
Age range:
12 to 90
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
288236
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Highlights

  • Explore Paris on your first day
  • Tour Giverny and Monet's gardens
  • Bike along the Seine River
  • Visit historic Normandy beaches
  • Discover the art in Auvers-sur-Oise

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 PARIS, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
  2. Day 2 VERNON
  3. Day 3 CAUDEBEC
  4. Day 4 CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY
  5. Day 5 ROUEN
  6. Day 6 CONFLANS
  7. Day 7 PARIS
  8. Day 8 PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)–BORDEAUX (EMBARKATION)
  9. Day 9 CADILLAC-SUR-GARONNE
  10. Day 10 CUSSAC FORT MÉDOC
  11. Day 11 BLAYE–BOURG
  12. Day 12 LIBOURNE. EXCURSION TO SAINT-ÉMILION
  13. Day 13 BORDEAUX
  14. Day 14 BORDEAUX. EXCURSION TO ARCACHON’S BAY
  15. Day 15 BORDEAUX (DISEMBARKATION)
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What's Included

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  • Guide
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  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

Number of tours

747

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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
French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux 2026
From Paris to Bordeaux

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Good to Know

  • Currency
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    France
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    France
    Type E
    France
    Type F
    France
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before February 11th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 11th, 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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