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14 NIGHTS | AVALON WATERWAYS | AVALON POETRY II

14-Night Grand France (Northbound) Cruise

Aboard Avalon Poetry II (Avalon Waterways) | Departing Arles to Paris | 24 Available Departures from $6,502

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14 NightsDuration
Avalon WaterwaysCruise LineAvalon Poetry IICruise ShipArlesEmbarkation PortEuropeRegion$6,502Starting Fare
PORTS OF CALL ON THIS VOYAGEArles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain l'Hermitage, Macon, Lyon, Vernon, Caudebec-en-Caux
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Upcoming Sailings & Stateroom Fares (24)

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Departure DateReturn DateInsideOceanviewBalconySuiteAdvisor Quote & Perks
Mar 23, 2027
Voyage #WLP|70323
Apr 06, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$8,102Call for Exclusive Rate$12,000
Apr 06, 2027
Voyage #WLP|70406T
Apr 20, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$10,102Call for Exclusive Rate$14,000
Apr 20, 2027
Voyage #WLP|70420
May 04, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$10,252Call for Exclusive Rate$14,150
May 18, 2027
Voyage #WLP|70518
Jun 01, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$11,102Call for Exclusive Rate$15,000
Jun 01, 2027
Voyage #WLP|70601
Jun 15, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$10,602Call for Exclusive Rate$14,500
Jun 29, 2027
Voyage #WLP|70629T
Jul 13, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$8,802Call for Exclusive Rate$12,700
Jul 13, 2027
Voyage #WLP|70713
Jul 27, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$8,702Call for Exclusive Rate$12,600
Jul 27, 2027
Voyage #WLP|70727
Aug 10, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$8,702Call for Exclusive Rate$12,600
Aug 10, 2027
Voyage #WLP|70810
Aug 24, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$8,802Call for Exclusive Rate$12,700
Aug 24, 2027
Voyage #WLP|70824
Sep 07, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$10,202Call for Exclusive Rate$14,100
Oct 19, 2027
Voyage #WLP|71019T
Nov 02, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$9,352Call for Exclusive Rate$13,250
Mar 28, 2028
Voyage #WLP|80328
Apr 11, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$7,902Call for Exclusive Rate$11,800
Apr 11, 2028
Voyage #WLP|80411
Apr 25, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$8,552Call for Exclusive Rate$12,450
May 09, 2028
Voyage #WLP|80509
May 23, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$9,852Call for Exclusive Rate$13,750
May 23, 2028
Voyage #WLP|80523T
Jun 06, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$10,102Call for Exclusive Rate$14,000
Jun 06, 2028
Voyage #WLP|80606
Jun 20, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$9,602Call for Exclusive Rate$13,500
Jul 18, 2028
Voyage #WLP|80718T
Aug 01, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$7,952Call for Exclusive Rate$11,850
Aug 01, 2028
Voyage #WLP|80801
Aug 15, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$7,952Call for Exclusive Rate$11,850
Aug 15, 2028
Voyage #WLP|80815
Aug 29, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$8,252Call for Exclusive Rate$12,150
Aug 29, 2028
Voyage #WLP|80829
Sep 12, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$9,552Call for Exclusive Rate$13,450
Sep 12, 2028
Voyage #WLP|80912
Sep 26, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$10,302Call for Exclusive Rate$14,200
Oct 10, 2028
Voyage #WLP|81010
Oct 24, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$8,752Call for Exclusive Rate$12,650
Oct 24, 2028
Voyage #WLP|81024T
Nov 07, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$7,552Call for Exclusive Rate$11,450
Nov 07, 2028
Voyage #WLP|81107T
Nov 21, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$6,502Call for Exclusive Rate$10,400
PORT-BY-PORT TIMELINE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Grand France (Northbound) Route Map
Day 1

Arles, France (Embarkation) (ZAF)

ARLES, FRANCE (EMBARKATION) Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for BoardingFlights into Marseille must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES(D)

Day 2

Arles (ARLES)

ARLES A Brush with GeniusVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR: DISCOVERY Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own paintin

Day 3

Avignon (AVIGNON)

AVIGNON The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Discover Avignon by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the city—and a visit to the amaz

Day 4

Viviers (VIVIERS)

VIVIERS World History in a Charming French Country VillageEnjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers.ACTIVE Walk your way up to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on an afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. Yo

Day 5

Tain Lhermitage Excursion To Tournon (TAIN L'HERMITAGE. EXCURSION TO TOURNON)

TAIN L'HERMITAGE. EXCURSION TO TOURNON A Rendezvous with Castle Views and VineyardsJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Explore Tournon by foot as you follow your Adventure Host for a morning hike in this beautiful town along the Rhone, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour through

Day 6

Macon (MACON)

MCON Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saône DISCOVERY Travel into the rolling landscapes of the Mâconnais region to learn about its world-famous Chardonnay vineyards and the wines produced here. Enjoy a wine tasting in the cellars of a real medieval castle!DISCOVERY Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Ta

Day 7

Lyon (LYON)

LYON La Vie En Rose in LyonACTIVE Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also ex

Day 8

Lyon (Disembarkation)-Paris (Embarkation) (LYON (DISEMBARKATION)-PARIS (EMBARKATION))

LYON (DISEMBARKATION)–PARIS (EMBARKATION) On to Paris!This morning, say goodbye to your crew and board the TGV train to Paris. The rest of the day is free to explore the City of Light at your leisure. Consider browsing Paris’ classic shopping avenues and literary cafés for a true Parisian experience

Day 9

Vernon (VERNON)

VERNON Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du JourVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour through the picturesque Normandy countryside from Vernon to Giverny, ending with a visit to Monet’s enchanting gardens and home, OR: CL

Day 10

Caudebec (CAUDEBEC)

CAUDEBEC Ancient Abbeys Along the SeineACTIVE Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route—where more than 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches were built along the Seine.This afternoon, you

Day 11

Caudebec Excursions To Normandy (CAUDEBEC. EXCURSIONS TO NORMANDY)

CAUDEBEC. EXCURSIONS TO NORMANDY Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery, OR: CLASSIC Take a full-day Guided Tou

Day 12

Rouen (ROUEN)

ROUEN The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouen—home of the martyred Joan of Arc—and see the medieval

Day 13

Conflans (CONFLANS)

CONFLANS The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV ACTIVE Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison*

Day 14

Paris (PARIS)

PARIS Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the City of LightJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Experience the Seine river by foot with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid

Day 15

Paris (Disembarkation) (PAR)

PARIS (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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One Complimentary Pre- or Post-Cruise Night OR $300 per Couple Savings (2028 Sailings)

ACTION REQUIRED for Amenity Confirmation please contact your advisor or our agency to ensure amenity combinability. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the amenity(ies) listed. • One Complimentary Pre or Post-Cruise Night OR $300 per Couple Savings* *Savings, applied to a purchased Land Extension, is provided only if the Pre or Post-Cruise Night...

One Complimentary Pre- or Post-Cruise Night OR $300 per Couple Savings (2027 Sailings)

ACTION REQUIRED for Amenity Confirmation please contact your advisor or our agency to ensure amenity combinability. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the amenity(ies) listed. • One Complimentary Pre or Post-Cruise Night OR $300 per Couple Savings* *Savings, applied to a purchased Land Extension, is provided only if the Pre or Post-Cruise Night...

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What is included in the 14-Night Grand France (Northbound) cruise aboard Avalon Poetry II?

This 14-night Avalon Waterways voyage aboard Avalon Poetry II embarks in Arles and concludes in Paris, visiting Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain l'Hermitage, Macon, Lyon, Vernon, Caudebec-en-Caux. Fares start at $6,502 per person based on double occupancy, plus eligible Vincent Vacations onboard credits.

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