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France offers tremendous choices for cruising its beautiful rivers and canals.
Rhone River Cruises
The Rhone River flows through some
of France's most historic cities.
Starting in the in the
mountains of Switzerland it flows to the Mediterranean.
Along its shores are some of France's best known wine regions.
The Papal Palace in Avignon, vineyards of the Côte
du Rhône and the history of Arles all await
you.
It winds through
Lyon, noted for its amazing restaurants and silk works.
Then it travels through the
heart of Provence with its excellent cuisine, ancient towns,
fields of lavender and landscapes of Van Gogh.
Just before reaching the coast,
It passes through the wild nature of the Camargue, one of the
largest natural areas in Europe with wild horses and raw natural
beauty.
Take a Rhône River Cruise. What a journey!
Seine River Cruises
The Seine, at 485 miles long, is France's second longest river. The Seine rises in the French région of Burgundy, in the département of Côte-d'Or, 30 km (18 miles) northwest of Dijon.
In Paris, narrowed between high stone embankments, the river offers fine views of the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay (housing Paris' collection of Impressionist art), the Conciergerie and the Eiffel Tower. The northern side of the river is described as the Right Bank (Rive Droite) and the southern side as the Left Bank (Rive Gauche), because when facing the same direction that the river flows, these are the directions to the left and right.
The river then meanders in large loops through Normandy and Rouen, entering the English Channel (La Manche) in an estuary between Le Havre and Honfleur.Click on our Seine River Cruises link below to see the exciting programs available on the Seine River.
Bordeaux Cruises
The Bordeaux region offers an incredible range of attractions for those who appreciate fine food and wines. Bordeaux is Aquitaine's capital and a thriving port on the Garonne River. It is well known for its surrounding wine-growing region. Most chateaux welcome visitors to their cellars and wine tastings.
Besides wine, the region is rich with interesting sites and history dating back to the third century when Bordeaux was a prosperous Gallo-Roman city, making it as one of France's most exciting destinations. Renaissance mansions, art museums, cathedrals, 14th century castles, medieval fortresses, Grand Théâtre, châteaux, prehistoric caves, villages and rolling river valleys and many more await you as you visit this picturesque region.
Click on our Bordeaux Cruises link below to see the exciting programs available.
Loire Cruises
The Loire is the longest river in France and boasts an abundance of UNESCO heritage sites. Storybook villages, quaint medieval towns, and majestic châteaux and palaces line the banks of the river. The fertile landscape affords spectacular views of the region which attracts many artists, writers and poets.
Our 6 day and 8 day cruises visit places in the Pays de la Loire region that are guaranteed to satisfy the traveler in search of culture and originality. Many of the stes are UNESCO-designated, including Nantes, Saint-Nazaire, Ancenis, Angers, the Castles of the Loire, Saumur.
Barge Cruises
Barges accommodating 4 - 12 guests ply the small rivers and canals of France. The leisurely pace of these cruises makes them the perfect way to enjoy the wine, food and sights of France. |
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