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Combines two of our popular voyages Lyon & Provence and Paris & the Heart of Normandy. Celebrate the Provençal lifestyle and explore Avignon's Palace of the Popes. Savour Lyon's culinary heritage, then toast the Beaujolais vineyards. Luxuriate in the sophistication of Paris, walk in Joan of Arc's footsteps at Rouen and pay your respects at Normandy's World War II beaches. Art, cuisine, style, joie de vivre—if you love everything français, this voyage captures it all in one journey. DAYS 1 5 1 3 GUIDED TOUR S 1 COUNTRY 1 2 PORTS FRANCE'S FINEST S E T S A I L M a r c h - N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 6 M a r c h - N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 7 M a r c h - N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 8 6 L Y O N , F R A N C E ( O V E R N I G H T ) Tour the city of Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a guided visit to the Basilica of Notre Dame, then take a walking tour through the cobblestone streets of Vieux Lyon (Old Town). 7 L Y O N , F R A N C E ( O V E R N I G H T ) Take a scenic drive through the rolling hills of Beaujolais, learn about the art of wine making and enjoy a wine tasting. 8 L Y O N & P A R I S , F R A N C E ( O V E R N I G H T ) Enjoy a leisurely train ride from Lyon to Paris. Board your second vessel and continue your journey through France. 9 P A R I S , F R A N C E Embark on a tour of this dazzling city and marvel at its most remarkable sights, including the iconic Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Opera House, and drive along the famed Champs-Élysées. 10 L A R O C H E G U Y O N & V E R N O N , F R A N C E Enjoy a free morning discovering La Roche Guyon, one of France's most beautiful villages. Visit Giverny and tour the home and gardens of Claude Monet. Later, explore charming Vernon. 11 R O U E N , F R A N C E ( O V E R N I G H T ) Sail the Seine through Normandy, then spend the afternoon in Rouen. Enjoy a walking tour visiting Jeanne d'Arc's Market Square and the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral. 12 N O R M A N D Y B E A C H E S , F R A N C E Marvel at the Bayeux Tapestry, then tour the historic beaches of Normandy, followed by visits to World War II landmarks. 13 L E S A N D E L Y S , F R A N C E Sail to the small town of Les Andelys, known for its imposing castle, Château Gaillard, built in the 12th century by Richard the Lionheart. 14 L E P E C Q & P A R I S , F R A N C E ( O V E R N I G H T ) Visit Château de Malmaison, where Napoleon Bonaparte spent his final days in France. Enjoy an overnight stay in Paris where your vessel is docked nearby. 15 P A R I S , F R A N C E Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions. DAY PORT 1 A V I G N O N , F R A N C E ( O V E R N I G H T ) Embark your vessel and settle into your stateroom. Enjoy free time to explore this quaint town. 2 A R L E S , F R A N C E Take a walking tour of Arles, featuring its famous Roman amphitheatre and the Church of Saint-Trôphime. 3 A V I G N O N , F R A N C E Enjoy a guided walk around Avignon visiting the Pont d'Avignon and the Palace of the Popes—a UNESCO World Heritage site. 4 V I V I E R S , F R A N C E Explore this charming riverside village's peaceful ambience amid its scenic mountain setting. 5 T O U R N O N & V I E N N E , F R A N C E ( O V E R N I G H T ) Board the Train des Gorges for a ride through the Ardèche plateau. After lunch, sail along the Rhône past dramatic landscapes. Arrive in Vienne and discover the city's rich Roman past. R O U E N , FR A N C E Avigon to Paris or vice versa 122 | For pricing, availability and more details visit viking.com