France's Finest on Viking Heimdal
Avignon to Paris
Join two popular itineraries to create a 15-day river cruise that offers the ultimate journey through France. Begin in France’s legendary capital of Paris, then travel along the Seine through the Norman countryside to the historic Normandy beaches before returning to Paris. Transfer to Chalon-sur-Saône to embark on the second half of your grand tour of France, finding artistic inspiration in the colors and sunlight of Burgundy and Provence.
Celebrate the Provençal lifestyle. Explore Avignon’s Palace of the Popes. Savor Lyon’s culinary heritage. Toast the Beaujolais vineyards. Luxuriate in Paris’s sophistication. Walk in Joan of Arc’s footsteps at Rouen. Pay your respects at Normandy’s World War II beaches. Art, cuisine, style, joie de vivre-if you love everything Français, this is for you: a 15-day journey that combines our popular Lyon & Provence and Paris & the Heart of Normandy cruises into one tour de force.
Viking® brings you closer to the cultures of the world with destination-focused itineraries on the rivers of Europe. You are invited to sail with like-minded travelers on The Thinking Person’s Cruise®. What this entails for you is a culturally rich, immersive experience including enriching shore excursions, insightful lectures, Destination Performances, cooking demonstrations and regionally inspired cuisine—designed to help you explore and engage with your destination through its food, culture, countryside and customs. Plus, the Viking Inclusive Value covers just about everything—port charges, Wi-Fi, meals, lectures, onboard activities and shore excursions—so all you have to do is relax and enjoy a great journey. And the award-winning Viking Longships® have set the standard in river cruising with spacious Veranda Staterooms, the first-ever true (two-room) suites on Europe’s rivers, al fresco dining and more. Discover for yourself why Viking truly is The World’s Leading River Cruise Line®.
Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avignon | ||
| 2 | Arles | ||
| 3 | Avignon | ||
| 4 | Viviers | ||
| 5 | Vienne | ||
| 6 | Lyon | ||
| 7 | Lyon | ||
| 8 | Lyon | ||
| 9 | Paris (Le Pecq) | ||
| 10 | La Roche-Guyon | ||
| 11 | Rouen | ||
| 12 | Normandy Beaches | ||
| 13 | Les Andelys | ||
| 14 | Mantes-la-Jolie | ||
| 15 | Paris |
