8 Day River Cruise Paris to Paris
With a delicious menu of culturally immersive experiences, an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise on the Seine serves up joie de vivre at every port. History meets happiness as you decide how to savor the castles, croissants, châteaux, and chèvre of fabulous France from Paris to Normandy.

Our wide array of Classic, Discovery, and Active excursions puts you in the driver’s seat of your vacation – whether that’s a bicycle seat, kayak seat, or a front row seat at a culinary or cocktail workshop where you’ll learn hands-on how to master the delightful delicacies this gastronomic country is known for. This is your tour de France. No matter how you choose to journey through it, monumental discoveries and moving experiences await at every turn.

Move.
Enjoy a little get-up-and-go on your cruising vacation when you:

•Say “oui” and “whee” on a bicycle tour through the heart of Paris.
•Paddle a kayak past the timbered houses, 12th century castles and gothic church of charming Vernon.
•Hop on an E-bike for a leisurely tour of the impressive Château de Maisons-Lafitte.

And be moved.
Get off the beaten path and relish the world when you:

•Whip up sweet Chantilly cream with the culinary experts on the even sweeter Chantilly Castle grounds.
•Stop and smell the roses as you stroll through the home and gardens of master impressionist Claude Monet.
•Shake it up at a Benedictine cocktail workshop at the palace where the world-famous liqueur is made.

Plus, Classic sightseeing is always available in every port along the way.

Activate your senses and discover a world of wonder in all-new, entirely “you” ways on your personal, passion-packed cruise along the Seine.

Every Season. A Different Perspective.
From summer’s vibrant Parisian energy to the softer tones of spring and fall, this journey along the Seine offers something special in every season. Depending on when you sail, you can explore charming La Roche Guyon with its seasonal specialties, marvel at the magical Rouen Cathedral light show, stroll through Paris in Bloom with a Cheese Museum visit or immerse yourself in Paris Fashion Week through chic city walks and inspiring onboard couture lectures. Changing light, riverside scenery, and a more relaxed pace bring fresh perspectives to both the City of Light and Normandy’s historic shores. Enjoy the same route, revealed through the unique lens of the season you set sail.