River Cruising

French Escapade: The Riviera to Paris

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Days
14
From (per Person)
$9,490 USD
Journey Type
River Cruising
Time of Year
Apr - May, Jul - Nov
Cities & Landmarks
Paris, Lyon, Arles, Monte-Carlo, Chalon-sur-Saône, Mâcon
Monte-Carlo, Monaco

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Overview

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

 

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Private gala evening at the recently restored Chateau of the medieval Duchy d'Uzès

 

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE - La Camargue excursion to meet the family of a working farm for a Provençal lunch & a cowboy demonstration with prized black bulls

 

 

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

 

All gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director

 

All private Tauck shore excursions – $7,167 Value

 

Two nights in Monte-Carlo and two nights in Paris at celebrated hotels in the heart of the cities.

 

Exploration of the Rhône and Saône wine country with vineyard visits and wine tastings

 

SEE WHAT YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES

Activity

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On some days, walking extends to 2–3.5 miles (~4,000–7,000 steps), with occasional stairs, hills, or uneven surfaces. Standing periods may last up to 90 minutes, but this level still includes breaks and lower-effort days.

Pace

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Full days with little downtime. Select days may offer opt-out opportunities or lighter alternatives. Ideal for travelers who want to stay engaged, but with some room to pace themselves.

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Exclusively inclusive river cruising

On one of the most enjoyable river cruises in France, journey from the jet-setting capital of Monte-Carlo on the Riviera into Provence to Arles to board your riverboat for a cruise along the Rhône River to Lyon, and then along the Saône, ending in Paris.

Travel into the countryside past vineyards where some of the world's best grapes become some of the world's best wines, stopping to taste some of them. Discover river towns with Roman roots and lingering traces of medieval magic in their streets, experience the cowboy traditions and cuisine of La Camargue, and sample the pleasures of regional cuisine and wine throughout your trip. Explore a palace fit for a pope and an abbey that was once one of the most powerful in Europe. You'll find something new, something wonderful every day. And during two nights in Paris, you'll discover the timeless allure of the City of Light – where grand boulevards, intimate cafés, and world-renowned landmarks create a setting unlike any other. From the elegance of its architecture to the effortless rhythm of daily life along the Seine, Paris offers the perfect finale to your journey through France – a celebration of art, culture, and joie de vivre that stays with you long after you return home. Read Less

Wine country – France's Rhône Valley

Tauck Exclusive – Experience la Camargue

An exclusive Provençal experience on a family owned ranch in la Camargue

Drive past marshy fields of grazing bulls and white horses to a privately owned ranch in la Camargue, where the Rhône meets the sea, and experience a different taste of Provençal life for Tauck guests only. It begins with a horseback welcome by the warm-hearted family who lives here, continues with a farm-fresh feast of locally produced fare and a heartfelt guitar serenade, and culminates in a display of skill by Provençal cowboys (known as gardians) that will have your heart racing at every turn.

InterContinental Paris-Le Grand

Parisian grandeur for over a century and a half

InterContinental Paris Le Grand has been the soul of Second Empire grandeur since the day Empress Eugenie inaugurated it in 1862, a magnet for royal guests like Tsar Nicholas II and Edward VII... the go-to place where Victor Hugo hosted parties, and writers like Oscar Wilde, Emile Zola, and Guy de Maupassant were regulars at the café. Filling an entire city block just off the grand Boulevard des Capucines, across from the Opera House and an easy walk to the Louvre, this luxury hotel is close to the heart of Paris, in both its romantic past and elegant present.

You'll see beautiful churches, world famous art galleries and many Roman and pre-Roman historical sites always with expert guides. The Tauck formula at its best.

Peter Arthur

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Deck Plans

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Your Journey

Pricing & Availability

About Booking This Tour

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Travel Requirements For This Tour

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The Tauck Experience

Tauck's River Cruise Guide

Rhône River Facts

First Timer's Guide

Why Take A Tauck River Cruise

Choosing The Best European River Cruise For You

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Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

Book Today... And Travel Dreams Begin

Discover The World

Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

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