Grand France (2025) Cruise on S.S. Joie de Vivre from Arles (France)

Arles (France)

Arles is a city and commune in the south of France, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, in the former province of Provence. The city has a long history and was of considerable importance in the Roman province of Gallia Narbonensis. The Roman and Romanesque Monuments of Arles were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1981. The Dutch post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh lived in and produced over 300 paintings and drawings during his time there.

Arles (France)

Arles is a city and commune in the south of France, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, in the former province of Provence. The city has a long history and was of considerable importance in the Roman province of Gallia Narbonensis. The Roman and Romanesque Monuments of Arles were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1981. The Dutch post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh lived in and produced over 300 paintings and drawings during his time there.

Avignon (France)

Avignon is today a small provincial city on the banks of the Rhône. A city subdued by walls that concentrate and guard it. For its buildings and its monumental wealth, as well as for the importance of its Performing Arts Festival, Avignon is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Viviers, France

City of France, found by two rivers, the Rhone and it's canal. Surprising it's cathedral, the smallest in France, located between the river and the mountain. Some important monuments to visit are: the Cathedral of Saint-Vincent, Old Town, 16th - 18th century buildings, and the Town Hall.

Tain L'Hermitage, France

City in france know for its wines, on the shore of the Rhone river. On eof the most common activities is to visit the hill of the hermitage ending with a tasting of wines and cheese from the region.

Lyon (France)

The third largest city in France, Lyon is the capital of the Rhone-Alpes region. Along with its vibrant culture the city has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lyon is known for its historical and architectural landmarks such as The Roman ruins by the Fourviere Basilica, the Ancient Theatre of Fourvicre, the Odeon of Lyon alongside the Gallo-Roman Museum and the Amphitheatre of the Three Gaul to name just a few while it is also heralded as the French capital of gastronomy.

Mâcon (Beaune)

Lyon (Disembark), Transfer to Paris via High-Speed

Vernon, France

Vernon preserves and interesting medieval heritage. The city is also a point of departure to discover mountains and forrests, through the beautiful landscape crossed by the River Senna. This is apromise of wonderful landscapes to practive hicking.

Rouen (France)

Known as the city of the hundred belltowers, it is located in the northeast of France. You cannot miss the Notre Dame Cathedral, inspiration for Claude Monet, or the monuments risen in honor to Joan of Arc, and the Donjon, castle where she was prisioner during all of her prosecution.

Caudebec en caux

Picturesque town known as "Les Perles du Val de Seine" where if will call tour attention its docks that offer a pleasant walk to the city center. It also has several monasteries worth visiting such as San Wandrille and San Martin de Boscherville.

Rouen (France)

Known as the city of the hundred belltowers, it is located in the northeast of France. You cannot miss the Notre Dame Cathedral, inspiration for Claude Monet, or the monuments risen in honor to Joan of Arc, and the Donjon, castle where she was prisioner during all of her prosecution.

Mantes-la-Jolie (France)

On the banks of the Seine, there is the royal city of Mantes la Jolie, which has an extraordinary historical monument: the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame. Architecture lovers will be fascinated by the sculpted portals, magnificent rose window and luminous nave of this Gothic building from the 12th and 13th centuries.

Paris

Paris, the capital of France, touristic city. It is one of the most visited cities in the world for its numerous attractions. We can name some of them: The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Bastille.

Paris

Paris, the capital of France, touristic city. It is one of the most visited cities in the world for its numerous attractions. We can name some of them: The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Bastille.