Cruise itinerary
9-Night Europe Cruise from Paris
9 nights · Europe · 7 ports of call
9-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Artistry II, departing Paris and calling at Bordeaux, Cadillac, Cussac-Fort-Médoc, Blaye, Bourg and Libourne.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Avalon Waterways
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe · Garonne
- Departs
- Paris
- Returns
- Bordeaux
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Where this voyage takes you
- History & Culture
- Food & Drink
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Paris
The French capital on the Seine, the start or finish of many river cruises through northern France. Ships moor near the centre, putting the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre-Dame within easy reach across a city built for walking.
- Eiffel Tower
- The Louvre
- Notre-Dame
- Day2
Paris
The French capital on the Seine, the start or finish of many river cruises through northern France. Ships moor near the centre, putting the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre-Dame within easy reach across a city built for walking.
- Eiffel Tower
- The Louvre
- Notre-Dame
- Day3
Bordeaux
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
- Day4
Cadillac
A historic small town on the Garonne in the Bordeaux wine region of southwest France. It is known for sweet white wines from the surrounding vineyards and for the 17th-century Château de Cadillac that overlooks the river.
- Château de Cadillac
- Bordeaux vineyards
- Garonne river
- Day5
Cussac-Fort-Médoc
A village on the Gironde estuary in France's Médoc, guarded by a star-shaped fortress built by the engineer Vauban. It lies among the gravel vineyards of the great red-wine châteaux, with Bordeaux a short drive upriver.
- Fort Médoc
- Médoc châteaux
- Gironde estuary
- Day6
Blaye
Bourg
A small riverside town in France's Gironde estuary, surrounded by the Côtes de Bourg vineyards. Its limestone old quarter overlooks the water, and the wine villages and cellars of the right bank spread across the slopes inland.
- Côtes de Bourg wine
- Riverside old town
- Estuary views
- Day7
Libourne
A riverside town in France's Bordeaux wine country, set where the Isle meets the Dordogne. It serves the prestigious Saint-Émilion vineyards nearby, with their medieval village, underground monolithic church and limestone wine cellars.
- Saint-Émilion
- Bordeaux vineyards
- Monolithic church
- Day8
Bordeaux
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
- Day9
Bordeaux
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
- Day10
Bordeaux
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
Upcoming departures
- 7 Jun 2026
- 14 Jun 2026
- 21 Jun 2026
- 28 Jun 2026
- 5 Jul 2026
- 12 Jul 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Europe Cruise from Paris FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Europe cruise calls at Paris, Bordeaux, Cadillac, Cussac-Fort-Médoc, Blaye, Bourg and Libourne.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Paris and ends in Bordeaux.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Avalon Artistry II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 7 Jun 2026, 14 Jun 2026, 21 Jun 2026 and 28 Jun 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.