Cruise itinerary
10-Night Europe Cruise from Paris
10 nights · Europe · 9 ports of call
10-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Tapestry II, departing Paris and calling at Caen, Saint-Malo, Mont Saint-Michel, Le Havre, Caudebec-en-Caux and Rouen and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Avalon Waterways
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe · Seine
- Departs
- Paris
- Returns
- Paris
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Where this voyage takes you
- History & Culture
- Walking/Hiking
- Cycling
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
Caen
Saint-Malo
A walled corsair city on the coast of Brittany, built of granite within ramparts above the sea. The tidal beaches, the offshore forts and the long sweep of the Emerald Coast define a town once home to privateers and explorers.
- City ramparts
- Emerald Coast
- Tidal forts
- Day3
Saint-Malo
A walled corsair city on the coast of Brittany, built of granite within ramparts above the sea. The tidal beaches, the offshore forts and the long sweep of the Emerald Coast define a town once home to privateers and explorers.
- City ramparts
- Emerald Coast
- Tidal forts
- Day4
Saint-Malo
A walled corsair city on the coast of Brittany, built of granite within ramparts above the sea. The tidal beaches, the offshore forts and the long sweep of the Emerald Coast define a town once home to privateers and explorers.
- City ramparts
- Emerald Coast
- Tidal forts
Mont Saint-Michel
Le Havre
A working port at the mouth of the Seine in France's Normandy region, rebuilt in concrete after the war. It is the main gateway for Paris and for the gardens of Giverny, the D-Day beaches and Norman towns such as Honfleur and Rouen.
- Gateway to Paris
- Giverny gardens
- D-Day beaches
- Day5
Le Havre
A working port at the mouth of the Seine in France's Normandy region, rebuilt in concrete after the war. It is the main gateway for Paris and for the gardens of Giverny, the D-Day beaches and Norman towns such as Honfleur and Rouen.
- Gateway to Paris
- Giverny gardens
- D-Day beaches
- Day6
Caudebec-en-Caux
A riverside town on the Seine in Normandy, set on a wide bend of the valley between Rouen and the coast. River ships moor here for the orchards, abbeys and white-cliffed meanders of the surrounding countryside in northern France.
- Seine valley
- Normandy orchards
- Riverside abbeys
- Day7
Rouen
A historic city on the Seine in Normandy, where river ships moor within walking distance of the centre. Its medieval old town keeps half-timbered houses and a soaring Gothic cathedral, and it is the place where Joan of Arc was put to death in 1431.
- Rouen Cathedral
- Old town
- Joan of Arc
- Day8
Les Andelys
A small town on a loop of the Seine in Normandy, France, overlooked by the ruined Château Gaillard. Richard the Lionheart's clifftop fortress dominates the river bend, and the surrounding valley of chalk cliffs and orchards is classic Norman countryside.
- Château Gaillard
- Seine valley
- Norman countryside
- Day9
Conflans-Sainte-Honorine
A riverside town where the Oise joins the Seine northwest of Paris, in France's Île-de-France region. A historic bargemen's town and centre of French river navigation, it sits among the wooded loops of the Seine valley within reach of the capital.
- Seine-Oise confluence
- river navigation heritage
- Île-de-France
- Day10
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
- Day11
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
Upcoming departures
- 13 Jun 2026
- 19 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Europe Cruise from Paris FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Europe cruise calls at Paris, Caen, Saint-Malo, Mont Saint-Michel, Le Havre, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Les Andelys and Conflans-Sainte-Honorine.
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 is a round-trip sailing from Paris.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Avalon Tapestry II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 13 Jun 2026 and 19 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.