Cruise itinerary
17-Night Seine Cruise from Villefranche-sur-Mer
17 nights · Seine · 13 ports of call
17-night Seine cruise aboard Emerald Liberte, departing Villefranche-sur-Mer and calling at Arles, Avignon, Viviers-sur-Rhone, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Mâcon and Lyon and 6 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Liberte
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Region
- Seine · Europe
- Departs
- Villefranche-sur-Mer
- Returns
- Paris
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Villefranche-sur-Mer
A deep-water bay on the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco, framed by steep pastel hillsides. The sheltered harbour is a classic tender anchorage, with a baroque old town behind the waterfront and easy connections along the coast to Nice and Monte Carlo.
- Old town
- Riviera coast
- Nice & Monaco access
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Arles
A Provençal town on the Rhône River in southern France, ringed by Roman monuments. Its great amphitheatre still hosts events, and the surrounding light and streets inspired the painter Van Gogh during his year in the town.
- Roman amphitheatre
- Van Gogh sites
- Place du Forum
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Avignon
A walled city on the Rhône in Provence, southern France, once the seat of medieval popes. The vast Palais des Papes dominates the centre, and the broken Pont d'Avignon reaches partway across the river below the ramparts.
- Palais des Papes
- Pont d'Avignon
- City ramparts
- Day7
Viviers-sur-Rhone
- Day8
Tournon-sur-Rhône
A small town on the Rhône in southern France, facing the steep Hermitage vineyards across the river at Tain. A medieval castle overlooks the water, and the surrounding northern Rhône slopes are known for their Syrah wines.
- Hermitage vineyards
- Hilltop château
- Rhône wines
- Day9
Mâcon
A river town in eastern France on the Saône, at the southern edge of Burgundy. It serves the celebrated Mâconnais and Beaujolais vineyards, with the rock of Solutré rising over the slopes and a Romanesque heritage in the surrounding villages.
- Mâconnais wine
- Rock of Solutré
- Saône riverfront
- Day10
Lyon
A French city at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône rivers, long regarded as the country's gastronomic capital. Its Renaissance old town hides covered passages called traboules, while the Fourvière basilica crowns the hill above the two rivers.
- Vieux Lyon traboules
- Fourvière Basilica
- Bouchon dining
- 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
- Day12
Vernon
A town on the Seine in Normandy, France, best known as the home of the painter Claude Monet. His house and the famous water-lily gardens at nearby Giverny draw most visitors, set in the gentle river country between Paris and Rouen.
- Monet's Giverny garden
- Monet's house
- Seine valley
- Day13
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
- Day14
Honfleur
A picturesque harbour town at the mouth of the Seine in Normandy, France, its tall slate-fronted houses ringing the old basin. The port inspired the Impressionist painters, and it lies within reach of the Normandy landing beaches and the city of Rouen.
- Vieux Bassin
- Sainte-Catherine church
- Normandy beaches
- Day15At sea
- Day16
Chateau de La Roche-Guyon
- Day17At sea
- Day18
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
- 28 Apr 2027
- 7 Jul 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
17-Night Seine Cruise from Villefranche-sur-Mer FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Seine cruise calls at Villefranche-sur-Mer, Arles, Avignon, Viviers-sur-Rhone, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Mâcon, Lyon, Paris, Vernon, Rouen, Honfleur, Les Andelys and Chateau de La Roche-Guyon.
How many days are spent at sea?
5 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Villefranche-sur-Mer and ends in Paris.
How long is this cruise?
17 nights aboard Emerald Liberte.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 28 Apr 2027 and 7 Jul 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.