Avalon Waterways · Avalon Poetry II · Itinerary
12-Night Europe Cruise from Paris
12-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Poetry II, departing Paris and calling at Dijon, Beaune, Chalon-sur-Saône, Tournus, Lyon and Tournon-sur-Rhône and 4 more.
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Cruise line
Avalon Waterways
Duration
12 nights
Region
Europe · Western Europe · Rhone · Saone
Departs
Paris
Returns
Nice
the voyageVoyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
Where this voyage takes you
History & Culture
day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
- Day 2
Paris
- Day 3
Dijon
Beaune
Chalon-sur-Saône
- Day 4
Tournus
- Day 5
Lyon
- Day 6
Lyon
- Day 7
Tournon-sur-Rhône
Viviers
- Day 8
Avignon
- Day 9
Arles
- Day 10
Arles
Nice
- Day 11
Nice
- Day 12
Nice
when to sail
Upcoming departures
- 28 Jun 2026
- 12 Jul 2026
- 26 Jul 2026
- 9 Aug 2026
- 23 Aug 2026
- 6 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
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12-Night Europe Cruise from Paris FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Europe cruise calls at Paris, Dijon, Beaune, Chalon-sur-Saône, Tournus, Lyon, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Viviers, Avignon, Arles and Nice.
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 Nice.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Avalon Poetry II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 28 Jun 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026 and 9 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
Narrow your 12-night sailing
Tell us your dates and group — a NestCruise advisor narrows this voyage to the right cabin and confirms your live fare. No booking fees.