Just imagine you're cruising through Europe with the bright twinkling stars high in the sky, the beautiful city lights reflecting off the water, and the calm lull of the river beneath you.
Seems peaceful, beautiful and perfect, doesn't it? Luckily, it's all possible to have with an Avalon Waterways cruise from Cannes to Paris.
You'll begin your river cruise in the beautiful seaside city of Cannes, where you can explore the French Riviera. Your itinerary gives you one day in the city, but consider arriving a day early so you have time to take a stroll along the bay and explore the cinema scene, which is what the city is widely popular for.
Over the next few days, you'll cruise on by through the cities of Arles, Avignon, Tournus and Lyon. Lyon has a pretty remarkable food scene, so be sure to grab a bite to eat while you're there.
Next up, Beaune, which lies in the center of the Burgundy winemaking region. Choose from a selection of vineyards to visit, or make a stop at the Hôtel-Dieu Museum-a beautiful example of French fifteenth-century architecture.
Finally, the city of love, Paris. With so much to see, it's hard to decide between the wrought iron beauty of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, which houses the exquisite Mona Lisa, or Notre-Dame, one of the most elegant examples of French Gothic architecture.
There's so much remarkable countryside to see on this 11-day cruise, you won't even know where to begin. Your cruise boat will even provide you with a bike to ride around on and take it all in. So what are you waiting for?
For more information on Avalon Waterways, check out their blog page here.
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