Itinerary for September 18, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Friday, 09/18/2026Depart from Arrival in Avignon On arrival the dedicated English-speaking crew will welcome you on board and help you to your cabin. After settling into your spac 
1Friday, 09/18/2026Arrival in Avignon - On arrival we transfer by coach to our ship moored in Avignon’s historic centre. The dedicated English-speaking crew will welcome 
1Friday, 09/18/2026Arrival in Avignon - On arrival we transfer by coach to our ship moored in Avignon’s historic centre. The dedicated English-speaking crew will welcomeAvignon, France
2Saturday, 09/19/2026Avignon - The light catching the red roofs of Avignon’s majestic skyline is a sight to behold over breakfast, after which we embark on a guided tour o 
2Saturday, 09/19/2026Avignon The light catching the red roofs of Avignon’s majestic skyline is a sight to behold over breakfast, after which we embark on a guided tour ofAvignon, France
2Saturday, 09/19/2026Avignon - The light catching the red roofs of Avignon’s majestic skyline is a sight to behold over breakfast, after which we embark on a guided tour oAvignon, France
3Sunday, 09/20/2026Arles You awake under the azure skies of deepest Provence and amid the warm stone colours of Arles, many of whose historic monuments are UNESCO World 
3Sunday, 09/20/2026Arles & Pont Du Gard - You awake under the azure skies of deepest Provence and amid the warm stone colours of Arles, many of whose historic monuments  
3Sunday, 09/20/2026Arles & Pont Du Gard - You awake under the azure skies of deepest Provence and amid the warm stone colours of Arles, many of whose historic monuments Arles, France
4Monday, 09/21/2026Ardèche Gorges & Tain l'Hermitage - This morning we disembark after breakfast and whilst our ship effortlessly cruises upstream towards Le Pouzin, we  
4Monday, 09/21/2026Ardèche Gorges & Tain l'Hermitage - This morning we disembark after breakfast and whilst our ship effortlessly cruises upstream towards Le Pouzin, we  
5Tuesday, 09/22/2026Vienne - During breakfast this morning, we’ll slip our moorings and cruise north through one of the most spectacular sections of the Rhône Valley, as  
5Tuesday, 09/22/2026Cruise through the Rhône Valley During breakfast this morning, we’ll slip our moorings and cruise north through one of the most spectacular sections Vienne, France
6Wednesday, 09/23/2026Beaune - Overnight we have made steady progress north and we now cruise on the Saône. This morning, we catch the first glimpses of the vine-clad slope 
6Wednesday, 09/23/2026Free morning sailing towards Chalon-sur-Saône Overnight we have made steady progress north and we now cruise on the Saône. This morning, we catch theBeaune, France
7Thursday, 09/24/2026Lyon - Start the day with a leisurely breakfast and why not take that second cup of tea up on deck and enjoy the river breeze as the delightful scener 
7Thursday, 09/24/2026Free morning cruising towards Lyon Start the day with a leisurely breakfast and why not take that second cup of tea up on deck and enjoy the river brLyon, France
8Friday, 09/25/2026Lyon to Paris - This morning you’ll leave your ship behind in Lyon and travel to Paris. On arrival in Paris, you’ll be met and transferred to MS Jane 
8Friday, 09/25/2026Lyon to Paris This morning you’ll leave your ship behind in Lyon and travel to Paris. On arrival in Paris, you’ll be met and transferred to MS Jane  
8Friday, 09/25/2026Lyon to Paris - This morning you’ll leave your ship behind in Lyon and travel to Paris. On arrival in Paris, you’ll be met and transferred to MS JaneLyon, France
9Saturday, 09/26/2026Les Andelys - During the night our ship slips her mooring and, as you enjoy breakfast, the landscape passes by serenely and you quickly get used to th 
9Saturday, 09/26/2026Cruise towards Les Andelys During the night our ship slips her mooring and, as you enjoy breakfast, the landscape passes by serenely and you quickly  
10Sunday, 09/27/2026Rouen - We awake in Rouen, Normandy’s capital, one of Europe’s finest medieval cities and scene of many momentous events over the centuries. Pride of  
10Sunday, 09/27/2026Rouen We awake in Rouen, Normandy’s capital, one of Europe’s finest medieval cities and scene of many momentous events over the centuries. Pride of pRouen, France
10Sunday, 09/27/2026Rouen - We awake in Rouen, Normandy’s capital, one of Europe’s finest medieval cities and scene of many momentous events over the centuries. Pride of Rouen, France
11Monday, 09/28/2026After breakfast, you'll be ready for a full-day tour, with a choice to visit the landing beaches, or taste some of Normandy’s typical produce. Bayeux  
11Monday, 09/28/2026Bayeux & Arromanches or Taste of Normandy - After breakfast, you'll be ready for a full-day tour, with a choice to visit the landing beaches, or taste 
11Monday, 09/28/2026Bayeux & Arromanches or Taste of Normandy - After breakfast, you'll be ready for a full-day tour, with a choice to visit the landing beaches, or taste 
12Tuesday, 09/29/2026Honfleur - Honfleur is often regarded as the most picturesque spot on the northern French coast, and after breakfast we make the short journey to this 
12Tuesday, 09/29/2026Honfleur - Honfleur is often regarded as the most picturesque spot on the northern French coast, and after breakfast we make the short journey to this 
12Tuesday, 09/29/2026Honfleur Honfleur is often regarded as the most picturesque spot on the northern French coast, and after breakfast we make the short journey to this Honfleur, France
13Wednesday, 09/30/2026Claude Monet's house and garden One of the great delights of river cruising is the magical sensation of waking up in a different place from where you 
13Wednesday, 09/30/2026Giverny & Vernon - One of the great delights of river cruising is the magical sensation of waking up in a different place from where you were the nigh 
13Wednesday, 09/30/2026Giverny & Vernon - One of the great delights of river cruising is the magical sensation of waking up in a different place from where you were the nighVernon, France
14Thursday, 10/01/2026Paris - We arrive in Paris. This morning you have a choice of two tours: A panoramic coach tour or a more active walking tour. For a sightseeing tour  
14Thursday, 10/01/2026Paris - We arrive in Paris. This morning you have a choice of two tours: A panoramic coach tour or a more active walking tour. For a sightseeing tour Paris, France
14Thursday, 10/01/2026We arrive in Paris. This morning you have a choice of two tours: A panoramic coach tour or a more active walking tour. Panoramic Paris tour For a siParis, France
15Friday, 10/02/2026Return home It’s time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home. 
15Friday, 10/02/2026Return home 
15Friday, 10/02/2026Arrive at Return homeParis, France

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