River Cruises in France – Discover France from the Water
Slow down, unpack only once—and let France reveal itself to you from the river. With France Cruise Solutions you’ll glide past vineyards, medieval villages, UNESCO World Heritage sites and iconic cities, aboard carefully selected river-ships. Our expertise in French waterways and cruise partners means you get more than a holiday: you get a French experience.
Why choose a river cruise?
River cruising offers a unique way to explore France:
- You stay centrally, often docking right in city centres, and avoid frequent hotel changes.
- Every day brings a new view, a new region, a new experience — but your “hotel” moves with you.
- From the comfort of deck or lounge you see countryside, castles and villages that large ocean ships cannot reach.
- Operators such as CroisiEurope emphasise this “floating hotel” model and their wide choice of river itineraries.
- Also, with a large offer of rivers in France (Seine, Rhône, Loire, Garonne…) you can tailor your journey to wine, history, art or culture.
Our River Cruises
The Seine – From Paris to Normandy
Cruise from the heart of Paris past Monet’s Giverny and the D-Day Beaches. Discover romantic villages, art, and history along France’s most famous river.
Rhône & Saône – Gastronomy, Vineyards & Provence
Sail from culinary Lyon to the sunny south of France. Discover Roman heritage, vineyard landscapes, and the flavours of Provence.
The Loire – Castles, vineyards, Countryside and Rich French Heritage
Glide through France’s royal heartland. Visit majestic châteaux, charming markets, and UNESCO heritage sites on the last wild river in Europe.