From the moment you board Scenic's river cruise ship, Scenic Space-Ship you'll be immersed in a holiday experience like no other. More akin to a 5-star floating hotel, your lavishly appointed suite is replete with the finest linens and luxurious ensuite. Settle back on your Scenic Lounge all-weather private balcony or Sun Deck with complimentary fine wines and beers as you cruise through the French countryside. Our all-inclusive European river cruises are just that and include all tips, gratuities, airport transfers, a range of dining options, wi-fi, entertainment, laundry concierge, transfers, butler service, Wellness Centre and E-bikes for onshore excursions.

Exclusive to Scenic's France river cruises, our Scenic Sapphire and Diamond Space-Ships have Scenic Culinaire on our South of France and Bordeaux river cruises. To celebrate France's renowned reputation for fine dining and cuisine. Our onboard cooking classes feature the best quality local ingredients and are run by culinary experts. From learning new cooking methods and techniques to understanding how to cook the trickiest of French recipes, you'll go home with a burning desire to cook French cuisine.

With Scenic's wide range of French river cruises in 2020, you'll immerse yourself in the romance of Paris, the delightful vineyards of Bordeaux and Burgundy and the gastronomic delights onboard. Our river cruises in France follow the captivating Seine River, Saône River and Rhône river.

Our 9-day luxury French river cruise commences in Paris where you'll have sightseeing time. From the breathtaking Eiffel Tower and Champs-Elysées to the Louvre museum. You'll then head towards Lyon and board your 5-star luxury Scenic Space-Ship to cruise towards the picturesque Mediterranean Sea. Renowned as the gastronomic heart of France, Lyon is situated where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet.

Journeying through the Rhône Valley along the romantic Rhône River you'll be captivated by the architecture, cuisine, fine wines and exquisite scenery. Onshore excursions along the way include guided tours of Avignon’s Palais des Papes and Arles, famous for Van Gogh's inspiring paintings and home of the Fondation Vincent Van Gogh.

Our 11-day all-inclusive luxury French river cruise is a round trip starting and ending in Paris that journeys along the Seine River to France's most acclaimed historical towns and sites. From the picturesque village of Honfleur, the French gateway to the English Channel to an exclusive Scenic experience with a concert at Château de La Roche-Guyon. Explore the historic city of Rouen, the gateway to World War 1 Historic Western Front where the Battle of the Somme played out. 

Immerse yourself in World War 2 history with an on-shore excursion to walk the historic Normandy beaches, the site of the D-Day landings where there are 9,387 graves at the Normandy Cemetery. In Vernon, you'll have the opportunity to visit Monet's former home and gardens at Giverny.

Scenic Tours 11-day, luxury south of France river cruise cruises along the Saône river and Rhône river. You'll board your Scenic Space-Ship in Lyon and journey through delightful towns including Beaune, Viviers, Arles and Avignon in the Cote d'Azur (also known as the French Riviera). With plenty of on-shore excursions and day river cruises to choose from, you could tour the architecturally significant city of Avignon and view the famous St. Benezet Bridge also known as the Pont d’Avignon, or sample the acclaimed wines Châteauneuf-du-Pape at a Côtes du Rhône vineyard.

In Tarascon you could take an excursion to Saint-Paul de Mausole Monastery and Saint-Rémy, following in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh. Onboard your luxury Scenic Space-Ship, you can immerse yourself in the gastronomic delights of Lyon with Scenic Culinaire onboard cuisine experiences.

For the ultimate trip of a lifetime why not consider taking a European River Cruise with Scenic after your French river cruise. Our wide range of Europe river cruises journey along the Rhine River, Moselle River, romantic Danube river and Portugal's Douro River. Immerse yourself in European cities including Strasbourg, Budapest, Basel and Nice. 

With itineraries featuring breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage sites, Christmas markets and picturesque wineries Scenic's European river cruise will give you long-lasting memories. 

Book your 2020 France River cruise today and get significant discounts. View brochure and departure dates here.