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Carcassonne Castle surrounded by vineyards, France

France. Live the Dream

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Beautiful old town of Provence, France

France by Rail

Explore the French Countryside through the panoramic windows of a train

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Bordeaux Place de la Bourse Pink clouds

France

The landscapes of France, dotted with châteaux and medieval villages, is extraordinary. Uncover the food, famous wines and that French ‘joie de vivre’ that seems to add a spring to your step. Follow history’s path along the Rhône River, while during a cruise around Bordeaux, get a taste for the terroir with each sip of the region’s finest.

Lyon City and River, France

Cruising the Rhone

Board the elegant and award-winning AmaKristina and sail along the Rhone for a magical river cruise between Avignon and Lyon.
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Carcassonne Hotel De La Cite, France

Chic French Hotel Stays

During time in France, stay in exceptional hotels including Intercontinental Lyon Hotel Dieu, InterContinental Bordeaux, Le Grand Hotel and Hôtel De La Cité in Carcasonne.
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Wine glass

Visit Chateau Virant

Visit this prized vineyard and olive oil mill where a member of the Cheylan family will guide you around the estate before a tasting.
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Train travelling on the arched rail bridge spanning the valley with town and sea in the distance

Romantic Rivers of France

There’s little wonder France has become one of our most popular cruising destinations – the scenery alone, dotted with châteaux and medieval villages, is extraordinary. Then there’s the food, famous wines and that French ‘joie de vivre’ that seems to add a spring to your step. Aboard your cruise ship, discover the romance of the Rhone, Saone, Garonne, Seine.

Train travelling on the arched rail bridge spanning the valley with town and sea in the distance

Roam the French Countryside by Rail

Discover the countryside of France by rail. Travel between Lyon, Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, Carcassonne, Bordeaux and Cap Ferret on a first class rail journey.

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Travel Styles

Boat cruising along river, AmaDagio

River Cruising

There’s nothing more liberating than unpacking once. So you're free to join in the cultural, culinary and historical experiences designed exclusively for you. Free to go ashore and explore on your own. Free to relax on board and admire the ever-changing scenes.

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Alexndrw III bridge with Eiffel Tower in background, Paris France

Classic Land Journeys

France’s sweeping countryside await through the panoramic windows of a train. Board your first-class carriage on this Classic Journey as you uncover Provence, Carcassonne, Toulouse and Bordeaux, before cruising from Amsterdam to Budapest on a magnificent luxury river ship.

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Buildings in Bordeaux Region, France

Rail Journeys

Stay on track from Lyon to Paris, through some of France's finest scenery and spectacular wine regions, on a first-class rail journey. Among the highlights are being guided around renowned Chateau Virant by a member of the family which owns the winery and olive oil producer, and indulging in a Michelin-starred dinner in Caracassonne.

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Best-in-Class Fleet

Cruise Europe's waterways onboard AmaDolce.

Aria River Ships

The boutique size of these ships means you're granted superior access to smaller riverside towns and villages. With a capacity of just 144 guests, a genuinely warm onboard atmosphere is assured.
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MS AmaReina passing Durnstein in Austria

Concerto River Ships

Board the elegant and award-winning AmaKristina and sail along the Rhone for a magical river cruise between Avignon and Lyon.
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City Guides

Township refelcitng off the Saone river at night, Lyons, France

Lyon | France

There's a lot to love about Lyon, from its wine legacy and commanding culinary scene to the Roman baths and Renaissance architecture. 
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Flood lit trees along the Champs-Élysées leading to the monument Arc de Triomphe

Paris | France

City of Light or City of Love, Paris is instantly recognisable and regarded as one of the world's most beautiful capitals.
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Southern France's Gourmet Indulgence

Ben Groundwater celebrates a nation's passion for sublime food and wine.

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Admire the elegance of the Wurzburg Residence on a European River Cruise through Germany

Magnificent Europe

Uncover the best parts of Europe on a multi-country itinerary. Between Amsterdam and Budapest, dock in quaint towns to meet the locals and savour the region’s best food and wine.
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Ladies dancing in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Signature Experience

These exclusive or unique events are designed to deepen your experience, taking you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions.
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Jungfrau Bahn, Switzerland

The Alps

Traverse Switzerland’s alpine peaks on a rail adventure through enchanting scenery. You’ll feel on top of the world when you reach the summit of Jungfraujoch.
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