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.
Explore France
![View of Pont de Pierre Bridge in Bordeaux, France](/-/media/apt-responsive-website/europe/general-image-16-9/france-16-9/gi-a-eu-france-bordeaux-pont-de-pierre-bridge-240209116-s-16-9.jpg?useCustomFunctions=1&rw=1014&w=760&h=570&cropX=127&cropY=0)
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.
![Lyon City and River, France](/-/media/apt-responsive-website/europe/hero-panel-12-5/france-12-5/hc-a-eu-france-lyon-city-and-river-957937206-g-rf-web-12-5.jpg?w=555)
Cruising the Rhone
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The Sensational Seine
![View of Bordeaux](/-/media/apt-responsive-website/europe/hero-panel-12-5/france-12-5/hc-a-eu-france-bordeaux-garonne-river-98012717-i-12-5.jpg?w=555)
Beautiful Bordeaux
Travel Styles
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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.
Best-in-Class Fleet
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Aria River Ships
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Concerto River Ships
City Guides
![Township refelcitng off the Saone river at night, Lyons, France](/-/media/apt-responsive-website/europe/hero-panel-12-5/france-12-5/hc-a-eu-france-lyon-saone-river-township-along-embankment-at-night-499912893i-12-5.jpg?w=555)
Lyon | France
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Paris | France
Discover More of France
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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](/-/media/apt-responsive-website/people/people-12-5/hc-a-eu-germany-wurzburg-residenz-couple-l1001927-12-5.jpg?w=555)
Magnificent Europe
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Signature Experience
![Jungfrau Bahn, Switzerland](/-/media/apt-responsive-website/europe/hero-panel-12-5/switzerland-12-5/hc-a-eu-switzerland-jungfrau-bahn-178807262-s-web-12-5.jpg?w=555)