14-night Grand France (Southbound) Cruise From Paris, France

Avalon Waterways

Historic building with balconies in Dijon.
Avalon Waterways Poetry 2 river cruise ship exterior
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Sailing Aug 4 - Aug 18, 2026

Your 14-night Europe Cruise at a Glance

Sailings aboard Avalon Poetry II depart from Paris, France with 14 stops in ports-of-call including Tournus, Beaune, and Caudebec-en-Caux. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on any of the 2 upcoming sailings in 2026.

Departure Port

Paris, France

Paris, France is a city of timeless beauty and romance, where world-famous landmarks, rich history, and effortless style come together on every corner. Before you depart Paris, France, we can help you plan travel and accommodations for your Europe cruise.

Destination

Europe

Stops on your Europe voyage will include Rouen on day 5 and Tournon on day 12. We can help you with excursions and making the most of any itinerary.

Cruise Ship

Avalon Poetry II

Avalon Poetry II, built in 2014, carries 128 passengers with a crew of 37.

Avalon's Suite Ships feature the largest staterooms in river cruising, with most offering open-air balconies. We can help you maximize deals on Europe cruises aboard Avalon Poetry II or 17 of Avalon Waterways’s other ships.