7-night Burgundy & Provence (Southbound) Cruise From Chalon-Sur-Saone, France

Avalon Waterways

A panoramic view of the historic town of Tournus, France, with its famous Abbey of Saint Philibert and other buildings along the SaƓne River at sunset.
Avalon Waterways Poetry 2 river cruise ship exterior
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Sailing Jul 28, 2026 - Oct 12, 2027

Your 7-night Europe Cruise at a Glance

Sailings aboard Avalon Poetry II depart from Chalon-Sur-Saone, France with 6 stops in ports-of-call including Tournus, Avignon, and Lyon. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on any of the 17 upcoming sailings in 2026 and 2027.

Considered to be the birthplace of photography, Charlon-Sur-Saone is a gorgeous small town surrounded by vineyards. Before you depart Chalon-Sur-Saone, France, we can help you plan travel and accommodations for your Europe cruise.

Destination

Europe

Stops on your Europe voyage will include Tournus on day 2 and Viviers on day 5. 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.