Nice to Paris & Sensations of Lyon and Provence

  • 28th October 2026
  • 12 Nights
  • Villefranche-Sur-Mer
  • Emerald Liberté
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Your itinerary

  • Villefranche-Sur-Mer
  • Villefranche-Sur-Mer
  • Villefranche-Sur-Mer
  • Arles
  • Arles
  • Avignon
  • Viviers
  • Tournon
  • Vienne
  • Lyon
  • Paris
  • Paris
  • Paris
Day 1

28th Oct '26

Villefranche-Sur-Mer
Nice, capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera, sits on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges. Founded by the Greeks and later a retreat for 19th-century European elite, the city has also long attracted artists. Former resident Henri Matisse is honored with a career-spanning collection of paintings at Musée Matisse. Musée Marc Chagall features some of its namesake’s major religious works. More
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Day 2

29th Oct '26

Villefranche-Sur-Mer
Nice, capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera, sits on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges. Founded by the Greeks and later a retreat for 19th-century European elite, the city has also long attracted artists. Former resident Henri Matisse is honored with a career-spanning collection of paintings at Musée Matisse. Musée Marc Chagall features some of its namesake’s major religious works. More
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Day 3

30th Oct '26

Villefranche-Sur-Mer
Nice, capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera, sits on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges. Founded by the Greeks and later a retreat for 19th-century European elite, the city has also long attracted artists. Former resident Henri Matisse is honored with a career-spanning collection of paintings at Musée Matisse. Musée Marc Chagall features some of its namesake’s major religious works. More
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Day 4

31st Oct '26

Arles
Arles is a city on the Rhône River in the Provence region of southern France. It’s famed for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh, which influenced the contemporary art displayed at the Fondation Vincent Van Gogh. Once a provincial capital of ancient Rome, Arles is also known for many remains from that era, including Arles Amphitheatre (les Arènes d’Arles), now hosting plays, concerts and bullfights More
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Day 5

1st Nov '26

Arles
Arles is a city on the Rhône River in the Provence region of southern France. It’s famed for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh, which influenced the contemporary art displayed at the Fondation Vincent Van Gogh. Once a provincial capital of ancient Rome, Arles is also known for many remains from that era, including Arles Amphitheatre (les Arènes d’Arles), now hosting plays, concerts and bullfights More
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Day 6

2nd Nov '26

Avignon
Avignon, a city in southeastern France’s Provence region, is set on the Rhône River. From 1309 to 1377, it was the seat of the Catholic popes. It remained under papal rule until becoming part of France in 1791. This legacy can be seen in the massive Palais des Papes (Popes’ Palace) in the city center, which is surrounded by medieval stone ramparts More
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Day 7

3rd Nov '26

Viviers
Viviers is a commune in the department of Ardèche in southern France. The administrative and religious capital of Vivarais, the town of Viviers, on the right bank of the Rhône, in southern Ardèche, retains an important heritage from its rich past, including many listed monuments More
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Day 8

4th Nov '26

Tournon
Tournon-sur-Rhône is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France. More
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Day 9

5th Nov '26

Vienne
Vienne is a commune in southeastern France, located 35 kilometres south of Lyon, at the confluence of the Gère river and the Rhône. Today, it is only the fourth largest city in the Isère department, of which it is a subprefecture, but was a major center of the Roman Empire More
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Day 10

6th Nov '26

Lyon
Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its center reflects 2,000 years of history from the Roman Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux (Old) Lyon, to the modern Confluence district on Presqu’île peninsula. Traboules, covered passageways between buildings, connect Vieux Lyon and La Croix-Rousse hill. More
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Day 11

7th Nov '26

Paris
Paris, France’s capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. More
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Day 12

8th Nov '26

Paris
Paris, France’s capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. More
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Day 13

9th Nov '26

Paris
Paris, France’s capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. More
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Your ship - The Emerald Liberté

Description Food and Drink Relaxation Fitness Recreational Other
Specially commissioned to sail the Rhône and Saône as part of our Sensations of Southern France river cruise, Emerald Liberté is one of three Star-Ships added to the Emerald Waterways f...t in 2017. Custom-built to provide the most exhilarating and authentic experiences cruising through France, the Emerald Liberté will skilfully navigate the rivers Rhône & Saône when she enters into service in 2017. The standards of service, attention to food, and knowledge of wine you’d expect in France will be sewn into the very essence of the Emerald Liberté – providing on-board experience comparable with world class boutique hotels. Completing the Sensations of Southern France itinerary, the ship exudes the same relaxed spirit as the lands which surround the rivers it sails upon. Travelling from Lyon to Avignon, the Emerald Liberté will explore culturally-rich and enigmatic cities before dissecting the wine regions and charming Mediterranean settlements of France. The Emerald Liberté is just one of three new ships to be added to the Emerald Waterways fleet in 2017, a year promising amazing things for the river cruise world. More Less
  • A beer for everyone
    a beer for everyone
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  • A generous cocktail menu
    a generous cocktail menu
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  • A range of dietary options
    a range of dietary options
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  • Delicious handpicked wines
    delicious handpicked wines
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  • Dining experience at quinta de pacheca wine estate
    dining experience at quinta de pacheca wine estate
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  • Enjoy branded spirits
    enjoy branded spirits
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  • Food and drink with a local family in slovakia
    food and drink with a local family in slovakia
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  • Lunch with a view
    lunch with a view
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  • Non-alcoholic drinks
    non-alcoholic drinks
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  • The freshest ingredients
    the freshest ingredients
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  • A dedicated space
    a dedicated space
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  • A place to relax
    a place to relax
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  • A relaxing massage
    a relaxing massage
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  • Every thoughtful detail
    every thoughtful detail
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  • Getting your laps in
    getting your laps in
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  • Your well-equipped gym
    your well-equipped gym
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  • Out on the water
    out on the water
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  • Sight-see while you cycle
    sight-see while you cycle
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  • Activity manager & wellness coach
    activity manager & wellness coach
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  • Captain & crew
    captain & crew
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  • Cruise director & hotel manager
    cruise director & hotel manager
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  • Culinary experts
    culinary experts
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  • Dine alfresco
    dine alfresco
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  • Find your zen
    find your zen
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  • French cookery demonstration and tasting
    french cookery demonstration and tasting
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  • Hiking to the vineyards
    hiking to the vineyards
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  • Our premiere on board dining spot
    our premiere on board dining spot
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  • Sample the delights of the black forest
    sample the delights of the black forest
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  • Unwind in style
    unwind in style
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Staterooms

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Some of the most sumptuous suites on European waterways, our Owners One-Bedroom Suite has it all. A ... separate lounge and bedroom area allows the luxury of space, from which to enjoy your complimentary continental breakfast in the morning, a drink from your fully stocked minibar or after-dinner sweet treats before bed. Your queen-size or twin hotel-style bed will be draped in high quality linens, for the perfect night’s sleep, plus you’ll have the pleasure of selecting your preferred pillow from our extensive menu. Get comfortable for the night after a busy day exploring, and prepare for the next as you unwind with a film on your flat screen TV and infotainment system in true comfort. A walk-in wardrobe makes unpacking even more of a dream. A great space to keep all your belongings and outfits for special occasions, such as your exclusive dinner at the Captain’s Table. You’ll even have the option to have four items laundered a day to ensure that favourite dress or suit is in the best possible condition for your event. In the morning, enjoy the perfect wake-up call with a fresh coffee from your in-suite Nespresso™ machine. Sip it on the balcony, wrapped in the comfort of your Emerald Cruises bathrobe and slippers after a refreshing shower in your stylish in-suite bathroom, enhanced by luxurious toiletries. You’ll have so much to tell your loved ones back home, so we’ve made keeping in contact really easy. Not only will you have an in-suite telephone, but complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the Star-Ship and an iPad means you can choose your favourite method of communication, whenever the moment suits. Four suites available on-board Emerald Sky, Emerald Star, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Sun and Emerald Dawn sailing the Rhine, Main, Danube and Moselle rivers. Two available on Emerald Liberté sailing through France and Emerald Radiance sailing in Portugal.

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We make solo travel easy and comfortable as all of our Star-Ships, except Emerald Radiance, boast t ... wo Emerald Single Staterooms. Home to a deluxe single bed, a bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer, you’ll have all the comforts you need at your fingertips. Your picture window welcomes in a lovely amount of light and individual climate control ensures you can keep at a comfortable temperature regardless of which season you’re travelling in. A flat screen TV and infotainment system shows films and television programmes, so you can spend mornings and evenings relaxing in comfort before an exciting day ahead. Catch up with loved ones, using the suite’s telephone or the free Wi-Fi, and enjoy a drink from your minibar.

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