Scenic announces exclusive offers, savings on 2025 France river cruises

VANCOUVER — Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is enticing travellers to say ‘oui’ to a France river cruise in 2025 with an array of new exclusive offers.

Through Aug. 31, 2024, guests can receive a complimentary one-night hotel stay in Paris, Bordeaux or Lyon. In addition, they can choose one of two unique experiences: a vintage Citroën 2CV car city tour in Paris and Bordeaux, or a group cooking class in Lyon at a local Atelier.

These offers are combinable with free or reduced economy airfare, plus fare savings of up to $1,700 per couple. Alternatively, guests can save from $2,600 to $5,300 per couple on select river cruises and cabin categories.

Travellers can choose from several France river itineraries, including:

Bordeaux Affair: This eight-day itinerary embarks from Bordeaux and journeys through the wine region, giving guests the chance to sample Grand Cru Classé wine, enjoy a classical concert at Château d’Agassac, visit Saint-Emilion and Medoc, and explore medieval villages. They can also enjoy a vintage Citroën 2CV car city tour in Bordeaux and a complimentary stay at InterContinental Bordeaux-Le Grand Hotêl.
Idyllic Rhône: This eight-day journey begins in Arles and cruises along the Rhône and Saône rivers to Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital. In addition to exploring castles, cathedrals, vineyards and ancient villages, guests will also enjoy a complimentary stay at the InterContinental Lyon-Hotel Dieu and a group cooking class in a local Atelier.
Highlights of Normandy & the Seine: While sailing along the Seine River aboard the luxurious Scenic Space-Ship, guests will enjoy the glittering lights of Paris, learn about D-Day Landings in Normandy, and explore riverside villages and towns where legendary figures like Joan of Arc and Claude Monet once walked. For a limited time, guests sailing the Seine will enjoy a complimentary stay at Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra as well as a vintage Citroën 2CV car city tour in Paris.
Beautiful Bordeaux: This 11-day journey cruises the Gironde, Dordogne and Garonne rivers, and includes such highlights as cycling through scenic landscapes, learning about winemaking, cooking classes and a visit to Grand Cru Classé estates. Guests will also enjoy a vintage Citroën 2CV car city tour in Bordeaux and a complimentary stay at InterContinental Bordeaux-Le Grand Hotêl.
Spectacular South of France: While on this 11-day journey, guests will cruise the Saône and Rhône Rivers, savour gourmet delights in Lyon, explore Burgundy’s wine region, and explore iconic slights like the Palais des Papes in Avignon. They’ll also enjoy a complimentary stay at the InterContinental Lyon-Hotel Dieu and participate in a group cooking class at a local Atelier.
Normandy & Gems of the Seine: This 11-day itinerary offers a deep dive into French culture and history, with visits to medieval Les Andelys as well as World War sites in the Somme and D-Day Beaches. For a limited time, guests sailing the Seine can enjoy a complimentary stay at the Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra and, at no additional cost, embark on a vintage Citroën 2CV car city tour of Paris.

For more information go to www.scenic.ca.