France River Cruises
with Scenic
- 5* Scenic Ship
- Exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences
- Premium beverages, all day, every day
- Airfare credit, complimentary hotel stay plus a bonus discount^
Discover France from Paris to Bordeaux and Beyond
Journey through Bordeaux’s acclaimed wine country, the romantic streets of Paris, the gastronomic capital of Lyon and the charming South of France to experience the very best of France on a truly all‑inclusive, ultra‑luxury river cruise.
For a limited time, book your 2027 Scenic France River Cruise and receive an airfare credit towards your flights, receive a complimentary pre or post night stay, plus a bonus $600 off your cruise fare.^
Connect with your RAC travel consultant to discover more amazing experiences with Scenic Cruises.


- The River experience with Scenic
- Earlybird Offer
- Spectacular South of France
- Beautiful Bordeaux
- Normandy & Gems of the Seine
- Idyllic Rhone
- *Terms & Conditions
Scenic Luxury Cruises
Enjoy all the luxurious comforts of a 5-star hotel, only this one goes with you as you travel. From the choice of up to five dining experiences on board your Scenic Space-Ship, to the Salt Therapy Lounge* and fitness centre, you’ll have all the amenities you’d expect during an ultra-luxury journey. Savour fine dining or casual bites at a choice of on board experiences, or dine in the privacy of your own suite. Their chefs tailor dishes to include local cuisine highlights.
Scenic, truly all-inclusive
As a Scenic guest, you can be assured that everything is included in the cost of your cruise. Simply relax and enjoy every experience, knowing it is truly all-inclusive and everything is taken care for you;
- 5-star Scenic Space-Ship with up to 163 guests
- All meals onboard, from fine dining to casual bites
- Premium beverages, all day, everyday#
- Experienced Cruise Director to guide and assist
- Enrichment Manager for onboard entertainment and activities
- Personalised butler service with every suite
- Complimentary in-suite mini-bar replenished daily, tailored to your preferences
- Reusable water bottles and Nordic walking sticks for use on excursions
- Scenic Enrich events
- A range of Scenic Freechoice excursions
- Innovative salt Therapy Lounge and fitness area
- E-Bikes to explore independently
- All tipping and gratuities (onboard and onshore)
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Return Airport transfers in destination+
Now is the time to book your 2027 France river cruise^
For a limited time, enjoy a bonus 5* hotel night in Bordeaux, Paris or Lyon pre or post your France river cruise in 2027.
Your luxury hotel included:
Bordeaux - Grand Hotel InterContinental
Lyon - InterContintenal Lyon - Hotel Dieu
Paris - Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opera
Plus, Fly your way to Europe and receive an Economy Class flight credit up to $2900 per person on cruises 10 days or longer.
Plus, When you booking with RAC Travel, you will receive a bonus $600 per couple off^
Spectacular South of France
10 nights from $7125 per person, twin share*
Over 11 awe-inspiring days, the tastes, sights and smells of Southern France unravel as you cruise the magical Saône and Rhône rivers. Explore Lyon, the gastronomic heart of France, and the legendary Burgundy wine region. Enjoy an exclusive cooking class at a Michelin star restaurant, sip your way through legendary vineyards, go in search of truffles, enjoy an aperitif on the terrace of a castle and visit Arles to see the sights Vincent Van Gogh so famously painted during his time here. Scenic Enrich experiences take you into grand palaces and churches for moving private concerts.
Itinerary
Day 1: Lyon
Day 2: Lyon > Mâcon
Day 3: Vienne
Day 4: Tournon
Day 5: Avignon
Day 6: Avignon
Day 7: Arles
Day 8: Viviers
Day 9: Lyon
Day 10: Lyon
Day 11: Lyon
On this itinerary, you will enjoy two Scenic Enrich experiences:
Classical concert at Popes’ Palace in Avignon | A breath-taking acapella choir performance in Trinity Chapel
Departure dates
Multiple departure dates available in 2026 & 2027 Lyon return. Advertised price is based on a Standard Suite (E) departing 29 October 2027. Other travel dates available and may attract a seasonal surcharge.
Please enquire with your local RAC travel consultant for availability and current pricing.
Beautiful Bordeaux
10 nights from $7445 per person, twin share*
Bordeaux is everything you’d imagine it to be: beautiful, romantic and a feast for all senses. Wine production has been refined to an art and some of the best wines in the world are made right here. With a wine region comes extraordinary undulating landscapes, rolling vineyards and lush green vistas, your playground on this 11-day river journey.
Itinerary
Day 1: Bordeaux
Day 2: Bordeaux > Libourne
Day 3: Libourne > Pauillac
Day 4: Pauillac > Fort Médoc
Day 5: Fort Médoc > Cadillac
Day 6: Cadillac > Bordeaux
Day 7: Bordeaux City
Day 8: Bordeaux > Bourg
Day 9: Bourg
Day 10: Bourg > Blaye > Bordeaux
Day 11: Bordeaux
On this itinerary, you will enjoy two Scenic Enrich experiences:
Classical Concert at Château d'Agassac | Bassins des Lumières
Departure dates
Multiple departure dates available in 2026 & 2027 Bordeaux return. Advertised price is based on a Standard Suite (E) departing 29 October 2027. Other travel dates available and may attract a seasonal surcharge.
Please enquire with your local RAC travel consultant for availability and current pricing.
Normandy & Gems of the Seine
10 nights from $9375 per person, twin share*
Be immersed in the unique culture and traditions of Normandy, learn about its fascinating history, and admire the spectacular scenery on the only 11 Day cruise along this stretch of river. Explore the sombre legacy of WWI at the Somme Battlefield, visit the home of the impressionist art movement as you feel inspired by the house and garden of Monet. Explore the grand château that was once home to Napoleon, and walk in the footsteps of King Richard the Lionheart at Château Gillard. Balance out the history with meanders through storybook villages, sampling delicious French fare from cheese to calvados, and enjoy a final fling with Paris before returning home.
Itinerary
Day 1: Paris
Day 2: Les Andelys
Day 3: Rouen
Day 4: Rouen
Day 5: Honfleur
Day 6: Honfleur
Day 7: Honfleur > Caudebec-en-Caux
Day 8: Vernon > La Roche-Guyon
Day 9: Conflans > Paris
Day 10: Paris
Day 11: Paris
On this itinerary, you will enjoy two Scenic Enrich experiences:
Classical concert at Château de La Roche Guyon
Departure dates
Multiple departure dates available in 2026 & 2027 Paris return. Advertised price is based on a Standard Suite (E) departing 19 August 2027. Other travel dates available and may attract a seasonal surcharge.
Please enquire with your local RAC travel consultant for availability and current pricing.
Idyllic Rhône
7 nights from $5895 per person, twin share*
Cruising along the Rhône and Saône rivers on your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship, you will glide through a land of resplendent castles, awe-inspiring cathedrals, undulating vineyards and ancient towns that are home to fascinating sites. Explore the postcard-perfect medieval village of Pérouges, learn about the French Resistance in Viviers, shop with a Scenic chef before partaking in an interactive cooking demonstration at Scenic Culinaire and sit down to a private classical concert in Avignon’s famed Palais des Papes.
Itinerary
Day 1: Lyon
Day 2: Mâcon
Day 3: Lyon
Day 4: Vienne
Day 5: Viviers > Avignon
Day 6: Avignon
Day 7: Arles
Day 8: Tarascon > Nice
On this itinerary, you will enjoy two Scenic Enrich experiences:
Classical concert at Popes’ Palace in Avignon
Departure dates
Multiple departure dates available in 2026 & 2027 Lyon return. Advertised price is based on a Standard Suite (E) departing 22 August 2027. Other travel dates available and may attract a seasonal surcharge.
Please enquire with your local RAC travel consultant for availability and current pricing.
*Prices are per person, in Australian Dollars, based on double occupancy, subject to availability, includes all advertised discounts, and correct as of 20 July 2026. Other departures available and may attract a seasonal surcharge. Prices are subject to availability and change without notice.
^France Bonus Hotel offer: Offer is strictly limited to new France river cruising bookings made from 1 July 2026 to 31 August 2026 and are subject to availability, or until sold out. Complimentary hotel night will be accommodated at a hotel of Scenic’s choice and is only valid on set dates in association with selected river cruises itineraries, including Beautiful Bordeaux (BOD), Spectacular South of France (FRAC), Normandy & Gems of the Seine (SEI), Bordeaux Affair (BORD), Idyllic Rhône (FCCC) and Highlights of Normandy & the Seine (SENE). Complimentary night must be used as pre or post tour accommodation, as booked by Scenic. The complimentary hotel night is based on Scenic’s contracted rate, any surcharges applied by the hotel are payable by the guests. Blackout dates apply. Offer is combinable with Earlybird, Super Earlybird, standard campaign offers, one Scenic Voucher per person, but not combinable with any other offer. Offer cannot be substituted for cash value.
^Scenic Super Earlybird Terms & Conditions: Offer is valid to new bookings. Full payment is due 10 months prior to departure, or if booking is made within 10 months of departure, full payment is due within 30 days of booking. All offers are strictly limited on selected suite types on set departure dates, subject to availability until sold out or by the end of the offer period on 6 November 2026, whichever comes first. Dollar Discount: If guests do not utilise the flight offer, they may opt for a dollar discount of up to $2500 per person on selected Europe River cruises of 10 days or longer, or save up to $1400 per person on selected 8 day Europe River cruises, when trip is paid in full 10 months prior to departure. Flight offers: dates & flight routing, airline and specific booking class is at Scenic's sole discretion and must be booked by Scenic to be valid. Any changes to the advertised journey dates or route deviations may incur surcharges. Business Class flight credit is to be used against business Class lights only from Australia to Europe and cannot be redeemed on internal flights within Europe. business Class offer is available for guests booking on the Diamond and Sapphire decks and excludes the Single Balcony Suites. Economy Flights included up to the value of $2900 per person for all suites to be applicable on selected Europe river cruises of 10 days or longer, or Business Class flight credit up to the value of $4500 per person is only applicable for bookings on the Sapphire and Diamonds decks on selected Europe River Cruises of 11 days or longer, on selected dates in Feb, Mar, Aug, Oct & Nov 2027 or up to $3500 per person on selected dates in Apr, May, Jun, & Sep 2027. Solo supplement offer is available for new bookings only. Save up to 75% off the single supplement on select Europe river cruises in Feb to Ap, Jul to Aug and Oct to Nov 2027. Savings are based on the cruise, exclusives airfares, port charges, taxes, any pre or post land touring, hotel stays and other additional items. Further Scenic terms and conditions apply.
#Unlimited Beverages: All beverages are included except a very small number of fine and vintage wines, Champagnes and spirits.
+Return Airport Transfers: In the event of deviation some services and inclusions may not be provided.
Please enquire with your local RAC travel consultant for full terms & conditions, current pricing and availability. General RAC Travel terms and conditions apply.