Discover More in France

Every Viking journey in France is an opportunity to uncover the country's rich culture, fascinating history and delectable cuisine. Here is a selection of our favorite French experiences par excellence.

1 The Louvre Museum

Housed in a former royal palace, the iconic Louvre Museum in Paris is the world’s largest art museum and home to a vast array of artistic treasures, including Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.

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Paris to the Swiss Alps

2 Provence

Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh found inspiration for his paintings in the fields, monasteries, chapels and villages of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, including his famous wheat field series.

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Mediterranean Odyssey

3 The Palace of Versailles

Located to the southwest of Paris, the awe-inspiring Château de Versailles was the former home of French royalty, and today the palace and its gardens are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Paris to the Swiss Alps

4 Vineyards of Bordeaux

Bordeaux, located in the Aquitaine region, produces some of the world’s most prized wines, which pair perfectly with Bordelaise cuisine, including truffles and oysters, two local delicacies.

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Châteaux, Rivers & Wine

5 Arc de Triomphe

Commissioned by Napoleon, the Arc de Triomphe is a fine example of elegant Parisian architecture located at the western end of the famed Champs-Élysées.

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Cities of Light

6 The Monet Foundation

Claude Monet, the founder of impressionism, lived and worked in tranquil Giverny, the setting that inspired many of his masterpieces on display in the museum.

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Paris & the Heart of Normandy

7 Fine Cuisine in Lyon

Lyon is situated between two key wine regions—Beaujolais and Côtes du Rhône—and enjoys access to fresh, local produce, elevating the city as a world gastronomic capital.

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Lyon & Provence

8 Alsace Region

Located at the border of France and Germany, Strasbourg is the cultural center of Alsace that charms visitors with its picturesque canals and lovely half-timbered houses.

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Rhine Getaway

9 Normandy Beaches

Operation Overlord, the code name for the Allied troops’ invasion of western Europe during World War II, began on Normandy’s beaches on June 6, 1944—often referred to as D-Day.

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London, Paris & D-Day

10 Palace of the Popes

Avignon’s immense Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes), set majestically on Dome Rock, is a fine example of medieval Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Iconic Western Mediterranean