Known as la fête nationale or le quatorze juillet, Bastille Day is France’s most important national day. It marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille (a prison) on 14 July 1789, beginning the French Revolution. Nowadays, you can find celebrations everywhere so here is how Bastille Day is […]
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Fascinating traditions in the Netherlands
While the Netherlands is commonly associated with fields of colourful tulips and windmills, there is more to the country than meets the eye! Here are some fascinating traditions in the Netherlands. Cheers to that! Did you know that Heineken beer is brewed in the Netherlands? The country’s brewing history dates […]
Conquer castles and venture through villages on the Moselle River
Get off the beaten path and put a pep in your step with an Active and Discovery river cruise along the Moselle with Avalon Waterways. There is much to toast to in this famous wine region, as well as a blend of Roman history and comfort food. Conquer castles and […]
Four highlights onboard Avalon’s Burgundy and Provence river cruise
Carolina, from our Group Sales team in Australia, recently experienced our Avalon Waterways Burgundy & Provence river cruise with Nice extension. Read on to find out more about her four highlights onboard Avalon’s Burgundy and Provence river cruise. 1. Gorgeous Viviers My favourite included excursion was called ‘Charms of Viviers’. […]
Discover London, Paris and Amsterdam
Welcome to the bustling streets of three of Europe’s most vibrant cities! Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveller, London, Paris, and Amsterdam never fail to captivate with their unique blend of history, culture, and modernity. It’s high time you booked a trip to discover London, Paris and […]
What I learnt about river cruising in my 20’s
Sophie, from our Customer Services team in Australia, recently experienced our Avalon Waterways Burgundy & Provence river cruise with Nice extension. Read on to find out more about her experience. Setting out on an Avalon Waterways river cruise, I got a few confused looks. It’s quite uncommon to see somebody […]