Travelling husband and wife duo, You Could Travel recently ventured through the South of France on an Avalon Waterways Active & Discovery on the Rhone cruise. Here, they tell of the charming things to do in Provence – you’ll fall in love with this French Countryside area. Read the full […]
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Relaxed Luxury with our Avalon Waterways France River Cruise
You Could Travel reveal what you should expect from a luxury Avalon Waterways river cruise in France which includes active and discovery experiences that help you to discover the beauty of Southern France. Read the full article here.
5 Novel Bookstores Across Europe
For lovers of literature, all bookstores are interesting. But, some are more unique than others. From Paris to Venice and Barcelona to Madrid, these are our top picks of bookstores in Europe, featuring everything from the coolest decor to the most interesting narratives. Paris Shakespeare and Company Originally owned by […]
Normandy WWII Sites
During the early hours of June 6, 1944, the Normandy Invasion, also referred to as D-Day, launched with the simultaneous landing of British, Canadian and US forces on the beaches of Normandy, France. The invasion (which saw 156,000 troops storm the German-defended beaches) was one of the largest amphibious military […]
The Top 8 Places to Experience Along Europe’s Rivers
Here at Avalon Waterways, we believe that river cruising might just be the most authentic and inspiring way to see and experience the world. On the world’s rivers, travellers bend and wind through historic and dramatic landscapes reminiscent of impressionist paintings depicting vineyards, castles atop hills and medieval villages from […]
How to Celebrate Bastille Day in Paris
On the 14th of July each year, France celebrates its national day. While in Western countries, we know it as Bastille Day, in France it is called le 14 Juillet (the 14th of July) or la fête nationale (the national holiday). France’s most important national holiday celebrates the Storming of […]