Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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Welcome back to our series covering our wine focussed river cruise down the Rhone in the stunning Provence region of France. In the first of three parts, we sail on the beautiful AmaWaterways AmaKristina through some of the most picturesque French countryside and sample some of the world famous wines that are produced here. Please subscribe for this extremely pretty series!
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We are very proud to be official Brand Ambassadors for Panache Cruises, the UK specialist in Elite Ocean, River, Expedition and Yacht Style cruising, founded by James Cole, one of the most recognised names in the cruise industry. Click on the link or give them a call on the number below and one of their dedicated Cruise Connoisseurs will discuss your perfect cruise.
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Voluntary Disclosure:
We were invited on board as guests of AmaWaterways as Ambassadors of Panache Cruises, the UK luxury cruise provider. We paid for our own flights to France and received no fees or remuneration for producing media during and after this voyage from either of the aforementioned companies. Any resulting videos have been produced without influence or expectation from AmaWaterways or Panache (they genuinely just love what we do) and we had complete editorial and artistic freedom. Neither AmaWaterways or Panache have had no prior preview of this content and are watching for the first time along with you. All our videos contain our personal and unbiased opinion. Please ask us if you want to know more or visit asa.org.uk for more information on blogger/vlogger disclosure requirements. Thank you and we hope you enjoy the content as much as we did creating it. Rich and Helen.
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#amawaterways #amakristina #cruise
Welcome back to our series covering our wine focussed river cruise down the Rhone in the stunning Provence region of France. In the first of three parts, we sail on the beautiful AmaWaterways AmaKristina through some of the most picturesque French countryside and sample some of the world famous wines that are produced here. Please subscribe for this extremely pretty series!
DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR SHIP, CRUISE LINE OR VOYAGE?
We are very proud to be official Brand Ambassadors for Panache Cruises, the UK specialist in Elite Ocean, River, Expedition and Yacht Style cruising, founded by James Cole, one of the most recognised names in the cruise industry. Click on the link or give them a call on the number below and one of their dedicated Cruise Connoisseurs will discuss your perfect cruise.
Call this number now - 0161 513 8202
Or click here - bit.ly/2PdAPxy
(These are sponsored referral links and if you book through one of these, we, Visit With Us, will get a few pennies to help us keep bringing you more great content you know - and hopefully - love. Thank you.)
Voluntary Disclosure:
We were invited on board as guests of AmaWaterways as Ambassadors of Panache Cruises, the UK luxury cruise provider. We paid for our own flights to France and received no fees or remuneration for producing media during and after this voyage from either of the aforementioned companies. Any resulting videos have been produced without influence or expectation from AmaWaterways or Panache (they genuinely just love what we do) and we had complete editorial and artistic freedom. Neither AmaWaterways or Panache have had no prior preview of this content and are watching for the first time along with you. All our videos contain our personal and unbiased opinion. Please ask us if you want to know more or visit asa.org.uk for more information on blogger/vlogger disclosure requirements. Thank you and we hope you enjoy the content as much as we did creating it. Rich and Helen.
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![This Seine River Cruise was NOT what we expected: Our week of Action, Romance and Remembrance
We thought a Seine River cruise would be a gentle, sleepy glide through France. We were wrong! 🇫🇷
Join us on an unexpected adventure aboard the Avalon Tapestry II as we travel from Paris to Le Havre. This wasn’t just a luxury cruise; it was a week of high-octane Action, classic French Romance, and deeply moving Remembrance.
From cycling 27km through the French countryside and a near-disaster kayaking trip on the River Epte, to standing on the hallowed sands of Juno Beach and the Normandy D-Day sites, this Avalon Waterways Active & Discovery itinerary challenged every preconception we had about a Seine river cruise.
In this video, we explore:
* The ultimate Paris food tour in St. Germain.
* The City of a Hundred Spires—Rouen—and its midnight light show.
* Hiking to Richard the Lionheart’s Château Gaillard.
* A poignant journey to the Commonwealth and Canadian War Cemeteries.
* The brutalist beauty if the most unusual kaleidoscope church youve ever seen at Le Havre.
Is this the best river cruise in France? Whether you’re here for the luxury dining and gala dinners or the adrenaline-fueled excursions, this Seine River cruise vlog covers it all.
KEY MOMENTS (Timestamps)
0:00 Intro - This was NOT what we expected!
1:36 Hello and the Eiffel Tower
5:14 St. Germain Breakfast Crawl (Croissants & Macarons)
9:41 Panache Cruises Advert
10:40 Ship and Cabin Tour
15:37 The 27km Cycle Challenge to Maisons-Laffitte, Conflans
21:17 Kayaking the Epte in Vernon: Did we capsize?
25:17 Climbing to Richard the Lionheart’s Fortress in Les Anderles
27:49 Rouen: Vikings, Cathedrals, and Joan of Arc
35:52 Normandy Remembrance: Pegasus Bridge & Juno Beach
40:09 Le Havre: Brutalist Churches and Rainbow Containers
43:18 Final Night Gala & Paris Farewell
ABOUT OUR CRUISE
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Ship: Avalon Tapestry II
Itinerary: Active & Discovery on the Seine (Paris to Le Havre)
Learn more about Avalon: [Link to your website/affiliate/Avalon info]
#SeineRiverCruise #AvalonWaterways #ParisToNormandy #RiverCruiseVlog #LuxuryTravel #DDayBeaches #VisitWithUs #FranceTravelGuide #CruiseReview
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Call this number now - 0161 513 8202 (UK) or 888 894-6153 (US)
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We were invited on board as guests of Avalon Waterways (AW) as Ambassadors of Panache Cruises, the UK luxury cruise provider. We paid for our own flights to the ship and received no fees or remuneration for producing media during and after this voyage from either of the aforementioned companies. Any resulting videos have been produced without influence or expectation from AW or Panache and we had complete editorial and artistic freedom. Neither AW or Panache have had prior preview of this content and are watching for the first time along with you. All our videos contain our personal and unbiased opinion. Please ask us if you want to know more or visit www.asa.org.uk for more information on blogger/vlogger disclosure requirements. Thank you and we hope you enjoy the content as much as we did creating it. Rich and Helen x
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