50% Off – Summer Cruises through the French Countryside

Experience the French countryside on this intimate barge cruise that takes you through sleepy villages and rolling vineyards. On this weeklong retreat, you'll visit historic sites, try local delicacies, cycle alongside canals or relax in the outdoor Jacuzzi while cruising through landscapes so romantic, they inspired Impressionist paintings.

All sailings include:

• Half off many May-August cruises
• 7 nights' accommodations on an intimate vessel with a maximum of 22 guests
• All meals and fine dining, plus unlimited beverages
• Use of the onboard bicycles
• Immersive excursions focused on history, food, wine, art and nature
• Onboard Wi-Fi
• Port fees

Highlighted weeklong itineraries:

Burgundy: Besancon to Dijon (or reverse)

• Explore charming country villages, hilltop hideaways and the Grands Crus wine route, the most prestigious wine trail in Burgundy.
  
• $1717 ... July 28; Aug. 11, 18, 20, 27
  
• $1772 ... June 16, 18, 30

Loire Valley: Briare to Nevers

• Visit a goat farm in Sancerre and taste its trademark chevre and wine, sample handmade caramels in La Charité-sur-Loire and take a lantern-lit tour of Nevers.
• $1901 … July 7, 21; Aug. 25
  

Burgundy: Dijon to St. Leger

• Bike along the canals, hike to a waterfall along the Cozanne River, then dress up for a formal gala evening onboard.
  
• $1758-$1772 … May 28; June 25
  

Champagne: Epernay to Paris

• Visit Reims and Hautvilliers, where you'll tour a major Champagne house; sail to Meaux and sample Brie de Meaux cheese before ending with a walking tour of Paris.
• $1803 … Aug. 11
  

French Alsace: Lagarde to Strasbourg

• Marvel at Marc Chagall's unique stained glass window in Sarrebourg, enjoy tarte flambée, then spot German influences on a tour of Strasbourg.
• $1717 … July 1, 15, 29; Aug. 12
• $1772 … June 18

The above pricing is per person, based on two travelers sharing a cabin. This is part of a larger sale that includes up to 50% discounts on numerous Europe River cruises.

About CroisiEurope: Founded over 45 years ago in France, CroisiEurope is one of the largest Europe-based lines that sails unique rivers and canals. The intimate barge ships hold no more than 22 guests each but abound with a strong French atmosphere, as all the crew is bilingual, and the fare is prepared by a French chef.