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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

Today, I'd like to cover some highlights of cruising France's most popular rivers. But first, here are the best offers available now on cruises in France.

Save up to 47% off AmaWaterways departures. Book by September 18.

Save up to 53% on sailings with Riviera Travel. Book by September 18.

Save up to 50% off cruises with Avalon Waterways. Book by September 25.

Save up to 64% on sailings with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Book by September 30.

Save up to 72% off departures with Emerald Cruises & Tours. Book by September 30.

Save up to 41% on sailings with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Book by September 30.

Save up to 31% on cruises with Trafalgar. Book by September 30.

Save with discounted cruise rates and special air offers on Viking cruises. Plus, the deposit amount required to book is only $25 per person. Book by September 30.

Below are brief summaries of France's top rivers. Click the links to see all available offers and search for itineraries.

Seine River itineraries spend time in Paris, where sightseeing tours typically feature photo ops at the Eiffel Tower, the Arch of Triumph and the broad, busy Champs-Elysees. Beyond the capital, highlights include Claude Monet's home and beautiful gardens at Giverny; Chateau Gaillard, Richard the Lionheart's stronghold in Les Andelys; and Le Havre, where passengers can see D-Day landing sites along the beaches of Normandy.

On Bordeaux itineraries, ships navigate the Garonne and Dordogne rivers and the Gironde estuary in southwest France. Guests visit famed wine-producing towns like Saint-Emilion, Pauillac and Sauternes and sample vintages at wine estates. Try local specialties (such as caviar d'Aquitaine and Arcachon oysters) and visit grand old chateaux.

Meander through France's Burgundy region on a Saone River cruise. Walking tours of Macon take in the Wooden House, a charming, half-timbered Renaissance home. Chalon-sur-Saone is an important center for France's wine trade. Passengers can join an excursion to the Hospices of Beaune, a 15th-century hospital complex famous for its intricately detailed, colorful roofs.

Saone River cruises usually are combined with sailings of the Rhone River, which runs south through France's Provence region to the Mediterranean coast. Itineraries call at Lyon, known as the country's gastronomic capital; Arles, one of Van Gogh's favorite places; and Avignon, a walled city with a 14th-century papal palace.

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In case you missed any of our recent river cruise newsletters, I've provided links below for the last 10 topics we've covered. Click any link to read more.

Brand-New River Cruises -- Check out several brand-new itineraries debuting next year.

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Trafalgar River Cruises -- Read about new river itineraries from this trusted tour operator.

Unique Ship Design Features -- Discover special ship amenities like onboard herb gardens and innovative layouts for private balconies.

AmaWaterways -- Receive special access to deals from one of the industry's most experienced river cruise operators.

Themed River Cruises -- Browse itineraries that are designed around a particular theme, such as culinary or musical interests.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours -- Receive special savings on the all-inclusive cruises offered by this line.

10 Best-Selling River Cruises -- Take a look at some of our best-selling river cruise itineraries.

Viking River Cruises -- Consider a trip with the world's largest river cruise line.

American Cruise Lines Plus Sailings for Active Travelers -- Get a few ideas that may help you plan your next vacation.

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Here are this week's Top 10 River Cruises. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.

1) The Majestic Rhine, 8 days with Emerald Cruises & Tours. Travels between Basel or Zurich and Frankfurt. Save up to 71%. Starting at $2,650. Departures from June 20, 2027 through September 8, 2027.

2) A Cruise in Aquitaine: The Great Wines of Southern France, 6 days with CroisiEurope. Save up to 22%. Starting at $1,398. Departures from October 23, 2026 through October 31, 2027.

3) Rhine Cruise to Switzerland, 8 days with Riviera Travel. Travels between Basel and Cologne. Save up to 55%. Starting at $1,799. Departures from October 3, 2026 through October 21, 2027.

4) Melodies of the Danube, 8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins in Budapest and ends in Vilshofen. Save up to 47%. Starting at $2,030. Departures from September 30, 2026 through December 20, 2028.

5) Paris to Normandy, 8 days with Avalon Waterways. Begins and ends in Paris. Save up to 50%. Starting at $2,081. Departures from November 10, 2026 through November 14, 2028.

6) Douro River Cruise, 9 days with Gate 1 Travel. Begins and ends in Porto. Save up to 16%. Starting at $2,099. Departures from November 2, 2026 through November 8, 2027.

7) Chateaux, Rivers & Wine, 8 days with Viking. Begins and ends in Bordeaux. Save with reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Starting at $2,699. Departures from October 4, 2026 through November 12, 2028.

8) Gems of the Danube, 8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Travels between Budapest and Munich. Save up to 73%. Starting at $2,820. Departures from April 6, 2027 through November 3, 2028.

9) Lower Mississippi River, 9 days with American Cruise Lines. Travels between Memphis and New Orleans. Save up to 21%. Starting at $4,065. Departures from January 5, 2027 through March 26, 2027.

10) Holland & Belgium in Spring, 8 days with Tauck. Travels between Amsterdam and Brussels. Starting at $5,790. Departures from March 26, 2027 through May 2, 2027.

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Please e-mail me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@rivercruise.com and I will respond the same day.

Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go