As veterans of several ocean cruises to many ports including, Europe, Alaska and the Caribbean, we decided to give river cruising a try for a change a pace. We were glad we made the choice.

We arranged our air, (Air France, would highly recommend them, free wine, even in coach} and pre-cruise extension, a lovely small boutique hotel near the Orsay and Louvre museum, independently. Avalon uses the Pullman Paris Montparnasse for their extensions, and unless you are traveling with a group that needs a block of rooms, I would not stay in the Montparnasse area for holiday. There are so many other wonderful choices in Paris in different price ranges. Research here on CC or Trip Advisor for ideas in your price range. Regardless if you pay for an air/hotel transfer through Avalon, Avalon has you arrive at the Pullman and transfers you to the Creativity for free.

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