A new cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

Trace the Mediterranean coasts of France and Italy, exploring Provence, the Côte d’Azur, the Italian Riviera, and Cinque Terre. Venture to the medieval walled towns of Carcassonne and Lucca, and trace the legacies of great artists from Cézanne and Van Gogh in Provence to Michelangelo in Florence.

Starting at: $6,360 Make a Reservation Ask Us A Question or Call 855-330-1542
 The medieval city and castle of Carcassonne
The medieval city and castle of Carcassonne
 The medieval fortifications of Carcassonne
The medieval fortifications of Carcassonne
 Market square in Old Town, Aix-en-Provence
Market square in Old Town, Aix-en-Provence
 Palais des Papes, Avignon, France
Palais des Papes, Avignon, France
 Street in the medieval village of St. Paul du Vence
Street in the medieval village of St. Paul du Vence
 Place Massena, Nice
Place Massena, Nice
 View of port of Nice from atop Castle Hill
View of port of Nice from atop Castle Hill
 The Rock of Monte Carlo with the Prince's Palace
The Rock of Monte Carlo with the Prince's Palace
 The village of Vernazza, along the Cinque Terre
The village of Vernazza, along the Cinque Terre
 The village of Portofino
The village of Portofino
 Panorama of Florence at dusk
Panorama of Florence at dusk
 Duomo at the historic center of Florence
Duomo at the historic center of Florence
 Michelangelo's <i>David</i> in the Accademia in Florence
Michelangelo's David in the Accademia in Florence
 The Tuscan hill town of Volterra
The Tuscan hill town of Volterra
 The cathedral at Lucca
The cathedral at Lucca
 The legendary tower of Pisa
The legendary tower of Pisa

Southern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea

From Barcelona to Civitavecchia on the 184-guest Le Laperouse

8 days from $6,360

A new cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

Trace the Mediterranean coasts of France and Italy, exploring Provence, the Côte d’Azur, the Italian Riviera, and Cinque Terre. Venture to the medieval walled towns of Carcassonne and Lucca, and trace the legacies of great artists from Cézanne and Van Gogh in Provence to Michelangelo in Florence.

or Call 855-330-1542

Dates & Prices

October 2, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Available

Le Lapérouse

Le Lapérouse deck plan image
Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe stateroom (204 sq. ft.), picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), deck 3.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$6,360 - - Double
$11,020 - - Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$7,170 - - Double
$12,520 - - Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$7,500 - - Double
$13,130 - - Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$7,890 - - Double
$13,870 - - Single
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Deluxe Suite
Deluxe suite (291 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to private balcony (65 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa. Decks 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,800 - - Double
$19,250 - - Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$14,450 - - Double
$25,990 - - Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 6
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$15,170 - - Double
$27,320 - - Single
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Privilege Suite
Privilege suite, (344 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa convertible to single twin, decks 5 and 6.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$15,900 - - Double
$28,670 - - Single
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Grand Deluxe Suite
Grand Deluxe suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (323 sq. ft.), a large sitting area with half bath, master bedroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Decks 5 and 6.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$17,420 - - Double
$31,490 - - Single
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Owner's Suite
Owner's suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (323 sq. ft.) with outdoor hot tub. Large sitting area with half bath, master bathroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 6.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$24,090 - - Double
$47,310 - - Single
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Price Notes

A deposit of 25% of the cruise price is required to reserve space on a cruise. Deposits are applied toward final payment of the cruise price.

Rates include port taxes and fees. Most shore excursions are included in the rates.

Pre- and post-program options and optional excursions, where applicable, are available at an additional cost.

Prices are based on rates of exchange, airfare & fuel (where applicable), tariffs, taxes, and other costs as of the tour publication date. We reserve the right to correct errors and to increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs, and taxes received after prices are published and to reflect currency fluctuations.

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