VIVA BEYOND, 7 Night Culinary Delights Of Normandy ex Paris, France Return

An unparalleled variety, aesthetic, and preparation: French cuisine is admired around the world and holds a unique reputation. Quality and pleasure are deeply ingrained in the culinary culture of the land of Haute Cuisine. Join us and dive right in!

Experience the culinary treasures of France up close – from the sophisticated creations of Michelin-starred chefs to the simple yet delicious regional specialties. Whether it’s a fragrant baguette straight from the bakery, a creamy Camembert from Normandy, or a beautifully presented Coq au Vin, each dish tells a story and reflects the French passion for food.

Explore with us the diverse regional flavors: the Provence region delights with its Mediterranean herbs, Brittany offers the taste of fresh seafood, and Burgundy invites you to indulge in fine wines and hearty meat dishes. Market strolls, wine tastings, and cooking classes offer deep insights into French food culture and traditional preparation techniques.

Our journey is an invitation not just to taste, but to indulge all your senses. Learn how to prepare French classics yourself and be inspired by the passion with which the French cook. This trip will be a true feast for the senses – full of flavors, colors, and stories.

Look forward to your included VIVA Signature excursion – Les Andelys: Château Gaillard & Farm Visit

The VIVA ship fleet continues to grow: in 2026, the VIVA BEYOND will be sailing on the picturesque Seine. This unique ship combines an upscale feel-good atmosphere with the charm and elegance of the French lifestyle. With a length of 110 m, the VIVA BEYOND offers space for 112 guests in a total of 56 cabins, half of which are suites measuring up to 30 m². A special highlight on board: three first-class restaurants – including the MOMENTS, which takes you into the world of fine dining at star level – as well as a bar in the panorama lounge, which invites you to indulge in culinary delights. In the spacious treatment area, you can stay active in the fitness room with modern equipment or enjoy pure relaxation with a massage or wellness session. The spacious sun deck with pool provides the perfect backdrop to experience the impressive views of the varied landscape.

OUR START Just in time for the start of the winter season in 2018/2019, we set sail as a premium provider of river cruises. Since then, we have dedicated ourselves to comfortable travel on water – with a convincing all-inclusive offer for our guests as well as exclusive destinations in Europe.

OUR BASIS Behind the VIVA Cruises brand is the renowned Swiss shipping company Scylla AG, which currently owns a fleet of 40 ships. With VIVA Cruises and our company headquarters in Düsseldorf, we would like to establish ourselves as an international river cruise operator.

OUR DRIVE “Enjoy the moment” is our motto. How we live it every day? Through our dedicated team paired with high quality ships, we create for our guests places of experience with high standards. We focus on an extraordinary good relationship between our crew and our guests – and that with premium quality at fair prices.

OUR TEAM Your vacation is a matter of the heart for us. For this reason, we work as a young and competent team in Düsseldorf every day to make your dream cruise aboard our ships possible. We work future- and growth-oriented and always give our best to turn your trip into unique feel-good moments.

VIVA’s Mission and Vision We give everything to offer our guests remarkable river cruises, that will be remembered for a long time and will let them recall wonderful moments.

In doing so, we pursue the vision that excellent service and a fair price-performance ratio can be easily combined and perfectly implemented.

Therefor, we do our utmost to steer more sustainably into the future and work on it every day.

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