Rhône & Saône River Cruises
The Rhône River flows from the Swiss Alps through southern France and into the Mediterranean Sea, west of Marseille. Starting in France, the Saône is the main tributary, joining the Rhône at Lyon. Cruises in this region highlight the gastronomical capital of France, Lyon, through France’s legendary wine regions of Côtes du Rhône and Beaujolais, to the Provence region of France where you’ll visit medieval villages where you can sample great wines, indulge in the local cuisine and visit Roman ruins.
Featured Rhône & Saône River Cruises
There’s a whole world of possibilities out there, here are just a few we’ve hand-selected for you to discover.
Essence of Burgundy & Provence
Indulge in French flavors on a palate-pleasing itinerary that highlights the essence of France’s Burgundy and Provence. Uncover the Roman history of Chalon-sur Saône and delight in charming Tournus with its towering Romanesque abbey and historic apothecary shop. Visit French châteaux from Burgundy to Provence, taste your way through the French culinary capital of Lyon and visit the Papal Palace in Avignon. While you’ll get more than a taste of Burgundy and Provence during this itinerary, the essence of these destinations will linger on your palate – and in your heart – for a lifetime!
Essence of Burgundy & Provence
Indulge in French flavors on a palate-pleasing itinerary that highlights the essence of France’s Burgundy and Provence. Uncover the Roman history of Chalon-sur Saône and delight in charming Tournus with its towering Romanesque abbey and historic apothecary shop. Visit French châteaux from Burgundy to Provence, taste your way through the French culinary capital of Lyon and visit the Papal Palace in Avignon. While you’ll get more than a taste of Burgundy and Provence during this itinerary, the essence of these destinations will linger on your palate – and in your heart – for a lifetime!
Savoring France: Paris, Lyon, Provence
Begin in Paris with a reception and dinner at Fouquet’s, the celebrity hotspot on the Champs Élysées, a pastry class especially for guests at Le Cordon Bleu Paris and a food walking tour. Ride the high-speed TGV through the French countryside to Lyon to taste your way through Les Halles, the famed covered food market with its eye-popping vertical garden. Sip Beaujolais in Beaujolais, sample Provençal specialties at a private ranch in La Camargue, attend a memorable evening at the Duchy of Uzès, and learn secrets at a cooking demonstration at an award-winning cooking school in Valence.
Savoring France: Paris, Lyon & Provence
Begin in Paris with a reception and dinner at Fouquet’s, the celebrity hotspot on the Champs Élysées, a pastry class especially for guests at Le Cordon Bleu Paris and a food walking tour. Ride the high-speed TGV through the French countryside to Lyon to taste your way through Les Halles, the famed covered food market with its eye-popping vertical garden. Sip Beaujolais in Beaujolais, sample Provençal specialties at a private ranch in La Camargue, attend a memorable evening at the Duchy of Uzès, and learn secrets at a cooking demonstration at an award-winning cooking school in Valence.
Lyon & Provence
Tap into your inner van Gogh at an Arles painting class. Discover Roman Provence at Les Arènes amphitheater and the Pont du Gard. Explore Avignon’s Palace of the Popes. Excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy. Savor Beaujolais wines. Hunt for truffles and see how chèvre cheese is made. Come witness the beauty that inspired artists like Cézanne and Chagall on this 8-day Rhône cruise.
Lyon & Provence
Tap into your inner van Gogh at an Arles painting class. Discover Roman Provence at Les Arènes amphitheater and the Pont du Gard. Explore Avignon’s Palace of the Popes. Excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy. Savor Beaujolais wines. Hunt for truffles and see how chèvre cheese is made. Come witness the beauty that inspired artists like Cézanne and Chagall on this 8-day Rhône cruise.
Culinary Burgundy & Provence
Take a wondrous journey through beautiful views along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing! Take in the beautiful countryside, quaint villages, and towns, as you sail through the most captivating views of France. Indulge in the legendary cuisine of France on this culinary focused cruise through Burgundy and Provence. With a Master of Wine on board and special culinary highlights throughout your cruise, you’ll sample regional French specialties with onboard wine tastings with cheese-and-chocolate and wine-and-food pairings. Enjoy a pastry demonstration by a French chef, and attend a cooking class.
Culinary Burgundy & Provence
Take a wondrous journey through beautiful views along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing! Take in the beautiful countryside, quaint villages, and towns, as you sail through the most captivating views of France. Indulge in the legendary cuisine of France on this culinary focused cruise through Burgundy and Provence. With a Master of Wine on board and special culinary highlights throughout your cruise, you’ll sample regional French specialties with onboard wine tastings with cheese-and-chocolate and wine-and-food pairings. Enjoy a pastry demonstration by a French chef, and attend a cooking class.
*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and subject to change and availability.
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