CroisiEurope cruises on the Rhône and Saône rivers help you discover Southern France and its wealthy cultural, natural, gastronomic, traditional, and historical background.
From the Camargue to the Ardèche gorges, via the Vercors massif, cruises on the Rhone from Lyon to Martigues or, in the reverse itinerary, from Martigues to Lyon, offer you a journey in the heart of some of the most beautiful and most preserved landscapes of France. You will have the opportunity to discover in one journey some of the most beautiful and traditional cities such as: Arles, Montelimar, Valencia, Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France, but also Avignon and its legendary bridge. Discover the surroundings that inspired artists like Van Gogh, Cezanne or Chagall, sip Beaujolais wine in its own terroir, stroll through historic towns, Roman ruins, and enchanting rural landscapes.
With such wonderful scenery, vine-covered hillsides, and picturesque villages, we could not resist designing a hiking itinerary to help you discover everything the Rhone Valley has to offer.
In addition, we also designed unique and themed cruises such as the Beaujolais Nouveau Tasting festival cruise for our wine and culture lovers to greet with us the annual release of Beaujolais Nouveau in November. Or join us for the Lavender & Mantras Cruise, aimed at people looking for subtle wellness, organic food, and relaxation, with optional partake at gentle Yoga, Mindfulness and Mediation sessions.
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History and authenticity are the highlights of this cruise along the Rhône, as you discover cities with a rich historical and cultural heritage, such as Lyon with its famous traboules. As the world capital of gastronomy, Lyon sets the tone for a journey where cultural heritage and culinary delights constantly complement one another, as exemplified by the exceptional gourmet dinner at the Abbaye de Collonges Paul Bocuse—a veritable whirlwind of sweet and savory flavors.
As you cruise along the Rhône, the river reveals its most precious heritage treasures: Cluny Abbey, which exerted an exceptional political, artistic, and religious influence across Europe, and Tournon Castle, which stands like a colossus atop its majestic rock. Avignon, capital of the Vaucluse and the Côtes du Rhône, City of the Popes, and a city of art and museums, enchants visitors with its rich history and zest for life. A journey into the heart of a region and its traditions shaped by centuries of history.
Nestled in the heart of the Vaucluse Mountains and the Luberon Natural Park, the Cistercian Abbey of Sénanque embodies the very soul of Provence, set amid lavender fields and millennia-old architecture. Further south, Les Baux-de-Provence and the Alpilles extend this immersion in authentic Provence, which combines style and refinement, before the river opens onto the wild expanses of the Camargue, the kingdom of flamingos and white horses.
