Selected departures up to October 2018 and April to October 2019
From the lush slopes of the scenic winelands to the sun-baked hills of Provence and the wild beauty of the Ardèche Gorges to the medieval splendour of Avignon, enjoy a fascinating cruise to one of the most picturesque corners of France. We start in France’s gastronomic capital and explore the beautiful Saone and Rhône rivers, the preferred route of traders and invaders alike since the dawn of recorded history. Everywhere there are reminders of the Romans and the greatest empire of the ancient world. You will be staggered by the engineering genius of the staggering amphitheatre at Arles and the huge aqueduct at the Pont du Gard. Avignon was the seat of the Papacy during medieval times, heralding a century of greatness crowned by the absorbing Papal Palace and its stunning renaissance art collection. Van Gogh created arguably his greatest works in Provence and all this is set in some of France’s most stunning natural beauty – all waiting to be discovered on this wonderful cruise.
While we include everything you might need in our prices, we never charge for something you might not. If you prefer to pre-order your drinks, you can purchase our drinks package which offers superb value and includes a selection of drinks during lunch and dinner.
Simply relax and when it’s time to dine in the restaurant, take your pick from a range of: draught beer; non-alcoholic beer; soft drinks; juices; red, white and rosé house wines; and wine recommendations from the menu by the glass.
If you choose not to purchase a drinks package, there is a vast selection of drinks on board each ship available for individual purchase. To see an example bar list please see our dining information.
Drinks packages must be purchased by all guests in the same cabin or suite, and do not include drinks from the bar. To book the drinks package please call the reservations team.
'One of the most serenely beautiful regions in the world, Burgundy is also responsible for some of the finest and most expensive wines on the planet. Chardonnay (white) and Pinot Noir (red) rule supreme here and are responsible for a heady roll call of famous names, such as Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Gevrey-Chambertin and Vosne-Romanée. If you are interested in the best of the best, look for the words Grand Cru on the label. As you sail south, the Rhône Valley is renowned for its eclectic range of savoury reds and sumptuous whites, while a day in Provence wouldn’t be complete without a glass of chilled, cherry-scented rosé.'
Susie Barrie & Peter Richards
Mobility
We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your holiday with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitabilty of the holiday due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to call us to discuss these concerns. General information on mobility in connection with our tours can be found here.
Transfer Times
All transfer times listed here are approximate, and dependent on traffic. If you have a question regarding transfer times please don't hesitate to contact us.
Airport or train station | Ship location | Transfer time |
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Marseille Airport | Lyon |
4 hrs including comfort stop |
Montpellier Airport | 4 hrs including comfort stop | |
Lyon Airport | 30 mins | |
Lyon Station | 20 mins | |
Marseille Airport | Avignon | 1 hr 30 mins |
Montpellier Airport | 1 hr 30 mins | |
Lyon Airport | 3 hrs 30 mins including comfort stop | |
Avignon Station | 20 mins |
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