Rhône River Cruises

The River Rhône flows through one of France's most famous regions, Provence, famous for the most exquisite food which is best sampled at the many small local cafés and restaurants situated in villages and towns along the river. Not forgetting the stunning perfumed fields of lavender stretching as far as the eye can see, quite the picture postcard I am sure you will agree.

Popular for so many reasons not least its beauty and its food & wine, the River Rhône is flanked by medieval towns and French history. If you love France – you will surely be making a River Rhône cruise your first choice. There's over 300km of navigable and canalised Rhône river from the city of Lyon (River Saone) to Port St Louis on the Mediterranean, along with 12 locks which the French call ecluses.

Highlights of a Rhône river cruise include, Burgundy; learn about and then sample the famous and historical wine making techniques this region is renowned for. Lyon; a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here the Basilica of Notre Dam, the St Jean Cathedral and the Palace of Justice are all popular points of interest. Vienne; a town steeped in ancient Roman history. Tournon; a famous wine making region and producer of stunning red wines. Viviers; famous for its walks and Medieval & Renaissance architecture. Arles; another town famous for is Roman past including the still used – Les Arenes 20,000 seated arena. Avignon; made famous by the nursery rhyme – the Pont d'Avignon is an absolute must see on any visit to Avignon.

Below is a selection of Rhône river cruise offers, call us on 0800 810 8220 and discover why, time and time again, people recommend River Cruising from the award winning Cruise Village.