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French Art and History Along the Rhône River (port-to-port cruise)

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MS Rhone Princess
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FROM1675
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20242025

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LYON - MACON - LYON - TAIN-L'HERMITAGE - AVIGNON - ARLES - MARTIGUES(2)

Discover the Rhône through an offbeat, seven-day cruise. See each city differently as you retrace the footsteps of the artists and celebrities who influenced their cultures.
From Alphonse de Lamartine's Mâcon to Marcel Pagnol's Marseille, with side trips to Paul Bocuse's Lyon and Van Gogh's homestead in Arles, each excursion will bring you to the core of the city and its history. 
Discover unusual sites such as the Quarries of Light in Les Baux-de-Provence and the Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval in Hauterives.
This cruise on the Saône and Rhone Rivers overflows with the vineyard landscapes and limestone cliffs of southern France.

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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • All excursions included:
    • Mâcon, birthplace of Alphonse de Lamartine
    • Medieval Pérouges
    • Lyon and Les Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse
    • The Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval in Hauterives
    • Multimedia experience at the Quarry of Lights in Les Baux-de-Provence
    • Following the footsteps of Van Gogh in Arles
    • Aix-en-Provence and the wonders of Paul Cézanne
All inclusive on board

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

Route

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LYON

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We’ll enjoy dinner on board as our ship begins to cruise to Mâcon. Don’t miss Lyon lit up at night as we depart!

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D1
MACON - LYON

This morning, join us for a guided tour of Mâcon as seen through the eyes of French author and poet Alphonse de Lamartine. With its colored facades, Mâcon feels like it should be part of Provence. Join us this afternoon for a guided tour of medieval Pérouges, which has been categorized as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Our ship will cruise to Lyon.

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D2
LYON - TAIN L'HERMITAGE

In the morning, join us for a guided tour of the city and a tasting at Les Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse.(1) We’ll cruise to Tain-l’Hermitage in the afternoon and arrive in the evening.

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D3
TAIN-L'HERMITAGE - AVIGNON

We’ll head out on an excursion this morning to the Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval, a monument built by a local postman from 1879 to 1912. No other building like it exists in the world. We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Avignon and arrive during the evening.

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D4
AVIGNON - ARLES

Join us this morning for a visit to Les Baux-de-Provence and the Quarry of Lights. We’ll return on board in Arles. This afternoon, join us for a guided tour of Arles following the footsteps of Van Gogh. Our ship will cruise to Martigues in the evening.

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D5
ARLES - MARTIGUES(2)

This morning, we’ll leave for an excursion to the city Paul Cézanne adored, Aix-en-Provence. In the afternoon, our ship will cruise towards Martigues. Tonight is our festive gala evening.

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D6
MARTIGUES(2)

Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.

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D7
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  • Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%

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FormalitiesSome administrative formalities to take into account in order to prepare your trip

For safety reasons, the company and/or the captain of the ship are the only authorities who can modify the cruise itinerary.

(1) Les Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse is closed on Sunday and Monday. We will provide a tasting of local products as a substitute.

(2) Depending on mooring availabilities, the stopover in Martigues may be replaced by Port Saint Louis du Rhône.

*Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.