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

Summary:

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 t...

Duration
7 Days
Cities
5
Next Departure
26-Aug-2025
Starting at
EUR 1,675.00
Price per day
EUR 239.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Croisi Europe
Tour
French Art and History Along the Rhône River (port-to-port cruise)
Travel Style
Cruise

Summary

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.

Map: French Art and History Along the Rhône River (port-to-port cruise) (Croisi Europe)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Lyon
Day 2
Macon-Lyon
Day 3
Lyon-Tain L'hermitage
Day 4
Tain-L'hermitage-Avignon
Day 5
Avignon-Arles
Day 6
Arles-Martigues
Day 7
Martigues

Travel Cities (5): Arles, Avignon, Lyon, Macon, Martigues

Highlights

  • CRUISE HIGHLIGHTSAll excursions included:Mâcon, birthplace of Alphonse de LamartineMedieval PérougesLyon and Les Halles de Lyon-Paul BocuseThe Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval in HauterivesMultimedia experience at the Quarry of Lights in Les Baux-de-ProvenceFollowing the footsteps of Van Gogh in ArlesAix-en-Provence and the wonders of Paul Cézanne
  • THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCEAll meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the barRefined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktailFree Wi-Fi onboardHeadsets are included for excursionsOfficial welcome from the captain and crewOnboard activitiesTravel assistance and repatriation insuranceAll port fees included

Included in Price

  • Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - visits mentioned in the program - all onboard beverages (not including the special lists) - accommodations in a double-occupancy, climate-controlled cabin with shower in private bathroom - onboard activities - welcome cocktail - gala evening - assistance from our onboard, multi-lingual host/hostess - emergency/repatriation insurance - all port fees.

NOT included in price

  • Drinks from our special lists or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency) - transfers to/from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.

Important!

  • 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.Valid information for year 2025

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Lyon

Arrow Going To

Martigues

River CruisesThis is an Organised River Cruise: you will eat and sleep on-board of the ship. The cruise operator set the itinerary, the destinations, duration and departure dates as well as the price per cabin type/deck. Excursions and activities can be included or optional. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.


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