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The following barges cruise in this area:
Where is it?
Between Lyon and Arles,
on the eastern side of central France.
What are the cruises like?
This
wide river wends its way around sloping hillsides
covered in vines —the famous ‘Côtes
du Rhône’ vineyards (many of which are
classified as premier cru or grand cru) as it
makes its serene journey towards the Mediterranean
Sea. Cruises on the River Rhone can of
course be enjoyed in a north—south or south—
north direction. Avignon, Viviers, Lyon and
Tain L’Hermitage with its famous vineyards
and châteaux are all well worth a visit along
this impressive cruise route.
Savour wonderful food and wine as you cruise
the River Rhone aboard Le Phenicien (see below)
or Napoleon, (below-right and right) taking
18 and 12 guests respectively.
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How does this waterway compare with the others in the South
of France?
The River Rhone is a wide river and can be fast flowing in places, with
magnificent natural scenery to be enjoyed along many of its reaches. The size of the river
means that it is often better suited to large barges, perhaps accommodating a larger number of
guests than the popular 6 guest barges often found in the south. Also, the weather may become
slightly cooler as you cruise northwards, and that can come as a welcome relief after the brilliant
Provence sunshine.
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Why would I want to cruise here?
- Because you want to taste great wines—from the Chateauneuf du Pape of the Avignon area,
to the Côtes du Rhone of further north, wine-lovers will enjoy this cruise very much!
- Because you enjoy magnificent scenery which extends all around at times, allowing the eye
to rest upon far off mountains on more distant horizons than on the smaller waterways, which
can be more ‘enclosed’.
- Because you want a cruise that will take you on a longer journey and will cover more of
France than a canal cruise.
- Because some of our most luxurious and magnificent barges cruise this route, and that’s
reason enough!
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