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Which 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.
Why would I want to cruise here?
- 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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TO CONTACT US Phone: +33 563 02 87 04, Fax: +33 563 02 24 11 Phone (Toll-Free from USA + Canada):1-800-688-0245 Email:info@bargecompany.com
The Barge Cruise Company Ltd. 501 Chemin Lacoste 82170 Grisolles FRANCE |
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