⚓ Operated by MS Van Gogh & MS Camargue on selected dates
History and authenticity will be on the program throughout your cruise on the Rhone. You will discover cities with rich historical and cultural pasts such as Lyon with its famous 'traboules' - secret passages. Visit the Cluny Abbey, which has had an exceptional political, artistic and religious influence on Europe, then admire the castle of Tournon which stands upright on its majestic rock in the heart of the town and houses a museum labeled "Museum of France" since 1927.
Your Ships
MS Van Gogh
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Completely renovated in 2018, this ship has been redesigned and refitted according to the new standards of the company and offers larger, bright and comfortable spaces. In terms of decoration, the colour combination of gray blue and orange creates a lot of style and elegance. In a nod to the artist whose name it takes, the ship showcases some of his famous paintings, including those from the Sunflowers series. The patterns of the fabrics as well as the dressing of the bar follow the techniques developed by Van Gogh: impressionism and pointillism.
Explore the day-by-day breakdown of your journey through Rhone, Saone.
Day 1
Lyon
Passengers are welcome to board our ship in Lyon at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Dinner tonight will be followed by an evening of entertainment.
Day 2
Lyon / Mâcon
Join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Guided tour of Lyon where you'll discover its famous "traboules", types of passageways that are typical of the city.DISCOVERY:French Chic - Elegance and Culinary Delight.We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Mcon. Enjoy dinner and an evening of dancing.
Day 3
Mâcon / Vienne
Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion for both packages: Visit the Abbey ruins in Cluny.We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Vienne. Enjoy an evening of entertainment. We'll reach Vienne this evening.
Day 4
Vienne
Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour of Vienne.We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Avignon. Enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment.
Day 5
Avignon / Arles
Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace.Our Ship will cruise to Arles.In the afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Discover the Camargue. We'll visit a "manade" (bull breeding farm) and learn about how a manadier works with the animals.DISCOVERY: Discovery in jeeps through the Camargue for an original immersion in the wilderness.We'll return on board for dinner and an evening of traditional Provenal entertainment.
Day 6
Arles / Avignon / Viviers
Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit of Arles and a local olive oil producer's.We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Viviers.Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour of Viviers.
Day 7
Viviers / Tournon-sur-Rhône
This morning will be spent cruising to Tournon.Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour of Tournon. We'll visit the imposing Castle-Museum of Tournon-sur-Rhne followed by a tasting of local wines* and regional delicacies.We'll then return on board. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will cruise towards Lyon during the night.
Day 8
Lyon
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
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From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Saône and the Rhône Rivers (port-to-port cruise)
31 January 2020 