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This petite luxury cruise is ideal as a quick getaway—or if you want to begin or end any South of France adventure with a cruise along its magnificent rivers! Embark in 2,000-year-old Lyon, France’s exciting gastronomic capital, then cruise to Tournon, where wine and chocolate take center stage. On to tiny Viviers for some big experiences and Châteauneuf-du-Pape for an amazing RIVERSIDE SIGNATURE EVENT featuring...what else? A wine tasting beyond compare! Enjoy countless special features, plus the chance to personalize your time daily with the excursions of your choice! Between the history, culture, French wines and cuisine, active pursuits, and splendors of nature, you`ll quickly understand why this cruise is so popular!
Situated at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône Rivers, Lyon is hailed as France's gastronomic capital and home to the gourmet "temple" of Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, the city's incredible food market since 1859. It also boasts 2,000 years of amazing history, with Roman, medieval, and Renaissance architectural treasures, like iconic Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest town squares; the Old Town's fascinating traboules (secret passageways); the Museum of Fine Arts; Fourvière Basilica; and the Roman Amphitheater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
El puente colgante más bello de Marc Seguin cruza el Ródano entre Tournon y el pueblo vecino de Tain-l'Hermitage. Tournon es Francia en miniatura: con un castillo, un magnífico museo centrado en la historia de los condes de Tournon, la navegación y las obras de Seguin. Y un jardín botánico, ¡muy acogedor! No se pierda la exposición de la histórica fábrica de chocolate de Tain-l'Hermitage, ¡exquisita!
Viviers is tiny in size only! This remarkable village in France's Ardèche is like an open-air museum of ancient architecture with its Town Hall, Bishop's Palace, St. Vincent Cathedral (said to be France's smallest cathedral), 16th-century Knights' House, and mansion-lined Grande Rue. The many stairs leading to the Upper Town reward the effort with outstanding panoramic views over the city below and the beautiful Rhône Valley.
Situated in the heart of the Rhône Valley near Avignon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is, without a doubt, firmly entwined with papal history. Highlights include the remnants of 800-year-old Châteauneuf-du-Pape Castle, which was built to help the popes escape the summer heat of Avignon—and where the popes planted the town's first vineyards. The Old Town is also particularly inviting with its medieval ambiance, round clock-towered Town Hall, and many shops for tasting and buying the delectable Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines.
While other cities boast they emerged from great battles or great commerce, Avignon arose from...great laziness! The ancient walled city's claim to fame, the awe-inspiring Pope's Palace, one of Europe's largest and most important medieval structures, all came into being when the Archbishop of Bordeaux didn't want to travel to Rome for his papal consecration. Instead, he had himself crowned in Lyon and built a palace in Avignon. Other highlights include the pretty Old Town as well as St. Bénezet Bridge, inspiration of the famous song, Sur le pont d’Avignon.