Cruising the Rhône: Lyon to Provence & the South of France

France: Lyon, Vienne, Tain l’Hermitage, Viviers, Nimes, Avignon, Arles, Toulouse

Ship

M/S River Chanson

Nights on Ship

10

Group size

Average of 38 travelers

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Single Supplement: Low-Cost

From $5,495 per person

14 Days | $393 per day

Includes airfare

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Cruising the Rhône: Lyon to Provence & the South of France Culinary Cruise

Discover France's love affair with food aboard this special, one-departure-only culinary itinerary of our Cruising the Rhône: Lyon to Provence & the South of France River Cruise. Learn the secrets behind one of the world's most celebrated cuisines while you cruise aboard our privately owned, award-winning 86-passenger M/S River Chanson. Discover what makes France synonymous with gastronomy on this enhanced itinerary featuring a series of Exclusive Culinary Cruise Activities.
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Culinary Cruise departure: 5/8/2026

This special departure features the following Exclusive Culinary Cruise Activities:
 
  • Day 3: Learn some authentic French cooking techniques from a local Lyon chef during a private cooking lesson.
  • Day 7: Savor a special Gala Dinner onboard, featuring highlights of France's world-renowned cuisine.
  • Day 8: As we sail, a local restaurant manager will join us onboard and walk us through the art of wine pairing.
  • Day 9: Explore Les Halles d'Avignon, a vast, covered market famous for its impressive array of local produce, with our ship's chef. Then return to the ship for a special onboard cooking class using the ingredients you found.