We boarded A-ROSA Stella in Lyon, France, for a weeklong cruise in August on the Rhône and Saône rivers in southern France. The itinerary was gorgeous, with visits to vineyards, bicycle trips through the French countryside, fine dining, sunsets on the rivers and the chance to stroll through charming villages, cities and towns such as Avignon and Arles. Of course, the French wines, included at no extra charge as were all beverages, were refreshing and delicious.
Our stateroom — 325 — measured 156 square feet and was generous in amenities — flat-panel television, French-style “Juliette” balcony and more. Check out our slideshow and be sure to see our ship review of A-ROSA Stella.
You may also want to read about some initial confusion about the all-inclusive policy when we boarded: All-Inclusive River Cruises? Introducing A-ROSA Stella.
Would we cruise this itinerary again on A-ROSA Stella? Absolutely. See our summing up: Assessing A-ROSA Stella: 9 Differentiating Factors That Would Make Me Cruise Again
A-ROSA Stella Docked In Lyon
A-ROSA Stella docked in Lyon, France, as she begins a weeklong cruise along the Rhône and Saône rivers in southern France. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
A Canoe Passes A-ROSA Stella In Lyon, France
Paddling by A-ROSA Stella docked in Lyon. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Sisters On The Rhone & Saone
A-ROSA Stella, cruising from Lyon, France with primarily North American passengers, docked next to A-ROSA Luna, cruising with German passengers. Both cruise the Rhône and Saône rivers in southern France. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
A-ROSA Stella In Lyon
A-ROSA Stella docked on the Rhône river, with St. Jean Cathedral in the background on the hill. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Picture Perfect Lyon
Touring Lyon while cruising the Rhône and Saône rivers in southern France on A-ROSA Stella. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Picture Perfect Lyon
Touring Lyon while cruising the Rhône and Saône rivers in southern France on A-ROSA Stella. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Touring Lyon On A-ROSA Stella
Cruising the Rhône and Saône rivers in southern France on A-ROSA Stella. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Touring Lyon On A-ROSA Stella
Cruising the Rhône and Saône rivers in southern France on A-ROSA Stella. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Touring Lyon On A-ROSA Stella
Cruising the Rhône and Saône rivers in southern France on A-ROSA Stella. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Reception Desk On A-ROSA Stella
Always helpful: the friendly staff at the Reception Deck on A-ROSA Stella. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Step Inside
Check out our stateroom on A-ROSA Stella. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Stateroom 325 On A-ROSA Stella
Stateroom 325 on A-ROSA Stella measures 156 square feet and is generous in amenities - flat-panel television, French-style “Juliette” balcony and more. © 2013 Monica Frisk
Stateroom 325 On A-ROSA Stella
Stateroom 325 on A-ROSA Stella measures 156 square feet and is generous in amenities - flat-panel television, French-style “Juliette” balcony and more. © 2013 Monica Frisk
Bathroom in Stateroom 325 On A-ROSA Stella
The bathroom in stateroom 325 on A-ROSA Stella features a shower. © 2013 Monica Frisk
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