If the Saône is the quiet, refined “Burgundy” side of the family, the Rhône is its dramatic, sun-drenched sister. Flowing from the Swiss Alps through
While the Rhône is famous for the Roman ruins and lavender of Provence, its northern sister, the Saône (pronounced Sone), is the liquid gateway to
What is a Rhone river cruise going to cost me and how does the cruise I am looking at compare to Rhone river cruises offered by other companies?
River cruising skews older—but not exclusively. Here’s what couples in their 40s and 50s can realistically expect onboard today’s European river cruises.
Riverside Luxury Cruises is firmly in the ultra-luxury tier, built around unusually high service levels, spacious accommodations, and restaurant-quality dining. The line operates refurbished former Crystal river ships and emphasizes a hotel-like experience onboard – marked by an elevated staff-to-guest ratio, butler service in suites, and a polished, quiet ambiance. Riverside is best for travelers who care as much about the onboard experience as the destinations.
This story continues our travels through southern France, as we traded the quiet intimacy of the canals for the steady current of the Rhône River. From Arles, we joined AmaWaterways’ AmaKristina for a weeklong voyage north to Lyon — a river cruise that, paired with our week on the canals, offered two very different ways to experience France.
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