Etching a route from the glacial Swiss Alps to Lake Geneva and through spectacular French countryside to Marseille and the Mediterranean Sea, the Rhône River is a major European waterway, ideal for scenic river cruises. Avalon river cruise ships sail the winding River Rhône through the heart of the Rhône Valley, framed by scented orchards, the lusciously rich vineyards of Burgundy and Beaujolais, and the fragrant lavender fields of Provence as well as stopping to admire captivating towns such as historic Arles and honey-hued Avignon. Avalon Rhône river cruises also traverse some of the world’s most famous wine growing regions and visit the French gastronomic capital, Lyon, making Rhône river cruise holidays perfect for lovers of wine, food and landscapes.
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