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LYON - TAIN L'HERMITAGE - AVIGNON - ARLES (2) - LA VOULTE - LYON
Embark on a unique cruise along the Rhône, celebrating nature, the art of gardens, and the landscapes of the South. You will discover remarkable gardens, rare botanical collections, and unusual landscape creations, blending terroir, plant poetry, and biodiversity. This cruise will take you through the terraced slopes of the Rhône Valley, the hills of Ardèche, the plains of Camargue, and the sun-drenched shores of Provence. Each stop promises its own share of wonder: enchanting water gardens, artistic plant creations, serene Zen and meditation gardens, exceptional botanical collections certified by the CCVS, and biodiversity havens shaped by climate change. Let yourself be carried by the river and by the inspiration of the passionate gardeners who craft these extraordinary places.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
Boarding. Presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail.
Arrival in Tain l'Hermitage during the night.
Visit to the Petrified Fountains Garden.
Lunch on board.
Free time in Tain l'Hermitage.
Arrival in Avignon during the night.
In the morning, visit the garden of Saint André Abbey.
Return on board for lunch.
Sail to Avignon.
Dinner on board. Evening entertainment.
In the morning, visit the gardens of Château Pérouse.
Return on board for lunch.
Afternoon sailing to La Voulte.
In the morning, visit the La Palette des Couleurs garden in Chabeuil.
Back on board for lunch.
In the afternoon, visit the garden of Terre Pimprenelle.
Dinner followed by a lively evening on board.
Night navigation towards Lyon.
In the morning, visit the Botanical Garden of Lyon(1).
Back on board for lunch.
In the afternoon, visit the Rosa Mir garden in Croix-Rousse.
Back on board. Gala night.
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
For navigation safety reasons, the company and the ship’s captain are the sole authorities in deciding any modifications to the cruise itinerary.
(1) The Lyon Botanical Garden accepts a maximum of 50/55 people for guided tours (no guided tours available on Sundays). As a result, this day will be organized in two parts: Group A will visit the botanical garden in the morning and the Rosa Mir Garden in the afternoon; Group B will visit the Rosa Mir Garden in the morning and the botanical garden in the afternoon. It is also possible to replace the visit to the Rosa Mir Garden with free time (unguided) in the botanical garden. Guided tours are conducted exclusively by the botanical garden’s own guides.
(2) Depending on lock passages, the stop in Arles may be replaced by Avignon. Subject to availability at the time of booking confirmation.
Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health – drink responsibly.
Valid information for year 2026