MS Van Gogh, 7 Night Art and History along the Rhône ex Lyon, France Return

Embark on a fascinating journey along the Rhône, where every stop tells the story of the great figures and places that have shaped our heritage. In Lyon, uncover the secrets of French gastronomy at Les Halles Bocuse, a true temple of flavors. Be enchanted by Avignon, the City of the Popes, where the legacy of the pontiffs still resonates within every stone of the Palais des Papes. Step into the artistic world of Arles, where Van Gogh immortalized the light of the South in his vibrant paintings. Along the way, the Baux-de-Provence will captivate you with their Carrières de Lumières, turning art into an immersive experience. Do not miss the Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval, an architectural marvel created by a visionary man who defied convention. At every stop, the Rhône reveals its treasures and its history: art comes to life, and inspiration follows you at every moment.

Day 1
Passengers are welcome to board our ship in Lyon at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Dinner tonight will be followed by an evening of entertainment.

Day 2
Included excursion: Guided tour of Lyon and tasting at Les Halles Paul Bocuse (1)Afternoon: Sailing towards Mâcon.

Day 3
Included excursion: Guided tour of Mâcon in the footsteps of Lamartine.Navigation towards Vienne.

Day 4
Included excursion: Vienne through the agesAfternoon : Sailing towards Avignon

Day 5
Included excursions:- Avignon and the City of the Popes. Sailing towards Arles.- Guided tour of Arles in the footsteps of Van GoghProvençal evening and folkloric show on board

Day 6
Included excursions:- Les Baux-de-Provence and the Carrières de LumièresAfternoon sailing towards Viviers- Viviers

Day 7
Morning: Sailing towards TournonIncluded excursion: Visit to the Palais Idéal of the Postman ChevalEvening: Gala evening, overnight sailing towards Lyon

Day 8
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

Completely renovated in 2018, this ship has been redesigned and refitted according to the new standards of the company and offers larger, bright and comfortable spaces. In terms of decoration, the colour combination of gray blue and orange creates a lot of style and elegance. In a nod to the artist whose name it takes, the ship showcases some of his famous paintings, including those from the Sunflowers series. The patterns of the fabrics as well as the dressing of the bar follow the techniques developed by Van Gogh: impressionism and pointillism. The two main common areas are located on the upper deck. At the front, the lounge / bar and at the back, the restaurant where all meals will be served during the cruise. The 20 cabins on the upper deck have French balconies and the 34 cabins on the main deck have windows. On the sun deck, an ideal place to relax and admire the landscapes, passengers can enjoy comfortable sun loungers, as well as a large shaded area.

CroisiEurope has a fleet of Prestige category boats with cabins, which ply the most beautiful rivers in Europe. Spacious and light, they offer a welcoming and refined setting. Accommodation capacity varies from 100 to 180 passengers depending on the boat’s design. At the cutting edge of technology, their facilities offer comfort and safety.

Carefully maintained and partially renovated each year, the CroisiEurope fleet is largely made up of recently built vessels, less than five years old, all with Veritas certification. The leading European river tour operator, our company owes its international reputation to its seriousness, its dynamism, its sense of innovation and its recognised value for money of long standing.

Vessels are rated four-star and food is superb – as you’d expect on a French-owned cruise line, staffed by French chefs and with top French and German wines aboard. One cruise of the Rhone and Saone Rivers in France concentrates on gastronomy and traditional French cusine, visiting Collonges Abbey, renowned for its great French chef, Paul Bocuse.

CroisiEurope is a family-owned and operated firm, with brothers and sisters running different aspects of the company and keeping a close eye on all operations to ensure excellence.

River cruising offers much free fun. Wake in the morning and observe the passing riverside scenery through your cabin window – perhaps from your bed. Gaze upon village churches or a patchwork of fields sparkling in the morning sun.

CroisiEurope’s network traverses a phenomenal number of European rivers and waterways. They range from the Guadalquivir and Guadiana (flowing through Spain and Portugal respectively); the Douro in Portugal, the Po and Venice Lagoon in Italy; the Rhone in Provence, plus the Seine from Paris to the Normandy Coast. And there’s more: the Moselle, the Neckar, the Saar, the Oder, the Havel, the Baltic Sea, the Camarge, the Rhine, the Main and the mighty Danube; the Tisza and the Black Sea; the Belgian and Dutch waterways. Everything from tulip time in Holland to Christmas Markets in Germany.

Drinks included with on board meals: mineral water, house wine, beer, fruit juice, and tea or coffee.

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MS Van Gogh - Main Deck

MS Van Gogh - Upper Deck

MS Van Gogh - Sun Deck

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Main Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds

Ammenities TV Telephone (for internal calls only) Bathroom with shower and toilet Towels Safe Independent air-conditioning Electricity 220V Wi-Fi

Upper Deck Double Bed - Reduced Mobility Cabin

Ammenities TV Telephone (for internal calls only) Bathroom with shower and toilet Towels Safe Independent air-conditioning Electricity 220V Wi-Fi

Upper Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds

Ammenities TV Telephone (for internal calls only) Bathroom with shower and toilet Towels Safe Independent air-conditioning Electricity 220V Wi-Fi

Main Deck 1 Single Bed

Ammenities

TV
Telephone (for internal calls only)
Bathroom with shower and toilet
Towels
Safe
Independent air-conditioning
Electricity 220V
Wi-Fi