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The Best of the Rhône: Avignon to Lyon with Lavender Fields
22 Jun - 29 Jun
7 Nights
8 Ports
Riverside Luxury Cruises

The Best of the Rhône: Avignon to Lyon with Lavender Fields

22 June - 29 June 2025
From £5,093 pp

Duration

7 Nights

Journey Type

Cruise only (Please call for flight options)

Ports

8 Ports

22 June

Setting sail from Avignon

The former papal stronghold of Avignon cuts a dramatic figure, perched above the Rhône and ensconced behind towering walls. The Palais des Papes was home to a succession of 14th century pontiffs, and still looms large over Avignon's atmospheric old town. The cobbled streets that surround the palace are a joy to explore, and you'll also find the ruins of the bridge that gave rise to the famous song. Avignon is more than just an open air museum though, and there is a real buzz about the place during July's popular theatre festival, when the city's hotels are full to bursting.

Don't miss

The Palais des Papes is impressive but do visit early as it’s easy to get held up on the narrow staircases behind large groups.

22-23 June

France: Arles

24 June

France: Tarascon

24-25 June

France: Avignon

25-26 June

France: Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Vineyards in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France

26 June

France: Viviers

27 June

France: Tain I'Hermitage

28-29 June

Arriving in Lyon

Situated at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers, Lyon is one of France's most appealing cities. Its reputation for gastronomic excellence is well deserved, with hundred of wonderful restaurants, from lavish Michelin-starred affairs to family-run joints tucked away down a back alley. What's more, the UNESCO listed historic centre boasts a marvellous ensemble of Renaissance-era buildings, best appreciated from the top of the soaring Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière.

Our tip

Getting around by public transport is great, with TGVs, trains, trams, trolleybuses, and a tube network which includes two funicular railways.

The Ship

Riverside Ravel and Debussy

Riverside Cruises on the Rhine
Riverside Ravel pool
Riverside Ravel - Palm Court
These identical ‘Rhine Class’ vessels offer a welcoming range of lounges and facilities, with spacious and beautifully decorated suites.

What we love

The Riverside Luxury Cruises experience is defined by comfort, space, fine cuisine and service and these ships have all of these hallmarks and so much more. Contemporary, light-filled suites shine and allow for an unforgettable and refined luxury river cruise.

capacity 110
style Modern elegance with personalised service and large windows throughout to really take in the beautiful scenery as you meander down the river.
inclusions
  • Meals of your choice in all restaurants and bars
  • Premium Beverage Package
  • Butler service in all suites
  • Free Wi-Fi

Upgrade to Premium All-Inclusive Including Excursions for an additional cost.

year built 2018 (Riverside Ravel & Debussy)
length 443 feet
breadth 36 feet
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Tailor-make your trip

Ways to make it better
Hotel La Mirande, Avignon

Our favourite hotel in Avignon

La Mirande – intimate, great location and classically French style.

Glanum Roman ruins

Around Avignon

If you are interested in Roman antiquities, visit the archaeological site of Glanum at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.

Cour des Loges, Lyon

Where to stay in Lyon

We love the Cour des Loges in the heart of old Lyon.

Windmill and vineyard in Beaujolais, France

What to do around Lyon

This is a great base to set forth for wine tasting in Beaujolais.

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The Best of the Rhône: Avignon to Lyon with Lavender Fields

22 June - 29 June 2025
From £5,093 pp

Duration

7 Nights

Journey Type

Cruise only (Please call for flight options)

Ports

8 Ports

Ship

Riverside Ravel of Riverside Luxury Cruises

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Why Mundy?

Who we are

Founded in 1970, we have sold more luxury cruises for more years than anyone else in the UK.

Matthew Lonsdale

Mundy Cruising was the very first cruise specialist in the UK. We have been making the best cruise holidays even better since 1970.

How? Simply by offering our clients more expertise, more personal service, more unique ideas, more fascinating add-ons, more fabulous freebies and more peace of mind.

We're happy to do all of that over the phone. But if you prefer to chat face to face, why not visit us at our comfortable offices on London's Russell Square - we'd be delighted to see you.

Mundy Cruising office in Russell Square, London