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Southern France Sojourn: Lyon to Avignon

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£4,159pp
Voyage Code: RIVLUXRVS-RV260614-7
moon 7 nights
anchor Riverside Ravel
calendar 14 Jun '26

Cruise overview

Lyon
Mâcon
Chalon-sur-Saône
Lyon
Vienne
Tain-l'Hermitage
Viviers
Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Itinerary

Day 1

Lyon


Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its center reflects 2,000 years of history from the Roman Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux (Old) Lyon, to the modern Confluence district on Presqu’île peninsula. Traboules, covered passageways between buildings, connect Vieux Lyon and La Croix-Rousse hill.

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Day 2

Mâcon

Day 3

Chalon-sur-Saône

Day 4

Lyon

Day 5

Vienne

Day 6

Tain-l'Hermitage

Day 7

Viviers

Day 8

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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A serene retreat with elegant décor, floor-to-ceiling windows, and luxurious bedding. Perfectly designed for comfort, offering a peaceful space to unwind after days ashore.

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • King or Twin Configuration
  • Lounge Area
  • Shower
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Media/Entertainment Station
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Vanity Area

Ship features

Riverside Ravel offers a refined river cruise focused on comfort, culinary expression and local immersion.

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Accommodation
Dining
Amenities
Wellness
Entertainment
Families
  • All-suite format with panoramic windows or balconies
  • High service ratio courtesy of attentive crew
  • Four dining venues reflecting French gastronomy
  • Elegant public lounges and observation areas
  • Open-deck seating and promenades
  • Spa/wellness amenities (massage/relaxation)
  • Library and social lounge
  • Evening wine tastings, lectures, and cultural enrichment
Riverside Ravel Accommodation

Accommodation

Each suite aboard Riverside Ravel is designed to maximise comfort and views. Suites feature king-size beds, elegant bathrooms, walk-in closets, fine fabrics and large panoramic windows or French balconies. Categories differ by size and layout, but all offer a luxurious base for riverside exploration.

Riverside Ravel Dining

Dining

Dining aboard Riverside Ravel celebrates the richness of French cuisine. Meals include multi-course dishes inspired by Rhône Valley traditions, with menus tailored to the region and season. Guests can dine in the Waterside restaurant, enjoy more casual fare at the Vista Grill, or sample specialities in the Vintage Room. Breakfast and lunches may also be offered buffet-style in the Marketplace. Wine pairings, local ingredients and a seamless dining experience are standard.

Riverside Ravel Amenities

Amenities

Riverside Ravel features comfortable public areas, including lounges with panoramic views, observation decks and open promenades. Guests can relax outdoors, enjoy cultural presentations inside, or sip coffee in the library. The ship also includes wellness zones and quiet corners for reading or reflection.

Riverside Ravel Wellness

Wellness

While compact, Riverside Ravel offers wellness services such as massage treatments and relaxation spaces to refresh guests between excursions.

Riverside Ravel Entertainment

Entertainment

Evenings onboard are calm and cultured: wine tastings, lectures on regional history, musical entertainment, film viewings and social gatherings in the lounges.

Riverside Ravel Families

Families

Riverside Ravel is best suited for adult travellers and couples. While children may stay in suites, the atmosphere, programming and layout reflect a calm, refined river experience rather than a family-oriented cruise.