Savor two nights on the French Riviera before a northbound Rhône and Saône river cruise from Arles to Chalon‑sur‑Saône with guided sightseeing in historic towns.
  • Discover the French Riviera’s Mediterranean coast and remarkably blue waters.
  • Explore Vieux Nice’s winding streets and baroque churches.
  • Visit Aix-en-Provence, Cezanne’s hometown, on a guided tour.
  • Attend a van Gogh–style painting workshop in Arles.
  • Tour Avignon’s walled Old Town and the Palace of the Popes.
  • Explore Viviers’ Romanesque cathedral and historic Old Town.
  • Walk Tournon’s medieval lanes and 16th-century castle.
  • Survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill and wander the Old Town.
Begin with two nights on the French Riviera at Le Meridien Nice, then settle into your Avalon Suite Ship for a comfortable river cruise. Overnight dockings in Arles, Avignon, Lyon, and Chalon-sur-Saône provide relaxing stays on board between days of guided exploration.