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Tauck River Cruises, French Escapade: Paris to the Riviera Northbound, September 30, 2023

Tauck River Cruises Rhone 14-day route

Cruising from: Cannes, France;

Departure Date: 30 September, 2023;

Cruise Line: Tauck River Cruises;

Cruise Ship: MS Emerald;

Duration: 14 days;

Ports of Call: Cannes, Nice, Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Avignon, Avignon, Tain lHermitage, Macon, Chalon-sur-Saone, Tournus, Lyon, Lyon, Paris, Paris;



14-day cruise to Cannes, Nice, Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Avignon, Avignon, Tain lHermitage, Macon, Chalon-sur-Saone, Tournus, Lyon, Lyon, Paris, Paris on board MS Emerald.

Day 0 Cannes, France

Cannes, located in the Alpes-Maritimes department, is a resort town on the French Riviera, is famed for its international film festival.

Day 1 Nice, France

Nice, the fifth largest city in France, acts as a magnet attracting people from all over the world. The architecture of Nice can be astonishing with the wild exaggerations of the Belle Epoque style or the Baroque influenced houses and mansions on the hills of Mont Boron. Nice is also a city of art and culture and after Paris, has the most museums in France. The city is animated at night as well as in the day especially in the summer with the Nice Jazz Festival, the gardens of Cimiez, and the flower "war" on the Promenade des Anglais. This city is meant for epicures. It all starts at Vieux Nice's Saleya market, where small producers from the Alpine foothills bring in a bounty of fresh produce.

Day 2 Aix-en-Provence, France

Aix-en-Provence is a university city in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region of southern France.

Day 3 Arles, France

Arles is a city and commune in the south of France, in the Bouches-du-Rhone department, of which it is a subprefecture, in the former province of Provence. A large part of the Camargue is located on the territory of the commune. The city has a long history, and was of considerable importance in the Roman province of Gallia Narbonensis. The Roman and Romanesque Monuments of Arles were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1981. The Dutch post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh lived in Arles in 1888-1889 and produced over 300 paintings and drawings during his time there.

Day 4 Avignon, France

Avignon is a commune in south-eastern France in the department of Vaucluse on the left bank of the Rhone river. Located in the heart of Provence, Avignon has everything needed to enchant you with its art de vivre and rich architectural heritage: chapels, churches, buildings from the Middle Ages, and eighteenth and nineteenth century hotels particuliers. Avignon is now best known for its annual arts festival, the largest in France, which spans several weeks in July. The rest of the year, its rampart-ringed old town, medieval bridge, leafy squares and super restaurants are the main attractions.

Day 5 Avignon, France

Avignon is a commune in south-eastern France in the department of Vaucluse on the left bank of the Rhone river. Located in the heart of Provence, Avignon has everything needed to enchant you with its art de vivre and rich architectural heritage: chapels, churches, buildings from the Middle Ages, and eighteenth and nineteenth century hotels particuliers. Avignon is now best known for its annual arts festival, the largest in France, which spans several weeks in July. The rest of the year, its rampart-ringed old town, medieval bridge, leafy squares and super restaurants are the main attractions.

Day 6 Tain lHermitage, France

Tain-l'Hermitage is a commune in the Drome department in southeastern France.

Day 7 Macon, France

Macon is a charming mid-sized city in east-central France. Like many French towns, Macon has no shortage of ancient churches and cathedrals that are worth a visit. The stand out of the bunch is the Old Cathedral of Saint-Vincent. The region's glazed roofs and timber framed buildings are replaced by the flat-fronted pastel houses of the south. Wine-lovers won't be short of inspiration for days out with a big directory of wineries close by. Macon is where a lot of Burgundy's best chardonnays come from.

Day 8 Chalon-sur-Saone, France

Chalon-sur-Saon is a commune in the Saone-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comte in eastern France. It is located on the Saone river. Main sights are St. Vincent's Cathedral on the Place Saint-Vincent, which has some elements dating from the eighth century and a neo-gothic nineteenth century facade. The city square also has a number of cafes and a busy market on Fridays and Sundays.

Day 9 Tournus, France

Tournus is a french city located east center of France. With an attractive and vibrant centre, Tournus is a pleasant town to explore - especially the medieval centre, with its narrow alleys, old stone houses, artsy shops and restaurants. There are also a couple of monuments of particular importance to see, like the 10th century benedictine Abbey of Saint-Philibert de Tournus. There are several other notable sites in Tournus, including Museum of the Bicycle, which has a fascinating collection of bikes dating back to the early 19th century - before pedals had been invented.

Day 10 Lyon, France

Lyon, also spelled Lyons, capital of both the Rhone departement and the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, east-central France, set on a hilly site at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers. It is the third largest city in France. It's no wonder Lyon is a popular area for travelers, with its dynamic university, first-class shopping, antique markets, vibrant theatre and music festivals, and a range of interesting museums, such as the International Puppet Museum and the Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets. As the gastronomic capital of France, it is a city with a huge selection of good restaurants.

Day 11 Lyon, France

Lyon, also spelled Lyons, capital of both the Rhone departement and the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, east-central France, set on a hilly site at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers. It is the third largest city in France. It's no wonder Lyon is a popular area for travelers, with its dynamic university, first-class shopping, antique markets, vibrant theatre and music festivals, and a range of interesting museums, such as the International Puppet Museum and the Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets. As the gastronomic capital of France, it is a city with a huge selection of good restaurants.

Day 12 Paris, France

Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. Paris is especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks, monument-lined boulevards, classical bistros, multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups. It is an international capital of high fashion since the 19th century, particularly in the domain of haute couture, clothing hand-made to order for private clients. Paris is an art for itself.

Day 13 Paris, France

Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. Paris is especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks, monument-lined boulevards, classical bistros, multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups. It is an international capital of high fashion since the 19th century, particularly in the domain of haute couture, clothing hand-made to order for private clients. Paris is an art for itself.

Enjoy magnificent scenery and unique experiences on this Rhone river cruise with Tauck River Cruises. Sail with Tauck River Cruises from Cannes to Rhone on board MS Emerald. Discover the best of France on this Rhone cruise and discover amazing Cannes, Nice, Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Avignon, Avignon, Tain lHermitage, Macon, Chalon-sur-Saone, Tournus, Lyon, Lyon, Paris, Paris. MS Emerald leaving Cannes, France for 14 day from September 30, 2023.


Rhone River cruise September 2023


Port order and/or content may vary, please check specific sailing date for details at Tauck River Cruises website. Port arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change without notice. For more information please visit the Tauck River Cruises website.

Tauck River Cruises, French Escapade: Paris to the Riviera Southbound, September 30, 2023

Tauck River Cruises Saone 14-day route

Cruising from: Paris, France;

Departure Date: 30 September, 2023;

Cruise Line: Tauck River Cruises;

Cruise Ship: MS Emerald;

Duration: 14 days;

Ports of Call: Paris, Paris, Lyon, Chalon-sur-Saone, Tournus, Macon, Lyon, Vienne, Avignon, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Arles, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Cannes;



14-day cruise to Paris, Paris, Lyon, Chalon-sur-Saone, Tournus, Macon, Lyon, Vienne, Avignon, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Arles, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Cannes on board MS Emerald.

Day 0 Paris, France

Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. Paris is especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks, monument-lined boulevards, classical bistros, multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups. It is an international capital of high fashion since the 19th century, particularly in the domain of haute couture, clothing hand-made to order for private clients. Paris is an art for itself.

Day 1 Paris, France

Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. Paris is especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks, monument-lined boulevards, classical bistros, multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups. It is an international capital of high fashion since the 19th century, particularly in the domain of haute couture, clothing hand-made to order for private clients. Paris is an art for itself.

Day 2 Lyon, France

Lyon, also spelled Lyons, capital of both the Rhone departement and the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, east-central France, set on a hilly site at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers. It is the third largest city in France. It's no wonder Lyon is a popular area for travelers, with its dynamic university, first-class shopping, antique markets, vibrant theatre and music festivals, and a range of interesting museums, such as the International Puppet Museum and the Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets. As the gastronomic capital of France, it is a city with a huge selection of good restaurants.

Day 3 Chalon-sur-Saone, France

Chalon-sur-Saon is a commune in the Saone-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comte in eastern France. It is located on the Saone river. Main sights are St. Vincent's Cathedral on the Place Saint-Vincent, which has some elements dating from the eighth century and a neo-gothic nineteenth century facade. The city square also has a number of cafes and a busy market on Fridays and Sundays.

Day 4 Tournus, France

Tournus is a french city located east center of France. With an attractive and vibrant centre, Tournus is a pleasant town to explore - especially the medieval centre, with its narrow alleys, old stone houses, artsy shops and restaurants. There are also a couple of monuments of particular importance to see, like the 10th century benedictine Abbey of Saint-Philibert de Tournus. There are several other notable sites in Tournus, including Museum of the Bicycle, which has a fascinating collection of bikes dating back to the early 19th century - before pedals had been invented.

Day 5 Macon, France

Macon is a charming mid-sized city in east-central France. Like many French towns, Macon has no shortage of ancient churches and cathedrals that are worth a visit. The stand out of the bunch is the Old Cathedral of Saint-Vincent. The region's glazed roofs and timber framed buildings are replaced by the flat-fronted pastel houses of the south. Wine-lovers won't be short of inspiration for days out with a big directory of wineries close by. Macon is where a lot of Burgundy's best chardonnays come from.

Day 6 Lyon, France

Lyon, also spelled Lyons, capital of both the Rhone departement and the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, east-central France, set on a hilly site at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers. It is the third largest city in France. It's no wonder Lyon is a popular area for travelers, with its dynamic university, first-class shopping, antique markets, vibrant theatre and music festivals, and a range of interesting museums, such as the International Puppet Museum and the Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets. As the gastronomic capital of France, it is a city with a huge selection of good restaurants.

Day 7 Vienne, France

Vienne is a commune in southeastern France, located on the left bank of the Rhone, south of Lyon. Vienne is overflowing with Roman history. The two outstanding Roman remains in Vienne are the temple of Augustus and Livia, and the Plan de l'Aiguille or Pyramide. Today, the town is a regional commercial and industrial center specializing in the food industry. Tourism is also a major part of the town's economy with many important historical monuments and annual Jazz festival in July.

Day 8 Avignon, France

Avignon is a commune in south-eastern France in the department of Vaucluse on the left bank of the Rhone river. Located in the heart of Provence, Avignon has everything needed to enchant you with its art de vivre and rich architectural heritage: chapels, churches, buildings from the Middle Ages, and eighteenth and nineteenth century hotels particuliers. Avignon is now best known for its annual arts festival, the largest in France, which spans several weeks in July. The rest of the year, its rampart-ringed old town, medieval bridge, leafy squares and super restaurants are the main attractions.

Day 9 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France

Chateauneuf-du-Pape is a small village between Orange and Avignon in the Vaucluse department of Provence. Chateauneuf-du-Pape keeps its greatest treasure in its wine cellars, in which the village abounds with a cellar or shop every few metres in which visitors can taste the famous wine. It is easy to explore: there is a main square at the bottom of the village and a single road that then leads up the hill to the ruins of the castle.

Day 10 Arles, France

Arles is a city and commune in the south of France, in the Bouches-du-Rhone department, of which it is a subprefecture, in the former province of Provence. A large part of the Camargue is located on the territory of the commune. The city has a long history, and was of considerable importance in the Roman province of Gallia Narbonensis. The Roman and Romanesque Monuments of Arles were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1981. The Dutch post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh lived in Arles in 1888-1889 and produced over 300 paintings and drawings during his time there.

Day 11 Aix-en-Provence, France

Aix-en-Provence is a university city in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region of southern France.

Day 12 Nice, France

Nice, the fifth largest city in France, acts as a magnet attracting people from all over the world. The architecture of Nice can be astonishing with the wild exaggerations of the Belle Epoque style or the Baroque influenced houses and mansions on the hills of Mont Boron. Nice is also a city of art and culture and after Paris, has the most museums in France. The city is animated at night as well as in the day especially in the summer with the Nice Jazz Festival, the gardens of Cimiez, and the flower "war" on the Promenade des Anglais. This city is meant for epicures. It all starts at Vieux Nice's Saleya market, where small producers from the Alpine foothills bring in a bounty of fresh produce.

Day 13 Cannes, France

Cannes, located in the Alpes-Maritimes department, is a resort town on the French Riviera, is famed for its international film festival.

Enjoy magnificent scenery and unique experiences on this Saone river cruise with Tauck River Cruises. Sail with Tauck River Cruises from Paris to Saone on board MS Emerald. Discover the best of France on this Saone cruise and discover amazing Paris, Paris, Lyon, Chalon-sur-Saone, Tournus, Macon, Lyon, Vienne, Avignon, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Arles, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Cannes. MS Emerald leaving Paris, France for 14 day from September 30, 2023.


Saone River cruise September 2023


Port order and/or content may vary, please check specific sailing date for details at Tauck River Cruises website. Port arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change without notice. For more information please visit the Tauck River Cruises website.