Barge Name Price Range (per person) and Maximum number of guests ALOUETTE $6000-$7000 4 guests CAPRICE $2000-$3000 21 guests NAPOLEON **Special Offer Available** $5000-$6000 12 guests

Between Lyon and Arles, on the eastern side of central France.

This wide river wends its way around sloping hillsides covered in vines —the famous ‘Côtes du Rhône’ vineyards (many of which are classified as premier cru or grand cru) as it makes its serene journey towards the Mediterranean Sea. Cruises on the River Rhone can of course be enjoyed in a north—south or south— north direction. Avignon, Viviers, Lyon and Tain L’Hermitage with its famous vineyards and châteaux are all well worth a visit along this impressive cruise route.

Savour wonderful food and wine as you cruise the River Rhone aboard Le Phenicien (see below) or Napoleon, (below-right and right) taking 18 and 12 guests respectively.

The River Rhone is a wide river and can be fast flowing in places, with magnificent natural scenery to be enjoyed along many of its reaches. The size of the river means that it is often better suited to large barges, perhaps accommodating a larger number of guests than the popular 6 guest barges often found in the south. Also, the weather may become slightly cooler as you cruise northwards, and that can come as a welcome relief after the brilliant Provence sunshine.