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Rhône & Saône Valleys, France

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The Rhône and Saône Valleys form a sweeping corridor through eastern France, stretching from Lyon southward through Burgundy and into Provence. The region is celebrated as one of the world's great wine landscapes, encompassing prestigious appellations such as Côtes du Rhône, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and Beaujolais. Lyon itself is widely regarded as the gastronomic capital of France, drawing food lovers to its iconic bouchons and vibrant markets. Cyclists, hikers, and river cruisers are drawn to the area's scenic towpaths, Roman heritage sites, and medieval villages that line both riverbanks.

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Rhône & Saône Valleys, France · 7 days

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Provence to Lyon by Rail & River: A Self-Launched Rhône Valley Adventure

A self-launched take on CroisiEurope's 7-day Martigues-to-Lyon river cruise, rebuilt as an independent rail-and-bus journey through Provence and the Rhône/Saône valleys. Instead of a cabin on MS Camargue II with paid shore excursions, you'll overnight in hostels and budget guesthouses in Arles, Avignon, Valence/Tain-l'Hermitage and Lyon, and travel by regional TER trains and buses (the same towns the boat calls at: Avignon, Viviers, La Voulte/Tain-l'Hermitage, Mâcon, Beaujolais, Lyon). Camargue horse farms, the Papal Palace, Vercors/Die sparkling wine, Lyon's traboules and food scene, Mâcon and Beaujolais vineyards are all doable self-booked — often cheaper direct or via GetYourGuide/Klook. Costs are realistic budget-traveller estimates in GBP and exclude flights.

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