Main Cities
- Macon
- Lyon
- Avignon
- Arles
Fun Facts
- 473 km (294 mi) long
- The Saone is linked with the Loire River by the Canal du Centre.
- The lesser Saone has a tendency to flood with a very strong oceanic effect.
Which Cruise Lines?
- Avalon Waterways
- Viking River Cruises
Burgundy & Provence
Take a wondrous journey through beautiful France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in the well-known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Begin with an overnight on the captivating Côte d’Azur. Explore this elegant area and relax along the remarkably blue water of the Mediterranean Sea.
France's Finest
Pay your respects at Normandy’s World War II beaches. Walk in Joan of Arc’s footsteps at Rouen. Luxuriate in Paris’s sophistication. Savor Lyon’s culinary heritage. Toast the Beaujolais vineyards. Explore Avignon’s Palace of the Popes. Celebrate the Provençal lifestyle. Art, cuisine, style, joie de vivre—if you love everything Français, this is for you: a 15-day journey that combines our popular Paris & the Heart of Normandy and Lyon & Provence cruises into one tour de force.
