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If you want to live like God in France, then a river cruise on the Rhône is the perfect vacation for you. For 11 days, you will have the opportunity to visit romantic places, enchanting vineyards and artistic museums. From Lyon, the course of the river takes you to Mâcon, where historic architecture awaits you. Of course, strolling through the shopping streets is also part of the French charm - Tournon offers you exactly this opportunity. The region also has culture to offer, for example you can follow in the footsteps of van Gogh. Your cruise on the Rhône is sure to be varied and idyllic.
Always with us: OUR VIVA ALL-INCLUSIVE
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Full board with breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner (multi-course gourmet menus, served at the table) and snacks with free choice of table and flexible meal times
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High-quality alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks all day from the entire bar menu (including soft drinks, juices, various coffee specialties, tea, cocoa, sparkling wine, Aperol, white wine, red wine, rosé, champagne, various beers, long drinks, cocktails, spirits, liqueurs)
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High tea: once per trip, a selection of sweet and savory treats such as scones, sandwiches, cupcakes, chocolates, macarons and various teas
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Daily freshly stocked mini-bar in the cabin
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Welcome sparkling wine in the cabin
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Reusable VIVA water bottle
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WIFI and gratuities
Lyon
To this day, Lyon, the second largest city in France, has been overshadowed by the French capital Paris in terms of tourism. However, this is completely unjustified. If you travel to Lyon in France, you will experience a wonderful mix of a historic old town, excellent cuisine, numerous festivals and picturesque surroundings. Strolling through the alleyways of Lyon's old town is a real pleasure. There is something new to discover around every corner in the medieval and Renaissance-style alleyways and streets. A special feature of Lyon are the so-called "traboules" - passageways and staircases that allow you to pass through buildings and courtyards from one street to another, and due to its extensive historical buildings, large parts of Lyon are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Chalon-sur-Saône
Chalon-sur-Saône is a French town located directly on the Saône, with around 45,000 inhabitants. This makes it the largest town by population in the department of Saône-et-Loire and the second largest town in Burgundy. The town of Chalon-sur-Saône is famous as the birthplace of photography. This is also associated with the most famous citizen of Chalon-sur-Saône - Joseph Nicéphore Nièpce. Because of his inventions in the field of photography, there is a museum on the "Quai des Messageries" where over two million photographs, numerous artifacts, cameras and other photographic equipment from the past of photography can be seen. The city's river port is home to the Western Bresse market, grain and regional wines. The city's sights include St. Vincent's Cathedral and the well-preserved old town around the cathedral.
Mâcon
Located directly on the Saône River, Mâcon is a great getaway destination on a river cruise through France's unique river landscape. Already in the Middle Ages, the city had great importance due to its good strategic location, for example as the capital of Burgundy. Tourist highlights are the historic buildings. These include several palaces worth seeing, such as the town house or the prefecture building. The old cathedral of St. Vincent, first built in the 6th century, was destroyed during the revolution and rebuilt between 1810 and 1816 at the Place St. Vincent. Another unusual feature and a worthwhile destination is a dwelling house built of wood between 1490 and 1510. A large number of carved wooden figures make this building a rarity worth seeing.
Tournon
Tournon is a French commune in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region with about 10,000 inhabitants. The Rhône River is one of the longest rivers in the country, flowing through the town. Vernon Castle is partially listed and offers a museum. It was in the castle that François de France, heir to the French throne, died in the 16th century. Traces of the nobility can still be discovered in the old town, which invites visitors to stroll around. The Jardin d'Eden lives up to its name.
Arles
Roman relics, medieval evidence and romaniche architecture: Arles invites you to travel through the eras and stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the threshold to eternity. At the gates of the "little Rome" makes itself tothat the natural landscape Camargue with pink flamingos, white wild horses and wide sand dunes wide. Already van Gogh let himself be inspired by the color play of Provence and be seduced by the southern flair of the city. Art lovers can follow the traces of the master thanks to marked routes and stop at the famous "night café" at Place du Forum. Today the former seat of government of Emperor Barbarossa a place full of possibilities, where monumental buildings with motheir museums are in harmony.
Avignon
Who doesn't know the French folk song "Sur le Pontd'Avignon", which has made the city on the left bank of the Rhône world-famous? However, Avignon gained its true significance in the 14th century when the Pope sought exile there due to warlike unrest. True to the motto "Where the Pope is, there is Rome", a glorious period of prosperity began, accompanied by the construction of Gothic monasteries and churches. With its jagged parapets and enormous towers, the monumental papal palace resembles a fortress and serves as a unique backdrop for an annual theater festival. However, the picturesque lavender landscape of Provence attracts not only art lovers, but also gourmets.
Viviers
Looking like a sleeping beauty, Viviers sits on the right bank of the Rhône-bank. The historic town center is preserved and forms a fabulous backdrop for a trip to times long past. Through winding alleys leads a walk from the subtown, where merchants and craftsmen lived in the Middle Ages, in The Upper Town, the former refuge of the well-heeled and spiritual. Here, the richly decorated facade of the Maison des Chevaliers always discover new detailscovers. From the smallest cathedral in France, the Cathédrale Saint-Vincent, it is not far to the Belvédère de Châteauvieux. The trip is rewarded with a fantastic view over the tiled roofs of the city and the Rhône Valley.
ALWAYS WITH YOU
Our VIVA All-Inclusive
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Full board with breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner (multi-course gourmet menus, served at the table) and snacks with free choice of table and flexible meal times.
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All day high quality hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages and a selection of alcoholic beverages; have a look at our bar menu
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High Tea: once per trip a selection of sweet and savory treats such as scones, sandwiches, cupcakes, chocolates and macarons. A variety of teas are offered to match
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daily freshly stocked minibar and reusable water bottle in the cabin
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A warm welcome with a welcome champagne - here's to a wonderful stay on board
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Selected beauty products from RITUALS
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Free WLAN on board - for undisturbed reception
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Tips for the entire crew
VIVA VOYAGE
The VIVA VOYAGE invites 152 guests to enjoy and relax in its 76 cabins. The cabins on the Diamond and Ruby Decks all have French balconies, inviting guests to enjoy the passing scenery from the comfort of their beds. The Diamond Deck features mostly twin cabins, which are 15 m² in size, and four 19 m²size Junior Suites. The Ruby Deck also has mostly 15 m² large twin cabins and additionally two 19 m² large Junior Suites. The Emerald Deck has 15 m² large twin cabins and one 19 m² large Junior Suite, all of which have windows that cannot be opened. All cabins are perfectly equipped with flat-screen TV, included mini-bar, beauty products by RITUALS®, hairdryer, safe, air conditioning, shower and toilet. An elevator connects the lobby with the restaurant, the Ruby and the Diamond Deck. To the Emerald Deck 6 steps lead down.
Commisioning
2005
Length / Width
110 / 11
Decks
3
Crew
36
Passengers
152
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