8-day cruise | Lyon-Arles-Lyon | Ship BIJOU DU RHONE

Your ship: BIJOU DU RHÔNE

The famous French “Laissez-faire” is omnipresent on board our BIJOU DU RHÔNE. It offers many places to relax, from the stylishly appointed cabins and spacious panorama salon to the inviting sun deck. No cruise through France’s delightful landscapes would be complete without the delicious food and fine wines that our experienced chef treats you to each day.

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Languages: de, en
Capacity: 150 passengers
Crew: 40 members
Length: 114.3 meter
Width: 11.4 meter
Draught: 1.5 meter
Voltage: 220 volt

day 1, 17.07.2024

Place Bellecour von Lyon in Frankreich bei einer Rhone Fluss Schifffahrt mit nicko cruises erleben

Lyon

Casting off: 22:30

Embarkation 17:00 to 19:00

day 2, 18.07.2024

Amboise von Loire in Frankreich bei einer Seine Flussreise mit nicko cruises besichtigen

Chalon-sur-Saône
Mâcon

Mooring: 11:00 Casting off: 18:00

Mooring: 23:30

Chalon-sur-Saône

Mooring: 11:00 Casting off: 18:00
Mâcon

Mooring: 23:30

Excursion Nuits-Saint-Georges with Cassisium

The Cassisium is entirely dedicated to the black currant. Learn about the different uses during an interesting and interactive tour. You will be surprised! The cassis is known to many mainly through the cocktail Kir Royal. During a guided tour of the liqueur factory, you will learn interesting facts about the production process. Of course, a tasting is not to be missed afterwards.

day 3, 19.07.2024

Rhône Fluss Frankreich Beaujolais Weinanbau

Trevoux Frankreich Fluss Reise Rhone mit nicko cruises

Casting off: 12:00

Mooring: 14:30 Casting off: 15:00

Mooring: 16:30 Casting off: 19:00

Mâcon

Casting off: 12:00
Belleville

Mooring: 14:30 Casting off: 15:00
Trévoux

Mooring: 16:30 Casting off: 19:00

Excursion Davayé with winery and goat farm

Excursion Beaujolais with wine tasting

Total duration: A total of about 15 minutes walk. Few stairs to the wine cellar. Walk in oingt over steep and uneven paths.

Excursion Davayé with winery and goat farm

Visit with us a country estate from the 17th century, which operates both goat breeding and viticulture. During a guided tour you will learn more about the production of the aromatic goat cheese and can of course convince yourself of the quality afterwards. You can also taste full-bodied wines from the Saint Véran, Pouilly-Fuissé and Mâcon-Davayé wine regions.

Excursion Beaujolais with wine tasting

Located in the southern part of the Burgundy region, northwest of Lyon, Beaujolais is consistently ranked as the most scenic part in the French wine region. "The young Beaujolais has arrived!" This symbolic saying has made Beaujolais one of the most famous wines in the world. During the wine tasting at a winery, you can see for yourself the special aroma and unique character of this wine in an authentic and cozy atmosphere. On the way to the winery you will stop in the charming medieval village of Oingt. The peculiarity of this picturesque little town are the so-called "golden stones", which form the building fabric for all the houses. During the short walk, enjoy a view of the surrounding charming landscape of Beaujolais, which is often compared by connoisseurs to the rolling hills of Tuscany.

Total duration: A total of about 15 minutes walk. Few stairs to the wine cellar. Walk in oingt over steep and uneven paths.

day 4, 20.07.2024

Viviers

Mooring: 12:30 Casting off: 18:30

Excursion to the Ardèche Gorge

Total duration: Fußweg ca. 30 Minuten. Museumsbesuch ca. 1 Stunden mit Sitzmöglichkeiten.

Excursion to the Ardèche Gorge

Join us as we travel to the Ardèche Gorge, one of the most imposing natural sites in France. Located in the north of Provence, the gorge is of sensational scenic beauty: rocky escarpments, layers of basalt and the blue river that has carved itself into this landscape. The landscape is characterized by centuries-old and sometimes overgrown terraced chestnut forests and orchards, barren ridges, many small streams and fortress-like villages. Most visitors are always enchanted by the diversity and the impressive region.

Total duration: Fußweg ca. 30 Minuten. Museumsbesuch ca. 1 Stunden mit Sitzmöglichkeiten.

day 5, 21.07.2024

Amphitheater von Arles in Frankreich bei einer Rhone Fluss Kreuzfahrt mit nicko cruises erleben

Frankreich Fluss Rhone Avignon Aussicht nicko cruises Schiffsreise

Avignon Pont Saint Bénézet in Frankreich bei einer nicko cruises Fluss Kreuzfahrt entdecken

Arles
Avignon

Mooring: 03:00 Casting off: 18:00

Mooring: 22:30

Arles

Mooring: 03:00 Casting off: 18:00
Avignon

Mooring: 22:30

Excursion Camargue with bull farm

Arles city tour

Excursion Camargue with bull farm

The Camargue is located between the two estuaries of the Rhône River, which divides north of Arles and is almost entirely part of the urban area of Arles. The main actors in the delta of the Rhône between rice fields and salt marshes are the black bulls, flamingos and wild white horses. The excursion will take you, among other things, to a traditional bull farm. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the proud "Gardians" on their white horses and escorted to the ladder wagons. With these typical "Chariot Tracté" you will cross the untouched nature and have a closer look at the famous black bulls. After this encounter with the southern French "soul", a typical lunch with specialties from the region awaits you.

Arles city tour

The Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh was fascinated by the special light in southern Provence. It inspired him so much that he created numerous paintings in Arles on the banks of the Rhône and became the founder of modern painting. To this day, visitors encounter Vincent van Gogh and his sources of inspiration. Once the provincial capital of the Roman Empire, Arles has numerous architectural legacies, such as the amphitheater. It is also the site of the bloodless bull games, the Course Camarguaise. Past and present are interwoven and characterize the cityscape. A very special atmosphere that you take with you from here.

day 6, 22.07.2024

Châteauneuf du Pape Frankreich Rhone mit nicko cruises Flusskreuzfahrt

Avignon
Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Casting off: 15:30

Mooring: 17:30 Casting off: 18:15

Avignon

Casting off: 15:30
Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Mooring: 17:30 Casting off: 18:15

Visit to an oil mill in Provence

City tour Avignon

Visit to an oil mill in Provence

In addition to lavender fields, olive groves in particular characterize the picturesque landscape of Provence. During the visit of an oil mill you will get a look behind the scenes of the production of olive oil and learn interesting details about the production process. Of course, a tasting of the products may not be missing!

City tour Avignon

Avignon on the Rhône has left a lasting mark on European history. For several decades in the 14th century, it was the city of the Catholic popes. At every turn you will encounter the relics of the past with its squares, streets, the Papal Palace and of course the Pont Saint-Bénézet. The famous bridge ruin with the small chapel spans the mighty river. You will be enchanted by the charm of the city.

day 7, 23.07.2024

Lyon

Mooring: 14:00

Lyon city tour / walking tour with tasting

The old town of Lyon, "Vieux Lyon", offers an architectural peculiarity: the characteristic "traboules" are narrow, narrow connecting passages between individual alleys, which were once used by workers to transport the silk and cloth bales dry and safe through the city. Today, more than 300 of these traboule are still preserved and are an integral part of the old town. In one of them, a small tasting of local delicacies awaits you.

day 8, 24.07.2024

Lyon

Disembarkation until 09:00.

Excursion Nuits-Saint-Georges with Cassisium

The Cassisium is entirely dedicated to the black currant. Learn about the different uses during an interesting and interactive tour. You will be surprised! The cassis is known to many mainly through the cocktail Kir Royal. During a guided tour of the liqueur factory, you will learn interesting facts about the production process. Of course, a tasting is not to be missed afterwards.

Excursion Davayé with winery and goat farm

Visit with us a country estate from the 17th century, which operates both goat breeding and viticulture. During a guided tour you will learn more about the production of the aromatic goat cheese and can of course convince yourself of the quality afterwards. You can also taste full-bodied wines from the Saint Véran, Pouilly-Fuissé and Mâcon-Davayé wine regions.

Visit to an oil mill in Provence

In addition to lavender fields, olive groves in particular characterize the picturesque landscape of Provence. During the visit of an oil mill you will get a look behind the scenes of the production of olive oil and learn interesting details about the production process. Of course, a tasting of the products may not be missing!

Lyon city tour / walking tour with tasting

The old town of Lyon, "Vieux Lyon", offers an architectural peculiarity: the characteristic "traboules" are narrow, narrow connecting passages between individual alleys, which were once used by workers to transport the silk and cloth bales dry and safe through the city. Today, more than 300 of these traboule are still preserved and are an integral part of the old town. In one of them, a small tasting of local delicacies awaits you.

Excursion Camargue with bull farm

The Camargue is located between the two estuaries of the Rhône River, which divides north of Arles and is almost entirely part of the urban area of Arles. The main actors in the delta of the Rhône between rice fields and salt marshes are the black bulls, flamingos and wild white horses. The excursion will take you, among other things, to a traditional bull farm. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the proud "Gardians" on their white horses and escorted to the ladder wagons. With these typical "Chariot Tracté" you will cross the untouched nature and have a closer look at the famous black bulls. After this encounter with the southern French "soul", a typical lunch with specialties from the region awaits you.

Delightful South of France

Why this trip?

Itinerary

Lyon

Chalon-sur-Saône

Mâcon

Excursion Nuits-Saint-Georges with Cassisium

Mâcon

Belleville

Trévoux

Excursion Davayé with winery and goat farm

Excursion Beaujolais with wine tasting

Viviers

Excursion to the Ardèche Gorge

Arles

Avignon

Excursion Camargue with bull farm

Arles city tour

Avignon

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Visit to an oil mill in Provence

City tour Avignon

Lyon

Lyon city tour / walking tour with tasting

Lyon

Services

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Additional services

Your ship: BIJOU DU RHÔNE

Chalon-sur-Saône

Mâcon

Mâcon

Belleville

Trévoux

Arles

Avignon

Avignon

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Delightful South of France