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SAVOUR FRANCE'S CULINARY HEARTLAND
Experience the pleasures of Rhône Valley life,
beginning in Lyon, the nation's gastronomic
centre and gateway to the Beaujolais wine
region. Here, renowned chefs showcase
exceptional local ingredients through
traditional dishes and inventive interpretations.
Venture into the countryside to sample regional
treasures at wine châteaux and working
farms. Taste vintages in medieval cellars, enjoy
farm‑fresh truffle dishes and savour artisanal
cheeses, for a truly immersive culinary journey.
DISCOVER PROVENCE'S CHARM
The Provence region along the Rhône has long
captivated creative minds. In Arles, follow in
Vincent van Gogh's footsteps, exploring the
town which served as an inspiration to this
great Impressionist and whose sun‑washed
scenes he immortalised in his works. Nearby,
the Carrières de Lumières transforms a
former quarry into a striking cultural space,
where towering limestone walls become
the backdrop for impressive, multimedia art
exhibitions featuring some of the world's most
iconic masterpieces.
MARVEL AT HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE
Along the Rhône lie some of France's most
remarkable historic sites. Discover the Pont du
Gard, an awe‑inspiring three‑tier aqueduct
constructed without mortar more than 2,000
years ago by the Romans. In Avignon, known
as the "City of Popes," winding medieval
streets lead to the imposing Palais des Papes,
the 14th‑century seat of the papacy. Nearby,
explore the ruins of the famed Pont d'Avignon,
a 12th‑century bridge immortalised in folk song
and dance, which once spanned the river.
