4 nights · France · River cruise · Departs Lyon (France) · Visiting Chalon-sur-Saone, Macon, Belleville-sur-Saone · Aboard CroisiEurope on the ms Princesse d'Aquitaine
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This river cruise sails the Saone, departing Lyon.
| Cruise line | CroisiEurope |
|---|---|
| Ship | ms Princesse d'Aquitaine |
| Duration | 4 nights |
| Port calls | 4 |
| Departures | 2 sailings |
| From fare | $892 per person |
| Year built | 2001 |
| Guests | 138 |
| Cabins | 69 |
| Crew | 20 |
| Length | 110 m |
| Beam | 12 m |
| Cruising speed | 9.0 kn |
Where the Rhône meets the Saône, France’s third-largest city joins Roman foundations, Renaissance streets and contemporary architecture. Walk Vieux Lyon’s covered passageways, then climb to Fourvière for broad views over terracotta roofs. Come hungry: Lyon’s bouchons serve regional dishes, while Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse brings together the city’s finest producers. Allow time for the riverbanks, museums and a meal that makes Lyon’s culinary reputation tangible.
Chalon-sur-Saône sits on the Saône in southern Burgundy, where river trade meets celebrated wine country. Its historic centre rewards a leisurely walk, from Saint-Vincent Cathedral to timber-framed houses and lively market squares. Nicéphore Niépce, who made the earliest surviving photograph, was born here; his museum explores photography’s beginnings. Beyond town, the Côte Chalonnaise invites visitors to discover its vineyards and family-run cellars.
Mâcon is Burgundy at its gentler, sunlit edge, set beside the Saône and surrounded by vineyards. Begin in the old centre, where pastel façades, the Maison de Bois and Saint-Vincent’s twin towers reward a stroll. Then follow the riverfront or venture into the Mâconnais, famed for Chardonnay and villages such as Pouilly-Fuissé. Tasting rooms, market tables and quiet lanes offer a close look at Burgundy beyond its grandest names.
Belleville-sur-Saône places you between the Saône River and the celebrated vineyards of Beaujolais. Its riverside setting offers a natural starting point for discovering a region shaped by wine, villages and open countryside. In town, the 12th-century Church of Notre-Dame rewards a closer look, while Lyon lies about 45 kilometres south. Choose a vineyard visit for Gamay-led reds, or stay local and enjoy the unhurried rhythm of the river.
Published August 22, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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