CroisiEurope’s Wine Cruise Lets You Sip Through France’s Most Iconic Vineyards
If your idea of a perfect getaway includes swirling a glass of Beaujolais on a sun-drenched terrace, CroisiEurope’s latest itinerary is your calling card. Launching in October 2026, this new seven-night wine enthusiast river cruise invites oenophiles (and romantics of all kinds) to sail through the beating heart of French wine country.
The journey starts and ends in Lyon (France’s gastronomic capital, pictured below) and winds its way down the Saône and Rhône rivers aboard the MS Rhône Princess. Along the way are tastings among the famed hills of Condrieu and Côte-Rôtie, the grand crus of Tain l’Hermitage, and a stop in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence for a sun-soaked sampling of southern blends. Each day is bookended by delicious onboard meals (yes, with wine pairings) and included excursions that read like a cultural highlight reel.
One afternoon, follow Van Gogh’s trail through Arles. Another, wander the medieval streets of Viviers—home to France’s smallest cathedral. In Avignon, tour the storied Papal Palace. And in Lyon, snack and sip your way through Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, the city’s most iconic indoor market.
In true CroisiEurope fashion, the cruise is all-inclusive: every meal and glass of wine, every guided vineyard visit, and even the WiFi and port fees are part of the package. Fares start at €1,995 per person for the October 21, 2026 departure.
It’s a luxurious yet easygoing way to experience France’s best wine regions—without ever having to pack and repack a suitcase. We’ll raise a toast to that.