A voyage along the Rhône has to be one of the most scenic river journeys in Europe, as the river carves its way through the countryside of the Rhône-Alpes and Provence regions to the Camargue and its marshy delta. Medieval villages cling to the hillsides, often guarded by a chunky-looking castle, while vineyards stretch away...

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Cruising on France’s longest river has traditionally been the preserve of flat-bottomed wooden boats known as toue sablières which were once deployed to transport goods along the Loire and its tributaries. Recently, cabin cruisers and small hotel barges have offered the opportunity to explore the Loire Valley with its spectacular châteaux. Due to sandbanks and...

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It is impossible to resist the seductive spell that Paris casts so beguilingly over visitors. This is a city that stands apart in fulsome Gallic style, confident of its reputation as one of the world’s most romantic and beautiful metropolises – and it does not disappoint. Oscar Wilde's resting place - Pere Lachaise For travellers taking...

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Sleek, stylish and perfectly proportioned for the narrow locks and low bridges of the Rhône and Saône rivers, Emerald Liberté has brought its own distinctive style to this corner of southern France. As one of the newest vessels in the fleet of Emerald Waterways (having launched in April 2017), the 138-passenger Emerald Liberté perfectly reflects...

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If our announcement about the christening of Uniworld’s newest ship, SS Joie de Vivre, had you dizzy with anticipation, then read on. Our very own Managing Director, James Cole, hopped on-board the ultra-luxury river cruise vessel for its maiden voyage from Paris. Here, he tells the story of his spectacular sailing. A launch worthy of...

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