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The town of Vienne along the Rhone, with the hills of the river valley behind it.
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Cruises to Vienne, France

Vienne is a town of about 32,000 people on the Rhone, 22 miles (35 km) south of Lyon, and a city whose Roman past is still in plain view. Its Temple of Augustus and Livia, built around the start of the 1st century AD, still stands in the center of town, and a Roman theater from the 1st century AD is carved into the hillside above it. The Romans called the city Vienna and made it a colony around 47 BC, and the remains of that city are spread across both banks of the river, with the Gallo-Roman museum and excavations of Saint-Romain-en-Gal directly opposite.

What is there to do in Vienne on a river cruise? The main sights are in and around the old center: the temple, St. Maurice Cathedral and the church of Saint-Pierre in town, and the Roman theater on the slope of Mont Pipet just to the east. A footbridge and a road bridge link Vienne to Saint-Romain-en-Gal on the opposite bank, so the Gallo-Roman museum fits into the same day. On market day, the town's well-known market adds a taste of the Rhone valley.

Cruises to Vienne are Rhone and Saone river cruises, the same river journeys that call at Lyon, Avignon and Arles. Viking River calls here most often, followed by AmaWaterways, Emerald, CroisiEurope, Scenic and Tauck.

If time is short, see the temple and the cathedral first, since both stand in the town itself, then decide between the climb to the Roman theater and a walk across the river to the museum.

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Destinations for Cruises to Vienne, France

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Cruise Lines with Cruises to Vienne, France

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River Cruise Lines

Becoming more and more popular, a river cruise is an immerse and destination-focused vacation experience, on a small and luxurious vessel.

River cruises sail through the inland waterways of some of the world's most interesting vacation destinations (i.e. Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America), and provide their guests with a greater opportunity to spend time visiting more unique ports of call than a traditional cruise typically would.

Because the destination is the star of a river cruise, (typically guided) shore excursions are included at no additional charge by many River cruise lines. There are usually many interesting lectures given during the cruise, by experts on the history and culture of the region being visited.

Among the famous rivers that one may take a river cruise on are the Rhine, Mississippi, Seine, Danube, Mekong, Nile, Yangtze, Amazon and Douro.

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Deluxe Cruise Lines

These cruise lines fit (quality and, usually, price-wise) somewhere in between Premium and Luxury cruise lines.

A country club casual atmosphere can be expected on these lines, as can be elegant accommodations and gourmet cuisine. These cruise lines are a great option for adults looking for a upscale, yet laid back, vacation.

Unique itineraries are often available on these cruise lines, as their small-to-mid-sized ships can visit ports of call that large ones can't get to.

The pricing on Azamara Club Cruises includes select beverages and pre-paid gratuities, while the pricing of Viking Ocean Cruises includes shore excursions and select beverages.

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Specialty Cruise Lines

These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.

On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.

Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).

Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.

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Luxury Cruise Lines

When the finest cruise vacation is your top priority, this is the place to start.

On a luxury cruise line, guests experience highly personalized service, a more intimate (and usually formal) onboard experience, gourmet cuisine, well-appointed accommodations, and fantastic amenities. Many of these brands have smaller ships, allowing them to reach ports of call that the larger ships can't, which results in unique itineraries.

All of these brands feature a version of all-inclusive pricing, and some of them have ships with all-suite accommodations. Although these cruise lines are usually more expensive than the rest, they also provide their guests with so much more, resulting in a fantastic value when considering all that's included.

AmaWaterways
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  • Ships: 35 (28 - 196 Guests)
  • Intimate Environment, Inclusive Value
  • Excursions Included in Cruise Fare
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CroisiEurope
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  • Ships: 49 (16 - 197 Guests)
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Emerald Cruises
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  • Ships: 16 (84 - 180 Guests)
  • Offers River and Yacht Cruises
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
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  • Ships: 17 (36 - 270 Guests)
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Tauck Cruises
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  • River Cruise Line
  • Ships: 36 (40 - 2,106 Guests)
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Viking River Cruises
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  • Ships: 97 (52 - 386 Guests)
  • One Free Shore Excursion per Port
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Things to do in Vienne, France

In Vienne, two thousand years of history sit within a short walk of the Rhone, from a Roman temple to a cathedral that took nearly five centuries to build.

♦ Temple of Augustus and Livia

This Corinthian temple, built around the turn of the 1st century and dedicated to the emperor Augustus and his wife Livia, has stood for some two thousand years. It survived because it became a parish church after the fall of Rome and stayed one until the French Revolution. It stands in the heart of the modern town, as it stood in the heart of the Roman one, and is the natural first stop.

♦ Roman Theater

Built between AD 40 and 50 against the steep slope of Mont Pipet, this was one of the largest theaters in Roman Gaul, second only to the theater at Autun. Since 1981 it has been the main stage of Jazz a Vienne, a festival held each summer from late June into July. Expect a climb to reach it from the lower town.

♦ Gallo-Roman Museum and Site of Saint-Romain-en-Gal

Across the Rhone, excavations since 1967 have uncovered a whole Roman neighborhood of houses, baths, workshops and shops in a 7-hectare (about 17-acre) park. The museum beside them covers the history of ancient Vienne, its crafts and daily life in a Roman home, and it is best known for its floor mosaics. Its mosaic restoration workshop is internationally recognized, so this is the top choice for anyone who loves archaeology.

♦ St. Maurice Cathedral

Vienne's cathedral was built over nearly five centuries, from 1052 to 1533, which is why it blends Romanesque and Gothic work under one roof. It is about 315 feet (96 m) long and 89 feet (27 m) high, a grand space for a town of Vienne's size.

♦ The Pyramid of the Roman Circus

Locals call it the Pyramide or the Plan de l'Aiguille: a truncated stone pyramid raised on a four-arched base, a monument of Vienne's Roman chariot-racing circus. It is an unusual sight and a quick stop for photos.

♦ Saint-Pierre Church and Museum

Saint-Pierre is an early Romanesque church, rebuilt in the 9th century. It now houses a museum of carved Roman stone, including a head of Juno and a statue of Tutela, the city's protective goddess, and makes a quiet half hour between larger sights.

♦ The Saturday Market

Vienne is known across the region for its weekly market. If your ship calls on market day, it is the easiest way to see everyday life in a Rhone valley town, and it needs no planning at all.

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