Reputed to be uncontrollable, the Rhône is today a pleasantly navigable river&
The stretch that flows through Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is one of the most
picturesque sections.
At the stopping places along the river, a captivating natural,
historical and cultural heritage is waiting to be discovered : fortresses
erected along the riverside, the châteaux of Tarascon and Beaucaire, the
"cities of art and history" of Avignon and Arles, the Camargue where
flamingos, bulls and horses live in the wild...
Many companies propose boat trips or river cruises lasting several days
in a floating hotel.
Contact the tourist information offices in Avignon, Arles, Les
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer or Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône.
