Vincent van Gogh painted one of his masterpieces, “Starry Night Over the Rhone,” on the banks of this mighty river.
Rolling on the Rhone: A new riverboat in France cruises through history, wine country
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The ship pastry chef's elevated take on a classic French poached pear dessert, poire belle-Helene. (Lori Rackl/TNS)
Passengers who took a shore excursion to a truffle farm in Grignan watched dogs hunt for the subterranean treat before sampling the fancy fungus. (Lori Rackl/TNS)
The Camargue region of France is famous for its white horses. Passengers can make a stop here to see the cowboys in action. (Lori Rackl/TNS)
A market vendor in the colorful village of Roussillon, one of the non-river towns cruise passengers can visit by bus. (Lori Rackl/TNS)
Champagne gets poured during a pre-dinner concert at a castle in Uzes. (Lori Rackl/TNS)
A couple of passengers soak in the ship's pool while soaking up views of Andance, a pretty village on the Rhone. (Lori Rackl/TNS)
Tauck's new 130-passenger ship, Lumiere, began cruising the Rhone River in late March. (Lori Rackl/TNS)
Tauck's new 130-passenger ship, Lumiere, began cruising the Rhone River in late March. (Lori Rackl/TNS)
A tour guide shows a picture of Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night Over the Rhone" in Arles, where the Dutch artist spent a prolific part of his career. (Lori Rackl/TNS)
The Lumiere approaches a bridge while cruising out of Tain-l'Hermitage. (Lori Rackl/TNS)
The Lumiere makes its way into the tight confines of the Bollene Lock. (Lori Rackl/TNS)
The Retreat is a wellness-focused area of the ship that features an expanded fitness facility and indoor-outdoor lounge space. (Lori Rackl/TNS)
One of the few Lumiere passengers who braved the gusty winds to ride a bike in Avignon. (Lori Rackl/TNS)
The Lumiere crew gather on deck for the riverboat's christening ceremony in late March. (Lori Rackl/TNS)
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