With a Lyon river cruise, you'll have the chance to visit a true mecca for food. Known as France's gastronomic capital, Lyon features 21 Michelin-starred restaurants amid a relatively small population compared to neighboring Paris. Regardless of Michelin Stars, food is taken seriously as both an art and experience in Lyon.

Enjoyers of history and architecture on these French river cruises will also find something to love when visiting Lyon. The city is also known for its many Renaissance and Gothic-style masterpieces, each with its own detailed history.

Visit Lyon's most popular attractions when cruising

For architecture lovers, the Notre-Dame de Fourviere Basilica in Lyon is the place to see. This large church was built in the 1800s, marking a younger, but still beautiful example of the city's UNESCO-protected architecture.

Foodies need look no further than Restaurant Paul Bocuse. Named after its eponymous founder and chef, who was nicknamed the "Pope of Gastronomy," this eatery offers a truly world-class experience. Having won three Michelin stars, visitors come from all over the world to enjoy the restaurant's modern French cuisine.

Preparing for a Lyon river cruise

When on a Lyon cruise, you'll travel be traveling along the naturally beautiful Rhone River, one of the most well-connected waterways in Europe. With Rhone River cruises, you'll also have the opportunity to visit other great European cities like Geneva and Nice, or even branch off to the Seine River to see Paris.