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Burgundy & Provence, France

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Burgundy and Provence are two of France's most celebrated regions, each with a distinct character that draws travellers from around the world. Burgundy, in east-central France, is the heartland of some of the world's finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, dotted with medieval villages, Romanesque abbeys, and the famous vineyards of the Côte d'Or. Provence, in the sun-drenched southeast, is known for its lavender fields, Roman ruins, hilltop villages, and vibrant cities like Aix-en-Provence and Marseille. Together they attract food and wine lovers, cyclists, hikers, history enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to the depth and beauty of rural French culture.

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Burgundy & Provence, France · 8 days

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Burgundy & Provence by Rail & Bus: Lyon to Arles (Self-Launched)

A self-launched, land-based version of Uniworld's 8-day Rhône river cruise from Lyon to Arles — same towns, same wine country, same Roman landmarks, but travelled independently by TER regional trains and buses and staying in hostels and budget guesthouses. You'll wander Lyon's traboules and silk-weaver passages, day-trip by train to Beaune and the Hospices de Beaune, taste Syrah on the Hermitage hill in Tain-l'Hermitage, explore the Ardèche and truffle country, walk Avignon's Palais des Papes and the Pont du Gard, and finish in Van Gogh's Arles. This is a medium-paced solo-friendly route: most days are half walking, half eating and drinking in the exact bouchons and markets the cruise reviews said they wished the ship had visited. Costs are approximate 2026 backpacker-level estimates in GBP and exclude international flights and insurance.

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