Introduction to Rhone Valley

The Rhône is as mighty as the Saône is peaceful, and these rivers form a part of the countryside that most travelers experience only briefly as they rush to the Riviera on the Mediterranean Express. This land of mountains and rivers is Beaujolais country, home to Lyon, a fabulous stop for gourmets, and boasts Roman ruins, castles, and the Grand Canyon of France.

The district brims with time-mellowed inns and gourmet restaurants serving cuisine that's among the finest in the world.