Explore the vineyards, lavender fields and sunflower meadows fringing the River Rhone in France by bike, kayak or on foot, ...

Nestled along the Rhone River and only a quick 2.5-hour train ride from Paris, Avignon is the perfect city to begin your journey through Provence, one of France's most sought-after regions.

Lower prices, more flexibility … Rhone River, Avignon. Credit: iStock Gastronomy is a significant feature on this one-time charter, as is likely with any visit to foodie France. “The menus ...