It's never too early to start thinking about summer holiday ideas and one place on our minds for 2022 is France's scenic Rhone River that's at its most beautiful during the warmest season of the year.
TAKE ME TO THE RHONE REGION!
With its charming towns and cities, such as underrated Lyon, pretty Arles and enchanting Avignon, a European river cruise is a fantastic way to explore a number of beautiful destinations in the Rhone region.
It's also the perfect place for discovering the gastronomic heart of France, where you can delve into a world of superb wine and go on a real foodie adventure.
In fact, it's such a beautiful destination for foodies and wine lovers to explore that Country Living is inviting you on two amazing Rhone River cruise in 2022. On our first trip, you can join legendary chef Raymond Blanc as you take part in an interactive cooking demonstration with the man himself, enjoy a dinner menu chosen by Raymond and ask him questions during a Q&A session.
FIND OUT MORE
Our second exclusive Rhone River cruise for 2022 is an eight-day autumnal journey through the region, where you'll be joined by Saturday Kitchen star James Martin and wine expert Susy Atkins. There'll be a cooking demonstration with James, wine tasting with Susy and a special gala dinner cooked by James.
FIND OUT MORE
To give you a taste of this magnificent part of France, we've rounded up 24 stunning photos of the Rhone that will make you want to book a trip...