Cruising the River Rhone
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Brief summary for River Rhone
The Rhone is France's gate way to the Mediterranean sea. With the source located high in the French Alps and passing through the Cote du Rhone vineyards, the beautiful city of Avignon, the landscape is varied and very interesting.
If you are cruising down from the north of France, you can join the Rhone at Lyon.
Be careful this river has a large volume of water and is not easy to navigate. Although there are less difficulties than the Rhine, you should still be prepared and have you craft in good condition.
Upstream/Northern town
Lyon
Down stream/Southern town
Port Saint Louis
Total number of locks : 17
Total navigable distance : 627 km
Boat size restrictions (in metres)
Boat length : 190.00
Boat beam : 12.00
Boat height above water : 6.30
Boat keel depth : 3.30
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Information sites
Association dedicated to the river Rhone
Helping to maintain and manage all the aspects of the river from water levels to the wildlife.
Offical organisations
Direction régionale de VNF
Service de la navigation Rhône-Saône 2, rue de la Quarantaine 69321 LYON Cedex 05 Tél: 04 72 56 59 00
Port
Avignon
Tel: 04 90 31 19 00