• The beautiful Saone River flows through the Burgundy region in FranceMedioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images
  
  A vacation boating down one of three rivers in France, the Seine, the Rhone and the Saone, offer travelers scenic beauty, historic villages and castles to explore, the energy of Paris and gourmet meals with distinctive wines to enjoy. According to mapsofworld.com, France is the number one global tourist destination because of its "rich cultural heritage," fine wines and pleasant weather.
  
  

Luxury Barge

• The Ms. Camarague luxury barge offers a four-day gourmet cruise down the Rhone River with frequent stops at towns, attractions and restaurants along the way. The barge accommodates 146 passengers in its 73 cabins equipped with showers, toilets, central heating and air conditioning, electricity and safe. The tour begins in Lyon with a gourmet dinner and entertainment on board. The second day features sight-seeing and a wine tasting. Day three features dinner at saille du Grand Limonaire at Abbaye de Collonges. The tour ends at Lyon with a full breakfast.
  
  

Winter Cruise

• The Parisian Winter Holiday Cruise aboard the River Baroness takes passengers down the Seine on a glistening winter cruise. Its 64 comfortable en suite staterooms accommodate up to 128 passengers. The ship offers amenities including laundry service, a library/game room, fitness center and massage services. A seven-day tour begins in Paris as the boat heads to Les Andelys, Rouen, where guests enjoy a choral concert at the cathedral. On day three, enjoy a full-day excursion exploring Rouen before heading to Paris for several days of discovery and tours, including a Paris at Night event. Day six treats guests to a morning tour of the grand Palace of Versailles before returning to Paris for a final day of shopping and dining. Head back to the ship for the Captain's farewell dinner.
  
  

Saone River Cruises

• Board the Saroche, moored in Dijon, for a seven-day tour down the Saone River through Burgundy, Provence and the Camargue. Enjoy comfortable spacious accommodations, a spa pool and five-course gourmet meals while on the boat. Tours of famous vineyards and a visit to Dijon's market day start the cruise. Day four offers an excursion into Burgundy's wine capital, Beaune, where passengers can enjoy lunch and sample wines of the region. The relaxing journey sails on through scenic beauty on its way to Abbaye de la Bussière and, on day six, to Vandenesse-en-Auxois, with a stop at Château de Commarin to view 16th century tapestries. Enjoy a luxurious farewell dinner on board the Saroche before departing after breakfast on day seven.