Cruising down the picturesque rivers of Europe have long been popular with European travelers, but in recent years Americans have begun discovering this fascinating, relaxing way of exploring and experiencing certain parts of this fascinating continent.

The Rhone River historically has been one of the most important rivers in Europe from an agricultural, commercial and transportation standpoint. Beginning at the base of the Alps in Switzerland, it picks up several large rivers along the way and eventually empties into the Mediterranean Sea at the French town of Sete.