Burgundy, The River Rhone and Provence

MS Lord Byron is a five-star river ship operated by Riviera Travel, one of the line’s smaller, more intimate vessels, sailing along France’s Rhône through Burgundy and Provence. Built in 2013, she carries up to 140 guests and 36 crew across 74 cabins and suites spread over four decks.

Recently refurbished, MS Lord Byron blends classic character with refreshed, comfortable spaces, offering a relaxed, familiar feel on board: the kind where you soon recognise faces, find your favourite seat, and settle into the rhythm of the river.

Dining on board reflects the regions MS Lord Byron travels through, from hearty breakfasts to relaxed, regionally inspired evening dining.

• Breakfast with warm cooked dishes, fresh fruit, yoghurt and cereals
• Flexible lunch with lighter plates and comforting favourites
• Four-course à la carte dinner in the main restaurant, inspired by the regions visited
• La Brasserie, offering informal French-influenced dishes such as charcuterie, paired with local wine

MS Lord Byron is arranged across four decks, each with its own character and pace.

• Panoramic observation lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling windows
• Outdoor terrace at the front of the Diamond Deck
• Main restaurant on the Ruby Deck
• La Brasserie, towards the rear of the Diamond Deck, with terrace seating
• Sun deck with seating, sun loungers, splash pool and putting green
• Spa and wellness area with sauna and steam room, available for private use

Entertainment on board is relaxed and low-key, built around good company and the passing scenery.

• Live music in the lounge on selected evenings
• Easy, sociable conversation in the panoramic lounge and bar
• Scenery-watching from the Sun Deck’s forward viewing area, past riverside villages, apple groves and half-timbered farms