Seven nights on the Rhône, ashore in the brocantes, flea markets, and truffle country of southern France — hosted by Laura & Jesse of Left Coast Revivals.
Arles to Lyon · April 13th-20th, 2028 · Aboard the AmaKristina
The Sale Goes Live Soon
The Sale of a Lifetime
A river cruise built for people who read a "brocante" sign and hit the brakes.
Every stretch of the Rhône between Arles and Lyon runs past a village with a market, a Roman ruin, or both. We’ve taken the whole ship — the AmaKristina, all 146 berths — so you unpack once and let southern France come to you, one antique-crammed town square at a time.
The centerpiece is a full day at Isle sur la Sorgue, the antiques capital of Europe — canals, water wheels, and stalls of farmhouse furniture and vintage linens spilling down every laneway. Then we do it again the next day at the Barjac flea market. Two market days, back to back, on purpose.
In between: a truffle hunt with a local guide and his dog, a vintage steam train through the Gorge du Doux, Beaujolais reds paired with chocolate, Roman ruins at Vienne still standing after two thousand years, and the kind of café tables where a two-hour lunch is the correct amount of time.
Wandering the lanes of the Luberon
Olive groves at dusk
Table after table of finds at Isle sur la Sorgue
Treasures at every turn
Antique absinthe glasses, ready to come home with you
Why This Trip
Three reasons to clear your calendar
The Antiques Capital
Two full days set aside for digging — Isle sur la Sorgue and the Barjac flea market — with a bookable vintage warehouse near Viviers on top. This route was mapped around market days, not the other way around.
Truffles, Trains & Tables
Hunt truffles with a local guide and his dog in the Rhône Valley, ride a vintage steam train through the Gorge du Doux, and taste Beaujolais reds paired with chocolate above Tain l'Hermitage.
Markets & Ruins
Avignon's Palais des Papes, the Pont du Gard, and the Roman ruins of Vienne — two thousand years of history tucked between the market stalls.
Day by Day
The Route
Arles to Lyon, seven nights aboard the AmaKristina, one bag heavier coming home than going.
All Aboard in Arles
Arles — We board the AmaKristina in Arles, the sun-drenched Provençal town that once captivated Van Gogh. Settle into your cabin, explore the lounges and sun deck, and let the week ahead sink in. As afternoon rolls into evening the ship slips her moorings for Avignon, and we toast the start over our first dinner on board.
The Antiques Capital of Europe
Isle sur la Sorgue — The centerpiece. We wake moored in Avignon, and the market at Isle sur la Sorgue sprawls across the town’s canals and laneways — weathered farmhouse furniture, delicate vintage linens, and everything in between. Choose your shuttle time and set your own pace. Prefer the city? Swap in a guided walk through the Papal Palace, a food tour, a bike tour, or the Pont du Gard.
A Second Flea Market
Barjac — A second day moored in Avignon means a second chance to dig, this time in the town of Barjac. Or trade the market for a deeper look at the City of the Popes — the Papal Palace and its medieval streets, a specialty food tour, a bike tour, or the Pont du Gard. Either way, dinner’s back on board.
Truffles and Trails
Viviers — The ship carries us into the Rhône Valley and the postcard-perfect town of Viviers. Join a local guide and his four-legged companion on a truffle hunt through the countryside, lace up for a scenic valley hike, take a bike tour, or simply stroll the centuries-old stone streets. Laura has also scouted a vintage warehouse in a town nearby — two small groups only, bookable for a small charge.
Steam Trains and Vineyards
Tournon — Climb aboard a vintage steam train for a ride along the dramatic Gorge du Doux. Back on solid ground, Tournon’s artisanal side comes alive over a red wine and chocolate pairing, or a hike among the sunlit vines above Tain l’Hermitage finished with a tasting.
Roman Echoes
Vienne — Some of the most remarkable Roman ruins along the Rhône. A guided walking tour traces ancient remnants and grand cathedrals; or climb Mount Pipet for sweeping views over town and river, or set off on the Viarhôna cycling route.
Lyon’s Markets and Beaujolais Vines
Villefranche-sur-Saône & Lyon — Moored at Villefranche, today opens the door to Lyon: historic districts, elegant traboules, and the famed Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse market. Or head out to the Beaujolais countryside for an excursion and tasting, or pedal through the city. As night falls, we celebrate our last evening aboard.
Farewell to the Rhône
Lyon — We disembark in Lyon after breakfast. Staying on? Our self-guided Lyon & Paris flea market extension picks up right here, the moment you step off the ship.
Cabins & Pricing
Reserve your spot
We've taken the whole ship — all 146 berths across eight cabin categories. Prices are per person, twin share. A $2,499 deposit holds your cabin at booking; the balance is spread across monthly installments from May through December 2027.
Book now, pay later. Your deposit holds the cabin — the first installment isn’t due until May 2027.
Fixed Window
- 7 nights aboard the AmaKristina
- Breakfast x7, lunch x6, dinner x7
- All listed excursions included
- All gratuities included
- Hosted throughout by Laura & Jesse
Balcony Stateroom
- 7 nights with French or outside balcony
- Breakfast x7, lunch x6, dinner x7
- All listed excursions included
- All gratuities included
- Hosted throughout by Laura & Jesse
Suite
- 7 nights, French and outside balcony
- Breakfast x7, lunch x6, dinner x7
- All listed excursions included
- All gratuities included
- Hosted throughout by Laura & Jesse
What's Included
Show up, dig, eat well
7 nights aboard the AmaKristina
Shared and private cabins available, across all eight categories of the ship.
Meals on board
Breakfast x7, lunch x6, and dinner x7, all served aboard the ship.
Every listed excursion
Isle sur la Sorgue, Barjac, the truffle farm, the steam train, Vienne's Roman ruins, Beaujolais and more — with a choice of excursions most days.
Experienced local guides
Walking tours, market visits, bike tours, and hikes led by people who know the ground.
All gratuities
We handle tipping on your behalf — no math required at the end of the trip.
Laura & Jesse on board
We're at every meal, every market, every stop — this is our trip too.
Post-Cruise Extension · 20–24 April 2028
Lyon & Paris, for those who aren’t done digging
Four more nights on the brocante trail — self-guided, unhosted, and built for shoppers who never quite feel finished.
Puces du Canal, Lyon
Straight off the ship by coach to one of the region’s best-loved flea markets — your last shot at Provençal antiques before heading north.
Train to Paris
Coach to the station, train north through the French countryside, then a coach transfer straight to your Paris hotel.
Les Puces de Paris Saint-Ouen
The largest and most famous flea market in the world — multiple interconnected markets, and a full day disappears easily.
Les Puces de Vanves
Smaller and more curated, in the 14th arrondissement — vintage finds, antique jewellery, one-of-a-kind decorative pieces.
4 nights, boutique hotels
One night in Lyon, three in Paris. Shared and private available; hotels to be advised. Breakfast x4 included.
Carte Navigo travel card
Public transport across Paris for your whole stay, so you can move at your own pace.
Please note: this extension is unhosted and unguided. Laura and Jesse will not be attending and there is no tour guide. It’s timed to put you in Paris for two large flea markets — the rest of your time in Paris is yours to fill however you like.
We built the trip we kept wishing existed.
Left Coast Revivals started as a love of thrifting and hasn't slowed down since — most recently with a little series called "100 Thrift Stores in 100 Days." Every trip we run gets built the same way: find the places worth digging through, then build the itinerary around them.
Provence has been on the list for years. Isle sur la Sorgue is the kind of place that ruins you for regular antiquing forever, and the rest of the route — truffle country, Roman ruins, riverside villages, Beaujolais vines — is just as good a reason to go.
This is the whole ship, a route built around market days, and eight days we’ve been planning for a long time. Come dig with us.
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