Vienne, France Cruises

Vienne, France Cruise Port

For many centuries, Vienne was a major town for the Roman Empire. Since it’s located on the Rhone River, Vienne was just across the river from French territory. Throughout this region you’ll find interesting ruins left over from the city’s Roman times. Now the town is a part of France and known for its cuisine and an annual jazz festival held in the summer. Featured below are a few of our favorite experiences for the cruise port of Vienne, France:

• Splurge on a dinner at La Pyramide, a renowned and acclaimed restaurant serving imaginative dishes with ingredients like black truffles and foie gras.

• Visit Eglise St. Pierre, believed to be among the oldest medieval churches in France. Inside you will find treasures found during excavations.

• See the Roman Theater, which is an outdoor amphitheater seating about 13,500. It was built during the Roman period and discovered in 1922.

• If you are fortunate to be in Vienne during the Jazz Festival, take in a show at the Roman Theater or at one of the other theaters around the town.