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Rolling on the Rhone: A new riverboat in France cruises through history, wine country
By Lori Rackl, Tribune News Service at Waco Tribune-Herald
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Vincent van Gogh painted one of his masterpieces, “Starry Night Over the Rhone,” on the banks of this mighty river. Not far from where van Gogh set up his easel in the late 1800s, the new Lumiere riverboat docked during…
Why this matters in The Waco
The introduction of a new riverboat on the Rhone River in France may seem like a distant development, but it has a tangible connection to Waco 's own cultural scene. Local art enthusiasts may recall the works of Vincent van Gogh, including "Starry Night Over the Rhone," which was painted on the river's banks. This masterpiece has been featured in various exhibitions and lectures at Waco's art venues, sparking discussions about the intersection of art and history. The Lumiere riverboat's presence on the Rhone River could inspire local tour operators to create similar cultural and historical cruises on Texas waterways, such as the Brazos River, which runs through Waco. This could provide a unique opportunity for Waco residents to experience their own city's history and heritage from a different perspective, much like the Lumiere riverboat is doing on the Rhone River.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Vincent van Gogh painted one of his masterpieces, “Starry Night Over the Rhone,” on the banks of this mighty river. Not far from where van Gogh set up his easel in the late 1800s, the new Lumiere riverboat docked during…
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