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Rolling on the Rhone: A new riverboat in France cruises through history, wine country
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Lori Rackl, Tribune News Service , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· June 22, 2026
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Key takeaway The river's banks were where van Gogh painted in the late 1800s.
A new riverboat has been introduced in France, offering cruises along the Rhone river. This river has historical significance, having been the subject of one of Vincent van Gogh's masterpieces. The river's banks were where van Gogh painted in the late 1800s.
A specific location where he set up his easel is notable for being near a docking point of the new Lumiere riverboat. Further information about the Lumiere riverboat and its cruises can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald, which provides more details about this new development in France.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
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