LYON - AVIGNON - ARLES(4) - VIVIERS - TAIN-L'HERMITAGE - LYON - COLLONGES-AU-MONT-D'OR - LYON
Discover the authentic Provence combining style and refinement, a cruise brimming with splendid scenery and great food as well as a once-in-a-lifetime evening at a Paul Bocuse restaurant.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
Sénanque Abbey, a magnificent Cistercian edifice(1-3) in the heart of the Lubéron Regional Park
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 4 p.m. After you’ve comfortably settled into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
In the morning, we'll cruise towards Avignon.
In the afternoon, join us for an optional guided tour of the Papal Palace.
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Join us for an optional excursion to the Luberon and a tour of the Sénanque Abbey(5).
This morning, join us for an optional excursion to the Camargue. The epitome of traditional Provençal culture, this immense flatland is home to exceptional wildlife and plants which thrive in its marshes, ponds, and seashore. We’ll visit a manade, where bulls are raised and horses are trained, to learn about the various traditions in the area.
We’ll spend the afternoon cruising through the gorgeous French countryside.
This morning, join us for an optional guided tour of Viviers.
Set out on an optional visit to the Gorges de l’Ardèche with us this afternoon.
We’ll return on board the ship in La Voulte and start sailing towards Tain l'Hermitage. Tonight is our festive gala evening.
We’ll leave on foot for the optional tour of the Cité du Chocolat in Tain L’Hermitage. Come and explore, smell, and taste chocolate in all of its forms at the Valrhona discovery center. Lastly, we’ll indulge in a tasting of course!
We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Lyon.
In the morning, join us for an optional guided tour of the city and a tasting at Paul Bocuse’s Les Halles de Lyon.(2)
We’ll then join the Saône River and head towards our next port of call, Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or.
Offered: Join us for an extraordinary French gastronomic experience at Paul Bocuse’s Abbaye de Collonges.(3)
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
For safety reasons, the company and/or the captain of the ship are the only authorities who can modify the cruise itinerary.
(1) Optional excursions.
(2) Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse are closed on Sundays and Mondays. In this instance, arrangements will be made so as to maintain the tasting of local products.
(3) Dinner at the Abbaye de Collonges or in a Paul Bocuse restaurant depending of the number of participants.
(4) The stopover in Arles can be replaced by a stopover in Avignon depending on passage through the locks.
(5) If the Abbey is closed, we'll visit the Lavender Museum instead.
*Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.