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9 Night Savoring France Paris Lyon and Provence Cruise and Land Tour

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9 Night Savoring France Paris Lyon and Provence Cruise and Land Tour

From Paris, (France) to Lyon, (France)

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Emerald
Tauck Tours
5 Stars

Cruise #: 13964574

Sail Date: Friday, Aug 15, 2025

Return Date: Sunday, Aug 24, 2025

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Riverview		Call to Book1-800-427-8473
Balcony		$8,540
Suite		$9,240

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9 Night Savoring France Paris Lyon and Provence Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Friday - Aug 15, 2025

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Paris, France

Tour begins: 6 PM, InterContinental Paris - Le Grand Hotel. A transfer is included from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Gare de Lyon Station, Charles de Gaulle Station, or Gare du Nord to the InterContinental Paris - Le Grand Hotel in the heart of the city. This evening, join a special welcome cocktail reception and dinner at le Fouquet's on the Champs-Elysees, an iconic landmark for celebrity dining for over a century. ...
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Saturday - Aug 16, 2025

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Paris, France

Enjoy a moveable feast and an introduction to the delights of Parisian cuisine today as you take a pastry class at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, where you'll learn firsthand the tips of the patisserie trade - including how to make an original pastry followed by a food walking tour. A Paris orientation tour by coach familiarizes you with many iconic landmarks before you embark on a walking and tasting tour that inspires with the fragrances and flavors of French food. The French capital is home to the masters of the pastry universe, dating back to Marie-Antoine Careme, who in the early 1800s popularized elaborate confections including the millefeuille, croquembouche, Strawberries Romanoff, and many more. Discover the history behind some of France's beloved specialties as you "taste" your way through a local neighborhood. Tonight, enjoy free time to explore Paris on your own. ...
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Sunday - Aug 17, 2025

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Paris, France

TGV Train Travel

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Day 3 - Sunday - Aug 17, 2025

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Cruise Begins

Lyon, France

Enjoy a morning at leisure before catching the TGV high-speed train and enjoying the views en route to Lyon, set at the confluence of the rivers Saone and Rhone. In Lyon, you'll board ms Emerald for your Rhone River cruise and settle into your cabin before joining us for a briefing and welcome reception followed by a welcome dinner in The Compass Rose. ...
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Monday - Aug 18, 2025

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Lyon, France

Lyon is considered the "culinary capital of France", which is quite a compliment in a country famed for its cuisine and fine vintages. You'll discover why during a tasting at the famous Les Halles de Lyon, the celebrated indoor food market that's been a fixture in Lyon since 1850 and offers an unbelievable array of breads, cheeses, fresh fruits and vegetables, sausages, wines, chocolates... the list goes on. Everything is fresh and delicious, and it's said that the best chefs in Lyon shop here! But Lyon is also a city with a venerable history and considerable charm, as you'll discover when you also visit Vieux Lyon, the old Renaissance part of the city that is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first protected historic district in France, and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere, built atop the ruins of an ancient Roman forum. This afternoon, it's off to the celebrated wine-growing region of Beaujolais for a tasting in the countryside before continuing your Rhone River cruise to Viviers. Enjoy dinner in the Compass Rose tonight followed by entertainment in the lounge. ...
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Tuesday - Aug 19, 2025

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Viviers, France

Ms Emerald cruises this morning to Viviers, a walled city with origins in the 5th century on the right bank of the Rhone. If medieval history and authentic period architecture are your thing, Viviers is your kind of place... because it's one of the best-preserved medieval towns that you're likely to see in all of France. Its narrow streets and lanes reveal what life might have been like here in the Middle Ages. Your choices today include a walking tour of Viviers with your local guide including views of the 12th-century Church of Notre-Dame-du-Rhone and the richly detailed facade of the Maison des Chevaliers, followed by a lively game of petanque with the locals; or a drive to Grignan for a walking tour of town and a truffle farm tour and tasting. Join a gala dinner in The Compass Rose this evening as we sail for Arles in Provence. ...
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Wednesday - Aug 20, 2025

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Arles, France

Bus Travel

Camargue, France

Bus Travel

Arles, France

It may seem that the Romans were everywhere along the Rhone, and Arles is no exception, as is witnessed by the triumphal arch, circus, and baths they left behind - and an arena in which gladiators fought and is still a venue for performances and bullfights today - as you explore the city on a walking tour and time on your own. Do take time to look beyond the city walls at the incredible quality of the light here that so enraptured Vincent van Gogh - and the landscapes of yellow rocks, red soil, and lilac mountains that inspired in the Dutch artist a newfound creativity, and led to his creating hundreds of paintings while a patient at a nearby asylum, one of the most productive periods of his short life. Lunch today is a real treat, as you visit a private ranch in La Camargue for a private banquet of farm-grown Provencal specialties, a musical serenade, and a chance to see the region's iconic white horses, fleet-footed gardians (cowboys), and famous black bulls. As you continue your Rhone River cruise to Avignon this evening, try your hand at painting a chocolate art piece during an onboard demonstration before dinner aboard the riverboat. ...
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Thursday - Aug 21, 2025

Day
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Avignon, France

Bus Travel

Zeilzicht Cheese Farm, Netherlands

Bus Travel

Avignon, France

Although the fortified city of Avignon was undoubtedly a pleasant place before they arrived, the 14th-century popes, who spent less than a century here when Rome became "tedious" for them, really put it on the map, and cultivated the local wine industry (Chateauneuf-du-Pape) and an appreciation for good food. This morning, choose a bicycle excursion in Avignon, a visit to the fortress-like home that the pontiffs built for themselves, the Palais des Papes, or a guided tour that brings you along the streets of Avignon for an exploration of the city's history and Jewish heritage dating back to the 13th century. Later, visit the Pont du Gard - a famous Roman aqueduct over the River Gardon. This evening, venture ashore for a Tauck Exclusive event - a special evening including a tour, reception, and dinner at the restored chateau and grounds of the medieval Duchy of Uzes. ...
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Friday - Aug 22, 2025

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Avignon, France

Bus Travel

Roussillon, France

Bus Travel

Avignon, France

Chateauneuf-du-Pape Landing, France

Venture deeper into Provence today on a visit to the yellow-and-brown town of Roussillon in the Luberon region. This place is all about color, from the ochre cliffs surrounding the town to the purple of the lavender during its blooming season and the lush green pine forests, as you'll discover for yourself on a walking tour. Have lunch on the riverboat as you cruise to Chateauneuf-du-Pape; over 200 days of sunshine per year and rain-bearing mistral winds enable the soil to store water for the long summer, meaning that vineyards thrive here. Since medieval times, the life of this hillside village has centered around growing and producing wine of the same appellation; its residents have benefited from the proceeds of flourishing vineyards as early as the 13th century, when the village was adjacent to a summer palace for the popes of Avignon. You will get an opportunity this afternoon to taste some of the area's acclaimed wines before returning to the riverboat for dinner and onboard relaxation as your cruise continues. ...
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Saturday - Aug 23, 2025

Day
9

Tain L'Hermitage, France

The riverboat docks in Tain-l'Hermitage for the final day of your Rhone River cruise. From here you're off on a choice of excursions; a wine & cheese tasting at a local co-op, recognized for its prestigious "cru" of wines; a visit to world renowned chocolate producer, Valrhona, where you'll learn about the history of the chocolate maker, taste the difference between a few different types of chocolate, and take part in a chocolate truffle making class with one of Valrhona's top pastry chefs; or, embark on an active hike through the vineyards of Tain-l'Hermitage, learning about the region's rich wine history and indulging in a jaw-dropping view at the top of the hill, one that warranted a visit from future president Thomas Jefferson back in 1788. Enjoy tonight's farewell reception followed by dinner as ms Emerald begins her return to Lyon. ...
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Sunday - Aug 24, 2025

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Lyon, France

Tour ends: Lyon. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the ms Emerald to Lyon Airport or Perrache or Part-Dieu train stations. Please allow three hours for flight check-in. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home.

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