Cannes
Cannes 11/03/2025
Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Hôtel Martinez. A transfer is included from Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport and Cannes Train Station to the Hôtel Martinez. Join a cocktail reception and dinner in the Mediterranean playground of Cannes.,
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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France: French Riviera Excursion - 4 hours
Highlights
Your driver/guide will pick you up at the port and take you for an overview exploration of the towns of Nice and Cannes.
Cannes: Embellished by palm trees and fine sandy beaches the town is famous for its cafés and terraces, elegant shops, and deluxe hotels. Here, you will discover the film festival and conference center among many things. Cannes is without a doubt one of the most famous and glamorous resorts of the French Riviera.
Nice: Located close to the Alps, on the French Riviera, the city of Nice in France is opulent and ignores winter. It offers beautiful sights with its blue sea, promenade des Anglais walk, its historical city center with its many colorful façades, and extravagant villas and palaces. The city has its own 'Art de Vivre' that is personified by the bustling markets, its Mediterranean cuisine, inspired artists that have left their print, art galleries and luxury hotels and café
What’s included?
- 4-hours with an expert local guide/driver
- Transportation
What isn’t included?
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France: French Riviera Excursion - 4 hours
Highlights
Your driver/guide will pick you up at the port and take you for an overview exploration of the towns of Nice and Cannes.
Cannes: Embellished by palm trees and fine sandy beaches the town is famous for its cafés and terraces, elegant shops, and deluxe hotels. Here, you will discover the film festival and conference center among many things. Cannes is without a doubt one of the most famous and glamorous resorts of the French Riviera.
Nice: Located close to the Alps, on the French Riviera, the city of Nice in France is opulent and ignores winter. It offers beautiful sights with its blue sea, promenade des Anglais walk, its historical city center with its many colorful façades, and extravagant villas and palaces. The city has its own 'Art de Vivre' that is personified by the bustling markets, its Mediterranean cuisine, inspired artists that have left their print, art galleries and luxury hotels and café
What’s included?
- 4-hours with an expert local guide/driver
- Transportation
What isn’t included?
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Cannes - Half Day Tour - 4 hours
Cannes Shore Excursion. You will visit the glamourous Cannes, famous for the Cannes Film Festival.
9.00 am or 2:00 pm: Be met at your boat and drive to Cannes.
Once a small fishing village, Cannes is now a glamorous and expensive seaside town considered to be one of the social hubs of Europe. During the festival, fans can see actors, celebrities, and directors up close and in person on the famous steps of the Palais des Festivals at the end of La Croisette. You can check out the beauty and architecture of Le Suquet, with its cobbled streets and breathtaking views, or sit at street side tables and enjoy the favoured hobby of people watching up and down the lovely marina.
Your guide will escort you to visit the city main points of interest:
Old town— The usual narrow winding streets filled with restaurants and souvenir shops. The view from the castle ruins at the top is excellent.
Covered Market (Marché Forville)— For a spectacular eating and viewing food experience, no other market in Cannes beats this for scale and variety. The market itself is at the west end of rue Meynardiers, one of the Cote's best gourmand streets.
Palais des Festivals— Down La Croisette is the famous Palais des Festivals, where stars of the screen gather and watch films screened during the festival. Irresistible not to pose for a photograph on the 22 steps leading up to the entrance.
Port— Admire the yachts of the rich and possibly famous - though true mega-yachts will be found at the International Yacht Club down the coast in Antibes.
La Croisette— Cannes catwalk beside the sea, it is the center of the city's tourist activity and known for its luxury hotels and boutique shops.
1:00 pm or 6:00 pm: return to Nice.
Tour Duration: 4 hours.
Tour can operate: Any Day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.
Physical Activity Level: Moderate.
Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes
Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner
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11/03/2025 |
11/03/2025 |
Cannes
Cannes 11/04/2025
Explore the south of France on a choice of sightseeing excursions today. Your first choice is an excursion that includes walking tours of Nice and Monte-Carlo plus a famed drive... mega-yachts from around the world bobbing in the bay... the rich, the famous, the jet setters... a casino world-renowned for its glamour... a real-life royal fairy-tale romance... it's all part of Nice and Monte-Carlo's magic spell... Alternatively, journey to the hills above Cannes for a visit to Grasse, one of the world's premiere centers for the perfume industry, and a visit to the picturesque walled town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a Provençal hilltop town that was built in the 13th century, for a walking tour — you'll be taken with its medieval look and easily understand why it became an artists' enclave. Return to Cannes late afternoon for the evening.,
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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France: French Riviera Excursion - 4 hours
Highlights
Your driver/guide will pick you up at the port and take you for an overview exploration of the towns of Nice and Cannes.
Cannes: Embellished by palm trees and fine sandy beaches the town is famous for its cafés and terraces, elegant shops, and deluxe hotels. Here, you will discover the film festival and conference center among many things. Cannes is without a doubt one of the most famous and glamorous resorts of the French Riviera.
Nice: Located close to the Alps, on the French Riviera, the city of Nice in France is opulent and ignores winter. It offers beautiful sights with its blue sea, promenade des Anglais walk, its historical city center with its many colorful façades, and extravagant villas and palaces. The city has its own 'Art de Vivre' that is personified by the bustling markets, its Mediterranean cuisine, inspired artists that have left their print, art galleries and luxury hotels and café
What’s included?
- 4-hours with an expert local guide/driver
- Transportation
What isn’t included?
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France: French Riviera Excursion - 4 hours
Highlights
Your driver/guide will pick you up at the port and take you for an overview exploration of the towns of Nice and Cannes.
Cannes: Embellished by palm trees and fine sandy beaches the town is famous for its cafés and terraces, elegant shops, and deluxe hotels. Here, you will discover the film festival and conference center among many things. Cannes is without a doubt one of the most famous and glamorous resorts of the French Riviera.
Nice: Located close to the Alps, on the French Riviera, the city of Nice in France is opulent and ignores winter. It offers beautiful sights with its blue sea, promenade des Anglais walk, its historical city center with its many colorful façades, and extravagant villas and palaces. The city has its own 'Art de Vivre' that is personified by the bustling markets, its Mediterranean cuisine, inspired artists that have left their print, art galleries and luxury hotels and café
What’s included?
- 4-hours with an expert local guide/driver
- Transportation
What isn’t included?
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Cannes - Half Day Tour - 4 hours
Cannes Shore Excursion. You will visit the glamourous Cannes, famous for the Cannes Film Festival.
9.00 am or 2:00 pm: Be met at your boat and drive to Cannes.
Once a small fishing village, Cannes is now a glamorous and expensive seaside town considered to be one of the social hubs of Europe. During the festival, fans can see actors, celebrities, and directors up close and in person on the famous steps of the Palais des Festivals at the end of La Croisette. You can check out the beauty and architecture of Le Suquet, with its cobbled streets and breathtaking views, or sit at street side tables and enjoy the favoured hobby of people watching up and down the lovely marina.
Your guide will escort you to visit the city main points of interest:
Old town— The usual narrow winding streets filled with restaurants and souvenir shops. The view from the castle ruins at the top is excellent.
Covered Market (Marché Forville)— For a spectacular eating and viewing food experience, no other market in Cannes beats this for scale and variety. The market itself is at the west end of rue Meynardiers, one of the Cote's best gourmand streets.
Palais des Festivals— Down La Croisette is the famous Palais des Festivals, where stars of the screen gather and watch films screened during the festival. Irresistible not to pose for a photograph on the 22 steps leading up to the entrance.
Port— Admire the yachts of the rich and possibly famous - though true mega-yachts will be found at the International Yacht Club down the coast in Antibes.
La Croisette— Cannes catwalk beside the sea, it is the center of the city's tourist activity and known for its luxury hotels and boutique shops.
1:00 pm or 6:00 pm: return to Nice.
Tour Duration: 4 hours.
Tour can operate: Any Day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.
Physical Activity Level: Moderate.
Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes
Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner
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11/04/2025 |
11/04/2025 |
Grasse
Grasse 11/04/2025
Explore the south of France on a choice of sightseeing excursions today. Your first choice is an excursion that includes walking tours of Nice and Monte-Carlo plus a famed drive... mega-yachts from around the world bobbing in the bay... the rich, the famous, the jet setters... a casino world-renowned for its glamour... a real-life royal fairy-tale romance... it's all part of Nice and Monte-Carlo's magic spell... Alternatively, journey to the hills above Cannes for a visit to Grasse, one of the world's premiere centers for the perfume industry, and a visit to the picturesque walled town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a Provençal hilltop town that was built in the 13th century, for a walking tour — you'll be taken with its medieval look and easily understand why it became an artists' enclave. Return to Cannes late afternoon for the evening.,
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11/04/2025 |
11/04/2025 |
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Saint-Paul-de-Vence 11/04/2025
Explore the south of France on a choice of sightseeing excursions today. Your first choice is an excursion that includes walking tours of Nice and Monte-Carlo plus a famed drive... mega-yachts from around the world bobbing in the bay... the rich, the famous, the jet setters... a casino world-renowned for its glamour... a real-life royal fairy-tale romance... it's all part of Nice and Monte-Carlo's magic spell... Alternatively, journey to the hills above Cannes for a visit to Grasse, one of the world's premiere centers for the perfume industry, and a visit to the picturesque walled town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a Provençal hilltop town that was built in the 13th century, for a walking tour — you'll be taken with its medieval look and easily understand why it became an artists' enclave. Return to Cannes late afternoon for the evening.,
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11/04/2025 |
11/04/2025 |
Cannes
Cannes 11/05/2025
Travel to lovely Aix-en-Provence; it's not hard to imagine great artists like Vincent van Gogh or Paul Cézanne at work amidst the spectrum of colors found in Provence as you view Mont Ste-Victoire and join your local guide for a walking tour among the fountains, squares, and medieval center. Early afternoon, travel to Arles, where you'll board ms Emerald and begin one of Tauck's most popular river cruises in France along the Rhône and the Saône. The crew welcomes you aboard with a reception followed by dinner this evening.,
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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France: French Riviera Excursion - 4 hours
Highlights
Your driver/guide will pick you up at the port and take you for an overview exploration of the towns of Nice and Cannes.
Cannes: Embellished by palm trees and fine sandy beaches the town is famous for its cafés and terraces, elegant shops, and deluxe hotels. Here, you will discover the film festival and conference center among many things. Cannes is without a doubt one of the most famous and glamorous resorts of the French Riviera.
Nice: Located close to the Alps, on the French Riviera, the city of Nice in France is opulent and ignores winter. It offers beautiful sights with its blue sea, promenade des Anglais walk, its historical city center with its many colorful façades, and extravagant villas and palaces. The city has its own 'Art de Vivre' that is personified by the bustling markets, its Mediterranean cuisine, inspired artists that have left their print, art galleries and luxury hotels and café
What’s included?
- 4-hours with an expert local guide/driver
- Transportation
What isn’t included?
-
France: French Riviera Excursion - 4 hours
Highlights
Your driver/guide will pick you up at the port and take you for an overview exploration of the towns of Nice and Cannes.
Cannes: Embellished by palm trees and fine sandy beaches the town is famous for its cafés and terraces, elegant shops, and deluxe hotels. Here, you will discover the film festival and conference center among many things. Cannes is without a doubt one of the most famous and glamorous resorts of the French Riviera.
Nice: Located close to the Alps, on the French Riviera, the city of Nice in France is opulent and ignores winter. It offers beautiful sights with its blue sea, promenade des Anglais walk, its historical city center with its many colorful façades, and extravagant villas and palaces. The city has its own 'Art de Vivre' that is personified by the bustling markets, its Mediterranean cuisine, inspired artists that have left their print, art galleries and luxury hotels and café
What’s included?
- 4-hours with an expert local guide/driver
- Transportation
What isn’t included?
-
Cannes - Half Day Tour - 4 hours
Cannes Shore Excursion. You will visit the glamourous Cannes, famous for the Cannes Film Festival.
9.00 am or 2:00 pm: Be met at your boat and drive to Cannes.
Once a small fishing village, Cannes is now a glamorous and expensive seaside town considered to be one of the social hubs of Europe. During the festival, fans can see actors, celebrities, and directors up close and in person on the famous steps of the Palais des Festivals at the end of La Croisette. You can check out the beauty and architecture of Le Suquet, with its cobbled streets and breathtaking views, or sit at street side tables and enjoy the favoured hobby of people watching up and down the lovely marina.
Your guide will escort you to visit the city main points of interest:
Old town— The usual narrow winding streets filled with restaurants and souvenir shops. The view from the castle ruins at the top is excellent.
Covered Market (Marché Forville)— For a spectacular eating and viewing food experience, no other market in Cannes beats this for scale and variety. The market itself is at the west end of rue Meynardiers, one of the Cote's best gourmand streets.
Palais des Festivals— Down La Croisette is the famous Palais des Festivals, where stars of the screen gather and watch films screened during the festival. Irresistible not to pose for a photograph on the 22 steps leading up to the entrance.
Port— Admire the yachts of the rich and possibly famous - though true mega-yachts will be found at the International Yacht Club down the coast in Antibes.
La Croisette— Cannes catwalk beside the sea, it is the center of the city's tourist activity and known for its luxury hotels and boutique shops.
1:00 pm or 6:00 pm: return to Nice.
Tour Duration: 4 hours.
Tour can operate: Any Day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.
Physical Activity Level: Moderate.
Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes
Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner
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11/05/2025 |
11/05/2025 |
Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence 11/05/2025
Travel to lovely Aix-en-Provence; it's not hard to imagine great artists like Vincent van Gogh or Paul Cézanne at work amidst the spectrum of colors found in Provence as you view Mont Ste-Victoire and join your local guide for a walking tour among the fountains, squares, and medieval center. Early afternoon, travel to Arles, where you'll board ms Emerald and begin one of Tauck's most popular river cruises in France along the Rhône and the Saône. The crew welcomes you aboard with a reception followed by dinner this evening.,
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11/05/2025 |
11/05/2025 |
Cruise Starts (Embarkation)
Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 11/05/2025
Travel to lovely Aix-en-Provence; it's not hard to imagine great artists like Vincent van Gogh or Paul Cézanne at work amidst the spectrum of colors found in Provence as you view Mont Ste-Victoire and join your local guide for a walking tour among the fountains, squares, and medieval center. Early afternoon, travel to Arles, where you'll board ms Emerald and begin one of Tauck's most popular river cruises in France along the Rhône and the Saône. The crew welcomes you aboard with a reception followed by dinner this evening.,
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11/05/2025 |
11/05/2025 |
Arles
Arles 11/05/2025
Travel to lovely Aix-en-Provence; it's not hard to imagine great artists like Vincent van Gogh or Paul Cézanne at work amidst the spectrum of colors found in Provence as you view Mont Ste-Victoire and join your local guide for a walking tour among the fountains, squares, and medieval center. Early afternoon, travel to Arles, where you'll board ms Emerald and begin one of Tauck's most popular river cruises in France along the Rhône and the Saône. The crew welcomes you aboard with a reception followed by dinner this evening.,
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11/05/2025 |
11/05/2025 |
Arles
Arles 11/06/2025
It may seem strange to encounter Roman ruins in Provence but Arles was, after all, once a Roman city; while the gladiators are gone, the arena they left behind — just one of the town's many Roman remnants. You have a choice today of exploring the medieval streets and city walls on a walking tour, or embarking on a challenging, 2-hour bicycling excursion across the countryside surrounding Arles (which Van Gogh found so enchanting). Lunch today is a real treat, as you visit a private ranch in La Camargue for a private banquet of farm-grown Provençal specialties, a musical serenade, and a chance to see the region's iconic white horses, fleet-footed gardians (cowboys), and famous black bulls.,
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11/06/2025 |
11/06/2025 |
La Camargue
La Camargue 11/06/2025
It may seem strange to encounter Roman ruins in Provence but Arles was, after all, once a Roman city; while the gladiators are gone, the arena they left behind — just one of the town's many Roman remnants. You have a choice today of exploring the medieval streets and city walls on a walking tour, or embarking on a challenging, 2-hour bicycling excursion across the countryside surrounding Arles (which Van Gogh found so enchanting). Lunch today is a real treat, as you visit a private ranch in La Camargue for a private banquet of farm-grown Provençal specialties, a musical serenade, and a chance to see the region's iconic white horses, fleet-footed gardians (cowboys), and famous black bulls.,
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11/06/2025 |
11/06/2025 |
Avignon
Avignon 11/07/2025
The fortified city of Avignon was probably a much more peaceful place before Rome became "inconvenient" for the popes who moved the papacy here about 700 years ago. Although they stayed for less than a century, they kept busy during those years... as you'll see on your visit to the impressive Palais des Papes that they built for themselves during this morning's sightseeing in this key medieval city. After a free afternoon aboard ship, travel to the Duchy of Uzès — a medieval city dating back to the 11th century, often called the "First Duchy of France", that forms the heart of the town of Uzès — for a guided visit followed by a cocktail reception and a Tauck Exclusive gala dinner at the recently restored chateau.,
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11/07/2025 |
11/07/2025 |
Uzes
Uzes 11/07/2025
The fortified city of Avignon was probably a much more peaceful place before Rome became "inconvenient" for the popes who moved the papacy here about 700 years ago. Although they stayed for less than a century, they kept busy during those years... as you'll see on your visit to the impressive Palais des Papes that they built for themselves during this morning's sightseeing in this key medieval city. After a free afternoon aboard ship, travel to the Duchy of Uzès — a medieval city dating back to the 11th century, often called the "First Duchy of France", that forms the heart of the town of Uzès — for a guided visit followed by a cocktail reception and a Tauck Exclusive gala dinner at the recently restored chateau.,
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11/07/2025 |
11/07/2025 |
Avignon
Avignon 11/08/2025
With your riverboat docked in Avignon for the morning, you can spend more time exploring the medieval city or take a morning excursion to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence — home to the ruins of the Roman city of Glanum, as well as the Saint-Paul Asylum where Vincent van Gogh was a patient. After returning to the ship for lunch onboard, head out again for an afternoon wine tasting at one of the select vineyards permitted to produce Châteauneuf-du-Pape — literally "the New Castle of the Pope" — the most famous of the Côtes du Rhône wines; your host reveals secrets of the terroir as you sample estate-crafted red and white wines from a region that's been producing wine for more than 2,500 years! Catch up with the riverboat in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and spend the evening onboard.,
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11/08/2025 |
11/08/2025 |
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence 11/08/2025
With your riverboat docked in Avignon for the morning, you can spend more time exploring the medieval city or take a morning excursion to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence — home to the ruins of the Roman city of Glanum, as well as the Saint-Paul Asylum where Vincent van Gogh was a patient. After returning to the ship for lunch onboard, head out again for an afternoon wine tasting at one of the select vineyards permitted to produce Châteauneuf-du-Pape — literally "the New Castle of the Pope" — the most famous of the Côtes du Rhône wines; your host reveals secrets of the terroir as you sample estate-crafted red and white wines from a region that's been producing wine for more than 2,500 years! Catch up with the riverboat in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and spend the evening onboard.,
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11/08/2025 |
11/08/2025 |
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Chateauneuf-du-Pape 11/08/2025
With your riverboat docked in Avignon for the morning, you can spend more time exploring the medieval city or take a morning excursion to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence — home to the ruins of the Roman city of Glanum, as well as the Saint-Paul Asylum where Vincent van Gogh was a patient. After returning to the ship for lunch onboard, head out again for an afternoon wine tasting at one of the select vineyards permitted to produce Châteauneuf-du-Pape — literally "the New Castle of the Pope" — the most famous of the Côtes du Rhône wines; your host reveals secrets of the terroir as you sample estate-crafted red and white wines from a region that's been producing wine for more than 2,500 years! Catch up with the riverboat in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and spend the evening onboard.,
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11/08/2025 |
11/08/2025 |
Tain L'Hermitage
Tain L'Hermitage 11/09/2025
Arrive this morning in Tain-l'Hermitage, deep in the heart of the Côtes du Rhône wine country, where you'll have a choice of two sightseeing excursions this morning. Visit a local orchard (with tastings) and take a mini-train through the Tain-l'Hermitage heritage vineyards. Or, go on a fascinating 2.5-mile hike through the heritage vineyards of Tain-l'Hermitage, where you'll learn about the history of the region's wine. Reboard the riverboat midday and spend the remainder of the day cruising to Mâcon.,
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11/09/2025 |
11/09/2025 |
Macon
Macon 11/10/2025
Your riverboat arrives in Mâcon on the Saône River this morning, for exploration in Cluny. During the reign of Charlemagne (742–814), monastic influences inspired a great revival in art, education, and culture; today you'll visit one of the great monasteries of the period when you tour the great Benedictine abbey of Cluny. Founded in 910, it was at the center of this major monastic reform movement and was also the largest Christian building in the world until the construction of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. You'll also visit Haras National de Cluny (France's national equestrian center), which dates back to the 19th century, to learn about its high-quality thoroughbred stallions. Have lunch off the riverboat today; later, reboard ms Emerald and cruise to Chalon-sur-Saône.,
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11/10/2025 |
11/10/2025 |
Cluny
Cluny 11/10/2025
Your riverboat arrives in Mâcon on the Saône River this morning, for exploration in Cluny. During the reign of Charlemagne (742–814), monastic influences inspired a great revival in art, education, and culture; today you'll visit one of the great monasteries of the period when you tour the great Benedictine abbey of Cluny. Founded in 910, it was at the center of this major monastic reform movement and was also the largest Christian building in the world until the construction of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. You'll also visit Haras National de Cluny (France's national equestrian center), which dates back to the 19th century, to learn about its high-quality thoroughbred stallions. Have lunch off the riverboat today; later, reboard ms Emerald and cruise to Chalon-sur-Saône.,
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11/10/2025 |
11/10/2025 |
Chalon-Sur-Saone
Chalon-Sur-Saone 11/11/2025
Chalon-sur-Saône on the River Saône lies in the heart of southern Burgundy. Although its history dates back to the time of Charlemagne, it has another significant claim to fame — this is considered the birthplace of photography. So you have local inventor Nicéphore Niépce, who started it all with several photographic firsts right here in the 1820s, to thank for the great photos of the town's Romanesque churches and other monuments. Visit the walled city of Beaune — the "wine capital" of the famous Burgundy wine-producing region, and one of France's most important wine centers. A walking tour includes a visit to Hospices de Beaune or Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune, considered one of the best-preserved examples of 15th-century French architecture; you may also see the old market (Les Halles), the Beffroi (clock tower), parts of the medieval walls and ramparts, and more. This afternoon, you have a choice of wine tasting in Burgundy or a walking tour (and tasting tour) of Chalon-sur-Saône, including a stop at the bakery, the chocolate shop, and a mustard shop.,
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11/11/2025 |
11/11/2025 |
Beaune
Beaune 11/11/2025
Chalon-sur-Saône on the River Saône lies in the heart of southern Burgundy. Although its history dates back to the time of Charlemagne, it has another significant claim to fame — this is considered the birthplace of photography. So you have local inventor Nicéphore Niépce, who started it all with several photographic firsts right here in the 1820s, to thank for the great photos of the town's Romanesque churches and other monuments. Visit the walled city of Beaune — the "wine capital" of the famous Burgundy wine-producing region, and one of France's most important wine centers. A walking tour includes a visit to Hospices de Beaune or Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune, considered one of the best-preserved examples of 15th-century French architecture; you may also see the old market (Les Halles), the Beffroi (clock tower), parts of the medieval walls and ramparts, and more. This afternoon, you have a choice of wine tasting in Burgundy or a walking tour (and tasting tour) of Chalon-sur-Saône, including a stop at the bakery, the chocolate shop, and a mustard shop.,
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11/11/2025 |
11/11/2025 |
Tournus
Tournus 11/12/2025
After cruising the Saône overnight, ms Emerald calls on Tournus this morning, from which you'll head out to explore the beautiful wine producing region of southern Burgundy, where history lies around every corner (this was a major crossroads during Roman times), and vineyards are everywhere. Picture in your mind what a typical French vineyard looks like... and then view the most amazing landscape that surrounds you for miles and miles. Vineyards, gently rolling hills, orchards, red-tiled farmhouses, medieval cathedrals, the occasional village to stop in... and historic country estates like the 17th-century Château de Cormatin, which you'll explore on a visit today. With its moat, drawbridge, turrets, gilded rooms, and parklike grounds – including the mazes and fountains of its completely restored "pleasure garden" that's now among the finest in France – this classic Burgundy château takes you back through the centuries. Return to the riverboat in Tournus for lunch, and continue your cruise this afternoon and evening to France's culinary capital, Lyon.,
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11/12/2025 |
11/12/2025 |
Cormatin
Cormatin 11/12/2025
After cruising the Saône overnight, ms Emerald calls on Tournus this morning, from which you'll head out to explore the beautiful wine producing region of southern Burgundy, where history lies around every corner (this was a major crossroads during Roman times), and vineyards are everywhere. Picture in your mind what a typical French vineyard looks like... and then view the most amazing landscape that surrounds you for miles and miles. Vineyards, gently rolling hills, orchards, red-tiled farmhouses, medieval cathedrals, the occasional village to stop in... and historic country estates like the 17th-century Château de Cormatin, which you'll explore on a visit today. With its moat, drawbridge, turrets, gilded rooms, and parklike grounds – including the mazes and fountains of its completely restored "pleasure garden" that's now among the finest in France – this classic Burgundy château takes you back through the centuries. Return to the riverboat in Tournus for lunch, and continue your cruise this afternoon and evening to France's culinary capital, Lyon.,
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11/12/2025 |
11/12/2025 |
Lyon
Lyon 11/13/2025
Ahh, Lyon. If you're a serious foodie, Lyon is the place for you! But of course there is more to this 2,000-year-old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, than food. Your day includes getting a panoramic view of Lyon from the hilltop district of Fourvière; a visit to the stunning Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière — built in the 1870s on "the hill that prays", it features exquisite marble work, stained-glass windows, colorful mosaics, and gilt galore; a tour of medieval Vieux Lyon; and a free afternoon to explore more of the city as you please. As ms Emerald spends the night docked in Lyon, join a farewell reception followed by dinner and onboard entertainment.,
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11/13/2025 |
11/13/2025 |
Lyon
Lyon 11/14/2025
As all river cruises in France must, the cruise portion of your vacation ends today as you disembark in Lyon and bid a fond farewell to ms Emerald. Board the TGV (a high-speed train) for two nights in the capital city of Paris. Whether you explore on- or off-the-beaten-path, you'll find yourself navigating the city's arrondissements (districts), beginning with the geographical center and spiraling outwards in a clockwise direction. A panoramic city tour upon arrival shows you landmark icons and the grand boulevards. The remainder of the day and evening are free to spend as you please in one of the world's favorite cities; there are boulevards to stroll, pastries to sample, sidewalk cafés to enjoy, wines to savor, and French fare to try that tempts every palate.,
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11/14/2025 |
11/14/2025 |
Cruise Ends (Debarkation)
Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 11/14/2025
As all river cruises in France must, the cruise portion of your vacation ends today as you disembark in Lyon and bid a fond farewell to ms Emerald. Board the TGV (a high-speed train) for two nights in the capital city of Paris. Whether you explore on- or off-the-beaten-path, you'll find yourself navigating the city's arrondissements (districts), beginning with the geographical center and spiraling outwards in a clockwise direction. A panoramic city tour upon arrival shows you landmark icons and the grand boulevards. The remainder of the day and evening are free to spend as you please in one of the world's favorite cities; there are boulevards to stroll, pastries to sample, sidewalk cafés to enjoy, wines to savor, and French fare to try that tempts every palate.,
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11/14/2025 |
11/14/2025 |
Paris
Paris 11/14/2025
As all river cruises in France must, the cruise portion of your vacation ends today as you disembark in Lyon and bid a fond farewell to ms Emerald. Board the TGV (a high-speed train) for two nights in the capital city of Paris. Whether you explore on- or off-the-beaten-path, you'll find yourself navigating the city's arrondissements (districts), beginning with the geographical center and spiraling outwards in a clockwise direction. A panoramic city tour upon arrival shows you landmark icons and the grand boulevards. The remainder of the day and evening are free to spend as you please in one of the world's favorite cities; there are boulevards to stroll, pastries to sample, sidewalk cafés to enjoy, wines to savor, and French fare to try that tempts every palate.,
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11/14/2025 |
11/14/2025 |
Paris
Paris 11/15/2025
Ernest Hemingway called Paris a "moveable feast" — and even if you've been here many times, today might be the day that you discover something about the city that you didn't know before. The day is free to explore and enjoy as you please. An included admission is available for your choice of one of two of the city's finest museums (subject to availability). You may elect to view the priceless art inside the famous Musée du Louvre, home to da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Hellenistic Winged Victory, the beautiful Venus de Milo and others. Or perhaps you're interested in viewing the impressive works exhibited at the Musée Jacquemart-André, a stunning museum in city's 8th arrondissement created from the former private mansion of 19th-century husband-and-wife art collectors Édouard André and Nélie Jacquemart — he, a member of a wealthy banking family and she, a renowned society painter — to display the art masterpieces they acquired during their lives together. The collection includes works by Canaletto, Rembrandt, Hals, Gainsborough, Bernini, Botticelli, and many others. Tonight, we'll all gather for a memorable farewell dinner at chic Fouquet's, the quintessential Paris brasserie on the Champs-Élysées; elegance and classic cuisine have made it a celebrity favorite for more than a century.,
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11/15/2025 |
11/15/2025 |
Paris
Paris 11/16/2025
Tour ends: 8 AM, Paris. Fly home anytime. A transfer from the InterContinental Paris - Le Grand Hotel to Charles de Gaulle Airport, and Gare de Lyon, Charles de Gaulle, and Gare du Nord stations is included. Please allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home.,
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11/16/2025 |
11/16/2025 |
