CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After you’ve comfortably settled into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, we’ll enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment on board.
In the morning, join us for a guided tour of the city and a tasting at Paul Bocuse’s Les Halles de Lyon.(1) We’ll cross through the city and go up Fourvière Hill to the white basilica, before heading over to Vieux Lyon. Don’t miss the tasting of fine food at Paul Bocuse’s Les Halles de Lyon. We’ll enjoy a snack of local sausage and cheese, topped off with a lovely glass of wine*.
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.(2) This will be a singular experience in an exceptional setting where you’ll be able to relish in out-of-this-world courses prepared by some of the most renowned chefs. At the end of our delicious evening, we’ll return on board the ship and start sailing.
We’ll leave on foot for the 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 Avignon, reaching it in the evening. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
This morning, join us for a guided tour of the Papal Palace, an imposing fortress and luxurious palace that symbolizes the power of the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages.
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Join us for an excursion to the Luberon and a tour of the Sénanque Abbey(4), Nestling in the heart of the Vaucluse mountains and the Luberon nature park, Sénanque Abbey, a 12th-century Cistercian abbey, is still home to a community of monks. This majestic edifice is one of the region's most emblematic treasures. During your visit, you'll discover the cloister and the abbey church. This sacred site, whose architectural beauty reflects centuries of history, exudes a sense of calm and serenity. You'll also catch a glimpse of Gordes, one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", with its characteristic dry-stone houses and limestone cliffs.
We’ll start sailing towards Arles. Enjoy some free time before returning on board for an evening of entertainment.
This morning, join us for an excursion to the Camargue and a visit to 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, passing by Valence and Montélimar.
This morning, join us for a guided tour of Viviers, an open-air museum where the pages of history are written in stone.
Set out on a visit to the Gorges de l’Ardèche with us this afternoon. This panoramic tour will bring you to the heart of the treasures found in the area.
We’ll return on board the ship in La Voulte and start sailing towards Lyon. Tonight is our festive gala evening.
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) 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.
(2) Dinner at the Abbaye de Collonges or in a Paul Bocuse restaurant depending of the number of participants.
(3) The stopover in Arles can be replaced by a stopover in Avignon depending on passage through the locks.
(4) If the Abbey is closed, we'll visit the Lavender Museum instead.
Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.