Oenological cruise: Discover the fabulous world of vines and wine

Included in tour package:<ul><li>The Golden Hues of the Beaujolais Region</li><li>The Beaujolais vineyards</li><li>Lyon and Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse</li><li>Tain l'Hermitage</li><li>Saint-Rémy-de-Provence</li><li>Following the Footsteps of Van Gogh in Arles</li><li>The Côtes de Provence region</li></ul>

We&rsquo;ll leave on foot for a guided tour of Arles following the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh. Arles is an ancient Roman city whose ruins are second only to Rome and include the Antique Theater, Amphitheater, Thermes of Constantine, and the Alyscamps. Arles is also an important stop along the Way of St. James. Vincent Van Gogh came to Arles to escape the gray winter in Paris and the indifference he felt within the artistic milieu there. He arrived in Arles on February 20, 1888, and immediately began to produce his most prolific number of works in his career: more than 300 paintings and drawings within an 18-month period. Van Gogh crisscrossed the city and its surroundings to paint the landscapes, people, and scenes as he interpreted them. Everything around him served as inspiration for his canvases. Our tour will retrace his steps to the different sites where he set up his easel, such as the Place du Forum, the Quai du Rh&ocirc;ne, and Place Lamartine. Panels at each stop compare his painting and the actual scene as it appears today. After some free time on your own, we&rsquo;ll return to the ship.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Following the Footsteps of Van Gogh in Arles

The rocky area to the south of Lyon is known for the lovely golden hues that glow differently as the sun moves across the sky. The area is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for your taste buds. Join us for a tour to discover the beauty of the region. We&rsquo;ll visit a local vineyard for a tasting.*

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
	<li>*Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.</li>
</ul>

The Golden Hues of the Beaujolais Region

Departure on foot for the visit of a wine cellar in Tain L&#39;Hermitage. 
We&#39;ll discover the vats, barrels and storehouse and learn all there is to know about wine-making. Afterwards, we&#39;ll taste* a white wine (C&ocirc;te du Rh&ocirc;ne Samorens) as well as two red wines (Crozes Hermitage la Martini&egrave;re and a St Joseph, both produced in this very cellar). Return on board for dinner.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>It is possible to buy wine after the visit and be delivered on board.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
	<li>*Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.</li>
</ul>

Tain l&#39;Hermitage, Wine tasting

The C&ocirc;tes de Provence region is best known for its crisp ros&eacute; wines and magnificent scenery. Provence was one of the very first regions to cultivate grapevines for wine production almost 2,600 years ago. Today, vineyards extend along the coastline and deep inland. The strong mistral winds are key to its great success. We&rsquo;ll visit a local vineyard for a tasting.*

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
	<li>*Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.</li>
</ul>

The C&ocirc;tes de Provence region

Join us on a guided tour of Lyon. We&rsquo;ll cross through the city and go up Fourvi&egrave;re Hill to the white basilica, the best place to take in the view. Then we&rsquo;ll head over to Vieux Lyon to have a look at its historical homes and the &quot;bouchon&quot; restaurants that are found throughout the district. Learn about the discrete and strategic doorways leading to shortcuts, known as traboules, that go from street to street. Don&rsquo;t miss the tasting of fine food at Paul Bocuse&rsquo;s Les Halles de Lyon, a huge, three-story, indoor market where close to 50 shops offer the finest gourmet food&mdash;a veritable feast for the eyes and palates. We&rsquo;ll enjoy a snack of local sausage and cheese, topped off with a lovely glass of wine.* Enjoy some free time before returning to the ship.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Please wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes.</li>
	<li>You must be properly dressed to enter the basilica.</li>
	<li>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.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>*Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.</li>
</ul>

Lyon and Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse

We&rsquo;ll set off on a tour that includes areas of the beautiful Alpilles Natural Regional Park and the vines that produce the classic Baux-de-Provence wines. The red and ros&eacute; wines are produced mostly from the Grenache, Syrah, and Mourv&egrave;dre varieties, giving them aromas that include blackberry, violet, black olives, and herbs. We&rsquo;ll visit Saint-R&eacute;my-de-Provence, located in the Alpilles Natural Regional Park, a quintessential Proven&ccedil;al village bursting with French charm. We&rsquo;ll visit a local vineyard for a tasting.*

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
	<li>*Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.</li>
</ul>

Saint-R&eacute;my-de-Provence

Departure by coach in the company of our guide from Montmerle-sur-Sa&ouml;ne or Belleville to discover the Beaujolais vineyards extending on 22,500 hectares. We will pass through charming little wine-growing villages before reaching Roman&egrave;che-Thorins for a visit to the &quot;Hameau Duboeuf &quot;, a unique museum in Europe containing a collection of old and rare objects from over 2000 years of wine-growing history. We&#39;ll learn about the current wine-making and vine-growing processes when visiting the wine storehouse where the wines are left to age in oak barrels. 
In the midst of the Beaujolais vineyards, we will discover the skills of the winemakers through exhibitions, automated puppet theaters and 3-D films. Afterwards, immerse yourself in fine aromas and delightful scents during a walk through the surprising gardens of &quot;Oenoparc&rdquo;, a true haven for wine-lovers spread out on 30,000 m&sup2; and 25 exhibition halls. Before leaving the &quot;Hameau Duboeuf&quot;, we will, of course, enjoy a tasting* of some of the region&#39;s wines. Return on board.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
	<li>*Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.</li>
</ul>

Excursion to the Beaujolais vineyards and visit of the Hameau Duboeuf

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Included in tour package: The Golden Hues of the Beaujolais Region The Beaujolais vineyards Lyon and Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Tain l'Hermitage Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Following the Footsteps of Van Gogh in Arles The Côtes de Provence region

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