We’ll leave on foot for Paul Bocuse’s Abbaye de Collonges for a veritable French feast. Paul Bocuse was a three-star gourmet chef who was known for his innovative approach to cuisine and his love for fresh, high-quality ingredients. 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.
SAMPLE MENU
- 4-part House Cocktail Surprise (hot and cold)
- Traditionally prepared foie gras, chutney, and brioche toast
- Lobster cassolette with diced vegetables
- Beaujolais winegrowers’ granita
- Veal steak, Smitane sauce, spinach sautéed in butter
- Mère Richard Saint Marcellin and fresh, churned goat cheese
- Sweets and treats
- Petit fours and chocolates
DRINKS INCLUDED
- House cocktail (Burgundy sparkling wine, blackcurrant and raspberry liqueur)
- Les Dames Blanches du Sud - Domaine de Grangeneuve
- Lubéron - Michel Chapoutier wines
- Mineral water
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
We’ll leave on foot for Paul Bocuse’s Abbaye de Collonges for a veritable French feast. Paul Bocuse was a three-star gourmet chef who was known for his innovative approach to cuisine and his love for fresh, high-quality ingredients. 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.
SAMPLE MENU
- 4-part House Cocktail Surprise (hot and cold)
- Traditionally prepared foie gras, chutney, and brioche toast
- Lobster cassolette with diced vegetables
- Beaujolais winegrowers’ granita
- Veal steak, Smitane sauce, spinach sautéed in butter
- Mère Richard Saint Marcellin and fresh, churned goat cheese
- Sweets and treats
- Petit fours and chocolates
DRINKS INCLUDED
- House cocktail (Burgundy sparkling wine, blackcurrant and raspberry liqueur)
- Les Dames Blanches du Sud - Domaine de Grangeneuve
- Lubéron - Michel Chapoutier wines
- Mineral water
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
Stop in LYON - TAIN-L'HERMITAGE - AVIGNON - ARLES(4) - VIVIERS - LYON
Lyon, the Camargue, and Provence with a complimentary dinner at the Abbaye de Collonges – Paul Bocuse Embark on an autumn-themed cruise in the heart of the Rhône Valley, between Lyon—the gastronomic capital—and the iconic landscapes of Provence. From Tain-l’Hermitage and the Valrhona chocolate city to Avignon, the famous City of Popes, via Arles and its Roman heritage, each stop—enhanced by a unique excursion program—reveals an exceptional region. As you sail, enjoy gourmet activities on board—tastings, cooking demonstrations, and convivial evenings—without forgetting the highlight of your journey: a complimentary gourmet dinner at the Abbaye de Collonges – Paul Bocuse. Between terraced vineyards, characterful villages, and the art of living, let yourself be carried away on an authentic journey where history, culture, and culinary pleasures blend together for a deep immersion into the soul of the Rhône.
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