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France Encompassed 2027 - 31 Days (18 destinations)

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

    You'll arrive in Paris and board your 5-star river cruise ship this afternoon. After settling in, the ship departs and you'll start heading along the Seine as the evening unfolds.

    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Notre Dame Cathedral
  2. Day 2

    Paris to Les Andelys

    The ship cruises gently along the Seine toward Les Andelys, a Medieval town with Norman architecture. You can choose between a hike up to Château Gaillard's ruins, a town walking tour, a cider farm visit, or exploring the Renaissance-era Château Gaillon.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise along the Seine to Les Andelys

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Château Gaillard with 'Richard the Lionheart' - Medieval-themed walking tour
    • Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard
    • Cider farm visit
    • Renaissance-era Château Gaillon - Explore the 16th-century château
    Landmarks
    Château Gaillard
    Château Gaillon
  3. Day 3

    Les Andelys to Rouen

    You'll arrive in Rouen, Normandy's capital with over 2,000 years of history. Morning options include a city tour highlighting the cathedral and Medieval quarters, a Viking-themed tour, or a photography discovery class. Later, there's an evening lecture about WWI and soldiers on the Western Front.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Rouen
    • Expert lecture - WWI Lecture: Day in the life of a Tommy

    Optional Activities

    • Rouen city tour - Guided tour exploring cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint-Maclou Quarter, Medieval alleys, and Joan of Arc history
    • Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking - Viking-themed tour of Medieval history
    • Photography discovery - Learn digital portrait techniques with a local photographer
    Landmarks
    Rouen Cathedral
    Saint-Maclou Church
  4. Day 4

    Rouen

    The full day in Rouen lets you focus on either military history or food experiences. You can taste Normandy cheeses, cider, and calvados, or take full-day excursions to the Somme Battlefields visiting memorials and cemeteries like Newfoundland Memorial Park.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Normandy - Visit local producers for tastings of soft cheeses, cider and calvados
    • Excursion to the Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park - Full day excursion visiting WWI battle sites, Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater
    • Excursion to the Somme Battlefields Including Thiepval - Full day excursion visiting Somme Battlefields, Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Thiepval Memorial, and Lochnagar Crater
    Landmarks
    Lochnagar Crater
    Thiepval Memorial
    Newfoundland Memorial Park
  5. Day 5

    Rouen to Honfleur

    After cruising to Honfleur, a colorful port on the English Channel's edge, you'll join a guided walk through the Inner Harbour and historic Church of Sainte-Catherine. The town features cobbled streets and half-timbered houses. Tonight brings a lecture on Operation Fortitude and D-Day history.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Honfleur
    • Guided walking tour of Honfleur - Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, Garden of Personalities
    • Expert lecture - Operation Fortitude and daily life during D-Day campaign
    Landmarks
    Church of Sainte-Catherine
  6. Day 6

    Honfleur

    Spend the full day in Honfleur exploring WWII history. Options include visiting Utah Beach and Omaha Beach memorials (US history), exploring Bayeux and the British Normandy Memorial (UK history), or visiting Abbey d'Ardenne and Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history). You can also tour Bayeux's historic architecture.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach (US history focused) - Visit Utah Beach memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy American Cemetery, and Omaha Beach Memorial
    • Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history focused) - Visit Bayeux, War Cemetery, Battle of Normandy Museum, Arromanches Landing Museum, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, Ranville War Cemetery
    • Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history focused) - Visit Abbey d'Ardenne, Juno Beach Centre, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge & Museum
    • Bayeux tour - Guided tour of Bayeux including Notre Dame Cathedral with free time to explore
    Landmarks
    Utah Beach
    Omaha Beach
    Juno Beach
    Pegasus Bridge
    Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux
    Bayeux War Cemetery
  7. Day 7

    Honfleur to Caudebec-en-Caux

    The ship heads inland to Caudebec-en-Caux, a Medieval town along the Seine with riverside homes and historic buildings. You can take an e-bike tour to Villequier to see the Victor Hugo Museum, coach to Fécamp for the Bénédictine Palace, walk through French Resistance history, or explore Abbey heritage sites.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Caudebec-en-Caux

    Optional Activities

    • Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum - E-bike tour along the Seine followed by museum visit
    • Fécamp and Bénédictine Palace - Coach transfer to historic seaside town with guided tour of 19th-century palace and Bénédictine liquor tasting
    • Tales of the French Resistance - Walking tour learning stories of resistance fighters and Nazi occupation
    • Normandy Abbey Road - Guided tour exploring grand abbeys along the Seine banks
    Landmarks
    Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux
    Victor Hugo Museum
    Bénédictine Palace
  8. Day 8

    Caudebec-en-Caux to Vernon to La Roche-Guyon

    You'll reach Vernon, a historic border town. Morning choices include visiting Monet's House and Gardens in nearby Giverny or taking an e-bike self-guided tour through the village. After exploring, join an optional painting class. Later, cruise to La Roche-Guyon for an exclusive experience at a 16th-century château with a classical concert.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Enrich - Château de La Roche-Guyon visit with drink and classical concert by French composers

    Optional Activities

    • Monet's House and Garden - Journey to Giverny to tour the home of the Impressionism founder with gardens featuring Japanese-inspired water garden with lilies
    • Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny - E-bike tour approximately five kilometres each way with option to visit Monet's House or explore the town
    • On board painting class - Create your own masterpiece inspired by the beautiful gardens
    Landmarks
    Monet's House and Garden
    Château de La Roche-Guyon
  9. Day 9

    La Roche-Guyon to Conflans-Saint-Honorine to Paris

    Waking in Conflans-Saint-Honorine where the Seine and Oise meet, you can visit Auvers-sur-Oise where Van Gogh painted his final works, tour Château de Chantilly or Versailles, explore the Inland Water Transport Museum, or visit Château de Malmaison. Afternoon brings you back to Paris on the ship.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise - Village where Van Gogh painted final masterpieces with entry to his rented attic room and free time
    • Château de Chantilly - Guided tour of the magnificent castle with fine collections and gardens (or Versailles Palace and Garden if castle closed on Tuesday)
    • Musée de la Batellerie - Visit the Inland Water Transport Museum in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine
    • Château de Malmaison - Historic estate and former residence of Napoleon Bonaparte with neoclassical architecture and gardens
    Landmarks
    Notre Dame de l'Assomption (Auvers-sur-Oise)
    Château de Chantilly
    Château de Malmaison
  10. Day 10

    Paris

    Spend the day exploring Paris with free time to pursue your interests. New visitors can see the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame, while others might wander the Marais District, visit Opera Garnier, explore Montmartre, or relax at cafés. You can return to the ship whenever you like.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Trendy Marais with a local Parisian - Guided walking tour of the Marais district with diverse culture, history, architecture and fashion
    • Highlights of Paris city tour - Coach tour seeing Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysee, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Notre Dame Cathedral
    • Opera Garnier - Tour the spectacular opera house with ornately decorated rooms, grand staircases and chandeliers commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III
    • Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Coach excursion to the founding French formal garden that inspired Versailles with stunning symmetrical gardens
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Champs Elysee
    Arc de Triomphe
    Concorde Square
    Opera Garnier
    Moulin Rouge
    Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
  11. Day 11

    Paris to Lyon

    You'll take an included flight from Paris to Lyon, then board your ship for a 10-night cruise along the Rhône and Saône Rivers.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  12. Day 12

    Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône

    A leisurely morning cruise takes you toward Chalon-sur-Saône, an ideal base for exploring Burgundy wine country with its half-timbered houses and Gothic cathedral. You can tour Beaune and Les Hospices, taste wine at a local estate, or explore Chalon's WWII history along the old Demarcation Line.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Chalon-sur-Saône

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Beaune and Les Hospices - Tour of beautiful Beaune highlighting the Gothic-style hospital founded in the Middle Ages now housing a museum
    • Burgundy wine tasting - Visit a local estate in the heart of Burgundy to taste Côte de Beaune wines
    • WW2 in Chalon-sur-Saône - Life on the Franco-German demarcation line - Walking tour exploring the Demarcation Line dividing the town, French Resistance efforts and WWII history
    Landmarks
    Les Hospices de Beaune
  13. Day 13

    Chalon-sur-Saône to Tournus

    Wake early as the ship cruises to Tournus, a Roman-founded riverside town with a splendid Romanesque abbey. Options include visiting Château de Cormatin with gilded rooms, meeting a truffle farmer, or attending a cooking demonstration by three-star chef Georges Blanc. All guests see an afternoon cooperage demonstration showing traditional barrel making.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cooperage demonstration - Showcase of ancient barrel making craft and its importance to wine and spirit making

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Château de Cormatin - Historic castle built in 1606 with guided tour of gilded rooms, moat, water features and manicured gardens
    • Truffle Tasting - Meet a local truffle farmer and their hound to learn truffle farming techniques before tasting
    • Georges Blanc cooking demonstration - Orientation tour of Vonnas village and three-star Michelin chef demonstration with village museum visit
    Landmarks
    Château de Cormatin
  14. Day 14

    Tournus to Tournon

    You'll arrive in Tournon early, known for terraced vineyards, a 10th-century castle, and cobblestoned streets. Choose between a walking tour exploring the castle and historic suspension bridge, hiking through vineyards overlooking the Rhône, or biking along the Rhône banks. Late afternoon brings an aperitif on Tournon Castle terrace.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Aperitif and castle terrace gathering - Enjoy drinks on Tournon Castle terrace with views over Rhône River and terraced vineyards

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Tournon - Explore town learning its history and visiting the castle built between 10th-16th centuries with option to cross France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage
    • Hiking through the vineyards in Tournon - Hike through sloping vineyards overlooking the Rhône River to learn about local wine production and taste regional wines
    • Biking along the Rhône - Cycle the picturesque banks of the Rhône River past charming villages to nearby village of Glun
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Valrhona Chocolatiers
  15. Day 15

    Tournon to Avignon

    After lunch, you'll dock in Avignon, the ancient City of the Popes with medieval architecture and an energetic arts scene. Surrounded by fortified walls, it's home to the Palais des Papes and Pont d'Avignon bridge. Choose a city walking tour, visit Pont du Gard aqueduct, or kayak beneath it. Tonight features an exclusive gala dinner and concert inside the Popes Palace after closing.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner in the Palais des Papes)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Enrich - Exclusive gala dinner and classical concert trio in the Palais des Papes (in the Pope's dining room)

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Avignon including a visit to the Popes Palace - Guided walk through historic city walls and the Palais des Papes (moderate fitness required)
    • Excursion to Pont Du Gard - Guided tour of the ancient Roman aqueduct dating to the first century
    • Kayaking at Pont du Gard - Paddle a kayak beneath the World Heritage-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct on the Gardon River
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
  16. Day 16

    Avignon

    You'll have the full day in Avignon exploring Provence. Visit Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey with lavender fields, shop at local markets with the ship's chef and learn cooking, explore a lavender producer and ochre-cliffed Roussillon, or taste wine in Châteauneuf-du-Pape among Côte du Rhône vineyards.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey - Visit Gordes (considered one of France's most beautiful villages) and picturesque Sénanque Abbey (exterior only on Sundays)
    • Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire - Visit local market with Scenic chef to taste regional ingredients and return to ship for interactive cooking demonstration
    • Lavender Museum with visit to the village of Roussillon - Visit local lavender producer to learn cultivation and harvesting, then tour beautiful Roussillon village
    • Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Sample region's most celebrated wines at the village famous for centuries of wine production
    Landmarks
    Gordes
    Sénanque Abbey
    Roussillon
  17. Day 17

    Avignon to Arles

    Arriving in Arles, the southernmost point near the Mediterranean, you'll find a city founded by Julius Caesar around 56BC with the largest number of Roman ruins outside Rome. Vincent Van Gogh lived here in 1888. Choose a tour of the Roman amphitheatre, visit Les Baux medieval village, learn olive oil production, or take a Provence herbal workshop. Afternoon free time or join a painting class.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles - Walking tour visiting the ancient Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles experiencing the vibrant light that inspired many artists
    • Visit Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières - Journey to stunning medieval village of Les Baux and visit the former quarry now hosting immersive visual and musical installation
    • Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill - Visit local olive farm to learn olive oil production techniques and traditional Provencal recipes
    • Lavender fields to cream, A Provence Herbal Workshop - Visit organic farm specializing in essential oils production (typically late June to mid-August) to learn herb benefits, essential oil extraction, and create lavender-based cream
    Landmarks
    Arènes d'Arles
    Les Baux
    Carrières de Lumières
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  18. Day 18

    Arles to Viviers

    You'll arrive in Viviers, described as an open-air museum with rich Medieval heritage. Founded in the fifth century, narrow zig-zagging lanes look largely unchanged. Walk through monuments like the Cathedral of St. Vincent or hear French Resistance stories. Afternoon options include Ardèche Nature Park and cave replicas, Madeleine Caves with underground lakes, or visit the provincial town of Grignan with its dominating castle.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Viviers - Guided tour exploring monuments and architectural treasures including Cathedral of St. Vincent with free time
    • French Resistance walking tour - Walking tour of Viviers hearing stories of French Resistance heroism during Nazi Occupation
    • Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - Explore mountains and medieval fortress ruins then visit the largest decorated Palaeolithic cave replica in the world
    • Ardeche National Park and Madeleine Cave - Drive through rugged Ardèche Nature Park to Madeleine Caves with intricate rock formations, stalagmites, stalactites and underground lakes (moderate fitness required)
    • Excursion to Grignan de Provence - Guided exploration of beautiful provincial town featuring the mighty castle and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour with free time
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of St. Vincent
    Caverne du Pont-d'Arc
    Madeleine Cave
    Grignan Castle
  19. Day 19

    Viviers to Lyon

    Enjoy a relaxed cruise back toward Lyon while taking in Rhône River vistas. Relax on the Sun Deck, use the salt therapy lounge, or join a French cooking lesson. Tonight, an exclusive acapella choir performs in Trinity Chapel, a 17th-century space covered in Carrara marble.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Enrich - Breathtaking acapella choir performance in Trinity Chapel

    Optional Activities

    • French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
    Landmarks
    Trinity Chapel
  20. Day 20

    Lyon

    You'll greet the day in Lyon, founded by Romans in 43BC at the confluence of two rivers. It's recognized as France's culinary capital with over 4,000 restaurants. Choose a guided tour exploring historic traboules and secret passageways with views from Notre Dame de Fourvière Basilica, visit the medieval walled village of Pérouges, or attend a silk painting workshop exploring five centuries of Lyon's silk heritage.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon - Traverse hidden traboules and secret passageways dating back to the fourth century and visit Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière for city views
    • Excursion to Perouges - Visit medieval walled village atop a hill with vine-covered stone buildings, cobbled laneways and centuries-old lime tree (high fitness recommended)
    • Silk painting workshop - Learn about Lyon's five-century silk production heritage and silk painting history and process
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
    Perouges
  21. Day 21

    Lyon to Bordeaux

    You'll take an included flight from Lyon to Bordeaux, then board your ship for the next chapter of your luxury river cruise.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  22. Day 22

    Bordeaux to Libourne

    The ship sails toward Libourne through tranquil riverside scenery. After lunch, you'll tour nearby Saint-Émilion, a World Heritage-listed village with thousands of years of history and well-preserved Medieval buildings. Explore the unique Monolithic Church, mostly underground and carved into limestone. Tonight you'll dock overnight in Libourne, a 13th-century port and winemaking capital.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour to Saint-Émilion - Visit World Heritage-listed village and explore the unique Monolithic Church
    Landmarks
    Saint-Émilion
    Monolithic Church
  23. Day 23

    Libourne

    This morning in Libourne, choose a guided tour exploring its wool, wine, salt, and wood trading history, journey to Saint-Émilion vineyards for tasting, cycle through wine regions to Château Siaurac, or join an artist for watercolor painting while sipping local wines. Afternoon sailing takes you to Fort Médoc where you'll dock overnight.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Libourne - Guided tour of Libourne exploring its rich history linked to trade of wool, wine, salt and wood
    • Wines and Vineyards of Saint-Émilion - Journey to countryside of Saint-Émilion to explore vineyards with tasting
    • Biking and tasting at Château Siaurac - Cycle through wine-growing region to acclaimed estate of Château Siaurac for tasting
    • Paint and Pour - Join local artist for watercolor class on the Sun Deck with local wines
    Landmarks
    Château Siaurac
  24. Day 24

    Fort Médoc

    In the Médoc region, considered the world's leading red wine producer, explore legendary châteaux. You can coach along the 'Route des Chateaux' to visit a local winery or e-bike through spectacular countryside visiting grand châteaux for estate tastings. Tonight features an exclusive classical concert at Château d'Agassac, a 13th-century winery.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Enrich - Classical concert at Château d'Agassac

    Optional Activities

    • Médoc wine tasting by coach - Coach tour through scenic region with over 16,000 hectares of vineyards to local winery for tasting
    • Médoc wine tasting by bicycle - E-bike tour through spectacular Médoc countryside viewing grand châteaux with sampling at prestigious estate
    Landmarks
    Château d'Agassac
  25. Day 25

    Fort Médoc to Cadillac

    Relax on board this morning as you sail to Cadillac. Enjoy a spa treatment or French cooking class in the ship's school. After lunch, you'll arrive in picturesque Cadillac, founded in 1280 and retaining many grand historic buildings. The town's name was taken to Detroit, where the American auto industry began.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Cadillac

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatment
    • French cuisine lesson in Scenic Culinaire cooking school
  26. Day 26

    Cadillac

    Cadillac sits close to the Sauternes wine region known for sweet, fortified wines. Morning activities include exploring the region by coach or e-bike through rolling vineyards for tastings. Afternoons offer visiting Roquetaillade Castle (where the same family has lived 700 years), cycling through Loupiac wine region, or touring Château Toulouse-Lautrec with its historic apartments.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Sauternes by coach - Coach tour through Sauternes to vineyard for wine tasting
    • Sauternes by bike - Cycle through rolling Sauternes vineyards for tasting
    • Roquetaillade Castle - Tour ancient castle with family descended from ancestors residing 700 years
    • Biking in the Loupiac wine region - Cycle the Gironde landscapes in Loupiac wine region admiring Château Benauge
    • Château Toulouse-Lautrec - Guided tour discovering historic rooms and apartments of famous painter
    Landmarks
    Roquetaillade Castle
    Château Benauge
    Château Toulouse-Lautrec
  27. Day 27

    Cadillac to Bordeaux

    You'll discover Bordeaux's culinary delights and scenic treasures. Choose a guided city tour exploring the Gothic cathedral and Place de la Bourse, a cycling tour sampling treats like canelé pastries, or join the chef at a food market tasting regional ingredients before a cooking demonstration. Back on board, enjoy fresh oyster tastings. Night brings exclusive afterhours access to Bassins des Lumières with Champagne and a digital art show.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Fresh oyster tasting from Arcachon Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Bordeaux - Tour highlights of the city including Gothic cathedral and Place de la Bourse
    • Cycling tour of Bordeaux - Pedal through historic Bordeaux sampling treats like canelé custard cake
    • Shop with a chef - Join on-board chef at local food market to taste regional ingredients and return for French cooking demonstration
    Landmarks
    Bassins des Lumières
    Bordeaux Cathedral
    Place de la Bourse
  28. Day 28

    Bordeaux to Bourg

    Continue exploring Bordeaux with compelling options. Take a local tram to Cité du Vin Museum for interactive wine discovery, cruise in a motorcycle sidecar, or walk through bayside Arcachon finishing at Baltard market for local delicacies. Afternoon free time on board as you sail toward Bourg.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Cité du Vin Museum - Take local tram to museum for interactive wine discovery journey
    • Tour Bordeaux by motorbike & sidecar - Cruise through Bordeaux in motorcycle sidecar and/or back of motorcycle
    • Visit Arcachon - Walking tour of charming bayside town finishing at Baltard market undercover food hall
    Landmarks
    Cité du Vin Museum
    Arcachon
  29. Day 29

    Bourg

    Your ship docks in Bourg, a picturesque town on a rocky promontory built as a defensive château. It's a maze of ancient alleyways, moats, and bell towers along the Dordogne. Choose visiting the Carriages Museum viewing horse-drawn collections, touring Saintes with 2,000 years of history, or taking a full-day excursion to fortified Cognac with a town walk, lunch, and Rémy Martin estate tour with cognac sampling.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Bourg with Carriages Museum - Visit museum inside Bourg Castle grounds discovering unique collection of horse-drawn carriages
    • Historic Saintes - Tour charming town in Charente-Maritime steeped in 2,000 years of history and lush gardens
    • Full day excursion to Cognac - Walking tour of fortified city renowned for fine brandy production, lunch at local restaurant, and Rémy Martin estate tour with cognac sampling
    Landmarks
    Bourg Castle
    Cognac
    Rémy Martin Estate
  30. Day 30

    Bourg to Blaye

    You'll arrive in Blaye this morning, a petite hamlet famous for its World Heritage-listed citadel that protected Bordeaux from enemy attacks. Choose a walking tour viewing the monument overlooking the Gironde Estuary, an active walk exploring the citadel and defense system designed by architect Sébastien Vauban, a cycling tour along the Captain's Road, or visit Château de la Roche Courbon with manicured gardens.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Blaye - Stroll through charming city viewing World Heritage-listed monument overlooking Gironde Estuary
    • Active walking tour of Blaye - Tour fascinating citadel learning about defense system created by architect Sébastien Vauban
    • Cycling along the Captain's Road - Active cycling tour along the Captain's Road
    • Visit Château de la Roche Courbon - Discover fortified castle transformed into historic château with sprawling manicured gardens
    Landmarks
    Blaye Citadel
    Château de la Roche Courbon
  31. Day 31

    Blaye to Bordeaux

    Your cruise concludes this morning in Bordeaux. You'll disembark after breakfast, carrying memories from your luxury river journey across France.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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