many kinds of French breads . Then , head to the Beaujoulais wine region for a Home-Hosted Experience to discover the area ’ s worldrenowned wines . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Chanson
DAY 6 • Lyon Start the day with a funicular ride up Fourvière Hill with your Program Director . As you climb to the top , enjoy sweeping views of the city .
Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Chanson
DAY 7 • Explore Tain-l ’ Hermitage • Visit Valrhona Chocolate Factory
Experience the riverside town of Tainl ’ Hermitage , followed by a guided tour of Valrhona Chocolate Factory . Later this evening , your Program Director will lead a discussion on the history of the Rhône River . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Chanson
DAY 8 • Explore Avignon • Optional Pont du Gard tour
Marvel at Avignon , known as the “ City of Popes ,” on a morning walking tour including the Palace of the Popes . Later , you may choose to join an optional Pont du Gardtour to visit the ancient Roman aqueduct bridge . Later , enjoy a Provencal-themed dinner and musical entertainment onboard . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Chanson
DAY 9 • Avignon • Optional Tour : An Afternoon in Provence • Arles
Begin with a Discovery Walk to one of Avignon ’ s many interesting neighborhoods . Then , enjoy an afternoon at leisure , or join our Optional Tour : An afternoon in Provence . Later , set sail for Arles . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Chanson
DAY 10 • Explore Arles • Bull farm visit Explore the town of Arles . Then , head into the Camargue region for an Exclusive Discovery Series visit to a bull farm . The keepers of this land are its gardians , akin to our cowboys , and you ’ ll experience what daily life is like . Tonight , gather with your fellow travelers for the Captain ’ s Farewell Dinner . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Chanson
DAY 11 • Disembark ship • Winery visit
• Toulouse
Conclude the River Cruise portion of your trip this morning , disembarking after breakfast to travel through southern France ’ s idyllic scenery to Toulouse , stopping en route to visit a local winery where we ’ ll enjoy a tasting of their signature varietals . Meals : B , L | Hotel in Toulouse or similar
DAY 12 • Explore Toulouse In the company of a local guide , you ’ ll take in the city on foot during a walking tour . Highlights include a visit to the historic Victor Hugo Market and Basilica of Saint-Sernin , a UNESCO World Heritage Site and national monument that dates back to the twelfth century . The rest of the day is yours to pursue your own interests with dinner on your own . Meals : B | Hotel in Toulouse or similar
DAY 13 • Return to U . S . This morning , transfer to the airport for your flight home . Or continue your discoveries with our The French & Italian Rivieras post-trip extension .
Meals : B
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