DAY 6 • Lyon • French market experience After breakfast , enjoy an Exclusive Discovery Series French market experience in which you ’ ll explore a local market in Lyon , and then return to the ship for another Exclusive Discovery Series event to learn more about — and taste — the many kinds of French breads . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Chanson
DAY 7 • Controversial Topic : Let ’ s Talk About France • Viviers • Herbs de Provence presentation • Avignon
Arrive in Viviers , the gateway to Provence , and enjoy a walking tour , followed by free time . Then , begin cruising towards Avignon , passing through a lovely stretch of the Ardeche region , a backdrop of a rugged , natural landscape . You ’ ll also learn about Herbs de Provence and its use in regional foods during an Exclusive Discovery Series event . Dock in Avignon tonight .
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 • Arles • Bull farm visit Begin with a Discovery Walk to one of Avignon ’ s many interesting neighborhoods . Then , set sail for Arles , where we ’ ll dock and 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 . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Chanson
DAY 10 • Explore Arles • Optional Tour : An afternoon in Provence
Begin cruising to Arles early this morning . Arrive after breakfast and set off on a walking tour of the town beloved by Vincent van Gogh . Then , enjoy an afternoon at leisure , or join our Optional Tour : An afternoon in Provence . Tonight , gather with your fellow travelers for the Captain ’ s Farewell Dinner . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Chanson
DAY 11 • Disembark ship • Rhône American Cemetery • Nice
Conclude the river cruise portion of your trip this morning , disembarking after breakfast to travel through scenic Provence to Nice on the Cote d ’ Azur ( French Riviera ). En route , stop in Draguignan to visit the Rhône American Cemetery and enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant . Meals : B , L | Hotel Nice Riviera or similar
DAY 12 • Nice Set off on a morning discovery walk of Nice , the Cote d ’ Azur ’ s premier Riviera resort town , with your Program Director . Take in the city ’ s unique , seaside spirit as you stroll Vieux Nice ( Old Town ) and the Promenade des Anglais . The rest of the day is yours to pursue your own interests with dinner on your own . Meals : B | Hotel Nice Riviera or similar
DAY 13 • Return to U . S . This morning , transfer to the airport for your flight home . Or continue your discoveries with our Nice , France or Italian Rivieria & the Cinque Terre posttrip extensions . Meals : B
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