FRENCH RIVERS & WINE TASTING | HAYS TRAVEL
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FRENCH RIVERS & WINE TASTING | HAYS TRAVEL
Hays Travel have specialised in providing worldwide cruise holidays for over 30 years. Whether you’ re looking for your next cruising holiday, or new to the exciting world of cruising, when you book with Hays Travel, you can choose from a range of global destinations and trusted cruise lines, all ATOL and ABTA protected. Plus, you can book with confidence with one of our friendly and knowledgeable Cruise Experts.
Riviera Travel is the UK’ s leading river cruise and tour operator with over 40 years experience bringing to life the world’ s most facinating destinations. Discover some of the most spacious and luxurious ships coupled with tasty culinary experiences, a friendly ambience and a crew that is available 24 / 7 to ensure your cruise is a truly unforgettable experience.
Your time on board gives you the opportunity to relax. Lose yourself in a book at the lounge, soak up the sunshine on a deckchair, or simply admire the view with a cocktail on deck. Join in a game of chess or get active with a round of golf and a dip in the splash pool. Pamper your mind and body with a massage or treat yourself in the hair salon.
Immerse yourself in the luxury of Riviera, as you read about one of their most luxurious itineries through the French riviera.
Proud to be the second biggest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, France is famous for its fantastic cuisine and fantastic wines. Between 7 and 8 billion bottles of wine are produced in France, every year, from vineyards on the warm southern coastline in Provence to the high elevations of Alsace, a region shielded by the Vosges moutains, bordering Germany.
A river cruise through the rolling vineyards of France is the perfect way to explore this breathtaking landscape, soak up the rich culture, and, of course, sample some delicious wine. Being an integral part of French national culture, wine inbeds itself into society and geography, and a visit to a French vineyard is guaranteed to offer intriguing insight and the opportunity to witness firsthand the passion and expertise fundamental to producing quality wine.
Start in Provence, a coastal region of undulating landscapes, quaint villages, sweeping beaches and striking lavendar fields. The region is synonomous with rosé, the perfect refreshing drink for basking in the Mediterranean warmth. Renowned for light-bodied, pale in colour, dry rosé, with delicate aromas of grapefruit and red fruit, the region boasts remarkable cuisine, bewitching history and breathtaking natural beauty.
Next head to Burgundy, a well-known and respected wine region, with it’ s wine an integral part of many classic French dishes like coq au vin and bœuf bourguignon. Renowned for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this is one of the most famous wine-making regions in the world. Medieval Beaune is Burgundy’ s wine capital, steeped in history and boasting fascinating gothic architecture, it is instantly recognisable due to the colourful glazed roof tiles arranged in dazzling geometric patterns.
Finally, the Rhone Valley is divided into two subregions, the Northern Rhone charcterised by steep hills and granite soil, and Southern Rhone, known for warmer soil and cold wind. The river squeezes and twists past Condriueu, Saint-Rambert-d’ Albon, and Saint-Vallier, tamed by a series of locks with complex mechanisms. Relax as you wind through the wooded cliffs which ride high either side of the river.
Riviera’ s Burgundy, the River Rhone and Provence River Cruise takes you through these scenic winelands, so you can enjoy a fascinating cruise to some of the most picturesque corners of France, taking in these iconic regions along the way and sampling delicious wine. You can book this itinerary today with Hays Travel, or speak to our friendly and informative travel agents who are all eager to share their expertise, and happy to help you book your next river cruise.
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