Village Life in Burgundy and Provence
October 3 to 11, 2008
From approximately $2295 per person (plus airfare)
Join us on an enchanting seven-night cruise along the Rhône and Saône rivers through the legendary French regions of Burgundy and Provence, rich in cultural and architectural treasures. Embark the deluxe m.s. Princesse de Provence in the historical city of Lyon, gastronomical capital of France, and depart on a leisurely voyage on the waterways of southern France to the ancient city of Arles, where the legacy of Imperial Rome survives to the present. En route, explore the legendary Romanesque Abbey of Cluny, the largest building in the Christian world for 500 years during the Middle Ages; enjoy a private wine tasting in Trevoux, epicenter of Burgundy’s world- renowned wine industry; tour the Roman monuments of Vienne; step back into the Middle Ages in the charming villages of Boucieu-le-Roi and Pérouges; and walk in the footsteps of 14th-century popes in Avignon. Conclude in the ancient city of Arles, renowned for its magnificent Roman monuments. Specially arranged presentations on cuisine and culture and meetings with local residents will enhance your understanding of everyday life in the French countryside.