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13 Night French Escapade the Riviera to Paris and Land Tour

From Nice to Paris

MS Lumiere

Tauck Tours
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14150044
  • Departs: Wed, Aug 18, 2027
  • Returns: Tue, Aug 31, 2027
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    Itinerary Summary

    Tour Features and Highlights

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Aug 18, 2027
    Day
    1
    Nice, France
    • Nice, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Monte Carlo, Monaco
    Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Fairmont Monte Carlo. A transfer is included from Nice Cote d'Azur International Airport to the Fairmont Monte Carlo, ideally set between the Mediterranean Sea and the legendary Casino de Monte-Carlo. This evening, join a welcome cocktail reception and dinner, celebrating the start of your journey in one of the Riviera's most glamorous settings, where sea breezes, sparkling lights, and effortless sophistication capture the spirit of the Cote d'Azur. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Aug 19, 2027
    Day
    2
    Monte Carlo, Monaco
    • Monte Carlo, Monaco
    Wake this morning in Monte-Carlo, where the deep blue of the Mediterranean meets the elegance of the Cote d'Azur. Today unfolds along the Riviera, with sightseeing that reveals the region's celebrated beauty, from sunlit coastal towns to panoramic sea views and gardens overlooking the water. Discover the charm, style, and effortless glamour that have drawn travelers here for generations, where every turn of the coastline offers another view to remember - surrounded by the glow and sophistication of the Riviera. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Aug 20, 2027
    Day
    3
    Monte Carlo, Monaco
    • Monte Carlo, Monaco
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 3 - Friday - Aug 20, 2027
    Day
    3
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Arles, France
    Travel today into lovely Provence, where light and color seem to take on a life of their own. It's easy to imagine artists like Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cezanne at work here, inspired by the golden fields, lavender tones, and luminous skies that define the region. Late afternoon brings you to Arles, where you'll board your riverboat to begin one of Tauck's most popular journeys along the Rhone and Saone rivers. This evening, meet the crew at a welcome reception followed by dinner aboard ship. ...
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    Saturday - Aug 21, 2027
    Day
    4
    Arles, France
    • Arles, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Camargue, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Arles, France
    It may seem strange to encounter Roman ruins in Provence but Arles was, after all, once a Roman city; while the gladiators are gone, the arena they left behind - just one of the town's many Roman remnants. You have a choice today of exploring the medieval streets and city walls on a walking tour, or embarking on a challenging, 2-hour bicycling excursion across the countryside surrounding Arles (which Van Gogh found so enchanting). Lunch today is a real treat, as you visit a private ranch in La Camargue for a private banquet of farm-grown Provencal specialties, a musical serenade, and a chance to see the region's iconic white horses, fleet-footed gardians (cowboys), and famous black bulls. ...
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    Sunday - Aug 22, 2027
    Day
    5
    Avignon, France
    • Avignon, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Zeilzicht Cheese Farm, Netherlands
    • Bus Travel
    • Avignon, France
    The fortified city of Avignon was probably a much more peaceful place before Rome became "inconvenient" for the popes who moved the papacy here about 700 years ago. Although they stayed for less than a century, they kept busy during those years... as you'll see on your visit to the impressive Palais des Papes that they built for themselves during this morning's sightseeing in this key medieval city. After a free afternoon aboard ship, travel to the Duchy of Uzes - a medieval city dating back to the 11th century, often called the "First Duchy of France", that forms the heart of the town of Uzes - for a guided visit followed by a cocktail reception and a Tauck Exclusive gala dinner at the recently restored chateau. ...
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    Monday - Aug 23, 2027
    Day
    6
    Avignon, France
    • Avignon, France
    • Bus Travel
    • St Remy, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Chateauneuf-du-Pape Landing, France
    With your riverboat docked in Avignon for the morning, you can spend more time exploring the medieval city or take a morning excursion to Saint-Remy-de-Provence - home to the ruins of the Roman city of Glanum, as well as the Saint-Paul Asylum where Vincent van Gogh was a patient. After returning to the ship for lunch onboard, head out again for an afternoon wine tasting at one of the select vineyards permitted to produce Chateauneuf-du-Pape - literally "the New Castle of the Pope" - the most famous of the Cotes du Rhone wines; your host reveals secrets of the terroir as you sample estate-crafted red and white wines from a region that's been producing wine for more than 2,500 years! Catch up with the riverboat in Chateauneuf-du-Pape and spend the evening onboard. ...
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    Tuesday - Aug 24, 2027
    Day
    7
    Tain L'Hermitage, France
    • Tain L'Hermitage, France
    Arrive this morning in Tain-l'Hermitage, deep in the heart of the Cotes du Rhone wine country, where you'll have a choice of two sightseeing excursions this morning. Visit a local orchard (with tastings) and take a mini-train through the Tain-l'Hermitage heritage vineyards. Or, go on a fascinating 2.5-mile hike through the heritage vineyards of Tain-l'Hermitage, where you'll learn about the history of the region's wine. Reboard the riverboat midday and spend the remainder of the day cruising to Macon. ...
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    Wednesday - Aug 25, 2027
    Day
    8
    • Macon, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Cluny, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Macon, France
    Your riverboat arrives in Macon on the Saone River this morning, for exploration in Cluny. During the reign of Charlemagne (768-814), monastic influences inspired a great revival in art, education, and culture; today you'll visit one of the great monasteries of the period when you tour the great Benedictine abbey of Cluny. Founded in 910, it was at the center of this major monastic reform movement and was also the largest Christian building in the world until the construction of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. After some free time to explore Cluny on your own, reboard your riverboat and cruise to Chalon-sur-Saone. ...
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    Thursday - Aug 26, 2027
    Day
    9
    Chalon-sur-Saone, France
    • Chalon-sur-Saone, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Beaune, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Chalon-sur-Saone, France
    Chalon-sur-Saone on the River Saone lies in the heart of southern Burgundy. Although its history dates back to the time of Charlemagne, it has another significant claim to fame - this is considered the birthplace of photography. So you have local inventor Nicephore Niepce, who started it all with several photographic firsts right here in the 1820s, to thank for the great photos of the town's Romanesque churches and other monuments. Visit the walled city of Beaune - the "wine capital" of the famous Burgundy wine-producing region, and one of France's most important wine centers. A walking tour includes a visit to Hospices de Beaune or Hotel-Dieu de Beaune, considered one of the best-preserved examples of 15th-century French architecture; you may also see the old market (Les Halles), the Beffroi (clock tower), parts of the medieval walls and ramparts, and more. This afternoon, you have a choice of wine tasting in Burgundy or a walking tour (and tasting tour) of Chalon-sur-Saone. ...
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    Friday - Aug 27, 2027
    Day
    10
    • Tournus, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Cormatin, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Tournus, France
    After cruising the Saone overnight, call on Tournus this morning and head out to explore the beautiful wine producing region of southern Burgundy, where history lies around every corner (this was a major crossroads during Roman times), and vineyards are everywhere. Picture in your mind what a typical French vineyard looks like... and then view the most amazing landscape that surrounds you for miles and miles. Vineyards, gently rolling hills, orchards, red-tiled farmhouses, medieval cathedrals, the occasional village to stop in... and historic country estates like the 17th-century Chateau de Cormatin, which you'll explore on a visit today. With its moat, drawbridge, turrets, gilded rooms, and parklike grounds - including the mazes and fountains of its completely restored "pleasure garden" that's now among the finest in France - this classic Burgundy chateau takes you back through the centuries. Return to the riverboat in Tournus for lunch, and continue your cruise this afternoon and evening to France's culinary capital, Lyon. ...
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    Saturday - Aug 28, 2027
    Day
    11
    Lyon, France
    • Lyon, France
    Ahh, Lyon. If you're a serious foodie, Lyon is the place for you! But of course there is more to this 2,000 year-old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, than food. Your day includes getting a panoramic view of Lyon from the hilltop district of Fourviere; a visit to the stunning Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-Fourviere - built in the 1870s on "the hill that prays", it features exquisite marble work, stained-glass windows, colorful mosaics, and gilt galore; a tour of medieval Vieux Lyon; and a free afternoon to explore more of the city as you please. As your riverboat spends the night docked in Lyon, enjoy a cocktail hour followed by dinner onboard. ...
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    Sunday - Aug 29, 2027
    Day
    12
    Lyon, France
    • Lyon, France
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 12 - Sunday - Aug 29, 2027
    Day
    12
    • TGV Train Travel
    • Paris, France
    As all river cruises in France must, the cruise portion of your vacation ends today as you disembark in Lyon and bid a fond farewell to ms Emerald. Board the TGV (a high-speed train) for two nights in the capital city of Paris. Whether you explore on- or off-the-beaten-path, you'll find yourself navigating the city's arrondissements (districts), beginning with the geographical center and spiraling outwards in a clockwise direction. The remainder of the day and evening are free to spend as you please in one of the world's favorite cities; there are boulevards to stroll, pastries to sample, sidewalk cafes to enjoy, wines to savor, and French fare to try that tempts every palate. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Aug 30, 2027
    Day
    13
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    Ernest Hemingway called Paris a "moveable feast" - and even if you've been here many times, today might be the day you discover something about the city that you didn't know before. The day begins with an orientation tour, offering a scenic drive past some of Paris' most celebrated landmarks, weaving together the city's storied past and stunning architecture. The remainder of your day is free to enjoy as you please; this evening, you are invited to join a memorable farewell dinner at your hotel. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Aug 31, 2027
    Day
    14
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    Tour ends: 8 AM, Paris. Fly home anytime. A transfer from the InterContinental Paris - Le Grand Hotel to Charles de Gaulle Airport, and Gare de Lyon, Charles de Gaulle, and Gare du Nord stations is included. Please allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home. ...
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