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River Cruising
Experiences on French
Rivers
ALBERT AIRD

 Home to some of the most famous rivers in Europe
 Excellent transport links from UK
 Brilliant high speed rail infrastructure
 Perfect destination to choose for a river cruise or multi-river cruises
 World renowned history and culture
 Finest culinary scene in the world
France

Reasons to cruise on the Seine
 Second longest river in France
 Paris, the French capital and its many different
cultural sights and tourist attractions. Cruises start
and end here
 The beautiful landscapes of the Seine valley with its
wide open spaces and vibrant towns
 Normandy and its traditions
 The River Seine, a great source of inspiration for
the Impressionist painters
 Important historic places, the Palace of Versailles,
Rouen, the D-Day Landing Beaches

Seine – key attractions
RouenVersailles
Giverny Les Andelys
HonfleurD-Day Beaches

Golf Excursions
Courses in Rouen and Étretat

2019 - New Year in Paris
MS A-Rosa Viva

Amadeus Cruises
 Amadeus Diamond
complete refurbishment
for 2019
 New Full Day Excursion:
Fascinating Normandy
 Lunch in Bayeux
 Visit to Bayeux Tapestry
and Calvados Distillery
 Visit D-Day Landing
Beaches

Giverny and Claude Monet’s Garden
 Tauck Exclusive
without the crowds
on early morning
visit
 A-Rosa guided
half-day Bike Tour.
eBikes, helmet
and water
provided!

New APT Sightseeing – Romantic Seine – Lido de Paris dance show
Photo Credit: Lido de Paris
Palais Bénédictine

U by Uniworld – New Itinerary – New Excursions
The B - Northern France at a Glance
 Friday and Saturday nights in
Paris
 75th anniversary of D-Day, guests
can travel to Normandy’s beaches to
celebrate the historic event
 Visit to Rouen’s fresh local Market
with U’s chef
 Climb to top of Étretat’s legendary
cliffs
 Tea time at Château du Champ de
Bataille

Uniworld New Innovative Dining Experiences
 Progressive Dining
 Alternative Dining
 Farm-to-Ship Cuisine
 Room Service 24/7
 Craft Cocktails and Regional Wine

Reasons to cruise on the Rhône / Saône
 These rivers join in French second city of Lyon, showcasing history and beauty of
southern France
 Cruises along Saône go through wine-growing region of Burgundy, while on Rhône
they sail south through Provence famous for its gastronomic and cultural charms
 Tour lands of fine wine and cuisine
 Tap into your inner Van Gogh at an Arles painting class
 Discover Roman Provence at the Arles amphitheatre and the Pont du Gard
 Excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy
 Discover prestigious French vineyards: Beaujolais and Burgundy between Chalon and
Mâcon and Côtes du Rhône near Tain-l’Hermitage
 Hunt for truffles and see how Chèvre cheese is made
 Witness the beauty that inspired artists like Cézanne and Chagall
 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Lyon Old Town, the Papal Palace in Avignon, the
Regional Nature Park of the Camargue

Rhône / Saône – Key attractions
Beaune Lyon
Tournon
Avignon Arles
Food & Wine
Vienne Provence Lavender
Camargue

Provencal Rhone & the Camargue
MS A-Rosa Stella

AmaWaterways – Excursion Experiences
Visit Grignan, an enchanting
Provencal hilltop village, then go in
search of the highly prized Black
Diamond truffles with a local farmer
and his trustworthy canine companion
Visit the Halles Paul Bocuse in
Lyon. Hundreds of different stands,
selling fresh produce and some
incredible meals – highly
recommended for any foodies

APT New Sightseeing: Rhone Treasures - Pont du Gard
Pont du Gard
Private Cocktail Reception
Special Dinner
L’Abbaye de Collonges

CroisiEurope – New ship on the Rhone
 4th Ship – Rhone Princesse
 All-inclusive including excursions
 If booked before 1st of December
free dining experience at Bocuse
Michelin 3 star restaurant near
Lyon

Scenic Culinaire
 Exclusive and innovative
 Allows guests to take part in
an on-board cooking class,
taught by experts, featuring finest
local ingredients
 Guests will now be able to
immerse themselves in the
culinary wonders of the Rhône
and Bordeaux regions onshore
and on board

Emerald Waterways – Flavours of Burgundy and Provence
 27 July 2019
Aboard Emerald Liberté Star Ship, custom
built in 2017 for river cruising in France
 Provençal dinner hosted by Chef Fabien
Morreale complete with wine pairing
 Wine masterclass, Q&A sessions and
tastings hosted by 4 international wine
experts
 Visit and wine tasting at the
Chateauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
 Guided walking tour of local vineyards
 Cheese and olive tasting on board

Avalon Waterways – Experiences onboard and ashore
 All Suite Fleet
 Adventure Centre
and Adventure Host
 Flex Dining
 Choice of
Excursions – Active,
Classic or
Discovery
Arles - Painting Workshop
Lyon - Cookery Class
All Suite Fleet

Reasons to cruise in the Garonne and Dordogne Valleys
 Bordeaux’s architecture, fountains and wine cellars
 Discover the ports, vineyards, farms and forests of
Aquitaine, once Europe’s richest kingdom
 Hunt for truffles in Périgord, then taste them in a home-
cooked meal
 Create your own personal blend of Cognac at the Camus
distillery
 Savour France’s finest oysters fresh from the bay at
Arcachon
 Sip Saint-Émilion, Sauterne and Médoc wines in their
own terroir
 Important Seaside destination: the Gironde is the land of
varied waterways with 126 km of beaches, the largest
estuary in Europe
 An exceptionally rich and varied heritage with the second
largest number of listed buildings and monuments in France
 A family-friendly destination with a wide range of activities

Garonne and Dordogne Valleys – Key attractions
Bordeaux Cadillac (Sauternes) Libourne Bourg
Blaye Cognac
Pauillac – Chateau Lafite Arcachon

New APT Cruise - Grand Bordeaux with Luke Nguyen
La Terrasse Rouge

The Bordeaux Wine Museum (Cité du Vin), newly constructed, is
a fascinating excursion, housed in a most incredible building
AmaWaterways – Excursion Experience

Exclusive Wine Celebration in village of Bourg
Experience the hospitality of this
charming medieval village with an
exclusive wine festival. Meet the local
wine growers, taste the fruits of their
labours and enjoy a selection of hors
d’oeuvres, whilst immersing yourself in
the live French music and dancing

Uniworld’s Newest Super Ship – S.S. Bon Voyage
Set to sail on Dordogne and Garonne Rivers
Spring 2019

Loire
 Longest river in France
 An exclusive itinerary
 A specially designed vessel – Combining the
authenticity of a paddle riverboat with the
comfort of a modern ship
 Rich cultural historic and natural heritage
 Over 1000 chateaux dotted along the river
 France’s third largest wine growing region

St Nazaire STX Shipyard
Angers Castle – Apocalypse Tapestry
Some Loire Experiences

Next big thing in river cruising: Small groups
(Photo Credit: travelweekly.com)
Plus opportunities for agents to customise and enhance client experiences still further

Barge Cruising – Day Boats
•Picardy, Champagne and Burgundy
•High-comfort day boat for half-day cruising
whilst you stay in a nearby hotel overnight
•Hybrid engine barges – eco friendly and
quiet

CroisiEurope - Barge Cruising – Hotel boats
 Paris to the Champagne Region, Strasbourg & the Alsace,
Burgundy Canal, Rhône Canal and Loire Canal
Cruise through the very soul of France and enjoy the
peace and quiet far from the hustle and bustle of the modern
world, gently cruising along the peaceful waterways.
Perfect for couples, families or groups of friends.
Truly an ideal opportunity to unwind!

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