9-night Savoring France – Paris, Lyon, and Provence Cruise/Land Package

May 3, 2025

Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Emerald for Tauck

Paris/Lyon

Vacation Offer ID 1542717

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From $7,990

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Cruise Inclusions

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Evening at the 12th-century Duché d'Uzès

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

All gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director
Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $4,727
Pastry class for Tauck guests at Le Cordon Bleu Paris
Food walking tour in Paris featuring visits to a pastry shop, creperie, and a wine or champagne bar
Provençal lunch at a private ranch in La Camargue
Reception and dinner at Fouquet's on the Champs-Elysées in Paris
Private wine tastings in Beaujolais and Châteaneuf-du-Pape
A walking tour of historic Vieux Lyon and a tasting at Les Halles de Lyon
Cooking demonstration and a wine and cheese tasting at an award-winning cooking school in Valence
Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
23 meals; service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Pre or post cruise hotel stay

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Paris Paris 05/03/2025 Tour begins: 6 PM, InterContinental Paris - Le Grand Hotel. A transfer is included from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Gare de Lyon Station, Charles de Gaulle Station, or Gare du Nord to the InterContinental Paris - Le Grand Hotel in the heart of the city. This evening, join a special welcome cocktail reception and dinner at le Fouquet's on the Champs-Élysées, an iconic landmark for celebrity dining for over a century.,	05/03/2025	05/03/2025
Paris Paris 05/04/2025 Enjoy a moveable feast and an introduction to the delights of Parisian cuisine today as you take a pastry class at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, where you'll learn firsthand the tips of the pâtisserie trade — including how to make an original pastry followed by a food walking tour. A Paris orientation tour by coach familiarizes you with many of the cities iconic landmarks before you embark on a walking and tasting tour that inspires with the fragrances and flavors of French food. The French capital is home to the masters of the pastry universe, dating back to Marie-Antoine Carême, who in the early 1800s popularized elaborate confections including the millefeuille, croquembouche, Strawberries Romanoff, and many more. Discover the history behind some of France's beloved specialties as you "taste" your way through a local neighborhood. Tonight, enjoy free time to explore Paris on your own.,	05/04/2025	05/04/2025
Paris Paris 05/05/2025 Enjoy a morning at leisure before catching the TGV high-speed train and enjoying the views en route to Lyon, set at the confluence of the rivers Saône and Rhône. In Lyon, you'll board ms Emerald for your Rhône River cruise and settle into your cabin before joining us for a briefing and welcome reception followed by a welcome dinner in The Compass Rose.,	05/05/2025	05/05/2025
Cruise Starts (Embarkation) Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 05/05/2025 Enjoy a morning at leisure before catching the TGV high-speed train and enjoying the views en route to Lyon, set at the confluence of the rivers Saône and Rhône. In Lyon, you'll board ms Emerald for your Rhône River cruise and settle into your cabin before joining us for a briefing and welcome reception followed by a welcome dinner in The Compass Rose.,	05/05/2025	05/05/2025
Lyon Lyon 05/05/2025 Enjoy a morning at leisure before catching the TGV high-speed train and enjoying the views en route to Lyon, set at the confluence of the rivers Saône and Rhône. In Lyon, you'll board ms Emerald for your Rhône River cruise and settle into your cabin before joining us for a briefing and welcome reception followed by a welcome dinner in The Compass Rose.,	05/05/2025	05/05/2025
Lyon Lyon 05/06/2025 Lyon is considered the "culinary capital of France", which is quite a compliment in a country famed for its cuisine and fine vintages. You'll discover why during a tasting at the famous Les Halles de Lyon, the celebrated indoor food market that's been a fixture in Lyon since 1850 and offers an unbelievable array of breads, cheeses, fresh fruits and vegetables, sausages, wines, chocolates... the list goes on. Everything is fresh and delicious, and it's said that the best chefs in Lyon shop here! But Lyon is also a city with a venerable history and considerable charm, as you'll discover when you also visit Vieux Lyon, the old Renaissance part of the city that is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first protected historic district in France, and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, built atop the ruins of an ancient Roman forum. This afternoon, it's off to the celebrated wine-growing region of Beaujolais for a tasting in the countryside before continuing your Rhône River cruise to Viviers. Enjoy dinner in the Compass Rose tonight followed by entertainment in the lounge.,	05/06/2025	05/06/2025
Viviers Viviers 05/07/2025 Ms Emerald cruises this morning to Viviers, a walled city with origins in the 5th century on the right bank of the Rhône. If medieval history and authentic period architecture are your thing, Viviers is your kind of place... because it's one of the best-preserved medieval towns that you're likely to see in all of France. Its narrow streets and lanes reveal what life might have been like here in the Middle Ages. Your choices today include a walking tour of Viviers with your local guide including views of the 12th-century Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Rhône and the richly detailed façade of the Maison des Chevaliers, followed by a lively game of petanque with the locals; or a drive to Grignan for a walking tour of town and a truffle farm tour and tasting. Back aboard the riverboat, enjoy an onboard wine tasting presentation where you'll learn about (and sample) some of the region's excellent local wines; join a gala dinner in The Compass Rose this evening as we sail for Arles in Provence.,	05/07/2025	05/07/2025
Grignan Grignan 05/07/2025 Ms Emerald cruises this morning to Viviers, a walled city with origins in the 5th century on the right bank of the Rhône. If medieval history and authentic period architecture are your thing, Viviers is your kind of place... because it's one of the best-preserved medieval towns that you're likely to see in all of France. Its narrow streets and lanes reveal what life might have been like here in the Middle Ages. Your choices today include a walking tour of Viviers with your local guide including views of the 12th-century Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Rhône and the richly detailed façade of the Maison des Chevaliers, followed by a lively game of petanque with the locals; or a drive to Grignan for a walking tour of town and a truffle farm tour and tasting. Back aboard the riverboat, enjoy an onboard wine tasting presentation where you'll learn about (and sample) some of the region's excellent local wines; join a gala dinner in The Compass Rose this evening as we sail for Arles in Provence.,	05/07/2025	05/07/2025
Arles Arles 05/08/2025 It may seem that the Romans were everywhere along the Rhône, and Arles is no exception, as is witnessed by the triumphal arch, circus, and baths they left behind — and an arena in which gladiators fought and is still a venue for performances and bullfights today — as you explore the city on a walking tour and time on your own. Do take time to look beyond the city walls at the incredible quality of the light here that so enraptured Vincent van Gogh — and the landscapes of yellow rocks, red soil, and lilac mountains that inspired in the Dutch artist a newfound creativity, and led to his creating hundreds of paintings while a patient at a nearby asylum, one of the most productive periods of his short life. Lunch today is a real treat, as you visit a private ranch in La Camargue for a private banquet of farm-grown Provençal specialties, a musical serenade, and a chance to see the region's iconic white horses, fleet-footed gardians (cowboys), and famous black bulls. As you continue your Rhône River cruise to Avignon this evening, try your hand at painting a chocolate art piece during an onboard demonstration before dinner aboard the riverboat.,	05/08/2025	05/08/2025
La Camargue La Camargue 05/08/2025 It may seem that the Romans were everywhere along the Rhône, and Arles is no exception, as is witnessed by the triumphal arch, circus, and baths they left behind — and an arena in which gladiators fought and is still a venue for performances and bullfights today — as you explore the city on a walking tour and time on your own. Do take time to look beyond the city walls at the incredible quality of the light here that so enraptured Vincent van Gogh — and the landscapes of yellow rocks, red soil, and lilac mountains that inspired in the Dutch artist a newfound creativity, and led to his creating hundreds of paintings while a patient at a nearby asylum, one of the most productive periods of his short life. Lunch today is a real treat, as you visit a private ranch in La Camargue for a private banquet of farm-grown Provençal specialties, a musical serenade, and a chance to see the region's iconic white horses, fleet-footed gardians (cowboys), and famous black bulls. As you continue your Rhône River cruise to Avignon this evening, try your hand at painting a chocolate art piece during an onboard demonstration before dinner aboard the riverboat.,	05/08/2025	05/08/2025
Avignon Avignon 05/09/2025 Although the fortified city of Avignon was undoubtedly a pleasant place before they arrived, the 14th-century popes, who spent less than a century here when Rome became "tedious" for them, really put it on the map, and cultivated the local wine industry (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) and an appreciation for good food. This morning, choose a bicycle excursion in Avignon, a visit to the fortress-like home that the pontiffs built for themselves, the Palais des Papes, or a guided tour that brings you along the streets of Avignon for an exploration of the city's history and Jewish heritage dating back to the 13th century. Later, visit the Pont du Gard — a famous Roman aqueduct over the River Gardon. This evening ashore, join a sparkling Tauck Exclusive event — a special evening including a tour, reception, and dinner at the restored château and grounds of the medieval Duchy of Uzès.,	05/09/2025	05/09/2025
Pont du Gard Pont du Gard 05/09/2025 Although the fortified city of Avignon was undoubtedly a pleasant place before they arrived, the 14th-century popes, who spent less than a century here when Rome became "tedious" for them, really put it on the map, and cultivated the local wine industry (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) and an appreciation for good food. This morning, choose a bicycle excursion in Avignon, a visit to the fortress-like home that the pontiffs built for themselves, the Palais des Papes, or a guided tour that brings you along the streets of Avignon for an exploration of the city's history and Jewish heritage dating back to the 13th century. Later, visit the Pont du Gard — a famous Roman aqueduct over the River Gardon. This evening ashore, join a sparkling Tauck Exclusive event — a special evening including a tour, reception, and dinner at the restored château and grounds of the medieval Duchy of Uzès.,	05/09/2025	05/09/2025
Uzes Uzes 05/09/2025 Although the fortified city of Avignon was undoubtedly a pleasant place before they arrived, the 14th-century popes, who spent less than a century here when Rome became "tedious" for them, really put it on the map, and cultivated the local wine industry (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) and an appreciation for good food. This morning, choose a bicycle excursion in Avignon, a visit to the fortress-like home that the pontiffs built for themselves, the Palais des Papes, or a guided tour that brings you along the streets of Avignon for an exploration of the city's history and Jewish heritage dating back to the 13th century. Later, visit the Pont du Gard — a famous Roman aqueduct over the River Gardon. This evening ashore, join a sparkling Tauck Exclusive event — a special evening including a tour, reception, and dinner at the restored château and grounds of the medieval Duchy of Uzès.,	05/09/2025	05/09/2025
Avignon Avignon 05/10/2025 Venture deeper into Provence today on a visit to the yellow-and-brown town of Roussillon in the Luberon region. This place is all about color, from the ochre cliffs surrounding the town to the purple of the lavender during its blooming season and the lush green pine forests, as you'll discover for yourself on a walking tour. Have lunch on the riverboat as you cruise to Châteauneuf-du-Pape; over 200 days of sunshine per year and rain-bearing mistral winds enable the soil to store water for the long summer, meaning that vineyards thrive here. Since medieval times, the life of this hillside village has centered around growing and producing wine of the same appellation; its residents have benefited from the proceeds of flourishing vineyards as early as the 13th century, when the village was adjacent to a summer palace for the popes of Avignon. You will get an opportunity this afternoon to taste some of the area's acclaimed wines before returning to the riverboat for dinner and onboard relaxation as your cruise continues.,	05/10/2025	05/10/2025
Roussillon Roussillon 05/10/2025 Venture deeper into Provence today on a visit to the yellow-and-brown town of Roussillon in the Luberon region. This place is all about color, from the ochre cliffs surrounding the town to the purple of the lavender during its blooming season and the lush green pine forests, as you'll discover for yourself on a walking tour. Have lunch on the riverboat as you cruise to Châteauneuf-du-Pape; over 200 days of sunshine per year and rain-bearing mistral winds enable the soil to store water for the long summer, meaning that vineyards thrive here. Since medieval times, the life of this hillside village has centered around growing and producing wine of the same appellation; its residents have benefited from the proceeds of flourishing vineyards as early as the 13th century, when the village was adjacent to a summer palace for the popes of Avignon. You will get an opportunity this afternoon to taste some of the area's acclaimed wines before returning to the riverboat for dinner and onboard relaxation as your cruise continues.,	05/10/2025	05/10/2025
Chateauneuf-du-Pape Chateauneuf-du-Pape 05/10/2025 Venture deeper into Provence today on a visit to the yellow-and-brown town of Roussillon in the Luberon region. This place is all about color, from the ochre cliffs surrounding the town to the purple of the lavender during its blooming season and the lush green pine forests, as you'll discover for yourself on a walking tour. Have lunch on the riverboat as you cruise to Châteauneuf-du-Pape; over 200 days of sunshine per year and rain-bearing mistral winds enable the soil to store water for the long summer, meaning that vineyards thrive here. Since medieval times, the life of this hillside village has centered around growing and producing wine of the same appellation; its residents have benefited from the proceeds of flourishing vineyards as early as the 13th century, when the village was adjacent to a summer palace for the popes of Avignon. You will get an opportunity this afternoon to taste some of the area's acclaimed wines before returning to the riverboat for dinner and onboard relaxation as your cruise continues.,	05/10/2025	05/10/2025
Tain L'Hermitage Tain L'Hermitage 05/11/2025 The riverboat docks in Tain-l'Hermitage for the final day of your Rhône River cruise. From here you'll head to Valence, a town known for its markets offering produce from the surrounding countryside — including delicacies like truffles and asparagus — and as home to the gourmet cooking school of award-winning chef Anne-Sophie Pic, where you'll be privy to a chef's demonstration and a wine and cheese pairing class and tasting that features the superb products crafted in the area. Your day also includes a visit to a chocolate shop in Tain-l'Hermitage and a mini-train ride through the renowned Hermitage vineyards before you reboard the ship for tonight's farewell reception followed by dinner as ms Emerald begins her return to Lyon.,	05/11/2025	05/11/2025
Valence Valence 05/11/2025 The riverboat docks in Tain-l'Hermitage for the final day of your Rhône River cruise. From here you'll head to Valence, a town known for its markets offering produce from the surrounding countryside — including delicacies like truffles and asparagus — and as home to the gourmet cooking school of award-winning chef Anne-Sophie Pic, where you'll be privy to a chef's demonstration and a wine and cheese pairing class and tasting that features the superb products crafted in the area. Your day also includes a visit to a chocolate shop in Tain-l'Hermitage and a mini-train ride through the renowned Hermitage vineyards before you reboard the ship for tonight's farewell reception followed by dinner as ms Emerald begins her return to Lyon.,	05/11/2025	05/11/2025
Lyon Lyon 05/12/2025 Tour ends: Lyon. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the ms Emerald to Lyon Airport or Perrache or Part-Dieu train stations. Please allow three hours for flight check-in. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home.,	05/12/2025	05/12/2025

Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Emerald for Tauck

Newly redesigned for a more intimate cruising experience, ms Emerald offers a seamless combination of luxury and comfort as you glide along France's Rhône and Saône rivers. Pass by colorful Provençal landscapes and villages dotting the lush Rhône valley wine country that inspired historic Impressionist painters and create on board relationships alongside memories to last a lifetime...

Dining

Bars & Lounges

The Panoramic lounge and bar is the sole lounge. Sporting an extensive cocktail menu, grab a drink and join fellow passengers and sit on one of the many plush chairs and couches, taking in the breathtaking views of the river as it passes by. During cocktail hour, enjoy the soft and relaxing sounds of the piano as a pianist plays live music, radiating throughout the lounge as a perfect compliment to the days events that preceded.

Onboard Activities

Outdoor Activities

Wellness

Oceanview

Cat 1 Emerald Deck (1) $7,990

Category: 1
Square Feet: 150

Well-appointed, outside-facing cabins and junior suites, ranging from 150 to 183 square feet, offer plush interiors with plasma TV, mini-bar, radio, safe, hair dryer, adjustable air conditioning and private bathroom with shower, pampering l Occitane toiletries and terry cloth robes and slippers, power is 220 volt, Windows.

Cat 2 Emerald Deck (2) $8,240

Category: 2
Square Feet: 183

Balcony

Cat 3 Diamond Deck (3) $8,390

Category: 3
Square Feet: 150

Cat 4 Ruby Deck (4) $9,140

Category: 4
Square Feet: 150

Cat 5 Diamond Deck (5) $9,740

Category: 5
Square Feet: 183

Cat 6 Ruby Deck (6) $9,940

Category: 6
Square Feet: 183

Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite (7) $10,440

Category: 7
Square Feet: 300

Price includes all private Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, entertainment, and gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff.

Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!

Solo Travelers also enjoy Savings of $1,000 per cabin in Category 4, 5, and 6 on the April 5, July 9, August 8 and October 25 departures. Certain restrictions apply; ask at time of booking.

Shipboard Credit for Category 7 Staterooms – a €100 shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to guests booked in a Category 7 stateroom to be used for onboard purchases or services (spa, laundry, gift shop, etc.)

Land / cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, shore excursions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, as well as on all included meals.

Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.

Itinerary Changes – Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. Museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays. This cruise includes a fair amount of walking in each destination.

Shore Excursion Selection: Tauck will contact guests 90 days prior to departure to assist with shore excursion selections.

Note: Le Courdon Bleu pastry class will take place on Day 3 vs. Day 2 due to Sunday Closures on select departures.

Note: Activities marked with an asterisk (*) are at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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