A Culinary Cruise Through France

Continue your exploration of Lyon amid the market halls of Les Halles de Paul Bocuse Lyon, a temple to all things gourmet. Sample the market specialties, capping things off with a tasting of Burgundy wines. Then, board your riverboat and settle in with a welcome cocktail and dinner on board.

Awake in Mâcon, gateway to the Beaujolais wine region. Set out in a vintage Land Rover to visit several local wineries for a day full of fine food, wine, anecdotes, architecture and landscapes.

Dock in picturesque Chalon-sur-Saône, where a local guide reveals this riverside town’s finest delicacies. After lunch on board, visit the medieval enclave of Brancion and stroll the gardens of the 17th-century Château de Cormatin.

Return to Lyon to walk the hidden passageways of Croix-Rousse Hill, visit a silk weavers’ workshop and explore the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. This evening, enjoy a private cocktail party followed by a Chef’s Highlights dinner, an A&K exclusive.

The former seat of the Catholic Church, Avignon’s dove-white Palais de Papes stands as a testament to the city’s papal legacy. Delve into this enchanting palace or explore further with these Design Your Day options:

• Go inside the Palais des Papes for a revealing look at the monument that embodies Avignon’s papal legacy.
• Embark on a culinary adventure in the city center, popping into local haunts for a sampling of small plates.
• Hop on an E-bike to explore the local monuments and nearby village suburb of Villeneuve.

After lunch, take your seat in a French classic, the iconic Citroën 2CV, for a drive through the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, stopping for photos and tastings along the way.

Step ashore in Arles, a charming riverside town with ties to the famed post-impressionist master, Vincent van Gogh. Here, stand in the exact spot where the artist set up his easel to paint Café Terrace at Night. In the nearby countryside, a cooking workshop introduces the secrets of Provençal food and wine. At nearby Saint Paul-de-Mausole, visit the asylum where Van Gogh painted some of his last masterworks. Tonight, join the captain for a celebratory gala dinner.

In Viviers, mix with locals over a game of pétanque, perhaps paired with a glass of local pastis. This afternoon, cruise back up the Rhône and enjoy a fine farewell dinner aboard.

After breakfast, take your private transfer to the airport for your departing flight.