River Cruising in France: Paris, Burgundy & Provence

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Pauwels Travel Bureau 95 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 2J1 Tel: (519) 753 2695, Fax: (519) 753 6376 www.pauwelstravel.com, email: [email protected]

Cathedral Saint Jean, Lyon France. Photo by Bautsch

River Cruising in France: Paris, Burgundy & Provence May 28- June 8, 2016 Tour Cost based on Category “B” CABIN, double occupancy: $6,365. Land only: $6,095. Book and pay deposit by September 15, 2015 to save 15% on the Avalon land/cruise portion (not the air fare.) Based on a Category “B” cabin you save $840.00 per person. Enjoy the beauty of Côte d’Azur, the French Riviera, before boarding your vessel the Avalon Affinity, and a cruise through Provence and the wine country of Burgundy. Savor the culinary offerings of the area including time in Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France. Enjoy a wine tasting in Beaune before experiencing Paris,“City of Light“, one of the world’s most passionate and lively cities where you can delight all of your senses. Tour escorted by Don Kasta and Vince Sacilotto. PROPOSED ITINERARY: Day 1- Saturday, May 28: Overnight flight Evening departure from Toronto to Paris on Air France scheduled service including dinner, breakfast and in-flight entertainment. Day 2 -Sunday, May 29: Côte d’Azur Short flight from Paris to Nice. Located between the mountains and the deep-blue Mediterranean Sea, the Côte d’Azur is synonymous with prestige and beauty—with its enchanting yachts,

glamorous villas, and famous events. Time at leisure lets you get acquainted with this amazing place. Overnight in a nearby hotel. Day 3-Monday, May 30: Côte d’Azur This morning, enjoy free time to explore further or join an optional excursion to Nice, known as the “Queen of the Riviera.” In the early afternoon, transfer by motorcoach to Arles in the Provence region, where you’ll board your river cruise vessel, Avalon’s Affinity. Before dinner, meet your crew at a welcome reception, then sail toward the mouth of the Rhône for a taste of the tranquil vistas of Camargue National Park. (daylight permitting) (B, D) Day 4-Tuesday, May 31: Arles In Arles, capital of the Provence, join your Local Guide for a guided city tour. See the church of St. Trophime, dating from the 12th century, and visit the Roman Amphitheater. Still used today, the amphitheater dates to the 1st century, and was constructed to hold over 20,000 spectators. Vincent Van Gogh was inspired by the special light of the Provence and spent a very productive year in Arles. (B, L, D) Day 5-Wednesday, June 1: Avignon During the night, set sail for Avignon, where you arrive during breakfast. During your guided tour you may choose to join an included visit of the Palace of the Popes, built in the 14th century as the sovereign popes’ residence. With a living space equivalent to four gothic cathedrals, it is the largest gothic fortress in the world. Alternatively, you may opt for only city sightseeing and more free time to explore on your own or to join an optional outing to Pont du Gard or to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. (B, L, D)

Palais des Papes, Avignon, Provence, France. Photo by Michael Osmenda

Day 6-Thursday, June 2: Vivieres A leisurely morning on board to relax and enjoy the passing scenery. After lunch, join your local guide for a walk around the charming town of Viviers, which developed around its Romanesque Cathedral. The Old Town has an appealing mix of Christian, Roman, and medieval influences. (B, L, D)

Day 7-Friday, June 3 Tournon The twin cities of Tournon and Tain l’Hermitage lie nestled among vineyards between the Rhône River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Tournon, one of France’s oldest medieval cities, with its imposing 16th-century castle and Roman ruins. As you cruise to Vienne, there’s a treat in store for chocoholics: an onboard chocolate tasting to delight the palate. Arriving in Vienne in the late afternoon, a guided walking tour shows you the charming little town surrounded by steep hills—one of the oldest towns in the region. Explore the town center to see the Roman Theater, which once held 13,000 spectators, and the Augustus and Livia Temple, built around 20 BC and converted into a church in the Middle Ages. (B, L, D)

Tournus Monastary. Photo by Jan Sokol

Day 8-Saturday, June 4: Lyon Lyon is France’s third-largest city and its gastronomic capital. Founded by the Romans in 43 BC, the city’s prosperity dates back to the 16th century and is due to commercial, industrial, and banking activities. Roman remains, many excellent museums, and much renaissance architecture delight visitors. You are joined by a local guide as you survey the city from Fourvière Hill and explore the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its maze of medieval alleyways and Place des Terreaux, a popular area with lively cafés, monuments, and the famous fountain often depicted on postcards. Be sure to sample Beaujolais, the wine of the region. Before dinner tonight, attend an onboard lecture and learn more about the French. (B, L, D)

Day 9- Sunday, June 5: Chalon-sur-Saône Wake up this morning in Mâcon on the Saône River, a city that plays an important role in the wine trade. From here, a choice of optional excursions, including a visit to a wine cellar, is available. A short cruise takes you to Tournus. Be sure to visit the abbey of St. Philibert, which dates back to the 10th century and is a superb example of Romanesque architecture. In 2002, while the abbey was being renovated, electricians discovered a mosaic portraying the zodiac under the floor coverings—this is now available for public viewing. While sailing to Chalon-surSaône, enjoy an onboard cheese tasting. (B, L, D) Day 10- Monday, June 6: Beaune- Dijon-Paris After breakfast, we leave our ship and head by motorcoach to Beaune, the unofficial capital of the Côte d’Or area and Burgundy’s wine capital. Although life here centers around wine, Beaune offers much more with its ramparts, medieval houses, cobblestone streets, and historical monuments. Visit the Hotel-Dieu charity hospital, built in 1443 and paid for by the chancellor of Burgundy after the Hundred Years’ War left many of the town’s population destitute. Today it houses Van der Weyden’s painting of The Last Judgment and is one of France’s architectural highlights. After lunch, continue to Dijon, where you board the TGV to Paris, the “City of Light.” (B) Day 11- Tuesday, June 7: Paris Known as one of the world’s most romantic and lively cities, Paris is a delight for all your senses. Your included city sightseeing shows you magnificent must-see sights, including Notre Dame Cathedral, the unique Louvre Museum with its glass pyramid as a contrast to its ancient architecture, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower. Alternatively, you may wish to join a guided walking tour through historic IÎe St. Louis with its narrow one-way streets and IÎe de la Cité, the center of Paris where the medieval city was founded and home to Notre Dame Cathedral. In your free time, stroll down the Champs-Elysées with its lavish cafés, or perhaps visit the world-famous Louvre or Montmartre with its gleaming white Sacré Coeur Basilica and bevy of artists on Place du Tertre. Paris is also well known for its colorful nightlife that includes some of the world’s most famous cabaret shows, such as the Moulin Rouge. All of this awaits your discovery! (B) Day 11-Wednesday, June 8: Paris Breakfast before your transfer to the airport for your direct return flight home. (B) B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner WELCOME HOME!

Tour Cost based on Category “B” CABIN, double occupancy: $6,365; Land Only: $6,095.

Additional Per passenger Twin Accommodation upgrade costs: Tour Cost based on Category E CABIN, double occupancy; -$721.00 Tour Cost based on Category A CABIN, double occupancy; +$55.00 Tour Cost based on Category P CABIN, double occupancy; +$111.00 ****Please note that no specific cabins can be held without deposit. Availability of any specific cabin type is to be determined at time of booking. Single supplements based on Cabin category, please call office for rates. Included in the price: - Return economy airfare on Air France. - 7 night cruise in cabin type selected on Avalon’s vessel, Affinity. - Gratuities for Cruise staff. ($150.00 value) - 1 night accommodation in Cote d’Azur - 2 nights 4 star accommodation in Paris. - Guided City tour of Paris. - Admission to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. - Seine River cruise - Arrival and departure transfers between airport and port/hotel. - Meals as per itinerary. - Complimentary soft drinks with lunch. - Complimentary soft drinks or beer or wine with dinner. - Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks, tea and coffee. - Fully escorted. Not Included: - Air taxes and fuel surcharges ($555 at time of printing) - Cruise taxes & port fees (currently $168). - Items of a personal nature. - Travel Insurance: rates available on request based on cabin choice.

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