This colorful region comes to life on an excursion to La Camargue in the Rhône Delta; a walk through Beaune; and a vineyard visit in Mercurey on the Côte Chalonnaise
Viviers In the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the town of Viviers on the banks of the Rhône had two distinct parts which reflected the equally distinct social divide of the time. Artisans and tradespersons lived on the river plain, while the bishop and his upwardly mobile friends lorded over them from the hilltop above. Explore the ancient streets of this well-preserved walled city on a walking tour; you’ll see its unusual 12th-century cathedral, with a steeple more resembling a castle’s keep.
Tournon / Vienne Just look up... you can’t miss the huge feudal castle built on a rock high above the river in Tournon-sur-Rhône, a city with a long history spanning the 10th century to the Renaissance... and a stone bridge spanning the Rhône that at one time was the largest of its kind in the world. Tain l’Hermitage, just across the river, is known for two excellent Côte du Rhône wines as well as gourmet chocolate – does it get better than that for wine and chocolate lovers? You’ll have an opportunity to answer that question for yourself as you visit one of the local vineyards and attend a wine tasting. The Romans seem to have been everywhere in this region way back when, including Vienne (which, by the way, they called “Vienna” in their day). Keep an eye peeled for the temple and the theater they left behind, among the many monuments you’ll see as you walk around the town.
Chalon-sur-Saône / Mercurey In the south of the Burgundy region along the Saône River lays Chalon-sur-Saône. Although its history stretches back to the time of the Roman Emperor Constantine, the town is perhaps best known as the birthplace of photography. Its most famous resident, inventor Nicéphore Niépce, produced the first permanent photoetching here in 1822, and the first permanent photograph from nature three years later... so whisper a quiet “thank you” as you take photos of the Romanesque churches and historic monuments for which the town is also famous. There are 30 premier cru vineyards in Mercurey, the largest wine-producing area of the Côte Chalonnaise, especially noted for its red wines... making the wine-tasting opportunities you’ll have during your visit here tres magnifique.
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Mâcon / Lyon / Beaune Nine arches grace the Pont-de- Vaux spanning the Saône River in Mâcon. The town’s history plays out everywhere along its Heritage Trail. If you’re a foodie, the city of Lyon is the place for you, with more restaurants per capita than anywhere else in France – including the homey, traditional bouchons, found only here, which specialize... naturally... in Lyonnaise cuisine including such
delicacies as andouillette sausage, quenelles, coq au vin and salade
lyonnaise – often washed down with a local Beaujolais. When you’ve eaten your fill, you’ll find much more of interest to see and experience here, from the ornate town hall to the Opera Lyon to fascinating museums to great cathedrals. The walled old town of Beaune, where the Hôtel-Dieu preserves the heritage of its charitable work as a hospital and refuge for the poor since the 1400s, is easy to explore on foot.
Paris First time visitors find Paris and all its treasures utterly awesome. And even if you’ve been to Paris before, you’re bound to discover something new in the “City of Light” – especially with Tauck’s guided sightseeing, as well as time to explore on your own during a two-night stay at The Westin Paris in the heart of the city. Perhaps it will be an interesting fact about a famous Parisian landmark you didn’t know before… a museum you’ve never done… a neighborhood you never had time to visit… or a charming church tucked away down a quiet street. Paris is for lovers of great food… history… art… architecture… gardens… music… and so much more.
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