DINING IN PARIS IS considered among the ultimate culinary
experiences anywhere, ranging from sidewalk bistros to some of Europe’s most exclusive restaurants. Tauck includes a farewell dinner at Fouquet’s – the quintessential Paris brasserie on the Champs-Élysées whose elegance and classic cuisine have made it a celebrity favorite for more than a century.
10. M FROM AN ABBEY TO A RIDING SCHOOL Nine arches grace the Pont-de-Vaux spanning the Saône River in Mâcon, and history lives along its Heritage Trail. Along with a walking tour of the town, you’ll visit the Romanesque Cluny Abbey – once among the most significant Benedictine monasteries in Europe – and France’s renowned Haras Nationale equestrian center. Cruise to Lyon this evening. Meals BLD
11. M A DAY IN LYON, WHERE FOOD IS KING If you’re a foodie, the city of Lyon is the place for you! For lunch, sample the best of “France’s culinary capital” at the historic Les Halles de Lyon indoor food market, with tastings of the freshest breads, cheeses, meats, produce and more paired with local wines. Your day also includes visits to medieval Vieux Lyon and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. The Lyonnais often wash down their meals with a local Beaujolais – like those you’ll sample at a tasting in that famed region today. Back aboard the riverboat, join us for the Captain’s farewell dinner tonight. Meals BLD
12. GOOD WORKS IN BEAUNE & ON TO PARIS Back in the 1400s, an almshouse and hospital for the poor was established in the town of Beaune; 600 years later, it still exists. After disembarking in Lyon and traveling to Beaune, you’ll visit the Hospices de Beaune – where a museum in the Hôtel-Dieu, one of the finest examples of 15th-century French architecture, preserves the heritage of this charitable work, now carried on in modern facilities. Continue to Paris for a two-night stay. Hilton Arc de Triomphe – Meals B
13. PARIS AS YOU PLEASE, MUSEUMS & FOUQUET’S Learn, see, explore... it’s all about Paris on a guided morning tour, followed by free time to pursue what interests you most. You also have a choice of museum visits from a selection of the city’s best, including Musée du Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay (subject to availability). Tonight offers a farewell dinner to remember at the chic Fouquet’s on the Champs-Élysées! Hilton Arc de Triomphe – Meals BD
14. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Paris, France. Fly home anytime. A transfer from Hilton Arc de Triomphe to Charles de Gaulle Airport is included; allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in. Meals B
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