The gardians, as the cowboys of La Camargue are known, invite
you into their unique world in this wild corner of southern France along the western edge of Provence... a seemingly endless expanse of tall grass and swampy marshland known for its beautiful wild horses and the prized black bulls the gardians wrangle on farms or ranches (called manades) like the one you’ll visit with Tauck. The best of the bulls are chosen for the course camarguaise, the popular and humane Provençal bull games in which players attempt to grab paper tokens, or attributs, from the bulls’ horns. It’s all part of a proud and colorful Provençal tradition that you’ll learn about firsthand when you join the gardians and owners of a family-owned farm in the Camargue for a festive meal featuring local Provençal specialties, wine, folklore and fun.
and France’s renowned Haras Nationale equestrian center, the national riding school. Cruise back to Lyon this evening. Meals BLD
6. A DAY IN LYON, WHERE FOOD IS KING If you’re a foodie, 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 – just like those you’ll sample at a tasting in that famed region today. ms Swiss Emerald cruises for historic Vienne tonight. Meals BLD
7. ROMAN VIENNE / CRUISING THE RHÔNE The Romans seemed to have been everywhere in this region, including Vienne (which they called “Vienna” in their day). Today you’ll check out the ruins they left behind, as well as other historic sites, on a walking tour; you’ll also have some free time to browse in Vienne’s boutiques or spend as you please. Continue your cruise along the Rhône to Tournon-sur-Rhône. Meals BLD
8. TOWNS AND TASTINGS ALONG THE RHÔNE As you awaken in Tournon-sur-Rhône and embark on a walking tour, look up – you can’t miss the huge castle atop a rock high above the river, or the stone bridge that was once the largest of its kind in the world. Just across the river, stroll through
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