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Chef Jeff S. France River Cruise - Sept 27

Sep 7 - 14, 2027

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Geoff Hendren

Bon Voyage Boutique Travel LLC

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geoff@bonvoyagebt.com

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Join Chef Jeff & Geoff Hendren on Geoff's favorite river cruise in Europe through Burgundy, Lyon, and Provence! It will be a culinary journey you don't want to miss.
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​​Co-hosted by Chef Jeff Igel, Culinary Arts Director at Fox Valley Technical College, and Geoff Hendren from Bon Voyage Boutique Travel, this journey invites you to immerse yourself in world-class dining experiences and the finest wines of the Burgundy and Provence regions. All 64 cabins (128 passengers) are exclusively reserved for our group on this spectacular 8-day cruise through Southern France’s Rhône and Saône Rivers.

Sail through iconic sights and hidden gems, beginning in Arles—famous for Van Gogh and its Roman Amphitheater. Explore Avignon with its grand Palace of the Popes, stroll medieval Tournon with Roman ruins and a 16th-century castle, and visit Lyon, France’s culinary capital, where Renaissance architecture and the lively Place des Terreaux with its famous fountain await.
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This is a rare opportunity to dive deep into the rich culture, heritage, and flavors of France’s celebrated wine country in an intimate, exclusive setting.

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About Your Cruise Line - Avalon Waterways

Face it. We’ve redefined River Cruising. No other fleet of river cruise ships offers you a view of the world like Avalon. Relax in spacious Panorama Suites, where beds actually face the floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows - so you can fall in love with every heart-melting view. Aboard our award-winning Suite Ships - awarded Best River Cruise Line and Best Cabins by Cruise Critic – you’ll enjoy bigger experiences and smaller crowds. From your choice of daily excursions to complimentary Happy...

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About Your Ship - Avalon Poetry II

The Avalon Poetry II offers a delightfully intimate cruise setting. Like its sister Suite Ships, the Poetry II features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that create river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony.

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Day 1 · Tue, Sep 7 · Arles, France

Arles

5:00PM

ARLES, FRANCE (EMBARKATION) Welcome to France! Your Ship is Ready for Boarding Guests must be on board the ship by 5 pm. Arles, France, is a historic city in Provence renowned for its Roman heritage and artistic legacy. The ancient amphitheater an...

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Day 2 · Wed, Sep 8 · Arles, France

Arles

12:00AM

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. Choose between the following excursions: ACTIVE- Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host DISCOVERY- Attend a Painting Worksh...

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Day 3 · Thu, Sep 9 · Avignon, France

Avignon

12:00AM

The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. This morning, guests may choose to join one of the following: ​CLASSIC- Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon, including a visit to the world’s largest gothic fortress—the 14th-century Palace of the P...

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Day 4 · Fri, Sep 10 · Vivers, France

Viviers

12:00AM

World History in a Charming French Country Village. Enjoy a leisurely morning sailing through the soaring walls of Lock Bollène on your way to Viviers. ACTIVE- Join a Guided Excursion for a surprising underground wine tasting—under the direction o...

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Day 5 · Sat, Sep 11 · Tournon, France

Tournon/Tain-l'Hermitage

12:00AM

A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards. Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. ACTIVE- Explore Tournon by foot as you follow your Adventure Host for a morning hike in this beautiful town along the Rhone. CLASSIC- Take a Gui...

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Day 6 · Sun, Sep 12 · Mâcon, France

Mâcon

12:00AM

Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of France DISCOVERY Take a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of France, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Four...

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Day 7 · Mon, Sep 13 · Lyon, France

Lyon

12:00AM

Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saône DISCOVERY- Travel into the rolling landscapes of the Mâconnais region to learn about its world-famous Chardonnay vineyards, the wines produced here, and to attend a wine-tasting in the cellars of a real mediev...

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Day 8 · Tue, Sep 14 · Lyon, France

Lyon

12:00AM

Lyon (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. B

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