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Chef Jeff S. France River Cruise - Sept 2027

Sep 7 - 14, 2027

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Geoff Hendren

Bon Voyage Boutique Travel LLC

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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

Embark on an Avalon river cruise with your choice of over 70 cruises on 10 rivers through 22 countries. Explore Europe, Asia, South America, and Egypt in the relaxed luxury only Avalon Waterways can deliver. Discover the European continent on its legendary rivers from the North Sea to the Black Sea or from the French countryside to the waterways of Holland. Enjoy first-class service and award-winning excursions through the vineyards of France or Portugal, the vistas...

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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

Sep 7

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

Sep 8

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

Sep 9

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

Viviers

Sep 10

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/Tain-l'Hermitage

Sep 11

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

Lyon

Sep 12

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

Tournus-Chalon-sur-Saône

Sep 13

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

Chalon-sur-Saône

Sep 14

CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. B

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