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9-night Savoring France Cruise/Land Package: Paris, Lyon & Provence

Paris/Lyon
9-night Savoring France Cruise/Land Package: Paris, Lyon & Provence
May 8, 2026
Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Lumiere for Tauck
Paris/Lyon
Vacation Offer ID 1613255
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From $8,290
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Cruise Inclusions

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

  • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Evening at the 12th-century Duché d'Uzès

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

  • All gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director
  • Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $4,963
  • Pastry class for Tauck guests at Le Cordon Bleu Paris
  • Food walking tour in Paris featuring local specialties
  • Provençal lunch at a private ranch in La Camargue
  • Reception and dinner at Fouquet's on the Champs-Elysées in Paris
  • Private wine tastings in Beaujolais and Châteaneuf-du-Pape
  • A walking tour of historic Vieux Lyon and a tasting at Les Halles de Lyon
  • Cooking demonstration and a wine and cheese tasting at an award-winning cooking school in Valence
  • Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
  • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
  • 23 meals; service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Pre or post cruise hotel stay
  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
Paris

Paris 05/08/2026

Tour begins: 6:00 PM, InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel.  A transfer is included from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Gare de Lyon Station, Charles de Gaulle Station or Gare du Nord to InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel in the heart of the city. Join us this evening for our special welcome cocktail reception and dinner at le Fouquet's on the Champs-Elysées, an iconic landmark for celebrity dining for over a century. Meals :D
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Paris

Paris 05/09/2026

Enjoy a moveable feast and an introduction to the delights of Parisian cuisine today as you take a pastry class at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, where you'll learn firsthand the tips of the pâtisserie trade – including how to make an original pastry followed by a food walking tour. A Paris orientation tour by coach familiarizes you with many iconic landmarks before you embark on a walking and tasting tour that inspires with the fragrances and flavors of French food. The French capital is home to the masters of the pastry universe, dating back to Marie-Antoine Carême, who in the early 1800's popularized elaborate confections including the millefeuille, the croquembouche, strawberries Romanov and many more. Discover the history behind some of France's beloved specialties as you "taste" your way through a local neighborhood. Tonight, enjoy free time to explore Paris on your own. Please Note: For some departures, the Le Cordon Bleu pastry class will take place on day 3. Ask at time of booking for additional details. Meals :B
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Paris

Paris 05/10/2026

Enjoy a morning at leisure before catching the TGV high-speed train and enjoying the views en route to Lyon, set at the confluence of the rivers Saône and Rhône. In Lyon, you'll board ms Emerald for your Rhône River cruise and settle into your cabin before joining us for a briefing and welcome reception followed by a welcome dinner in The Compass Rose.    Meals :B, D
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Lyon
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Viviers
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Arles
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La Camargue
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Avignon
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Uzes
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Roussillon
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape
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Roussillon
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Tain L'Hermitage
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Lyon
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Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Lumiere for Tauck
A new 135, riverboat in Tauck's Destination Fleet, this ships debuts in 2026 with a new deck plan optimized for the utmost in spaciousness – with 80% of her cabins measuring 225 square feet or larger – and accommodating no more than 130 guests. Guest amenities inside her 22 lush 300-square-foot Tauck Suites include spacious bathrooms with separate showers and walk- in closets. She also sports 34 roomy 225-square-foot cabins, and 12 180-square-foot cabins. Two decks have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies that open on to a balcony in the fresh air overlooking idyllic riverscapes.
Ship Highlights
  • Unwind onboard, sipping a cool drink, or explore your "floating hotel" at your leisure
  • Gather around the piano in the lounge for a night of camaraderie and music
  • Experience the highest level of care and service with a crew of 44, plus 1 Tauck Cruise Director and 1 Tauck Director for every 35 guests
  • Enjoy a delicious breakfast onboard with friends, overlooking the river
Ship Statistics
Built Year
2026
Ship Registry
Swiss
Ship Length
442 ft (135 m)
Passenger Capicity
130
Crew
47
Crew Nationality
International
Number Of Decks
4
Restaurant
Yes

Oceanview

Outside Stateroom (1) $8,290
  • Category: 1
  • Emerald Deck
Size: 180 sq. ft.
2 European twin beds
Elegantly designed cabins, 2-small windows in the cabin that do not open; in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come.
Outside Stateroom (2) $8,790
  • Category: 2
  • Emerald Deck
Size: 200 sq. ft.
2 European twin beds
Elegantly designed cabins, 2-small windows in the cabin that do not open; in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come.

Balcony

French Balcony Stateroom (3) $10,040
  • Category: 3
  • Ruby Deck
Size: 225 sq. ft.
2 European twin beds that can slide together
Elegantly designed cabins, cabin windows are floor to ceiling, open as sliding door, in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come.
French Balcony Stateroom (4) $10,240
  • Category: 4
  • Diamond Deck
Size: 225 sq. ft.
2 European twin beds that can slide together
Elegantly designed cabins, cabin windows are floor to ceiling, open as sliding door, in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come.
French Balcony Stateroom (5) $10,740
  • Category: 5
  • Diamond Deck
Size: 300 sq. ft.
2 European twin beds that can slide together; sofa bed
Elegantly designed cabins, 2 French balconies, cabin windows are floor to ceiling, open as sliding door, in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come.

Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!

Solo Travelers also enjoy Savings of $1,000 per cabin in Category 3 and 4: on the March 26, August 2 and October 23 departures. Certain restrictions apply; ask at time of booking.

Shipboard Credit for Category 7 Staterooms: a €100 shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to guests booked in a Category 7 stateroom to be used for onboard purchases or services (spa, laundry, gift shop, etc.)

Land/Cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes: cruise fare, most meals, port charges, shore ex­cur­sions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, as well as on all included meals. Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.

Itinerary Changes: Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. Museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays. This cruise includes a fair amount of walking in each destination.

Shore Excursion Selection: Tauck will contact guests 90 days prior to departure to assist with shore excursion selections.

Note: Le Courdon Bleu pastry class will take place on Day 3 vs. Day 2 due to Sunday Closures on select departures.

Note: Activities marked with an asterisk (*) are at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Sun Deck

Stateroom Key

  • French Balcony Stateroom (3)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (4)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (5)
  • Outside Stateroom (1)
  • Outside Stateroom (2)
Diamond Deck

Stateroom Key

  • French Balcony Stateroom (3)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (4)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (5)
  • Outside Stateroom (1)
  • Outside Stateroom (2)
Ruby Deck

Stateroom Key

  • French Balcony Stateroom (3)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (4)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (5)
  • Outside Stateroom (1)
  • Outside Stateroom (2)
Emerald Deck

Stateroom Key

  • French Balcony Stateroom (3)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (4)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (5)
  • Outside Stateroom (1)
  • Outside Stateroom (2)