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Tauck’s new river cruise has a French flavor
Tauck is introducing a new river cruise on the Rhone that celebrates and explores the culinary traditions of France.
The new 10-day "A Taste of France" itinerary begins with a two-night hotel stay and exploration of the local food culture in Paris, followed by a seven-night river cruise through the Rhone Valley aboard Tauck’s MS Swiss Emerald riverboat.
Tauck has crafted the new itinerary in collaboration with Churchill & Turen, Ltd., the luxury travel agency named the "World’s Best Culinary Tour Specialist" by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Tauck was rated "The World’s Best River Cruise Line" by readers of Travel +Leisure magazine.
European river cruising has been among the fastest-growing categories of travel over the past several years, "because it offers the ability to experience multiple locations with the convenience of unpacking just once," says a Tauck news release that adds:
"What’s more, each day provides opportunities to explore the historic cities and picturesque towns and villages that grew up along the banks of Europe’s major rivers."
Tauck’s "A Taste of France" (from US$5,390 per person, double occupancy, plus air) begins with guided culinary-themed sightseeing in Paris. Tour-goers will taste French sauces at the new Alain Ducasse culinary school, Ecole de Cuisine.
They’ll also attend a workshop and blind tastings highlighting "The Joy of Chocolate" led by Chloe Doutre-Roussel, author of "The Chocolate Connoisseur," and visit the former haunts of chef Julia Child and learn about contemporary Parisian life during a walking tour of the Left Bank.
The "A Taste of France" river cruise is one of a dozen land and cruise journeys highlighted in Tauck’s new "Tastings" brochure, with each of the 12 trips featuring a number of activities and experiences that explore regional culinary traditions.
By David Wilkening
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