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Enhancing the University Art Collections with a contemporary focus on art and globalisation.
History of Art
Why does the world look the way it does?
That is the very simple question that lies at the heart of the discipline of history of art. It explores this question primarily through works of visual art but increasingly history of art has turned its attention to film, television and other popular media, as well as the built environment.
Study history of art at Edinburgh and you can expect to examine all of these visual media, as well as the traditional art forms of painting, sculpture and printmaking. You can also expect to think about art as a global phenomenon. Even if you're studying European art, you will find it situated as part of a set of global questions.
History of art is one of the classic humanities disciplines: open-minded, curious, and critical. It provides a great cultural education. Its breadth is underwritten by well-established and rigorous methods. It teaches you how to interpret images and objects of almost every conceivable kind; it teaches you how to write critically, and well, about them; it teaches you how to use photographs and other images to help interpret artworks; and it shows you how to do large-scale independent research, a skill which can be developed to masters and PhD levels and beyond.
Edinburgh has one of the UK's longest-established and largest groups of art historians. All are researching and publishing at the highest levels. They take public engagement extremely seriously, and many have major public profiles. The city, a UNESCO World Heritage is the home of some of Europe's most valuable art collections, while it is an important and developing centre for contemporary art, and digital media, especially gaming. You can find our graduates in leadership roles in the arts worldwide: all over the world they curate exhibitions, write about art, and shape culture. Edinburgh is where those careers start.
History of Art programmes
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The University Collections' new website aims to make the work more accessible
A student-run organisation providing academic and social support to those either studying or with an interest in the History of Art.
Barry Esson and Bryony McIntyre, also known as Arika, join for this academic year.
History of Art Lecturer's work highlighted in index of women in the Middle Ages
Alessandro has curated the 'Introduction to Fashion Studies' course at Cornerhouse
How to Build a Body Without Organs exhibition curated by Alessandro Bucci
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When it comes to France cruises, it's hard to imagine a more enjoyable one than gliding along the Rhône through the vineyard country from which come some of the world's most exceptional wines. But first... meet us on the Champs Élysées for a welcome dinner at a Parisian brasserie long known as a celebrity hangout... walk through a city neighborhood called "Le Marais," where stylish galleries and peaceful squares line twisting streets that have witnessed the marks of history... travel to Lyon, where eating well is a time-honored tradition. Set off on your Rhône River cruise through one of the first wine-producing regions on Earth, stopping to explore villages along its banks; here ancient roots meet contemporary charm. See a 14th-century palace designed for papal splendor... ochre cliffs, Roman ruins, a medieval abbey, a game of pétanque... and a Roman aqueduct's design that remains a lasting beauty. En route, taste an aged Beaujolais, a Côtes du Rhône direct from the source, world-renowned chocolates, and superb cheeses.
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Bonjour, Paris
Your cruise begins 6:00 PM, InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel. A transfer is included from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport or the Gare de Lyon, Gare du Nord or Charles de Gaulle station to InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel, located in the heart of the city. Join us tonight for a welcome reception and dinner at Fouquet's, since 1908 a Paris icon; the brasserie has long been known as a favorite of celebrities. After dinner, the pleasures continue with an "Illuminations Tour" of Paris, providing glittery views of the city's nighttime lights and a beguiling ending to your first day in Paris.
InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel
A day of pleasures in Paris... a city filled with stories
From the grand boulevards and manicured gardens of the Right Bank to the artsy Left Bank, favorite haunt of writers, dreamers and musicians, Parisian neighborhoods reflect the true essence of the city. Choose between a city orientation tour or a walking tour of Le Marais, with its stately mansions, half-timbered houses, covered passageways, and narrow cobbled streets, including Victor Hugo's home, the Place des Vosges, Village Saint-Paul and la rue des Roisers, Paris' medieval Jewish quarter. Then, Paris is yours to experience in whatever way pleases you for the rest of the day and evening. Perhaps you'll visit one of the city's lesser-known museums… a little jewel of a church tucked away on a quiet side street… or an agreeable sidewalk café for some Parisian-watching.
Take the fast train to Lyon & embark your riverboat
After a morning at leisure in Paris, travel first class to Lyon on the high-speed TGV train. With a 2,000-year-old history, Lyon grew up at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône Rivers; today it is France's third largest city with a heritage of Roman ruins and Renaissance-era architecture. Known historically for its prominent silk industry, the city's reputation today is as the gastronomic capital of France, a center of youthful design and futuristic architecture. You'll board your floating hotel ms Swiss Emerald in Lyon, then join us for a Captain's welcome reception and dinner to celebrate the start of your cruise in festive fashion.
ms Swiss Emerald
Lyon, old and new... a tasting lunch and a Beaujolais wine tasting
An afternoon in ancient Viviers and an introduction to pétanque
The riverboat cruises this morning to Viviers, a walled city with origins in the 5th century on the right bank of the Rhône. Navigate its narrow streets on a walking tour with your local guide, viewing the 12th-century Cathedral of Notre Dame de Rhône and the richly detailed façade of the Maison des Chevaliers, home to an upwardly mobile salt merchant in the 1500s. Then learn to play the popular outdoor game of pétanque; akin to playing a game of horseshoes, it's a pastime meant to be shared with friends. Spend the evening cruising as ms Swiss Emerald continues on to Arles in Provence.
Provençal "impressions" in Arles and on to Avignon
It may seem that the Romans were everywhere along the Rhône, and Arles is no exception, as is witnessed by the triumphal arch, circus and baths they left behind – and an arena in which gladiators fought and is still a venue for performances and bullfights today – as you explore the city on a sightseeing tour and time on your own. Look beyond the city walls at the incredible quality of the light here that so enraptured Vincent van Gogh – and the landscapes of yellow rocks, red soil and lilac mountains that inspired in the Dutch artist a newfound creativity, and led to one of the most productive periods of his short life. This afternoon, ms Swiss Emerald heads for Avignon; upon arrival this evening, you'll have a chance to take a stroll through this well-preserved medieval city.
The many charms of Avignon and a visit to Pont du Gard
Although the fortified city of Avignon was undoubtedly a pleasant place before they arrived, the 13th-century popes, who spent less than a century here when Rome became "tedious" for them, really put it on the map, and cultivated the local wine industry (Châteauneuf-du-Pape). Sightseeing today includes the Palais des Papes, the vast, fortress-like palace that they built for themselves during that time. After discovering more of Avignon on your own during leisure time this afternoon, visit the Pont du Gard – a famous Roman aqueduct over the River Gardon that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ms Swiss Emerald is docked in Avignon for the evening.
Discover the amazing colors of Roussillon plus a wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
This most extraordinary of France cruises takes you into the Luberon region of Provence, welcomed by trees sculpted by the mistral wind, ancient vines, narrow winding roads and tidy stone structures. Here, the village of Roussillon, with its lovely central square, seems to have evaded time itself. Surrounded by richly colored cliffs and quarries blazing against the azure sky, the town sits in the middle of one of the world's largest deposits of ochre... reflected in the façades of its buildings, their subtle colors offset with brightly painted shutters. Follow a walking path to the old quarry for insights on why the town's livelihood was once intertwined with this colorful natural pigment. After lunch on board, head to the hillside village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape – once encircled by a wall that included the château built by the popes of Avignon as a summer palace, and home to flourishing vineyards as early as the 13th century – known for growing and producing wine of the same appellation; enjoy a tasting before returning to the riverboat.
Savory delights in Tournon-sur-Rhône & a cooking presentation in Valence
Tournon-sur-Rhône is a perfect spot to start the final day of your Rhône cruise with a guided walking tour; wind your way up to high ground and admire the views of lush Côtes du Rhône vineyards and dramatic river vistas of this medieval town. Across the river, visit the home of Valhrona Chocolates (subject to Monday closings), respected for quality around the world. Then journey to Valence – a major hub for fresh Rhône Valley produce and home to some of France's finest culinary artists – for an education in epicurean delights. Attend a presentation and wine and cheese tasting at a cooking school in town associated with an award-winning restaurant; learn how seasonal ingredients, contrasting flavors and time-tested techniques can combine to create mouth-watering local specialties. Celebrate one of Tauck's most remarkable France cruises with the Captain's farewell reception and dinner aboard ship.
Our Rhone River cruise comes to a close
Your Rhone River cruise Ends: Lyon. Disembark ms Swiss Emerald in Lyon by 9:00 AM, then fly home anytime. A transfer from the riverboat to Lyon Airport or Perrache or Part Dieu train station is included; please allow 3 hours for flight check-in at the airport.
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 $1000 per cabin in Category 4 and 5 on the April 5, August 14 and October 24 departures. Certain restrictions apply; ask at time of booking.
Note: Single prices Category 2 and above start at 40% over the double price; please inquire at time of booking; see pull-down menu above for complete pricing.
Land / cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, beer and wine with lunch and dinner aboard ship, 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.
Note: This cruise includes a fair amount of walking in each destination. August 7, 14 and 21 departures will not visit Les Halles in Lyon but will visit Les Halles in Avignon.
Regional culinary and wine experiences along the Rhône and Saône are celebrated on A Taste of France with departures April 19, May 28 and September 22.
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Located in the heart of Paris, the landmark InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel overlooks Place de l'Opéra near the fashionable Rue St. Honore. With floodlit views of the Opera House, this superbly renovated luxury hotel is at the heart of Parisian society. Opened in 1862, it defines historical grandeur, from Café de la Paix to La Verriere Restaurant, set in a winter garden. Located in the 9th arrondissement, close to the Louvre Museum, shopping, theatre and banking districts, InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel is an icon in the city, successfully blending its impressive history with 21st-century comfort and technology. Amenities range from the world-class I-Spa by Algotherm, featuring relaxing and energizing treatments, beauty cures, and massages, to your view of daily life in Paris from world-famous Café de la Paix.
Click here – ms Swiss Emerald – for complete details including deck plans, amenities and cabin category descriptions. Cruising the Rhône and Saône exclusively for Tauck, ms Swiss Emerald represents the epitome of luxurious river cruising. Along with her sister ships ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Jewel and ms Treasures, she offers spacious, well-appointed cabins and 14 beautiful 300-square-foot suites – equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, marble baths, flat-screen televisions and walk-in closets. She also has 7 junior suites, which means Tauck has the most suites on any European riverboat. The cabins, which range from 150 to 183 sq. ft., provide plush accommodations with plasma TV, terry bathrobes, fine Molton Brown toiletries, large windows and much more; 85% of the cabins have floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies. A crew of 36 attentively serves a maximum of 118 guests. The Restaurant offers both an elegant dining venue and a fine dining experience, while the spacious Panorama Lounge in the bow, with its bar, dance floor and entertainment, is a delightful gathering spot in the evenings. The gracious Lido Bar in the stern has a 180° glass wall that opens for an indoor / outdoor cocktail hour (weather permitting), and offers a second dining option featuring lighter fare.
Many Tauck travelers prefer arriving at their destination a day before
their Tauck journey begins, or often extend a stay at the end of their
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InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel2 Rue ScribeParis, FrancePhone: 33 1 40 07 3232Fax: 33 1 42 66 1251
Set in the heart of Lyon, the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour is close to the city's most popular spots. Sleek guest rooms welcome with Wi-Fi Internet access, minibar, in-room safe deposit box, satellite and cable color TV and a hair dryer among other amenities. You'll find state-of-the-art fitness equipment waiting if you're read for a workout. Enjoy a cocktail with a view out over the city and the Rhône River at Le Melhor on the 8th floor before dining at Le Trois Domes, which features French cuisine, or indulge in a wide choice of dishes to please every taste at Le Silk Restaurant, considered "the place to be" in Lyon. The Lobby Bar features excellent people watching along with teas, coffees, smoothies, and snacks as well as the hotel's signature pastries and famous Bernachon hot chocolate.
Sofitel Lyon Bellecour20, quai Gailleton Lyon, FrancePhone: 33 47 241 2020Fax: 33 47 240 0550
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Cruise prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All riverboat and hotel accommodations, motor coach transportation, port charges, land excursions, admissions, entertainment, special dinners, wine with dinner and all-day soft drinks while on the riverboat, sightseeing, porterage, and the services of the Tauck Directors, the Tauck Cruise Director, hotel and ship staff, and local guides and drivers are included. Transportation from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport or Paris-Orly Airport or Gare du Nord, Charles de Gaulle, or Gare de Lyon Train Stations, to Paris – The InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel is included, regardless of the time you check in to the hotel, provided you have furnished us with accurate flight arrival information at least three weeks prior to the start of your tour. If you join the cruise in Lyon transportation is included from Lyon Train Station to the riverboat, provided you have furnished us with accurate arrival information at least three weeks prior to the start of your cruise. If you are arriving into another local train station you will need to take a taxi to the hotel and retain a receipt from the driver to give to your tour director for reimbursement. Transportation from the riverboat to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport or Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu or Perrache train stations is also included when you disembark the riverboat. Transportation to and from airports and train stations may be shared with other Tauck guests.
The cruise price includes all hotel and riverboat accommodations. Our standard is to provide the best available accommodations without sacrificing value. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in at the InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel. Triples are two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort.
If you request an adjacent, adjoining or connecting room, we will try to accommodate your request. However, we cannot guarantee such accommodations will be available. Please note that a hotel may define "adjacent" as "located across the hall".
Children under the age of 18 must be booked in a room or cabin with at least one adult.
The riverboat accommodates only 118 guests. Your well-appointed, outside-facing cabin is equipped with a plasma television, mini-bar, radio, international direct-dial telephone, safe and hair dryer. Your cabin also features adjustable air-conditioning and a bathroom with shower en suite. Most cabins have two twin beds that may be separated or combined. Triple accommodations are only available in Category 7 on this cruise. Quadruple accommodations are not available.
Other riverboat facilities include: lounge with a panoramic bar and dance floor; spacious restaurant that can accommodate all guests in one seating; large sun deck with deck chairs; a whirlpool; library; an exercise room features stationary bicycles and treadmills; and small boutique.
Your cruise employs one Tauck Director for every 40 guests and one Tauck Cruise Director who will remain with the group throughout the tour. Your Tauck Directors are professional, fully trained employees of Tauck.
Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary.
On board the riverboat, an ample buffet breakfast, both hot and cold, is served in the spacious restaurant. At lunch, you are presented with a choice of entrée with several courses or a delicious buffet. Pre-selected international wines and beers are available with lunch and dinner. Please let us know about your special dietary requirements when booking your cruise, as we will be pleased to meet your special dietary requirements whenever possible. All guests with special dietary requirements will have the opportunity to meet with the Maitre d' to make certain their needs will be met. Kosher meals are not available.
Complimentary all-day soft drinks, coffee and tea service, cookies and fruit are available in the Lido Bar. A continental breakfast of muffins, pastries, fruit and yogurt is served here daily, as well as a light lunch of soup, salad and sandwiches.
Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship now include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.
All guests may order complimentary snack baskets to their room. Room service breakfast is complimentary for Category 7 cabins.The legal drinking age aboard the riverboat is 21 years old.
All customary gratuities for the hotel and ship staff, local guides and drivers, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director are included.
Checked Luggage – General
Due to space restrictions, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one suitcase per person weighing no more than 50 pounds (23 kg) and with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 62 inches (158 cm).
Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences.
Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies.
Please be sure to attach your Tauck luggage tag to your suitcase before leaving home!
Carry-on Luggage - General
Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.
For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or on the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel.
Your Tauck Director will assist you with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance but will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed and pleasant experience for you.
If you are a U.S. citizen traveling internationally, you will need a passport valid for six months beyond the completion of your Tauck journey for entry into France. You do not need a visa for the short duration of this journey.
If you are a citizen of another country internationally, you should contact a French consulate or embassy to determine what travel documentation is required.
Please note that longer stays abroad for any purpose may require additional travel documentation.
You will be issued a boarding card for the riverboat, which you must present before embarking the ship in each port. This security measure also ensures that only Tauck guests are permitted onboard.
We recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration and your citizenship. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost or stolen.
Transportation to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included.
To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, you may wish to make hotel arrangements for the nights preceding or following your cruise. As a service, we will book additional nights for you on a space-available basis using special rates only available through us. Hotel room charges will be added to the cruise cost. Train and airport transfers are included for these extended stays as described above under Inclusive Prices. If you wish to spend additional nights, please consult Extend Your Trip in the Accommodations section above on this webpage and discuss it with a Tauck Reservations Sales Consultant or your travel agent when you book your cruise.
Although every effort is made to handle your luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, riverboat, airline, train and group carrier handling. It is important for your own self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. Please refer to the Tauck Travel Protection Product section below on this webpage for more information.
Lost luggage is an unfortunate possibility in today's world of airline travel. We suggest that you:
Your Tauck Director will assist you with airline and other carrier communications, but has no inside contacts to guarantee or expedite recovery of lost luggage. All recovery costs, including the communication costs, are your responsibility. Check your travel protection details for covered expenses.
Personal Expenses such as phone calls, alcoholic and other beverages not specifically included, laundry, dry cleaning (at hotels), airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees and services, airport arrival and departure taxes, individual airport or train station transfers (when applicable), and other optional or incidental extras are not included and may be significant.
The journey begins at 6:00 PM in Paris – at the InterContinental Le Grand Hotel on the first day of the tour. When making flight arrangements, please allow sufficient time to claim luggage and clear customs in order to join the cruise on time. The journey ends after breakfast on the riverboat on the last day of the cruise. Each carrier and each airport has different rules regarding how early you must arrive for flight check in. Please contact your individual carrier for this information.
We pledge to make every effort to operate all cruises as advertised. We reserve the right to alter or curtail the itinerary, or substitute sightseeing, hotels, and/or conveyances as deemed necessary. Any savings realized by these changes will be refunded to you. Any resultant added expense will be covered by us. Although not expected, prices on this website may be modified due to unexpected significant external factors not forecast at the time of publication.
Museum visits and personal shopping time may be disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances or the many state, religious and civic holidays locally observed. You may wish to log on to Wikipedia.org to view a list of holidays by country by clicking here.
Occasionally, we will use photographs and/or video taken by fellow guests or your Tauck Director on your tour for print, Internet and other promotional purposes. If you prefer that your image not be used in any marketing activities, please notify your Tauck Director at the start of your tour.
Membership will be granted to all persons. We reserve the right to terminate the cruise of any person who is abusive of others or whose behavior disrupts the cruise.
We recommend that you contact your bank in advance of departing on this cruise to determine whether you will be able to use your ATM and credit cards while traveling. When contacting your bank, notify them of your travel dates so that they will anticipate charges being made outside of your hometown and do not suspend your cards for what may appear to them to be "suspicious" charges. We also recommend that you make a photocopy of the front and back sides of your ATM and credit cards to leave behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your cards are misplaced, lost or stolen.
We understand and appreciate the value of instant communication when we travel; it keeps us in touch with friends and family, and it's a reassurance in the event of an emergency. However, the use of cell phones can be disruptive to a tour and to other guests who are enjoying their vacation. As a courtesy to others, we ask that you refrain from using your cell phone while on the motor coach, during group functions, when sightseeing with your fellow guests, and when the Tauck Director is addressing the group as a whole. There will be many opportunities to make and receive calls at times when it does not affect others.
Please contact your cell phone carrier to determine whether your cell phone service extends to France.
To enjoy this cruise, you should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances, often over unpaved and uneven surfaces. Some of the most memorable sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot. The amount of walking you do, however, is at your discretion.
The ms Swiss Emerald has four decks: Emerald, Ruby, Diamond and Sun. The elevator runs between the Diamond Deck and the Dining room, which includes stops at the Lounge and the Ruby Deck. There is no chair lift between any of the decks.
On the Emerald deck, you will find a Fitness & Massage Center on board. The Fitness Center is complimentary and includes a limited variety of fitness equipment such as treadmills, stationary cycling machines and free weights. Massages are available for a fee in a private room off of the Fitness center. The water on board the ship is potable and complimentary bottled water is placed in your cabin each day. We also provide bottled water on the motor coaches.
Smoking is permitted in a limited area of the Sun deck. Smoking is not permitted in any cabin, restaurant, lounge or any other interior space.
PLEASE NOTE: We regret that this Tauck itinerary cannot accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters. Likewise, we regret that we're unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs. The responsibility of the Tauck Director who accompanies your trip is to ensure that the larger group enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing individual assistance to any one guest. Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it.
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate service animals on any river cruise for medical and legal reasons.
Because you will be cruising on a river and not on the open sea, you are never far from land and, therefore, there is no doctor onboard the riverboat. In case of emergency, we can easily dock the boat and call for an ambulance or medical assistance.
If you have a medical condition that might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.
The ms Swiss Emerald is registered in Basel, Switzerland. Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour.
If you are a resident of the U.S., please contact your physician, the public health service in your area, or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control to obtain information regarding vaccinations that may be required for your journey. The Travelers' Health Section of the CDC operates a 24-hour "Travelers' Health Hotline" at 800-232-4636 (toll-free in the U.S.). You may also log on to the CDC website by clicking here.
If you are a resident of another country, please contact a French embassy or consulate to determine what vaccinations may be required for you to visit.
Age Recommendations ― Children 5 years of age or older at the time of travel are welcome on this Tauck journey. Based upon our experience with family travelers, we have a minimum recommended age for each journey to encourage comfort and enjoyment for all of our guests. All children must be accompanied on activities by a parent or guardian. At least one guest in the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older in order to make a reservation.
Babysitting ― Our journeys are designed for adults and children to share the wonder of discovery together. If you require babysitting services, your Tauck Director will put you in contact with the appropriate hotel staff with whom you may make babysitting arrangements. There is usually an additional fee for these services. Many hotels do offer on-site babysitting services; however, babysitting services may not be available at all of our hotels.
There are no babysitting services available on the riverboat. Please note that our Tauck Directors are not responsible for providing babysitting services.
Safety and Welfare Responsibility ― We welcome the participation of child travelers on our exciting excursions. If you are traveling with a child on a Tauck journey, you have the sole responsibility for ensuring that that the child with whom you are traveling follows all rules of safety during the cruise. By traveling with us, you release Tauck, Inc. and our partners of all liability for any risks and/or injuries to the child with whom you are traveling.
Special Travel Documentation for Children
Authorization for Travel
If you travel into or out of the U.S. with children under the age of 18, you should be aware of the following: because of increasing incidents of child abductions in disputed custody cases and because children are at risk as possible victims of child pornography, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) strongly recommends that unless the child is accompanied by both parents, you should have a notarized note from the child's other parent (or, in the case of a child traveling with grandparents, uncles or aunts, sisters or brothers, or friends, a note signed by both parents) stating that the parent(s) not traveling acknowledge that the parent(s), family members, etc. who are traveling into or out of the U.S. with the child have permission to do so. While CBP may not ask to see this documentation, if they do ask, and you do not have it, you may be detained until the circumstances of the child traveling without both parents can be fully assessed.
If there is no second parent with legal claims to the child (parent deceased, sole custody, etc.), other relevant paperwork, such as a court decision, birth certificate naming only one parent, or a death certificate, will be useful.
Many other countries also share this concern for children who travel without both parents. To ensure smooth travel, we require you to comply with the travel regulations of each country visited. This information may be obtained from a country's consulate or embassy.
Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment
In the unlikely event of a medical emergency, a medical facility will require permission from the child's parents to provide treatment. Therefore, we strongly suggest that you bring along a letter from both parents (including other pertinent documents as cited above) authorizing emergency medical treatment for their child.
Children who are U.S. citizens must have a passport valid for at least six months beyond the completion of the journey.
We are not responsible for the disruption of travel caused by the improper documentation of any guest, including children traveling without both parents. While there is no definitive format or standard, click here to view a sample letter for guardians or one parent traveling with a child.
If you are traveling from the U.S., the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires that your name, as it appears on your domestic or international airline ticket, must precisely match your name as it appears on the government-issued photo ID (i.e., passport or driver's license) that you present during security screening. The ID name must also match any additional airline data, such as frequent-flyer information. For example, if you present your driver's license to security and it says John T. Smith, your ticket must also say John T. Smith, not John Thomas Smith, Jack Smith, or any other variant. Your date-of-birth and gender information provided to the airline must also match your passport.
If you make your air travel arrangements through us, please ensure that the name you provide us precisely matches your name as shown on the identification you will use while traveling. If you make your own airline reservations, please ensure that the airline has the correct information.
For more information on the TSA's requirements, please visit their website by clicking here.
If you are traveling from an airport outside the jurisdiction of the U.S., you will need to determine what travel documentation and identification is required for that particular airport.
Due to heightened security regulations, certain items such as a metal nail file, pocketknife, cigarette lighter, or tweezers, and some liquid, gel, or aerosol items may not be permitted in your carry-on luggage. Please call your airline prior to departure to obtain current information on non-permissible carry-on items and recommended airport check-in times.
Bringing the right clothing for your trip is important – we've partnered with New Headings who provide an "easy-to-use, one-stop shop" for your Tauck travel needs, specifically selected for this trip. Click here to visit their site.
Your journey is designed with leisure in mind. Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is adaptable and allows for layering. Generally, during the day, casual, comfortable, cotton clothing is recommended. Cool weather at higher elevations or at night will require warmer, layered clothing. For the welcome and farewell receptions, casual resort wear is appropriate; formal wear is never required for dining with your fellow guests at a Tauck-provided dinner. When dining on your own, you may choose to dine at a restaurant that may require men to dress in coat and tie, and women in more elegant eveningwear.
Valet laundry service is available at the hotel and on the riverboat for a fee. There is no valet dry cleaning available on the riverboat. Ironing facilities are available on the riverboat by request to the front desk. Category 7 cabins feature their own irons and ironing boards.
We recommend that you pack an adequate supply of your prescription medication in its original container to last through your entire journey, together with a copy of your doctor's prescription or a letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you, a list of the generic names of your medication, your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the event that your flight or luggage is delayed. No medications are sold on board the riverboat.
We suggest that you pack the following items your journey:
Currency and Exchange Rates – All shipboard accounts may be settled using Euro, American Express, MasterCard or Visa. To obtain the most current exchange rates for all national currencies, you may want to check your local newspaper or log on to oanda.com by clicking here. The ms Swiss Emerald does not have a currency exchange counter. The InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel does have a currency exchange counter.
Each country we visit has its own customs clearing process. You should familiarize yourself with each country's specific required declarations before you travel. In general, you are not permitted to bring live plants, fresh fruits and other produce items into most countries. You may find additional information by visiting VisaHQ.com by clicking here.
If you are a U.S. resident who will be returning to the U.S. at the end of the tour, you are entitled to a duty-free exemption based on the total value of merchandise purchase abroad, as long as you physically bring them home with you. There are limits to the amount of alcohol that can be a part of this exemption. Certain restrictions apply to unaccompanied goods mailed from abroad to the U.S. Please call your local customs office or consult the U.S. government's customs regulations as contained in their publication entitled Know Before You Go.
If you are a resident of another country, please refer to your own country's rules and regulations regarding customs and duty-free shopping to ensure compliance upon your return.
Many countries levy Value Added Taxes (VAT) on consumer goods and services. (The tax rate may be higher for luxury items and lower for basic goods.) As a rule, if you are not a resident of the country (or of the country's intergovernmental economic community, e.g., the European Union) in which the purchase is made, you may be entitled to a VAT refund and should inquire about the refund policy where you shop.
France has 230 V, 50 Hz, alternating electrical current that accommodates standard European plugs with two round prongs. Each riverboat cabin has three 110 V outlet to accommodate U.S. standard plugs. All other outlets are 220 V, 50 Hz, alternating electrical current that accommodate standard European plugs with two round prongs. To use these outlets you may need to bring the appropriate adapters and converters. The riverboat has a few adapters available for rent.
Complimentary internet service and WIFI are available for your use while traveling on board the riverboat. You will need to use a password provided by the front desk to access the wireless internet service for your own laptop. You may also use a stationary computer located in the Lido Bar or you may borrow a laptop from the front desk. PLEASE NOTE: Internet access is made possible by means of cellular service, and reception is impacted by several factors such as weather patterns, signal strength and the ship's location. Some email providers such as AOL, Comcast, and Bellsouth may not be available along the river. Internet reception is poor while in locks and may not be available at certain locations along your route. Your patience and understanding regarding connectivity limitations are appreciated. Complimentary basic Internet where available in hotel rooms; service levels are not guaranteed.
To determine current time in major cities around the world, we suggest you log on to timeanddate.com by clicking here.
The maximum land elevation on this tour is approximately 925 ft (282 m).
The south of France has a warm Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. Strong winds, known as the Mistral, can occur in the Côte d'Azur, Provence, particularly in winter and spring. Northern France, including Paris, has a temperate climate similar to southern England with warm summers, cold winters and rainfall throughout the year. From April through October, the average high temperature in Paris ranges from 60 to 80˚F (16 to 27˚C) and the average low temperature ranges from 50 to 70˚F (10 to 21˚C). In Arles the averages are 5 to 10˚F (2 to 5˚C) higher. To read about current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, noaa.gov, by clicking here.
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Avignon, France
Arles, France
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Deposit Date
Upon your request, we will hold space tentatively for you and give a "Deposit Due Date," by which a deposit must be received or space is automatically released. Your deposit is $800 per person.
Special RequestsWe will be happy to advise hotels of any special requests, provided we receive them at time of booking. We regret that requests cannot be guaranteed.
Final Documents, which may include airline tickets, when applicable, are sent by first class mail upon receipt of final payment. They include joining instructions, hotel lists, tour itinerary, clothing suggestions, luggage tags and other pertinent information. We recommend overnight mailing service for any reservation that is made within 30 days of the tour departure date to ensure timely delivery. The additional expense will be added to your tour cost.
Tauck's Cruise Protection
Guests booking a Tauck cruise have the option of purchasing cancellation protection from Tauck in the event they need to cancel their cruise after booking. Tauck's Travel Protection is available to all travelers, with the exception of residents of Puerto Rico.
Under Tauck's all-inclusive Cruise Protection, you can cancel your cruise for any covered reason up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the cruise cost, based on your original method of payment. The following conditions apply:
Section I Cancellation Waiver – Provided by Tauck: Should you have to cancel your cruise for any reason, Tauck's Cancellation Waiver reduces the regular cancellation fees outlined herein, provided we are notified of cancellation before your cruise departs. Certain terms and restrictions apply (see below*).
Section II – Travel Insurance Benefits – Underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company. Should you have to cancel your trip due to illness, injury, death or other covered reason, any cancellation or airline penalties not refunded by Tauck under Section I's Cancellation Waiver would be reimbursable under Section II. This Protection also provides 24-hour emergency assistance services as well as:
The cost of Tauck's Cruise Protection is $575.00 per person.
This protection provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.
Travel insurance is underwritten by: Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, OH; NAIC #10952, (all states except as otherwise noted) under Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5000. In CA, HI, NE, NH, PA, TN and TX Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5100 and TAHC5200. In IL, IN, KS, LA, OH, OR, VT, WA and WY Policy Form #'s TAHC5100IPS and TAHC5200IPS. Certain coverages are under series TAHC6000 and TAHC7000. 26325543
This optional Cruise Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included in initial payment. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your cruise reservation. Cruise Protection does not protect travel agent commissions. Cost is not refundable under any circumstances. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.
*Extreme Circumstances: In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.
If You Have To Cancel
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. Therefore, the fees listed will apply.
Guests choosing to purchase Tauck's Cruise Protection will incur cancellation penalties per person as follows:
90 days or more before departure
Loss of cost of Tauck's Cruise Protection ($575.00) per person
89 – 46 days before departure
Loss of 25% of the cost of the cruise, not including air (if applicable), plus loss of Cruise Protection fee, per person
45 – 1 days before departure
Loss of 50% of the cost of the cruise, not including air (if applicable), plus loss of Cruise Protection fee, per person
Guests choosing not to purchase Tauck's Cruise Protection will incur cancellation penalties per person as follows:
90 days or more before departure
$800.00 per person
89 – 46 days before departure
Loss of 50% of the cost of cruise, not including air (if applicable), per person
45 – 1 days before departure
Loss of 100% of the cost of cruise, not including air (if applicable), per person
Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Norwalk, CT office.
In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation and transfer terms outlined herein.
Cruise Interruption Fees – If you have to interrupt your cruise en route, you may be entitled to a refund for the unused land portion if it exceeds 24 hours; certain restrictions apply. Such refunds are based upon the number of overnights missed less a fee of $40 per person per day for unused transportation and other fixed expenses.
Partial Room Cancellation – A person who cancels or leaves a cruise while a roommate remains constitutes a cancellation of one type of accommodation and rebooking of another type of accommodation. The price charged the remaining person is the new, higher price for the new accommodation.
Click here to download our complete Description of Coverage.
Airfare may be purchased through us for travel originating in the United States. By using our air services, you agree that we, in purchasing, selling or otherwise arranging air transportation, are acting only as your agent and are not liable or responsible for any accident, death, personal injury, illness, property damage, delay or other loss or expense of any nature whatsoever arising directly or indirectly out of any act of God, or any actions or omissions (including any failure to provide services) or default of, any carrier. All carriers are independent contractors and are not owned, managed, controlled or operated by us. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between yourself and the airline only, even if purchased through us. We are not liable for, and do not assume responsibility or accept claims with regard to seat assignments, schedule changes, flight changes, cancellations, claims for a refund or reimbursement of airline ticket fees, or any other loss incurred by you for any reason whatsoever (including, without limitation to, bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar relief from creditors). We must handle ticketing for our special fares, which are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed until reserved. Our air services can only be purchased in conjunction with one of our tours. Tickets or e-ticket numbers will be mailed with final documents. If you cancel or change your air booking before or after departure, all airline cancellation and change fees will apply.
Note: This cruise may operate aboard multiple boats; click on the ships below for corresponding deck plans.
Cruising the Rhône and Saône rivers in France, ms Swiss Emerald was designed to be open and airy, making full use of natural light – the perfect riverboat to cruise impressionist French landscapes.
Overall Rating:
This was our first Tauck tour (now one of many!) and of course we were not sure what to expect. Our expectations were exceeded in every way possible. The staff was very attentive, kind, considerate of our needs and genuinely concerned that we enjoyed ourselves.
I can't imagine expecting anything more from a tour company!
That is a very difficult question. There were so many memorable moments that we will savor for years to come. The tours, the knowledgable tour guides, the ship, the coaches and the weather were first class all the way.
The kindness of our tour directors (Alex, Denise, Lacey and Sofia) stand out as exceptional.
Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely
Loved seeing France by river boat. The wine, chocolate and food were all spectacular. Especially the chocolate! Would recommend this trip highly.
Did I mention the chocolate was fabulous! Having our own chocolate tour around Paris was incredible.
BT Fearn
Paris, Lyon and Rhone river cruise were excellent. Tauck staff and river boat crew were what you can expect from Tauck---great! This was our first river cruise and we hope to do one again. Villages visited, food and wine made for a great trip. There are a lot of river cruise companies in competition, but I think Tauck is the best.
Tough to pick just one--maybe Pont du Gard.
Claudia Sails
We had a wonderful time. The tours were interesting. The food and drink delicious - especially dinner. The crew pampered us. The directors were so friendly and helpful. Wished we had arrived earlier and had more time in Paris. Two nights isn't enough. The only bad moment.... leaving the ship and realizing it was over.
The night we came into Avignon with the setting sun washing the bridge and town's stonework with color while an accordionist played and our french Tour Director attempted to teach us "Sur le Pont d"Avignon". Our captain took us right up for a fantastic view before docking.
It was every thing I imagined it would be! I liked the fact that everything was included! Made it much more relaxing, not having to worry about tipping etc.
Loved the small towns between Lyon and Paris! I probably would not visit Paris again! Too busy and too many people!
Did not have any trouble with language!
Visiting the small towns and seeing how folks live!
Alan David
Cruise exceeded all my expectations, this was our 7th Tauck Journey, and 16th escorted tour. At the end of the tour, we were all stranded in Lyon owing to a strike by airline pilots, and Nick the cruise director worked individually with all 118 of us to secure alternate arrangements, flights, hotels, local transportation, for our homeward journey.
Going through the various locks on the Rhone river.
This was another wonderful trip with Tauck. Paris is a magically wonderful city.
Seeing part of Europe Via River Boat is just simply the way to go.
The crew was just wonderful in every way. The food was exceptional and we meet many new friends that we may travel with again soon.
I think the first night in Paris seeing the Eiffel Tower with all the lights glowing.
Maureen Buskin
Truly one of the best experiences. Paris hotel was fit for a king. Old world charm with all modern conveniences.
The boat, Swiss Emerald, was a dream. Beyond comfortable! The staff was friendly, helpful, and excellent at their jobs.
Tauck directors were amazing!! Helpful above and beyond.Their personalities and knowledge made it very enjoyable
Too many to recount, It was all fabulous
We loved traveling with a smaller group. The weather was perfect. The staff were outstanding. The only thing was the wine. We were not happy with the white wine.
The lights of Paris.
Having traveled once before with Tauck (Classic Italy) and having a great experience, I invited two other couples to join us with confidence that they would thoroughly enjoy the Tauck level of travel and they did. If I could make one recommendation it would be to provide a Tauck level of transportation from Lyon back to Paris.
Having numbers food allergies, dining while traveling is always a concern. The ship's Maitre d'Hotel was outstanding in working with my food problems. Her name is Orsolya Kakocz and she did an exceptional job in coordinating with the kitchen to facilitate me. She stands out as a real asset and made cruising worry free for me.
Carol Sauers
Very much enjoyed this trip; wish it had been longer. While we do not think each stop was as interesting overall as Moselle or Danube cruises, Tauck selected the gems available. Dining aboard the boat was the best by far of any of our trips (including Ponant); the chef got a standing O at the farewell dinner. Pace was perfect with enough free time.
Not just one: Farewell dinner with the captain!! Also, just cruising along the river, Pont du Gard, wine tasting and cooking lesson at Anne Sophie Pic's school. Loved Avignon. Two other wine tastings; outdoor markets. Local guides. Fashion week doings at the hotel in Paris. France!!
Great food on the boat and our guides were great.
The Rhone is not as scenic as the Rhine and Danube, but the trip was well worth it.
Horrible meal at the aqueduct and the cabins are smaller than we experienced last year on an AMA boat.
The Aqueduct and the Amphitheater at Arles.
Service was amazing. Staff very attentive and courteous.
The tour of the cooking school was too short considering how long it took to get there. Would have enjoyed more time there. Same comment for the Valdarohna Chocolate trip, very rushed.
Would have enjoyed more evenings where we could have dined on shore, but I realize that we had to sail.
Sitting on top deck with cocktails watching the world go by.
This a more leisurely Tauck river cruise, and especially worth considering for those with a physical impairment. But, as one previous reviewer wrote, it would have been a wonderful trip even without leaving the ship.
The Tour Directors, ship's crew and local guides were excellent, and their added value made the trip so good.
The cheese and wine tasting/cooking class was wonderful. The tour of Avignon was excellent.
After I lost my husband I was not sure whether I would enjoy traveling alone. However, on my first Tauck trip in the company of 104 very nice people I never felt alone and enjoyed myself so much that I booked another trip for the following year from which I have just returned. Again, I had a wonderful time and my thanks go out to Tauck's staff.
To my surprise I was invited to the captain's dinner which was really special and the dinner delicious,the conversation spirited and humorous, the entire evening a delight.
I have enjoyed many cruises in my time but this was the first on a river and the first with Tauck.... and after this trip ... it certainly wont be the last of either.
The boat and its facilities where excellent; always very clean and pristine. The crew and Tauck staff were ever ready to serve and serve well: with a smile and a cheerful word
There was no one highlight, just an over riding sense of a beautiful boat, an amazingly friendly crew, very knowledgeable and helpful Tauck staff and a simply delightful set of passengers.
The trips were always extremely well organised with great guides. The food was outstanding and the wonderful conversation was washed done with fine wines.
We took the Rhone River cruise starting and ending in Lyon, France. The ship is beautiful and all the people, from the captain to the deck hands, were extremely friendly and helpful. Cabins have an amazing amount of storage room. Food is plentiful and prepared magnificently. Loved it that all cocktails and wine were included.
The whole week!
1st class all the way! Wonderful guides and tours. Food, food and more food...wine was delicious and the desserts to die for. Loved the spacious room-walk in closet-and the bed was so comfortable. Double sliding glass doors gave me lots and lots of fresh air...just like I like it!!
the lifts!! had no idea about them and woke up to a concrete wall outside my room. very interesting and something new I learned about. while exercising on the top deck with Victoria we actually went into one and experienced it all.
This was our first River cruise so I didn't know what to expect, First class all the way!
Mercedes-Benz limo from airport to 4 star hotel in Paris,meet & great other travelers
next day, Bus trips in Paris at night and the Eiffel tower all in lights,such a site to
behold.Swiss Emerald was spotless,food and wine is outstanding,everything tops!!!
Going through al the LOCKS on river, never saw any of these before.
From start to finish it was a trip to remember, Wife & I thank you,
Everything was first class- the food, the wine, the accomodations, the excursions, and especially the tour guides. It's truly all inclusive, since Tauck takes care of all the details, so you can relax and enjoy. Everyone on board was very friendly. The six of us in our group all agreed that we will be back on another Tauck tour.
Arriving into Avignon at night with the bridge lit up and the accordion player on board. I also enjoyed the bike ride in Viviers.
We went to see Paris and Provence but we got much more than we
ever envisioned My traveling companions agreed after we returned home that if we had just travelled the river without making a stop that it would have been enough. The sumptuous dinners with fine wines, the table settings the attentive staff! Of course on
shore was amazing too!
Visiting Lyon with its hidden passage ways was unexpected,
and the Pic restaurant lesson and tasting was thrilling.
This was a special anniversary trip, and I can't say enough about the quality of the guides, crew, accommodations. The food was amazing. Everything went perfectly, like clockwork. The Captain, Cruise Director, Ship Director, Guides, Chef, and all the staff worked tirelessly. We'll be back, looking at new trips already.
I found a bridge in Lyon that bore my maiden family name, wonderful. Everything was so memorable, it's almost impossible to separate one from the other. But, sitting on the top deck while we went through a 32 foot deep lock was quite amazing!
Although this was our first river cruise, you can bet that we will do another! We visited fascinating places and met wonderful new friends!
Cruising down the Rhone on a warm early fall day, with a great glass of wine in hand, Dianne and I made the final decision that I would retire for the third and final time. It was the realization that being really retired would give us more opportunities to take advantage of Tauck's great travel experiences.
Not having done a boat cruise, we chose this one and it was magnificent. The crew make it such a memorable experience. If you only ever do one cruise, make it this one. It is the very best.
Being welcomed on board. It was so personal.
The overall experience was excellent. We have done ocean cruises before but this was our first river cruise. We really enjoyed the intimacy of the small ship (compared to a 700 passenger cruise ship). The places visited were historical and interesting. The staff on the ship and the tour directors were truly outstanding.
The evening visit to the Pont du Gard and dinner outside at the local restaurant. The wine tasting at Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The farewell dinner and so much more.
joe & Nadia
Another spectacular Tauck tour! Outstanding support by your amazing Tauck staff - Robbie, Elisabeth and Pierre. Can't say enough about the quality of the ship and its staff. Everything was first class. We enjoyed the variety of the excursions, the wonderful service on board, and the great meals!
Honestly, it was such a great tour with too many highlights. We are looking forward to our next riverboat tour next Sept. We know that it will be just as outstanding.
We had been on a previous River Cruise along the Rhine & Danube. Thought there was no comparison on the Rhone River...it was very commercial and could not compare with the scenery along the Rhine and Danube. Included in the trip was a very poor visit to a winery. Most disappointing of our 4 Tauck trips but would definitely travel with them again.
Enjoyed our visit to the cooking school in Tournon.
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry some aspects of this journey fell below your expectations. Rest assured your comments will be shared with management.
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This was my first Tauck trip. It was outstanding from start to finish. Excellent itinerary, great food, enjoyable activities. Swiss Emerald is a beautiful ship. From the Captain to the deck crew everyone is dedicated to providing a top flight experience. Tour guides: Alex, Veronica and Simon were extraordinary; consistently going the extra mile.
All of them. Strolling the Champs Elysee, afternoon at the Musee d'Orsay, the Eiffel tower at night, walking tour of Le Marais, exploring all the small towns and villages we visited, learning to play petanque, dinner at the Pont du Gard, cooking class with wine and cheese tasting at Maison Pic, standing where van Gogh stood as he painted in Arles.
From the time I was met in the airport in Paris until I got back to the same place, every want or need seemed to be anticipated. I walk slowly, so the tour directors were most careful to see to it that I wasn't excluded, didn't get left behind, didn't feel abandoned.
Our dinner on the terrace in front of the Pont du Gard was one of the highlights of the trip. Beautiful sight, lovely weather, congenial crowd, good meal and music. What's not to like?
The trip was enjoyable especially meeting new people and forming some good friendships. Some of the excursions were slightly ill timed depending whether you were on a morning trip. Which meant that you were not always hungry for lunch if you had been on a trip where you were sampling food or wine. I expected more Garlic/French herbs in the food!
Visiting Versaille was probably the most memorable moment whilst we were in Paris. The trip down the Rhone reflecting a certain type of architecture dating back to the dark ages in most towns that we visited.
Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Maybe
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What a lovely vacation.
Have never been disappointed with our Tauck trips.
Sizzle refers to the weather in July along the beautiful Rhone River; also the great food & wine experiences.
Meeting such wonderfully congenial people is always a treat.
Twilight party at the bridge in Avignon followed by the cooking opportunity.
We are so pleased you enjoyed your vacation with us and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback!
What a great Tauck beginning. This was our first trip to celebrate retirements. Starting with Paris for 2 nights and ending with Lyon to Arles along the Rhone River. Wonderfully experienced crew, staff and tour guides. All were very knowledgeable, efficient and fun. The food was excellent in both quality and quantity. Ship, immaculate.
There were too many to limit but, main highlights would have to be Paris, then the wonderful hill-top towns of Gordes and Roussillon. Not to leave out the learning of petanque and the team spirit of being on one of many winning teams then celebrating with a ice cold beer. Could not have been more fun.
We are so pleased you enjoyed your journey and look forward to hosting you again in the near future.
Janice Nastasi
I enjoyed all the tours. There is always plenty of free time along with organized tours. The tours are stimulating, educational and informative. Tauck takes you to places that you would never be able to do on your own. I enjoyed the Sophie Pic cooking school. Where else could you learn to play pétanque! Everyday was a different adventure.
Isn't petanque so much fun! We are so pleased you enjoyed your overall journey and thank you for your feedback!
Excellent River Cruise - Wonderful Weather
Hard to define one in particular - Everything was great.
We are delighted you ejnoyed your river cruise!
Took my first Tauck trip and had a fantastic time. I would definitely recommend the French Waterways River Boat Cruise The food was great and sites & activities were fun and interesting - especially the wine tastings!
The crew on the ship could not be more accommodating and helpful. The tour guides, Tod, Pierre, Shireen and Riu were the best!
There were many but my most memorable was at the Pont du Gard and seeing the Bridge at sunset with the changing colored lights.
We are delighted you enjoyed your first trip with us to this beautiful area in France. We look forward to hosting you on a future journey.
Everything about the trip was outstanding. The staff were professional, yet warm and personable
It is hard to choose. There was one outstanding moment after another.
We are so pleased you enjoyed your trip!
Everything worked well and Tauck directors were excellent. Pace was fine.
Days in Paris
Been on prior Tauck trips, but never had such a great time with wonderful captains, crew and tour guides. Something just clicked beyond the itinerary, the views and the wonderful wine. On this trip the guests and crew all seemed to have a great time together. Maybe it was perfect weather, French bread, pastries, and the boat's great hotel service.
Highlight Scheduled Excursion: Fantastic excursion and luncheon on a beautiful warm sunny day to Pont du Nord, the Roman aqueduct still standing after 2000 years. Scenic, historic and a lovely luncheon under the umbrellas.
Highlight Unscheduled Excursion: with Tauck guide, Simon, photos & seeing the lights & sights of old town Avignon after 10p.m
We are so pleased to learn you enjoyed your overall journey with us and thank you for your feedback.
The best trip we've ever taken. Everything from our stay in Paris to each stop along the Rhone was first class. Visiting towns we would not be able to visit except for traveling on a river ship. Expert guidance all along the way by Marie France, Simon, and Veronica. Wine & cheese tasting - cooking class - gourmet food - what more can be said!
How do you narrow this down to just one? Le Halles de Lyon . . . a foodie's delight! We had to return during the few days we added in Lyon at the end of the tour. I would be remiss in not noting all of the little surprises Tauck provided along the way.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are so pleased you ejnoyed your journey with us and look forward to hosting you in the future.
From the time we arrived until the time we returned home, Tauck had every need & every detail of our trip covered! Tours of major attractions in Paris were both fun & informative. Once aboard the ship, the crew & the food/drink are 5-star. The tour directors made each stop along the way a memorable one. Highly recommend this trip & Tauck!
Hard to single out just one favorite. We enjoyed the buzz of Paris, as well as the rolling green hills & farms along the Rhone River. We were amazed by how well-preserved some of the historical buildings & artifacts were for all to see. Strolling through some small towns such as Rousillon or enjoying a sidewalk cafe are cherised memories as well.
Thank you so much for your feedback and we are so pleased you enjoyed your overall journey!
Paris was beautiful. # 1 was the Ieffle Tower. All the grape farms were just out of this world & of coarse the wine sampling. The train ride was great. Your leaders were the best, so accommodating, they were the best. including Elizabeth, Pierre, Delrene, Denice & Simon & Eszter.
It was all wonderful. Our last dinner together was very impressive to me. Especially the waiters running down the steps with the dessert in each hand & one letting on he was going to trip & fall.
I got to kiss the one that tripped to me, while takng a picture
of all of them. The Swiss Emmerall has to be the cleanest going.
It was great - all the Tauck people from maids to waiters to tour guides to directors were very competent, cheerful, helpful and courteous. It was like they all enjoyed working for Tauck and enjoyed their jobs. The food was delicious and the tours were interesting and well managed. We can't wait for the next Tauck tour!
Seeing the Roman aquaduct.
the food,the guides, the crew, the tours,the other guests,the ship---all examples of taucks excellence. This was not our best trip simply because we took 2 other tauck trips and all 3 were wonderful
the aquaduct
RD Waring
Tauck made our travel carefree from arrival in Paris to final departure in Lyon. Private airport transfers, outstanding riverboat accommodations, expert tour directors and local guides, plus unique excursions added up to a most enjoyable and informative trip. Guided walking tours of medieval villages along the Rhone were special highlights.
The Anne Sophie Pic cooking school and wine tasting demonstrations.
From the outset we knew we were about to experience a wonderful trip on the Rhone River. The "Swiss Emerald" was gorgeous! The crew and Tour Guides were consistently excellent - not just occasionally! The French Wine Country was fascinating and beautiful! Each tour was professionally conducted. The food and wine were A+. In a word, terrific!
Seeing and visiting the country-side of France. It is truly beautiful!!
Mary Peden
Everything was very well organized during the trip Tauck staff were friendly and very helpful with a great variety of experiences and excursions
Cooking class at Maison Pic
The trip was described in the Tauck brochure as experiencing the Provence area of France by enjoying fresh food from the region. The food served on the boat was more like a low budget cruise with frozen food. The one dinner we had off the boat was at a French aqueduct with entertainment. We arrived all dressed up in anticipation of a great event. What we got was some type of frozen fish dinner with 2 poor Spanish singers and dancers ! I guess Tauck had the French entertainment in Spain !
Best part of the trip was getting off the boat ! It was grossly overpriced for what we received, very poor value ! This was our 3rd Tauck tour. The entertainment on board was poorly done skits taken from Club Med from 20 years ago performed by the maids and waiters! It was awful !Tauck has changed considerably.It was considered an upscale tour provider who offered great value. Now it seems to offer budget tours with upscale prices.Tour guides were inexperienced. It will be our last Tauck tour
Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?No
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From start to finish, everything the Tauck directors, the cruise staff, the food (Oh! the FOOD), the wine, and the excursions, everything was better than expected.
There were many memorable moments, but a very enjoyable excursion was a evening walking tour in Vienne, FR.
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Table posing
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Who poses harder than Victoria Beckham? Maybe Lea Michele. Pffft. Can Lea Michele pull of a TABLE POSE though? God these crack me up. You didn't expect Posh to just sit a table without cocking something, did you? When she poses on a carpet, she cocks the hip. When she poses at the table, the cocks the shoulder. Full Story
Sienna supports Tom
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Sienna Miller supported her partner Tom Sturridge at the London premiere of Effie Gray this weekend in London. Great print on that dress. They seem happy and relaxed together. Not that it's any of my goddamn business but I'm relieved to see that. Professionally, it's not a good time for Sienna to get restless. Full Story
Robert Pattinson is in New York
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I received an email today from someone called Christie who read the aforementioned Vanity Fair France piece about Kristen Stewart and because the article did not specify in bold all caps that Stewart and Robert Pattinson had broken up, Christie took this to mean that…maybe…there's still hope. Full Story
Sienna's new length
Sienna Miller cut her hair. They're calling it a long bob, shorter on the left side with a deep part. I wonder though if it only works with a deep part. Jordana, Key Hair on The Social, confirms. Because then it just evens out. I think the underside might be shaved a little on the left too. Whatever. Full Story
Yes, London is better
Albanos/ Splash
Tom Sturridge celebrated his birthday last night at a pub in Notting Hill. At least that's what the paps are saying. Sturridge's official birthday is December 21. Maybe they decided to do it early because Christmas dominates around that time? Do you have a birthday that has to compete with Christmas? What's that like? Is it advantageous or not? Sturridge's friend Robert Pattinson was in town for the party. Full Story
Sienna poses hard in green
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Check out this photo of Sienna Miller and Tom Sturridge at the British Fashion Awards last night. It's cracking me up. She's dropping some mega Ebola Hilton and he looks totally stunned. I'm sure the cameras just caught an awkward moment but the reason it's so funny is because that's just not Sienna's usual vibe. Full Story
Little Tom Sturridge
Wenn, INF
Sienna Miller is shooting a movie called Business Trip in Berlin with Vince Vaughn. There's some quick, easy money. She went out for a walk this weekend with a friend and little Marlowe. Marlowe is a miniature version of her father, non? A tiny Tom Sturridge! Tom was in England last week working on Far From The Madding Crowd with Carey Mulligan and working a moustache with shorter hair. Full Story
Sienna & Tom out for dinner
Sienna Miller and Tom Sturridge went out for dinner last night in London. It used to be that Sienna would go out for dinner and DRAMA would ensue. One year she was here at TIFF, with Jude Law, and they went out for dinner, and it was a mess – screaming at photographers, storming off, laughing and smoking five minutes later… I know I keep saying it but man those were the days. Full Story
Sienna & Tom's hot trench
Sienna Miller and Tom Sturridge are featured together, kissing, nuzzling, being really hot together, in the new Burberry ads…which means we're officially allowed to get all up in their business now, right? Because their love is for sale? Fine. I buy. This is sexy and it feels real and here's another example of Motherhood Whitewash at work. Full Story
Andrew & Tom: Hipster Porn
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I hesitate to use the word hipster because we're over talking about hipsters, right? The hipster movement feels passé at this point, yes? But still, I don't know what to call these pictures of Andrew Garfield and Tom Sturridge other than hipster porn. They were snapped yesterday walking around Tribeca and I'm sorry for being vulgar but how badly do you want to be handcuffed in the middle of these two? Actually handcuffed is probably the wrong idea, these two are love makers not f*ckers. Full Story
Sienna Miller's MET Studs
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Am totally, totally, totally obsessed with Sienna Miller's everything at the MET Gala. It is Burberry. It is English. It is...exactly. LOVE how this dress fits a little messy. LOVE the jacket. LOVE the intentional lank-ness of the hair, pulled back on one side, and is that a studded headband? Perfect. Full Story
In the shadow of Shia
We need more Shia LaBeouf in our lives right now. When Shia's around (gossip), it's always a good time. When Shia and Alec Baldwin are both around, we will be happy. The New York Times interviewed the cast -- Baldwin, Ben Foster, Tom Sturridge -- of Orphans recently. Needless to say, Shia came up. Full Story
Shia, the sharer
It was reported yesterday that Shia LaBeouf had left the Broadway production of Orphans starring Tom Sturridge and Alec Baldwin. Shia and Alec? Those two hotheads? In hindsight, of course it was impossible, disastrous even. But it may have been more than just the two of them yelling at each other. Full Story
No more Sienna scandals?
Sienna Miller attended the Weinstein after-party following the Golden Globes. There were a few shots of her arriving, and Puffy-Diddy was there too, but amazingly...no gossip -- not a canoodle, not a drunken outburst, not one picture that could be used for Photo Assumption for the Daily Mail to suggest anything remotely scandalous. Full Story