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Lyon

9/27/2008

9/27/2008 5:00:00 PM

Lyon, the natural crossroads between northern Europe and the Mediterranean coast, is located in the heart of the Rhône-Alpes region. 2,000 years of history have left their mark on the city landscape. Lyon's rich heritage, passed down through the ages, tells the story of a great city. Lyon's rich historical heritage and its creative initiatives of all kinds find their expression in a multitude of establishments and prestigious events. The arts are represented in Lyon; from fine arts to performing arts, everyone will find their hearts' content. Every year finds sport increasing in popularity in Lyon. Lyon offers impressive facilities: some fifty sports fields and forty gymnasiums provide 550 clubs and associations with optimal training amenities. The City also knows how to make sport spectacular; every year it hosts events -like the Lyon Tennis Grand Prix and the Lyon Marathon - that draw top athletes. Though the mention of the word "Lyon" may conjure up images of fine dining, this is only the tip of the iceberg in a city proud of its diversity and quality image.

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Tournus

9/28/2008 2:00:00 AM

9/28/2008 11:00:00 AM

The beauty of Burgundy with romantic castles, churches and royal palaces comes to life in this lovely city. See the cloister of St. Philibert and the medieval city of Beaune. Visit the famous Hôtel-Dieu, which houses Van der Weyden’s painting of the Last Judgment. Taste wine at a château in the vineyards.

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Chalon-Sur-Saone

9/28/2008 2:00:00 PM

9/28/2008 7:00:00 PM

This lovely town in the heart of Burgundy is a start for excursions to Dijon. Historic sights in Dijon include the crypt of St. Bénigne, the Nôtre-Dame quarter and the Palais des Ducs which today houses the City Hall and the Fine Arts Museum.

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Macon

9/28/2008 11:00:00 PM

9/28/2008

A stroll along the quays of this sunny city reveals the natural beauty of the Saône river. See the Benedictine monastery of Cluny for a glimpse of the abbey’s former glory, view part of the Roman transept, the octagonal tower, the Chapelle de Bourbon and the monastery with its cloisters. Wine connoisseurs may journey to Mâconnais for a wine tasting at a local winery. Also see the rocks of Solutre, with the famous altar of Solutreen.

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Macon

9/29/2008

9/29/2008 12:00:00 PM

A stroll along the quays of this sunny city reveals the natural beauty of the Saône river. See the Benedictine monastery of Cluny for a glimpse of the abbey’s former glory, view part of the Roman transept, the octagonal tower, the Chapelle de Bourbon and the monastery with its cloisters. Wine connoisseurs may journey to Mâconnais for a wine tasting at a local winery. Also see the rocks of Solutre, with the famous altar of Solutreen.

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Trevoux

9/29/2008 3:00:00 PM

9/29/2008 7:00:00 PM

Take a wonderful excursion to the Beaujolais wine country. Cross the land of the "golden stones", named for the ochre yellow limestone of its houses and castles and marvel at the remarkable beauty of this lovely vineyard. Sample world famous "Beaujolais".

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Tournon

9/30/2008 7:00:00 AM

9/30/2008 12:00:00 PM

The imposing 16th-century Castle and Roman ruins that dot the countryside of Tournon are a photographer’s dream. Visit the Hermitage and St. Joseph’s vineyards. Consider the optional excursion to the Ardèche region, one of the area’s natural wonders, via the nostalgic steam locomotive "Le Mastrou". (Operates May 12 - Sept.15).

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Arles

10/1/2008 7:00:00 AM

10/1/2008 6:00:00 PM

Arles is a small town with a rich architectural past and exciting contemporary culture. An important Roman and Medieval center, Arles has also served as home and motif to some great modern artists, including Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cezanne, and Pablo Picasso. The city's many monuments play an important part in its cultural life. Its famous Arena, built to hold 24,000 spectators, is one of the most ancient in the Roman world and is used today for celebrating traditional, popular festivals. In the picturesque stone setting of ancient Roman Theater, covered with greenery, important shows take place. The city's old hospital, where van Gogh stayed in the late 1880's, is today a cultural center housing an international translation center, a media library, and exhibition rooms. Thanks to the National School of Photography and its international summer photography festival, Arles is known throughout Europe as capital of photography. Mediterranean Arles has many street-side cafes and restaurants, as well as markets with everything from antiques to Provence herbs and spices.

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Avignon

10/1/2008 10:00:00 PM

10/1/2008

Visitors to Avignon won't want to leave, and the town is too interesting to leave. Avignon is ancient, full of history, life, youth, art, music and activity. Just to "see" the town itself, a visitor could wander the narrow streets inside the fortified walls for days without tiring of them.

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Avignon

10/2/2008

10/2/2008 6:00:00 PM

Visitors to Avignon won't want to leave, and the town is too interesting to leave. Avignon is ancient, full of history, life, youth, art, music and activity. Just to "see" the town itself, a visitor could wander the narrow streets inside the fortified walls for days without tiring of them.

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Vienne

10/3/2008 3:00:00 PM

10/3/2008 3:00:00 PM

A wealth of treasures awaits you in Vienna - one of Europe's most dynamic cities. A centre of classic music, art, theatre and history, Vienna is the city of the waltz, the Spanish Riding School, Sacher Torte and the famous Vienna Boy's Choir. Capture the spirit of this elegant city. Visit the graceful Ring Boulevard and Vienna's landmark, St. Stephen's Cathedral. Or step back in time with the splendid Schönbrunn Palace, summer residence of Empress Maria Theresia and the Habsburgs. See the 12th century castle of Liechtenstein and Baden, an old Roman spa, in the southern woods.

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Lyon

10/3/2008 6:00:00 PM

10/3/2008

Lyon, the natural crossroads between northern Europe and the Mediterranean coast, is located in the heart of the Rhône-Alpes region. 2,000 years of history have left their mark on the city landscape. Lyon's rich heritage, passed down through the ages, tells the story of a great city. Lyon's rich historical heritage and its creative initiatives of all kinds find their expression in a multitude of establishments and prestigious events. The arts are represented in Lyon; from fine arts to performing arts, everyone will find their hearts' content. Every year finds sport increasing in popularity in Lyon. Lyon offers impressive facilities: some fifty sports fields and forty gymnasiums provide 550 clubs and associations with optimal training amenities. The City also knows how to make sport spectacular; every year it hosts events -like the Lyon Tennis Grand Prix and the Lyon Marathon - that draw top athletes. Though the mention of the word "Lyon" may conjure up images of fine dining, this is only the tip of the iceberg in a city proud of its diversity and quality image.

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Lyon

10/4/2008

10/4/2008

Lyon, the natural crossroads between northern Europe and the Mediterranean coast, is located in the heart of the Rhône-Alpes region. 2,000 years of history have left their mark on the city landscape. Lyon's rich heritage, passed down through the ages, tells the story of a great city. Lyon's rich historical heritage and its creative initiatives of all kinds find their expression in a multitude of establishments and prestigious events. The arts are represented in Lyon; from fine arts to performing arts, everyone will find their hearts' content. Every year finds sport increasing in popularity in Lyon. Lyon offers impressive facilities: some fifty sports fields and forty gymnasiums provide 550 clubs and associations with optimal training amenities. The City also knows how to make sport spectacular; every year it hosts events -like the Lyon Tennis Grand Prix and the Lyon Marathon - that draw top athletes. Though the mention of the word "Lyon" may conjure up images of fine dining, this is only the tip of the iceberg in a city proud of its diversity and quality image.

7-night Rhone River Cruise Europe Cheap Cruise aboard the Peter Deilmann Princesse De Provence