Set sail along the serene waters of the Rhône and Saône for seven captivating nights aboard a luxurious ship, navigating through the heart and soul of France. At each stop, gain a deep connection with the region's rich history and cultural treasures while immersing yourself in the charm of picturesque villages and renowned wine regions. From notable historic sights that unfold the tales of centuries past to engaging cooking classes that bring the flavors of the French countryside to life, every moment of this journey offers an indulgent blend of relaxation and discovery.
- Depart home city
- Welcome reception
- Fleurie
- Château de Chasselas
- Chapel of the Madonna
- Dombes
- Route des Grand Grus
- Pommard
- Volnay
- Meursault
- Côtes de Nuits
- Caves Patriarche
- Castle of Cormatin
- Fourvière Hill
- Saône River
- Tramboules
- Theatre of Fourvière
- Les Halles de Lyon Bocuse
- Basilique Notre Dame
- The Palace of Popes
- Pont d'Avignon
- Petit Palais Museum
- Cathédrale des Doms
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- The Alpilles
- Château des Baux
- Drôme Provençale
- Grignan
- St-Sauveur collegiate church
- the Lavoir du Mail washhouse
- Return to home city
*Note: Some details subject to change prior to program - travelers will be notified of significant alterations to program details.
Faculty
Lynn Higgins is the Edward Tuck Professor of French Studies Emerita at Dartmouth College, where she is also affiliated with the Comparative Literature and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Programs and the Department of Film and Media Studies. She teaches and analyzes the 20th-century French novel, feminist criticism, cinema, and the politics of memory. Her published books include Bertrand Tavernier (Manchester U. Press; Palgrave Macmillan 2011) and New Novel, New Wave, New Politics: Fiction and the Representation of History in Postwar France (U. of Nebraska Press 1996). She has edited recent volumes on filmmaker Alain Resnais and novelist Patrick Modiano. Higgins received her B.A. from Oberlin College and her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota.
