Travel in five-star style

CULTURE, music, gastronomy, heritage — there’s so much to excite the senses when rediscovering France on a five-star river cruise in 2020. Scenic Cruises has crafted a range of incredible itineraries on France’s rivers — each one offering all-inclusive luxury, with special experiences wrapped up within the price. Cruise options include:

SOUTH OF FRANCE: Take 11 days to explore the Saone and Rhone, sampling delicious fare and seeing amazing architecture. Highlights include Lyon, Avignon, Viviers and Beaune.

BEAUTIFUL BORDEAUX: Visit stunning wineries, grand castles and charming towns on guided tours and sit down to a private classical concert at magnificent Chateau Agassac.

IDYLLIC RHONE: On this eightday cruise, soak up beautiful vistas and take walking tours in Viviers, Vienne and Lyon. You’ll travel in five-star style all the way. From sumptuous beds draped in Egyptian cotton, to butler service for all guests and sun-lounge balconies that provide a front-row seat on France’s splendours, the Scenic Space-Ships combine comfort with a real sense of intimacy. Each offers a choice of up to five dining venues, from casual to fine dining, with complimentary beverages available all day. Plus, if you book a France itinerary by September 8, 2019, you can save a guaranteed £1,000 per couple, and you’ll enjoy free private door-to-door, chauffeur-driven transfers and a free suite upgrade on balcony suites (T&Cs apply.) Visit scenic. co.uk or call 0808 273 9314.