Savour the beauty of the fabulous Rhone with Prue Leith
Exclusive chance to enjoy a river cruise with culinary legend
SAILING along the Rhone is a treat at any time, thanks to the region’s delicious food, superb winemaking tradition and spellbinding scenery. But this luxurious eight- day cruise from Lyons to Avignon offers something genuinely special: the chance to meet the in comparable restaurateur, caterer, writer and broadcaster Prue Leith, who has dedicated her life to creating and celebrating fantastic food.
TV cookery star Prue says: ‘ I can’t wait to join you on this voyage through the culinary heart of France. I will share the tips and tricks I have learnt during my career, join you at a winetasting session and be on hand to answer your questions on all sorts of subjects, from starting a culinary school to becoming an author and my TV career.’
REASONS TO BOOK Meet Prue Leith
You will have the chance to meet Prue and hear stories from the kitchens and the screen from one of the most fascinating personalities of the culinary world. She will also take part in a private Q&A session in which she will discuss her life and career.
Cooking tips from Prue
Prue will host a special demonstration to pass on her favourite tips, and sign copies of her new cookbook, Prue: My All- Time Favourite Recipes, which readers who book this trip will receive. Prue will also join you on a special winetasting trip to Beaune.
The best of Burgundy and the Rhone
As well as visiting Lyons, one of the world’s great culinary destinations, your magical eight- day itinerary includes visits to the old Roman city of Vienne, the vineyards of Beaune, the extraordinary limestone cliffs of Ardeche, and Provence, the land of lavender and rosé. Other highlights will include the Popes’ Palace in Avignon, the Roman town of Arles –
Sail in style
once home to Vincent van Gogh – and the spectacular ancient aqueduct of Pont du Gard. Your journey through France will be on one of the finest river cruise ships, MS William Shakespeare, a stylish five-star vessel in Riviera’s luxury fleet. Its superb facilities include a sun deck, lounge bar with panoramic views, first- class dining options, splash pool, putting green, wellness area with sauna, and a hair salon. Carrying just 140 passengers, it has an excellent crew- to- guest ratio, ensuring high levels of service.