Discover the true tastes of France with Rick Stein
Exclusive for MoS readers: Join celebrated TV chef on fantastic culinary cruise along the Rhone
RIVER cruising along the Rhone, through the beautiful countryside of Burgundy and Provence, is the perfect introduction to the best of French gastronomy. And who better to reveal the wonders of French cuisine than your special guest, the popular restaurateur and broadcaster Rick Stein?
Mail on Sunday readers will sail aboard the luxurious Scenic Sapphire, setting off from Lyons and stopping in the charming towns of Avignon, Viviers and Vienne. You’ll join Rick for a series of foodie events between Macon and Viviers, and taste Burgundy wines, including the celebrated Chateauneuf-du-Pape, as well as delicious rosé from Provence, and the region’s finest olives and cheeses.
Rick will discuss his lifelong passion for French food in a special Q&A session and reveal some of his favourite recipes. He will host a cooking demonstration, where you will have the chance to sample some of the recipes inspired by his new book and BBC2 series, Secret France. Rick will also join you for a cocktail reception and gala dinner.
And you will enjoy all-inclusive food and wine in the ship’s five dining options – even your minibar is included. You’ll also have the opportunity to experience complimentary cooking lessons in the ship’s Culinaire kitchen** and explore the region on your own by foot or on guided e-bike tours en route.
As Rick says: ‘I can’t wait to join you on the Rhone to enjoy fabulous food and fine wine on this wonderful river cruise, which will take you off the beaten track to some of the places I visited for my recent TV series.’
Book now and you will save £625pp, plus enjoy an additional £125pp early-payment discount if the balance is paid in full by December 31, 2019.
REASONS TO BOOK Meet Rick Stein
The chef will share his knowledge and insights about French gastronomy in a region famous for great food and wine. His Q&A session on board will be full of entertaining stories, some drawn from the research he did for his latest series, Secret France.
Exclusive cooking demonstration
The star of more than 12 acclaimed cookery TV series will select local ingredients for an exclusive cooking demonstration on board, as well as join you for a gala dinner and cocktail reception.
Sail in all-inclusive luxury
Scenic Space-Ships offer five-star luxury with spacious suites that come with butler service, vitality pool, sun deck and up to five dining options where everything is included. Excursions and gratuities are also included, as well as cooking masterclasses in the Culinaire kitchen**.
Burgundy and the Rhone
As well as visiting Lyons, this eightday itinerary includes Viviers and Vienne, visits to the vineyards of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Beaujolais, olive and cheese tastings, Provencal soap-making tutorials, a concert in Avignon’s Popes Palace and a visit to the Pont d’Avignon.