Discover the flavours of the Rhone with Michel Roux Jr
Exclusive for MoS readers: Join the legendary chef and food critic Tom Parker Bowles on an epic culinary river cruise
THE beautiful Rhone valley is the undisputed centre of French gastronomy – and who better to discover it with than the two-Michelin star chef of Le Gavroche, Michel Roux Jr?
There is no finer way to explore one of France’s great regions, sample wonderful Burgundy vintages and taste delicious Lyonnaise cuisine, than on a river cruise through the unspoilt countryside with stops at Arles, Avignon and the foodie capital Lyon.
Michel will join you on this wonderful eight-day river cruise on the Rhone, aboard a luxury Emerald Waterways Star-Ship, and take part in exclusive events for readers, including a private cooking demonstration and a special market tour of Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Market. Michel will also select the menu for the dinner on his final night on board.
Michel says: ‘I can’t wait to join you on the Rhone for this wonderful holiday, on which I will help you to discover the secrets of French cuisine i n a region famous for its gastronomy.’
REASONS TO BOOK Meet Michel Roux Jr and Tom Parker Bowles
YOU will visit the famous Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse market with Michel and Tom, and shop for local fruit, vegetables and regional produce, as Michel explains his tips for choosing the best ingredients. Back on board, you will join an exclusive cookery demonstration with Michel, who will reveal his insights and stories and share the secrets of creating the finest French cuisine, using hand-picked ingredients from the market. Later that afternoon, join Tom for a presentation on local cuisine with ingredients he bought earlier. This evening, join Michel for dinner featuring courses specially chosen by the chef.
You will also have an opportunity to ask Michel and Tom your burning questions during an exclusive Q&A and discover more about their lives and culinary careers.
Gastronomic highlights with Michel Roux Jr
THIS exclusive river cruise is bursting with foodie highlights. As well as hosting an exclusive cooking demonstration on board, Michel will sign copies of his latest book (one complimentary copy per cabin) and Tom Parker Bowles will join you for a regional wine tasting on board.
You will also discover the winemaking tradition of Chalon- SurSaône and the splendid Burgundy it produces, taste some of the region’s finest olives and cheese, and enjoy a Provençale dinner hosted by expert local chef Fabien Morreale.
Sail in style on the Emerald Liberté
ONE of the most recent additions to the Emerald Waterways fleet of StarShips, the Emerald Liberté offers a luxurious way to travel. It boasts fine-dining restaurants, bar areas, spa, an indoor heated pool with retractable roof which transforms into a cinema at night, and a delightful sun deck to take in the stunning scenery as you sail by.
Explore Burgundy and the Rhone
AS WELL as visiting Lyon, one of the world’s great foodie destinations, your eight- day itinerary includes the chance to sail through the picturesque vineyards of Beaune and Provence, the ‘land of lavender and rosé’, enjoy a visit to the evocative Roman ruins of Viviers, and stop at historic Avignon a nd t he Roman t o wn of Arles.
YOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Marseilles and board Emerald Liberte in Arles Day 2 Arles Day 3 Avignon Day 4 Viviers Day 5 Tournon Day 6 Lyon Day 7 Chalon-Sur-Saône and Beaune Day 8 Depart from Lyon to the UK