Discover the tastes of the Rhone with Michel Roux Jr
Exclusive for MoS readers: A fantastic cruise with the brilliant chef and the MoS food critic Tom Parker Bowles
THERE’S no fin er or more relaxing way to explore southern France than on a luxury river cruise along the spectacular Rhone valley. On this fantastic eight-day river cruise, you will discover one of the world’s great regions for foodlovers, taste superb Burgundy wines and sail in style, with stops at Arles, Avignon and Lyon.
What’s more, you will be joined on your fabulous trip aboard a luxury Emerald Waterways Star- Ship by one of the masters of French gastronomy, Michel Roux Jr, the twoMichelin- star chef at London’s famous Le Gavroche restaurant. He will take part in exclusive events, including a private cooking demonstration and a market tour of Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse market. Michel will also select the menu for dinner on his final night on board.
He 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.’
Book now to benefit from a fantastic price, which represents a £500pp saving on the standard cost.
REASONS TO BOOK Meet Michel Roux Jr and Tom Parker Bowles
YOU will visit the famous market with Michel and food critic Tom Parker Bowles, and shop for regional produce as Michel gives his expert tips for choosing the best ingredients. Back on board, you will join an exclusive cookery demonstration with Michel, who will share his culinary secrets and stories, and use hand-picked ingredients from the market.
Later that afternoon, you can join Tom for a presentation about local cuisine with ingredients he bought at the market. In the evening, enjoy a one-off dinner with courses specially chosen by Michel. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask Michel and Tom your culinary questions during an exclusive Q&A and find out more about their lives and careers.
French flavours with Michel Roux Jr
THIS exclusive river cruise is bursting with foodie highlights. As well as hosting a private cooking demonstration on board, Michel will sign copies of his latest book (one complimentary copy per cabin) and Tom will join you for a regional wine-tasting on board. You will also discover the winemaking tradition of Chalonsur-Saône 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
ONE of the most recent additions to the Emerald Waterways fleet of Star-Ships, Emerald Liberté offers a truly 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 sun deck to take in the stunning scenery as you sail by.
Discover Burgundy and the Rhone
AS WELL as visiting Lyon, an essential destination for foodlovers, your eight-day itinerary includes time sailing through the pretty vineyards of Beaune and Provence, the ‘land of lavender and rosé’, a visit to the atmospheric Roman ruins of Viviers, and stops at historic Avignon and the Roman town of Arles.