French Escapade: Paris to the Riviera - Southbound
French Escapade: Paris to the Riviera - Southbound
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About Paris
About Paris
About Paris
About Chalon-sur-Saône
About Cormatin
About Mâcon
About Lyon
Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its center reflects 2,000 years of history from the Roman Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux (Old) Lyon, to the modern Confluence district on Presqu'île peninsula. Traboules, covered passageways between buildings, connect Vieux Lyon and La Croix-Rousse hill.
About Vienne
About Avignon
Avignon, France, is a historic city in Provence famed for its stunning medieval architecture. Dominated by the impressive Palais des Papes, a grand papal palace, and the iconic Pont Saint-Bénézet bridge, Avignon offers a rich cultural heritage. Its charming streets, vibrant markets, and annual theater festival, the Festival d'Avignon, add to its allure. Surrounded by picturesque vineyards and the Rhône River, Avignon blends history with a lively contemporary atmosphere, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts and culture seekers.
About Avignon
Avignon, France, is a historic city in Provence famed for its stunning medieval architecture. Dominated by the impressive Palais des Papes, a grand papal palace, and the iconic Pont Saint-Bénézet bridge, Avignon offers a rich cultural heritage. Its charming streets, vibrant markets, and annual theater festival, the Festival d'Avignon, add to its allure. Surrounded by picturesque vineyards and the Rhône River, Avignon blends history with a lively contemporary atmosphere, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts and culture seekers.
About Arles
Arles, France, is a historic city in Provence renowned for its Roman heritage and artistic legacy. The ancient amphitheater and the Roman Theater are standout landmarks. Arles also boasts charming streets and vibrant markets, reflecting its rich cultural life. Known for its connection to Vincent van Gogh, the city features scenes immortalized in his paintings. The blend of historical architecture, vibrant local culture, and picturesque landscapes makes Arles a captivating destination for history buffs and art enthusiasts alike.
About Aix-en-Provence
About Cannes
Cannes is pampered with the luxurious year-round climate that has made it one of the most popular resorts in Europe. Cannes was an important sentinel site for the monks who established themselves on Île St-Honorat in the Middle Ages. Its bay served as nothing more than a fishing port until in 1834 an English aristocrat, Lord Brougham, fell in love with the site during an emergency stopover with a sick daughter. He had a home built here and returned every winter for a sun cure—a ritual quickly picked up by his peers. Between the popularity of Le Train Blue transporting wealthy passengers from Calais, and the introduction in 1936 of France's first paid holidays, Cannes became the destination, a tasteful and expensive breeding ground for the upper-upscale.Cannes has been further glamorized by the ongoing success of its annual film festival, as famous as Hollywood's Academy Awards. About the closest many of us will get to feeling like a film star is a stroll here along La Croisette, the iconic promenade that gracefully curves the wave-washed sand coastline, peppered with chic restaurants and prestigious private beaches. This is precisely the sort of place for which the French invented the verb flâner (to dawdle, saunter): strewn with palm trees and poseurs, its fancy boutiques and status-symbol grand hotels—including the Carlton, the legendary backdrop to Grace Kelly in To Catch a Thief —all vying for the custom of the Louis Vuitton set. This legend is, to many, the heart and soul of the Côte d'Azur.
About Aix-en-Provence
2 European twin beds that can slide together; sofa bed
Stateroom Furnishings:Elegantly designed cabins
Private Bathroom:Yes, with shower
Bathroom Amenities:Bathrobes & Slippers (2 per suite), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver - 220 v only in bathroom, Shower Cap, Soap, Lotion, Shower Gel, Conditioner
Stateroom Amenities:Elegantly designed cabins, 2 French balconies, cabin windows are floor to ceiling, open as sliding door, in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come
2 European twin beds that can slide together
Stateroom Furnishings:
Elegantly designed cabins
Private Bathroom:
Yes, with shower
Bathroom Amenities:
Bathrobes & Slippers (2 per cabin), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver - 220 v only in bathroom, Shower Cap, Soap, Lotion, Shower Gel, Conditioner, Towels & Washcloths
Stateroom Amenities:
Elegantly designed cabins, cabin windows are floor to ceiling and open as sliding door, in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come
2 European twin beds that can slide together
Stateroom Furnishings:Elegantly designed cabins
Private Bathroom:Yes, with shower
Bathroom Amenities:Bathrobes & Slippers (2 per cabin), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver - 220 v only in bathroom, Shower Cap, Soap, Lotion, Shower Gel, Conditioner, Towels & Washcloths
Stateroom Amenities:Elegantly designed cabins, cabin windows are floor to ceiling, open as sliding door, in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come
2 European twin beds that can slide together
Stateroom Furnishings:Elegantly designed cabins
Private Bathroom:
Yes, with shower
Bathroom Amenities:Bathrobes & Slippers (2 per cabin), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver - 220 v only in bathroom, Shower Cap, Soap, Lotion, Shower Gel, Conditioner
Stateroom Amenities:Elegantly designed cabins, two small windows in the cabin that do not open; in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come
2 European twin beds
Stateroom Furnishings:Elegantly designed cabins
Private Bathroom:Yes, with shower
Bathroom Amenities:Towels, Washcloths, Bathrobes & Slippers (2 per cabin), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver (220v only in bathroom), Shower Cap, Soap, lotion, shower gel, conditioner
Stateroom Amenities:Elegantly designed cabins, 2-small windows in the cabin that do not open; in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come
ms Lumière
Custom-designed by our long-time partner Scylla to accommodate no more than 130 guests within an innovative deck plan featuring 22 300-sq. ft. Tauck Suites and 34 225-sq. ft. cabins, this brand-new 135-meter riverboat was specifically built for cruising the magnificent landscapes along the Rhône.
A new 135 m riverboat in Tauck's Destination Fleet, this ships debuts in 2026 with a new deck plan optimized for the utmost in spaciousness – with 80% of her cabins measuring 225 square feet or larger – and accommodating no more than 130 guests. Guest amenities inside her 22 lush 300-square-foot Tauck Suites include spacious bathrooms with separate showers and walk- in closets. She also sports 34 roomy 225-square-foot cabins, and 12 180-square-foot cabins. Two decks have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies that open on to a balcony in the fresh air overlooking idyllic riverscapes.
Ship Facts
| Launch Year | 2026 | ||||
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| Language | N/A | ||||
| Gross Tonnage | N/A | ||||
| Length | 135 | ||||
| Width | N/A | ||||
| Currency | USD | ||||
| Speed | N/A | ||||
| Capacity | 130 | ||||
| Crew Count | 47 | ||||
| Deck Count | 4 | ||||
| Cabin Count | 68 | ||||
| Large Cabin Count | N/A | ||||
| Wheelchair Cabin Count | N/A | ||||
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Sun Deck
- Sun Deck
Diamond Deck
- Category 5 Cabins
- Category 4 Cabins
Ruby Deck
- Category 3 Cabins
Emerald Deck
- Category 2 Cabins
- Category 1 Cabins
Open seating in main dining room, The Compass Rose; flexible dining times; vegetarian meals always available
Alternate dining venue, Arthur's, offering classic favorites at lunch and dinner and lighter breakfasts in the morning
Al fresco dining on Sun Deck, weather permitting
Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
The Compass Rose
Wine and dine at The Compass Rose
Dine on fine, freshly prepared cuisine with regional wines and beer included at lunch and dinner onboard, with attentive, friendly service - plus regional treats and tastings - as you enjoy great views of the passing scenery in our panoramic main dining room The Compass Rose.
Arthur's
Enjoy casual dining offerings at Arthur's
Casual dining venue, Arthur's, serves guests lighter breakfasts in the morning and offers classic favourites for lunch and dinner.
Sun Deck
A new swimming pool, deck seating, a full bar with dining service for al fresco meals on the Sun Deck.