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Experience authentic local cuisine on one of these 8 France culinary tours that feature cooking classes. We've searched the world around for the best cooking classes, and these trips in France will expose you to new culinary experiences with local ingredients and distinct flavors of food from France. Explore the culinary diversity of regions such as Avignon, Lyon, Vienne, Viviers, and Arles with local chefs as you shop in local markets and learn local culinary techniques and recipes. Select any the food tours below and customize any of them to fit your personal interests with the help of one of Adventure Life's expert France trip planners. 
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Warm lights glow through the blue hour in Lyon
$3,699
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Colors of Provence - Cruise Only

Lyon - Arles - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amakristina
  • Tour the highlights of Lyon, France
  • Stop at the home of a local vintner
  • Learn about olive farming tradition
  • Take the Artist Experience tour
Starts / Ends:
Lyon / Arles
Activities:
Biking, Cooking Classes, Hiking, River Cruises, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
Cruise through France's famed wine regions, including Beaujolais and the Côte du Rhône. Your 8-day European river cruise adventure begins in Lyon, France. Visit local wineries for wine tastings, marvel at old Roman ruins, meander through medieval villages, and shop for Provencal …
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Sprawling vineyards of France
$6,349
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Colors of Provence

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amakristina
  • Enjoy Lyon's culinary delights
  • Visit the Beaujolais wine region
  • Join a Provencal cooking lesson
  • Admire Antoni Gaudi’s works
Starts / Ends:
Paris / Barcelona
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Cooking Classes, River Cruises, Urban Exploration, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
Cruise through France’s legendary wine growing regions, home to such famous vintages as Beaujolais and Côte du Rhône. Enjoy wine tastings at local vintners, marvel at ancient Roman ruins, stroll through medieval villages, and shop for Provencal crafts. Visit the UNESCO World …
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Famous view of Lyon, France
$13,690
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Spectacular South of France

11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Sapphire
  • Tour St. Rémy & St. Paul de Mausole
  • Enjoy a concert at Palais des Papes
  • Explore Château de Cormatin
  • Explore Lyon
Starts / Ends:
Lyon / Lyon
Activities:
Cooking Classes, Small Ship Cruises, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on this 11-day cruise through Lyon. Visit the estate of Château Meursault and taste some of its acclaimed wines, join a guided walk of Tain l’Hermitage or enjoy a hike to Heritage Hill. Take a tour of the city of Avignon to explore the Popes’ Palace and the famed St. …
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Stop in Avignon on your cruise of the Rhône river.
$3,799
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Colors of Provence - Cruise Only

Arles - Lyon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amakristina
  • Tour the highlights of Lyon, France
  • Stop at the home of a local vintner
  • Learn about olive farming tradition
  • Take the Artist Experience tour
Starts / Ends:
Arles / Lyon
Activities:
Biking, Cooking Classes, Hiking, River Cruises, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
Cruise through France's famed wine regions, including Beaujolais and the Côte du Rhône. Your 8-day European river cruise adventure begins in Arles, France, the city where Vincent Van Gogh spent most of his life. Visit local wineries for wine tastings, marvel at old Roman ruins, …
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Visit colorful Lyon
$11,590
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Idyllic Rhone

Nice - Lyon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Sapphire
  • Visit the beautiful city of Lyon
  • Explore the region of Beaujolais
  • Uncover the history of Vienne
  • Explore the ancient town of Viviers
Starts / Ends:
Lyon / Nice
Activities:
Biking, Cooking Classes, River Cruises, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Variable
Explore the lovely French city of Lyon, which is renowned for its gastronomy and artistic culture. Aboard the luxurious Scenic Sapphire, sail from Tarascon to Lyon through the Rhône and Saone rivers, and indulge in an exclusive Scenic dining experience. Relax with a wine tasting in the …
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Warm lights glow through the blue hour in Lyon
$11,590
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Idyllic Rhône

Lyon-Tarascon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Sapphire
  • Visit the beautiful city of Lyon
  • Explore the region of Beaujolais
  • Uncover the history of Vienne
  • Explore the ancient town of Viviers
Starts / Ends:
Lyon / Avignon
Activities:
Biking, Cooking Classes, River Cruises, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Variable
Explore the beautiful region of Provence, France, world-renowned for its distinctive cuisine and artistic culture. Cruise from Lyon to Avignon along the Rhône and Sâone rivers aboard the luxurious Scenic Sapphire and enjoy an exclusive Scenic culinaire experience. Relax with a wine …
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Bordeaux
$9,590
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Bordeaux Affair

8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Diamond
  • Cruise on the Dordogne River
  • Marvel at the Citadel of Blaye
  • Experience Médoc wine region
  • Enjoy a wine tasting in Cadillac
Starts / Ends:
Bordeaux / Cadillac
Activities:
Cooking Classes, River Cruises, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on this relaxing cruise through Bordeaux. Sample Grand Cru Class wine, delight in a classical concert in Château Agassac or get lost in the wonder of medieval villages. Visit Saint-Emilion, Medoc and Cadillac to explore the enchanting castles and idyllic vistas of southwestern France. …
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Explore the ancient ruins of Rome
$5,999
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Italy & France Allure

Rome - Barcelona - 8 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Visit the Coliseum to catacombs
  • Explore town of San Remo
  • Explore French Riviera in Menton
  • Discover food market in Barcelona
Starts / Ends:
Civitavecchia / Barcelona
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Cooking Classes, Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Mediterranean voyage aboard World Navigator commencing from Civitavecchia, Italy. Begin by delving into Rome's rich history to picturesque Portofino, Livorno's gateway to Pisa and Florence, and San Remo, famed for its music festival and floral beauty. Explore Menton's …
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