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52 SOMME BATTLEFIELDS The events that happened during the Great War are, upon first glance, somewhat imperceptible on the surface of old fighting grounds. From Rouen, perhaps journey to the site of the Battle of the Somme, which took place between July and November of 1916. Pay tribute to the brave troops who fought and fell on the Western Front, and spend time at the Australian National Memorial and the Franco-Australian Museum in Villers-Bretonneux. Glide by picture-perfect French landscapes, including Les Andelys 18 Day Romantic Rhône & Seine Barcelona to Paris 3 Nights Barcelona | 7 Night Rhône River Cruise | 7 Night Seine River Cruise Barcelona | Arles | Avignon | Grignan | Lyon | Paris | Giverny | Rouen | Les Andelys Day 1. Arrive Barcelona. Be met on arrival in Barcelona and transferred to your hotel. Later, meet your fellow guests at a Welcome Reception. Three Night Grand City Stay: Barcelona, Le Méridien. Day 2. Barcelona. Spend the day exploring Barcelona on a guided city tour. This evening, enjoy a special Welcome Dinner. BD Day 3. Barcelona, Freedom of Choice. Choose your activity in Barcelona today. B Day 4. Barcelona, Arles, Embark Ship. Travel to southern France and on to the medieval town of Perpignan. Continue to Arles and board your luxury river ship. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Reception on board. Seven Night Stay: one of APT's luxurious Aria River Ships. BD Day 5. Arles, Freedom of Choice. Tour the castle ruins in Les Baux-de-Provence then visit an olive mill. Alternatively, join a local guide for a sightseeing tour of Arles. BLD Day 6. Avignon. A guided tour of Avignon today takes you to the Palace of the Popes. In the afternoon, travel to the Pont du Gard, a 50-metre-high Roman aqueduct. BLD Day 7. Viviers, Grignan. Today, join a local truffle farmer and his dogs and head out in search of the prized delicacy. Next, visit Grignan Castle for a tour and Cocktail Reception. Re-board your ship and continue cruising through the French countryside. BLD Day 8. Tournon, Freedom of Choice, Vienne. Today, visit Eden Park garden or ride the historic Ardèche Steam Train. Later, cruise to Vienne and explore at your leisure. BLD Day 9. Belleville, Beaujolais Region, Freedom of Choice, Lyon. Explore the Beaujolais Region on your chosen activity today. Indulge in a gourmet dinner at L'Abbaye de Collonges tonight. BLD Day 10. Lyon, Freedom of Choice. Take a tour of Lyon then visit a silk workshop, or learn why Lyon is known as the gastronomic centre of France on a culinary tour. BLD Day 11. Lyon, Disembark Ship, Paris. Alight your ship in Lyon and board a train to Paris. On arrival, enjoy a guided city tour, including a trip up to the second level of the Eiffel Tower. Later, board your river ship. Seven Night Stay: one of APT's luxurious Aria River Ships. BD Day 12. Vernon, Giverny. Dock in Vernon and pay a visit to Château de Bizy. Later, travel to Giverny where you'll visit Claude Monet's house and gardens, taking in scenes that inspired many of the artist's paintings. Return to your ship for a Gala Dinner. BLD Day 13. Caudebec-en-Caux, Freedom of Choice. Arrive in the old fishing town of Caudebec-en-Caux and choose from two sightseeing options. Perhaps join a full day excursion tracing the events of D-Day – 6 June 1944. Or, visit the Pays d'Auge region. BLD The Royal Collection Freedom of Choice TM Inclusions Signature Invitation www.aptouring.com.au