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O P T I O N A L S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y OYS T E R TA S T I N G , A R C AC H O N BA R R E L M A K I N G , LU D O N - M É D O C PRIVILEGED ACCESS: A TASTE OF COGNAC C AMUS Walk through the historic town of Blaye and learn the histor y of Cognac during a Privileged Access visit to a distiller y. Enjoy a three - course lunch with wine followed by a private tour, then create your own blend of Cognac with the help of a master blender. ARC ACHON: A DAY ON THE BAY Travel to the Atlantic coast and the elegant resor t town of Arcachon to experience the daily life of an oyster farmer. Take a shor t cruise out to an oyster farm where you'll sample the day's catch in the oysters' purest and freshest state. Continue by boat to your lunch destination — the headlands of Cap Ferret. LE MARCHÉ DES C APUCINS Accompany our onboard chef on a shopping excursion, experiencing France's unique market culture for yourself. Drive to Bordeaux's covered market of Le Marché des Capucins. Soak up the atmosphere of this bustling central market, as you pause to sample specialties such as cheese, olives, cold cuts and local oysters. HISTORIC SAINT-ÉMILION & CHATEAU VINEYARD VISIT Discover the UNESCO World Heritage listed Saint- Émilion region. Begin with a guided walk around Libourne, then travel to the medieval hillside village of Saint-Émilion. Af ter your three - course lunch, take a tour of a historic château and learn about the various grape varieties grown. THE WORLD OF TRUFFLES: HUNTING & TASTING Learn the intricate ar t of truf fle hunting from a local farmer and his hound and take a stroll around Saint-Émilion. During your visit, your host will enlighten you about the rare, elusive black Périgord truf fle. Head out to enjoy lunch with your host and taste this delicac y for yourself. BORDEAUX WINE & BARRELS Accompany your guide to Ludon-Médoc, home to the barrel maker La Nadalié. Enjoy a guided tour of the fac tor y, learn how wine barrels are made to age fine Bordeaux wines, then continue on to Château Paloumey for a tasting. At Château Léoville -Poy ferre tour the cellars and sip its wines with ar tisanal cheese. 134 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/rivers