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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 A R D ÈC H E , FR A N C E P É R O UG ES , FR A N C E THE PAL ACE OF VERSAILLES Enjoy a day at the stunning Château de Versailles. Mar vel at the state apar tments of the king, the Hercules Drawing Room with its magnificent painted ceiling and the famed Hall of Mirrors — the glit tering corridor of chandeliers and glass in which the Treat y of Versailles was signed, thus ending World War I. PARIS CRUISE BY NIGHT Experience the "Cit y of Light" in all its illuminated glor y as you drif t along the Seine River on a leisurely night cruise, one of the most relaxing ways to see the sights along the bank s. Board your open-air vessel and set sail to view the cit y's famous monuments, such as the Louvre, the Musée D'Orsay, the Grand Palais and the imposing Conciergerie. TIMELESS TOWN OF PÉROUGES Journey to the medieval stone village of Pérouges. Perched high on a hill with spec tacular views of the French Alps, Pérouges is a treasure of French heritage and culture and considered one of the most beautiful towns in France. Enjoy a walking tour along its cobblestone streets and sample the town's delicious sweet pastr y. CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE WINE TASTING Explore the town named for its "Pope's New Castle", its centuries- old vineyard and its superb wines. Châteauneuf- du-Pape and the town that grew up around it is one of the world's most celebrated wine -producing regions. Sample the local drop a local vineyard for wine tasting. TREK VIEUX LYON Discover the rich histor y that lies throughout Lyon's charming Old Town, known as Vieux Lyon. Take a funicular ride up to Four vière Hill for panoramic views of the cit y. View the Basilica of Notre -Dame de Four vière and the ruins of a Roman amphitheater, then continue to a local café to enjoy a refreshing beverage. CHARMING ARDÈCHE Shaped by the Ardèche River, take in the natural beaut y of this pic turesque region and learn about one of its most renowned har vests — lavender. On this scenic drive, stop at the Lavender Museum where you'll see how the essential oil is ex trac ted from the flower. Continue to the Ardèche Gorge, one of France's most spec tacular natural wonders. 122 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/rivers