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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 , FR A N C E BA SS I N S D ES LU M I È R ES , BO R D E AU X A TASTE OF COGNAC C AMUS Walk through the historic town of Blaye then drive with your guide through the scenic countr yside to the town of Cognac and Camus. 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 fashionable 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 delicacies. HISTORIC SAINT-ÉMILION & CHÂTEAU 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. BASSINS DES LUMIÈRES: SOUND & LIGHT SHOW During World War II, Bordeaux was occupied by German troops and was the site of a Nazi submarine base. Today, the space has been transformed into the world's largest digital ar t centre, the Bassins des Lumières. Immerse yourself in a multimedia ar t installation celebrating some of the most recognized work s in the world of ar t and architec ture. BORDEAUX WINE & BARRELS Tour of the fac tor y of barrel maker Morlier and see how wood slats are shaped into cask s designed to age fine Bordeaux wines. Continue to Château Paloumey for a tasting before lunch in Margaux. In the af ternoon continue to Château Léoville - Poy ferre, tour its cellars and sip its wines with ar tisanal cheese. Your excursion concludes at Château Kir wan, where you will enjoy dinner. 136 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/rivers