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CO G N AC , FR A N C E BO R D E AU X , FR A N C E SHOR E E X C U R SIONS ON Y O U R JO U R N E Y A TASTE OF COGNAC C AMUS BOURG, FR ANCE 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. PRIVILEGED ACCESS LE MARCHÉ DES C APUCINS BORDEAUX, FR ANCE 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. OPTIONAL C ADILL AC WALKING TOUR & WINE TASTING BORDEAUX, FR ANCE Enjoy a leisurely stroll around one of France's most pic turesque towns. Join your guide as you explore its hear t, passing through the Sea Gate, with its crenellated crown, and Clock Gate, named for the colour ful timekeeper near its top. Visit a château in Sauternes to learn how these prized wines are made followed by a tasting. INCLUDED HISTORIC SAINT-ÉMILION & CHÂTEAU VINEYARD VISIT SAINT-ÉMILION, FR ANCE 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. OPTIONAL PANOR AMIC BORDEAUX FR ANCE Meet your guide for a shor t transfer to the cit y centre. Mar vel at the expanse of the Place des Quinconces, one of the largest squares in Europe, with its array of majestic sculptures and fountains. View the neoclassical Grand Theâtre de Bordeaux. Admire Place de la Bourse, where the world's largest reflec ting pool, the Miroir d'Eau spreads out like glass amid stately buildings. INCLUDED BL AYE WALKING TOUR & CITADEL FR ANCE Meet your knowledgeable guide and head to the ex traordinar y 17th- centur y citadel. Dramatically set on a rock beside the Gironde River, the for tress was designed by renowned engineer Vauban. Within its walls, you can admire the ruins of an ancient Gothic château. At the end of your tour, enjoy free time for independent exploration in Blaye. INCLUDED 136 | For pricing, availability and more details visit viking.com