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P O N T D U G A R D AQ U E D U C T, FR A N C E P O P E ' S PA L AC E SHOR E E X C U R SIONS ON Y O U R JO U R N E Y PANOR AMIC LYON FR ANCE Discover Lyon's cultural and culinar y treasures. Visit the Basilica of Notre Dame atop Four vière Hill for panoramic views, then stroll Vieux Lyon's cobblestone streets. Admire Gothic St. Jean Cathedral and explore the Presqu'île distric t. and browse boutiques for Lyon's famed silk—an unforget table journey through histor y and charm. Later, peruse the shops, perhaps purchasing some of the fine silk for which Lyon is world famous. INCLUDED CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE WINE TASTING AVIGNON, FR ANCE Visit t wo wine estates and meet the vintners whose families have cultivated these vineyards for generations. Toast your experience by sampling the distinc tive bouquet and finish of these ver y special wines. OPTIONAL TIMELESS TOWN OF PÉROUGES LYON, FR ANCE Travel to Pérouges, a walled hilltop town steeped in French heritage and film histor y. Stroll cobblestone streets past medieval houses and the 50 -foot tower of its old castle. Learn about its 13th- centur y linen- weaving roots, visit the local church and savour the town's signature treat—the sweet Galet te Pérougienne. OPTIONAL AVIGNON WALK & POPE'S PAL ACE FR ANCE Visit the monumental palace, once the seat of seven popes, and explore its medieval cit y. Enjoy a guided tour of this for tress- church—the Middle Ages' largest Gothic building which is gigantic, dwar fing even the neighbouring cathedral. Visit the Market Hall, an iconic indoor market with a ver tical garden, cafés and stalls selling local produce. INCLUDED PONT DU GARD AQUEDUC T AVIGNON, FR ANCE See the magnificent three-tiered struc ture built by the Romans 2,000 years ago. One of the Roman Empire's most breathtaking remains and most ambitious engineering projec ts of its time, mar vel at the huge struc ture that once channelled 44 million gallons of water each day, and spend time at the site's museum. OPTIONAL ARLES WALKING TOUR FR ANCE Experience the celebrated cit y of Arles, where Roman ruins and vibrant colours have inspired ar tists. Begin with a stroll to the massive Les Arènes, an ancient amphitheatre able to seat 20,000. Follow the Rue du Cloî tre to the Place de la République, a bustling square that once hosted the ancient Roman Circus. See the 15th- centur y Church of St. Trophime, a Romanesque triumph named for a 3rd- centur y bishop. INCLUDED 128 | For pricing, availability and more details visit viking.com