CONTENTS
France Map 6
Why Choose Viking
8
Why Viking Guests Love France
10
Something for Everyone
12
THE SEINE
Introduction to the Seine 16
The Delights of Normandy
18
World War II History
20
Paris City Guide
22
8‑day Paris & the Heart of Normandy
24
8‑day Christmastime in Paris & Normandy
26
12‑day Paris to the Swiss Alps
27
12‑day Cities of Light
27
15‑day France's Finest
28
THE RHÔNE
Introduction to the Rhône 30
A French Masterpiece
32
Lyon City Guide
36
8‑day Lyon & Provence
38
15‑day Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland
40
THE DORDOGNE & GARONNE
Introduction to the Dordogne & Garonne 42
A Taste of Bordeaux
44
Great Wine Regions of France
47
Bordeaux City Guide
50
8‑day Châteaux, Rivers & Wine
52
RECIPES
Coq au Vin 54
Lavender and Lemon Tart
56
EXTENSIONS
Explore More: Pre and Post Extensions 58
OCEAN VOYAGES
29‑day Mediterranean's Iconic Shores 63
16‑day Malta, Morocco & the Mediterranean
64
13‑day Mediterranean Odyssey
64
12‑day Iberia, France & England Explorer
65
19‑day Iconic Western Europe
65
How to Book with Viking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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