Upon arrival, transfer to Scenic Sapphire, where your friendly crew await to welcome you on board. Spend the afternoon exploring your Scenic Space-Ship. Relax in your luxurious suite or take a beverage to the Sun Deck and admire the magnificent views across the city of Lyon. The highlight will be the spectacular Les Hospices de Beaune, a Gothic-style hospital founded in the Middle Ages, with decorative flamboyant roof tiles, surrounded by vineyards producing prestigious wine and now housing a museum.
You will have free time to explore the town at your own leisure before returning to your Scenic Space-Ship. Local Estate Visit; Visit a local estate situated in the heart of Burgundy. Walk along the old "Demarcation Line," which once divided the town, separating families and shaping daily life.
Discover the brave efforts of the French Resistance and learn about the challenges of living in a city torn apart by conflict, where courage and resilience prevailed.
The castle boasts a fascinating history and has been lovingly restored back to its original glory. Truffle Tasting: Meet a local truffle farmer and his dog and learn the tricks and techniques of truffle farming before enjoying a tasting of his delicious produce. Cooking Class at the restaurant of Georges Blanc: Take a short coach transfer to the villages of Vonnas where you will have a short orientation tour before visiting the restaurant of the three star Michelin Chef, Georges Blanc for a cooking demonstration.
After the cooking demonstration, take the opportunity to visit the village museum, the Museum has been loving created by Georges Blanc in dedication to his family who have lived and worked in this region of France for years, with his great-grandparents first settling in Vonnas in where they opened a lemonade cafe.
