Everyone has different experiences, impressions and opinions...even on the same trip...it's often in the eye of the beholder. e.g. We really enjoyed the Chateau d'Uzes evening...it was a gorgeous night, the Duke was in residence and invited everyone upstairs in the chateau to take photos with him, enjoy his trains. Our dinner was delightful and we left having had a great evening. The Camargue is such a highlight for this trip...wonderful setting, loved the hosts, the demonstration of these gorgeous horses...it needs to be experienced...and one of the reasons we came on this river cruise. The best experience was the morning at Le Cordon Bleu...that was top shelf! Absolute fun to actually make macarons under the watchful eye and instruction of the chef and to take a box of our creations back with us! Watching guys participate that probably haven't spent many hours in the kitchen and certainly not at the gourmet level...worth the trip! We did not feel the drives to a few of the excursions to be too long...again, when the sky is blue, the sun is out...all's right with the world when you are in the countryside of France...it was terrific. If you have any other questions on other excursions...I'd be happy to share other insights. Also, the staff was terrific...talk about multi-tasking, these young people were everywhere and always smiling and filling your wine glass!
We had two dinner buffets, the night we arrived and one other night. There were always three entree choices, plus a vegetarian option...also a steak, chicken or fish could be ordered any night! Breakfast buffets (which I prefer) and lunch buffets but you could order off the menu for some items. The soups are always outstanding and hot!
kfnknfzk...you told me all year that this was your favorite river cruise...I'm a believer. It did not disappoint!
