Cuisines & Culture of French Cities

8 Night Western Europe Cruise from Southampton, with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines onboard the Borealis calling at: port Pauillac, Pauillac, La Pallice, Saint-Malo, Cherbourg

This springtime exploration of charming French cities, including La Rochelle, Bordeaux - reached via La Pallice, and Pauillac offer chances to savour traditional French treats.Bordeaux is renowned for its wines, and a tour of the vineyards and the picturesque village of Saint-Émilion is a great way to immerse yourself in the wine culture. Elsewhere, you can indulge in local delicacies such as Cognac, Cancale oysters, calvados and crepes.An abundance of medieval sites await your discovery, too, from Cherbourg’s castle and Bordeaux’s bell tower to the architecture in La Rochelle’s old port area and the walled city of St Malo – the gateway to Mont. St Michel.

• Departs 14th April 2026
• Prices from £899pp
• 8 nights on board Borealis
• Sailing from Southampton