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Taste of Provence on AmaWaterways Black heritage cruise
09.02.2024 - 17:56 / travelweekly.com
River cruise lines have taken note of travelers wanting more immersive cultural experiences that take them deep into the communities they visit.
And AmaWaterways' Soulful Experience Black heritage river cruises do just that.
Launched last year as the Soulful Epicurean Experience, the line shortened its name to reflect the broader focus it will take as more destinations and itineraries offer the program this year, with Egypt and Portugal joining France on the roster.
The Soulful Experience program is designed to deliver the highlights along the Rhone, Douro and Nile rivers while adding a curated, insightful journey into Black history and culture in each destination.
The best thing about the itinerary, as I discovered while aboard the AmaKristina for the first Soulful Experience sailing in August, is how AmaWaterways marries a relaxing cruise experience with a thought-provoking roster of guest lecturers and shore excursions. It made my cruise -- a 10-day Colors of Provence itinerary on the Rhone between Arles and Lyon, France -- a unique and culturally rich journey, one that stimulates the senses.
Street art in Little Africa, a cultural hub and neighborhood in Paris. Photo Credit: Nicole EdenedoBreathtaking sights ...
If you're familiar with Provence, you know that parts of the region are dominated by a mixture of vibrant and muted colors, from the verdant greens of lush vineyards to lavender fields and the sand-hued hillside houses of Gordes, a village synonymous with Provence's idyllic countryside.
This tranquil atmosphere perfectly complements the progressive art scene found at Fondation Blachere in Bonnieux, a contemporary art center and exhibition space dedicated to African artists that Soulful Experience guests can visit on an excursion in Avignon.
Here you'll find a trove of modern mixed-media works from artists like Morocco native Ghizlane Sahli and Oumar Ball of Mauritania spread over a two-story exhibition space. The property features an outdoor sculpture garden visitors can stroll through and a cafe overlooking rolling hills that seats for lunch and serves wine and beer.
The visit pairs with a scenic motorcoach tour through Provence as the local guide explains the area's history, while sprinkling in a bit of personal history and anecdotes.
In Lyon, the Soulful Experience crafts a similar experience of contrasts during a visit to a stunning and particularly moving memorial followed by a visit to a famous wine region.
Tata Senegalais de Chasselay, a cemetery and memorial for the nearly 200 Senegalese soldiers who were massacred by German forces during World War II. Photo Credit: Nicole EdenedoThe story behind Tata Senegalais de Chasselay is as unforgettable as it is visually striking in
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