I chose this cruise because of it's ports of call. It had everything I was interested in seeing in this part of France. The service, food and accommodations were outstanding. This was the second Viking Cruise I have been on and it was better than the first. I found the food, service and entertainment to be excellent. The ports were just as I expected them to be and the guides were very good. No stone was left upturned. The shopping was good and such a good time was had by all in out party. The enrichment options were very good and lent to the over all experience of the trip. And the ship, the ship was clean and well managed. Not a spot seemed out of place. The experience was relaxing as you were always able to find a place to just soak up the scenery. I know there will be a third cruise with Viking sometime soon.