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PONANT and Relais & Châteaux Announce New Partnership to Offer Three Gastronomic Cruises in 2020

July 8, 2019 by Editor

July 8, 2019 – PONANT, the global leader in luxury expeditions and the only French-owned cruise line, and Relais & Châteaux, a beacon of excellence in hospitality and gastronomy, have come together to create all-new culinary cruise experiences for 2020. Each hosted by a Relais & Châteaux Chef, three itineraries in Europe, Africa, and Asia are currently on sale and available to book, with more to follow in 2021. Philippe Gombert, President of Relais & Châteaux …

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