Raymond Blanc to join culinary-themed Scenic sailing

Michelin star chef Raymond Blanc OBE will join a culinary-themed cruise with Scenic this autumn.

Blanc, who has two Michelin stars, will sail on Scenic Diamond through the French countryside on the line’s eight-day Flavours of Bordeaux cruise departing on October 10.

Prices for the sailing which calls into Saint-Émilion, Libourne, Blaye, Médoc, and Cadillac start from £2,995.

Raymond Blanc has trained more than 35 Michelin-starred chefs

Blanc will lead a cooking demonstration and a Q&A session before a book signing event and dinner.

Passengers on Scenic Diamond can eat regional dishes as they sail along the Dordogne river.

They can also cycle through the vineyards of Sauternes and travel through the Médoc wine route.

Blanc has trained more than 35 Michelin-starred chefs, including Marco Pierre White and Michael Caines.