Charming Provence : a barge cruise in Southern France

Tour of Arles(2). We’ll discover this cultural center and its Roman ruins, and then travel inland to find out about olive oil production in Provence. We’ll finish up our tour with a tasting of some local products. Afterwards, we’ll return to the ship and spend the afternoon cruising to Gallician. We’ll travel on the Rhône River and the Rhône à Sète Canal.

This morning we’ll have an excursion to the Camargue. Afterwards, you can enjoy some free time in the splendid city of Sainte-Marie-de-la-Mer, where we recommend a visit to its fortified church. We’ll spend the afternoon cruising towards Aigues-Mortes, arriving in the early evening.

Join us for a tour of Aigues-Mortes(2). This old, fortified city with a rich heritage is located in the middle of the marshes and is one of the most beautiful sites in Provence. We’ll board a tourist train and tour the salt marches and visit the salt museum. Afterwards, we’ll return to the ship. We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Palavas-Les-Flots. Spend some free time discovering the spa resort of Palavas-Les-Flots, whose rich identity reaches back for more than three centuries.

We’ll set out on a tour to discover a manade and the life of its herders during a visit by wagon, and take part in a bull sorting. Before returning to the boat, we’ll have a delicious snack with products coming from the farm. We’ll spend the afternoon cruising towards Sète, arriving in the early evening.

We’ll leave on an excursion to the Étang De Thau, famous for its shellfish. We’ll visit the Étang de Thau Museum, where we’ll discover the shellfish farmers and fishermen. You’ll be able to taste some of the shellfish while taking in the beauty of the basin from a terrace. The afternoon will be dedicated to a tour of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, one of the most beautiful villages in France. We’ll return on board for our gala dinner and evening.

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Coach transfer from Sète to Arles or Avignon. End of our services.

• Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day
• Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists)
• Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
• The transfer Sete/Arles
• Assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
• Welcome cocktail
• The excursions mentioned in the program
• Gala dinner
• Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
• All port fees.

• Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
• Cancellation and baggage insurance
• Personal expenses
• All other services not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.