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A boat trip to discover mythical sites: from Burgundy to the Camargue

Looking for a holiday with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural visits?

By Marie Le Saint expert of your cruises
A unique holiday
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Main features
Boat model: River boat
Type: Yacht / Motoryacht > 24 m
Number of cabins: 54
Maximum capacity: 104 travelers
Crew members: 25

Cabin

Main Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Cabins with high sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Cabins with French balconies and panoramic sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Superior Deck - Single - Cat A
Cabins with French balconies and panoramic sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Main Deck - Double Cabin - Cat B
Cabins with high sliding windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Lyon
Boarding at 6pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner and evening entertainment.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Lyon Mâcon
Optional excursions :
- Authentic: Lyon. The city reveals its finest attractions, one of the... more+ symbols of which is undoubtedly the Basilica at the summit of Fourvière. Old Lyon is no exception. This medieval district bears witness to the city's heyday, and its famous traboules (covered pedestrian passageways) are real gems.
- Experience a gourmet walk in Lyon. Depart on foot for Lyon's Presqu'île district. During this stroll, you'll have the opportunity to sample Lyon's signature pink pralines and local charcuterie. This atypical city tour offers a complete immersion in regional gastronomy.
Back on board, we set sail for Mâcon. The cruise follows the curves of the Saône River, starting in the heart of the capital of the Gauls, where the Saône is an integral part of Lyon's magnificent panorama. Its influence has been decisive in the development of the city, particularly its old quarters. The river then winds its way through the valley and the plain, where villages, beautiful homes and numerous châteaux dot the landscape.... Arrival late evening. Overnight stopover.
 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Lyon, Gourmet stroll in Lyon, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Mâcon Vienne
Optional authentic excursion/experience: Cluny Abbey. In the Middle Ages, it extended its influence... more+ throughout Europe. Before the construction of St. Peter's in Rome, its abbey church was the largest in Western Christendom. Remnants of this prestigious heritage, such as the beautiful bell tower of Eau-Bénite, provide a glimpse of the wealth of this ancient Christian stronghold. Return on board and set sail. You'll cruise along the Saône and its varied landscapes, before joining the Rhône after Lyon. Overnight sailing to Vienne. 
Activities: Optional services: Visit to Cluny Abbey, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Vienne Avignon
Optional authentic excursion / experience: Vienna. The richness and diversity of Vienne's heritage... more+ has earned it the status of a City of Art and History. From Gallo-Roman times to the industrial era, the vestiges of the past are combined with intense cultural activity, such as the Jazz Festival.

Afternoon sailing on the Rhône to Avignon. The Rhône valley reveals the magnificent Pilat regional park, a mid-mountain massif. Covering an area of 700 km², it is an immense space with a variety of landscapes alternating between fir and beech forests, pastures, vine-covered hillsides, orchards... An unspoilt territory that is home to a wealth of flora and fauna. You'll pass the towns of Condrieu, Vérin and Chavanay, among others, on the famous Rhône Valley wine route. Lively evening. Night sailing.
 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Vienne (Isère), more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Avignon Arles
Early morning arrival in Avignon. Optional authentic excursion / experience: Avignon and the City... more+ of the Popes. From its flamboyant past as the capital of Christendom, the city has preserved an exceptional heritage. From the Palais des Papes to the Pont Saint-Bénézet and the ramparts, the papal city proudly displays its attractions at the gateway to Provence. The Palace of the Popes, an imposing fortress and sumptuous palace, is the symbol of the power of Christianity in the Middle Ages. It was home to seven pontiffs in the 14th century. As you tour the halls of the world's largest Gothic palace, you'll learn about the lives of the pontiffs and their political and religious power. You'll admire the great ceremonial halls, chapels and private apartments of the Popes. Return on board for lunch and continue sailing to Arles, which you'll reach in the early afternoon.
Optional excursions:
The Camargue, the cradle of Provençal culture and traditions, is a splendid and authentic region that harmoniously combines biological richness, diversity of flora and fauna and splendid landscapes. Whether by the sea or in a typical village, every step is an adventure in this "land at the end of the world", where nature reigns supreme.
- Authentic: the Camargue and a visit to a manade. Visit a manade and see how the gardians, horse-riding herdsmen responsible for watching over and leading the herds, work on horseback. Based on medieval traditions, the gardian profession has been perpetuated to this day.
- Experience the Camargue by 4x4. Another way to be at the heart of nature. Let yourself be guided through this wild land, a unique adventure that awakens all the senses.
Provencal evening and folk show on board.
 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Avignon and the City of the Popes, Discover the Camargue by 4x4, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Arles Viviers
Optional authentic excursion/experience: Arles and visit to an olive oil producer. Arles is home to... more+ a thousand wonders, including many monuments on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Roman city, city of Van Gogh and capital of the Camargue, Arles is authentic and welcoming, combining tradition and modernity, culture and nature, art de vivre and a sense of celebration. Not to mention its renowned gastronomy, in which olive oil plays a key role. During the excursion, the boat will sail to Avignon, where you will join it. Return on board. Afternoon sailing to Viviers. A natural communication route, the Rhône has been the link between the interior of France and the Mediterranean world since ancient times. Arrival in Viviers in the evening.

Optional authentic excursion / experience: Viviers. A medieval city classified as a protected area. The historic capital of the Vivarais region to which it owes its name, Viviers proudly watches over the Rhone gorge from the top of a rocky outcrop where its cathedral stands enthroned. A veritable open-air architectural museum, the Ardèche town boasts nine buildings listed as historic monuments.
 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Viviers, Guided tour of Arles and an olive oil production estate, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Viviers Tournon Lyon
Early morning cruise to Tournon. Along the way, you'll catch a glimpse of Montélimar, capital of... more+ Nougat, Valence in the heart of the Drôme region, symbolizing the gateway to the South of France, and Tain l'Hermitage, where you'll enjoy panoramic views of the sloping vineyards. Arrive Tournon early afternoon.
Optional authentic excursion / experience: Tournon. Guided tour of Tournon, stopping off at the château-museum, followed by a tasting of wines and regional products. The pretty village of Tournon dominates the banks of the Rhône. Its imposing castle, cobbled streets, terraced vineyards, lush gardens and spectacular panoramas invite you to enjoy a visit that combines emotions and sensations.
Return on board for the gala evening. Overnight sailing to Lyon.
 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Tournon, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Lyon
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
The price includes
Mineral water available
Unlimited tea and coffee on board
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
The gala evening
Welcome cocktail
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Routing
Personal expenses
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

This winkling city will reveal itself to you during a guided visit by coach and on foot. Our excursion will start with a stop at the Fourvière Basilica. You'll first take in the breathtaking views from the heights of the Basilica before entering... more+ it. In 1168, a chapel was built in Fourvière by Olivier de Chavannes, the Saint Jean canon, over the ruins of the old roman forum. The small chapel that was first dedicated to Saint Thomas and then to the Virgin Mary has been destroyed and rebuilt many times. Its current known form dates back to 1740 and its most recent renovation was in 2008. After our visit we'll return to the coach and move on to Lyon's Old Town. You will take a walking tour with our guide and discover the "traboules”, types of passageways that are typical of the city. The first traboules are thought to have been built in the 4th century. There was a water shortage in Lugdunum (the Gallo-Roman name that was given to Lyon at the time) that led its inhabitants to settle in the "lower city” on the banks of the Saône, at the foot of the hills of Fourvière. The traboules were thus used to reach the river quickly. You'll enjoy some free time in the Saint Jean district, in the heart of the Old Town. Return on board for lunch. PLEASE NOTE Please dress appropriately to enter the Basilica. Good walking shoes are recommended. Times are approximate. The order of the visits can change.  
Not included £43 / people
Join us for a guided tour on foot within the heart of Lyon, known as the Presqu’île. What makes this tour unique are the stops at several eateries to have a bite of the local cuisine. The sweet pink praline and savory cold cuts are the stars of... more+ this show. We’ll discover the multitude of candies and pastries made with pink praline, a local confection you just can't say no to. For those with a savory tooth, our next stop will be a tasting of regional charcuterie. During this tour, your guide will also talk about renowned local chefs for a complete understanding of the "Gastronomic Capital of the World."PLEASE NOTETimes are approximate.The order of the visits can change. 
Not included £47 / people
You will leave by coach with your guide to the Cluny Abbey. Founded in 910 by William the Pious, the abbey was under the direct protection of Rome and its abbot was granted the role of mediator between the political leaders and the pope. This ancient... more+ Benedictine abbey extended a widespread influence on all of medieval Europe. Its church was the largest in all of West Christianity until the Saint Peter's basilica was built in Rome. In 1798, the abbey was sold as a national asset and thus dismantled, while its church was almost completely destroyed. Today, you can still admire their vestiges which bear witness to the past splendour of Cluny. Return on board in Macon. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. Times are approximate. The order of the visits can change.  
Not included £57 / people
Not included
You will set out on foot for the guided tour of the old town of Avignon. With the Pope's Palace, classed as a world heritage site by UNESCO and a testimony to the city's past when it was known as the capital of Christianity back in the Middle-Ages,... more+ Avignon offers an impressive array of monuments. Along the Passage de l'Oratoire, you'll be able to admire the exteriors of the chapel, classified as a historic monument, where many events take place during the famous Avignon Festival. We'll move on to St Agricol street where you'll get to see the diocesan Church, the oldest in the city. We'll then stop by the Place de l'Horloge, which has always been the beating heart of Avignon. Cafés and restaurant terraces are now spread out where the Roman forum once stood. Right across, you will see the walls of the Town Hall and the theater that was built in the 19th century. We'll continue to the Place du Palais. This square is roughly 800 ft long and 160 ft wide. To the East stands the Pope's Palace which faces the baroque sculptures of the Papal mint. A large golden Virgin seems to be watching the Notre Dame des Doms cathedral while the elegant Renaissance inspiration on the outside walls of the Petit Palais are showing further back. Then, discover the Pope's Palace, the most important monument in the city. It's made of two parts: the old Palais of Pope Benedict XII (1334 - 1342), and the new Palais of his successor Pope Clement VI (1342 - 1352). Our visit will take you through the staterooms where numerous ceremonies and feasts took place, the chapels, the Pope's private apartments and the terraces which offer a wonderful panorama on Avignon and the Rhône river. Return on board on foot. PLEASE NOTE It is forbidden to take pictures inside the Pope's Palace. It is necessary to climb up 500 steps inside the Pope's Palace. Bags would be left in the luggage office. Good walking shoes are recommended. Times are approximate. The order of the visits can change.  
Not included £30 / people
Far from the tourist traps, discover the Petite and Grande Camargue from the back of a jeep with local guides who will share their enthusiasm for this legendary area. You'll cross the Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue, a nationally designated... more+ protected area with ponds and marshes that are home to waders, pink flamingos, egrets, herons, etc. Join us for another way to get up and close to nature. PLEASE NOTE PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE, STURDY SHOES AND APPROPRIATE CLOTHING ACCORDING TO THE WEATHER. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £91 / people
Enjoy a panoramic guided tour of the Camargue. Sit back and admire the rivers, marshes, ponds, pink flamingoes, black bulls and the famous, indigenous Camargue horses. Discover the salt and rice fields that make the area so well known. We'll visit a manade... more+ (bull breeding farm) and learn about the work of a manadier as we watch a demonstration of how they work with the animals they raise. Our visit will include a cocktail on the patio. At the end of our visit, we'll return to the ship.PLEASE NOTEGood walking shoes are recommended.The order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
Not included £66 / people
You will leave the boat on foot for a guided tour of Viviers. The third largest protected sector in the Rhône Alpes regions, residence of bishops since the 5th century, Viviers, a small town with a population of 3,500 is like an open-air museum, where... more+ every stone contains a page of history. You will be able to admire France's smallest Cathedral in this sumptuous medieval town. Among other things you will see the House of Knights with its superb Renaissance facade, the Tower of St Michel, the great seminary and the Belvedere with an unobstructed view of Viviers at night. Return to the boat on foot. PLEASE NOTE Comfortable shoes are recommended. An effort is required to go up to the Belvedere. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £20 / people
Depart by foot for the guided tour of Arles. For two thousand years Arles has maintained an outstanding architectural heritage making it a genuine open-air museum. Welcome to this tourist and cultural mecca. During this tour you will see the Roman... more+ Amphitheatre (the Arena), the Roman Theatre, St Trophimus square with its cloister and church on the Arles route; one of three routes leading to Santiago de Compostela. We will continue our tour through the Place du Forum, and finally, the Roman baths of Constantine. Then, depart by coach towards Tarascon. You will visit a domain producing the famous Provencal olive oil at the foot of Montagnette in an 18th C. Provençal country house where the estate owners have planted a large orchard of 150,000 trees. You will visit the estate sitting on straw bales in trailers pulled by tractors. The owners will explain the cultivation and production of the yellow gold of Provence, olive oil. After this discovery, you will have the opportunity to taste the products of the estate. Return to Arles by coach. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £57 / people
Welcome to Tournon! Located in the heart of the Rhone Valley, at the gates of Provence, this city will enchant you with its heady perfumes. We'll begin our visit on foot passing all the main tourist attractions of the town, including the historic... more+ monuments and shopping areas. We'll stop at the Château Museum where we'll get the opportunity to discover the permanent collection tracing the history of navigation on the Rhone river. This imposing castle was built on a high granite rock overlooking the town and was the domain of the barony of the Counts of Tournon. At the foot of the castle, enjoy a pleasant walk along the streets and alleys of the historic center which will take you back to the Middle Ages. Our visit will end with a tasting* of regional products and wines. Return on foot to the boat at our own pace. PLEASE NOTE Comfortable walking shoes recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.  
Not included £43 / people
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