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Discovering the authentic Provence: sailing between Arles and Lyon

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

By Alexis DEBUC 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: 105 travelers
Crew members: 25

Cabin

Main Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Cabins with high windows. Premium location cabins.
Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Cabins with French balconies and sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Main Deck - Double Cabin - Cat B
Cabins with high windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat B
Cabins with French balconies and sliding windows. Cabins with "intermediate" location.
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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

Arles
Boarding at 6:00 pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. In the... more+ evening, optional excursion AUTHENTIC / EXPERIENCE: Arles. Departure on foot for a guided tour of Arles. Twice a thousand years old, Arles has preserved an exceptional monumental heritage, making it a veritable open-air museum. This tourist and cultural mecca opens its doors to you. On this guided tour, you'll see the Roman Amphitheatre (the Arenas), the Ancient Theatre, Place St Trophime with its cloister and church, all part of the Chemin d'Arles, one of the three routes leading to Santiago de Compostela. Continue to the Place du Forum before returning to the boat on foot. 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Arles, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Arles Port-Saint-Louis Martigues Arles
The Camargue, the cradle of Provençal culture and traditions, is a splendid, authentic region that... more+ harmoniously combines biological wealth, 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", set between the sky and the sea, where nature reigns supreme. In the morning, optional excursions: - AUTHENTIC: discover the Camargue. Visit a manade and see how the gardians, horse-riding shepherds responsible for looking after and leading the herds, work on horseback. Based on medieval traditions, the gardian profession has been perpetuated to this day. - EXPERIENCE: the Camargue 4x4. Another way to get to the heart of nature. Let yourself be guided through this wild land, a unique adventure where all the senses are awakened. Free time in Martigues. This typically Mediterranean town has inspired the greatest artists. Along its canals, quays and bridges, visitors can discover the charm and rich cultural heritage of this "Venice of Provence", where art and history coexist. Night cruise to Arles. 
Activities: Including: Visit to a herd farm and demonstration of horse riding, more+
Optional services: Discovering the Camargue, Discover the Camargue by 4x4 more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Arles Viviers
Morning optional excursions: AUTHENTIC / EXPERIENCE: discover Les Baux de Provence and the spirit... more+ of a village of incomparable charm, prized by artists. Nestling on a rocky outcrop, its splendid setting invites you to take an enchanted, timeless break. Return on board and cruise to Viviers. Afternoon sailing through the landscapes of the Provençal Rhône, passing Tarascon, whose castle overlooks the river, Avignon, a few lock crossings including that of Bollène before arriving in Viviers at night. 
Activities: Optional services: Discovering Les Baux de Provence, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Viviers La Voulte-sur-Rhône Tain-l'Hermitage Lyon
Morning sailing. We'll sail past Montélimar, famous for its world-famous nougats, and then on to... more+ Rochemaure, where you'll catch a glimpse of an ancient volcano rising to over 500 metres as an extension of the Massif Central. This is the eastern edge of the Coiron basalt plateau. In the afternoon, optional AUTHENTIC / EXPERIENCE excursion: the Vercors and Clairette de Die tasting. From the wild high plateaux to the gentle green valleys, the Vercors massif is alive with the rhythm of a rich and contrasting nature. The Regional Nature Park is an exceptional place for discovery and adventure, between mountains and wonders, paths and torrents, cliffs and rocks. The Vercors was a hotbed of the French Resistance, but it also has a strong historical symbolism. At the foot of the massif, the pretty commune of Die is famous for its "Clairette", a delicious sparkling white wine with fruity aromas. Gala evening and sail to Lyon. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Lyon
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Possibility to privatize the boat on request
The price includes
Drinks included on board (excluding special cards)
Onboard entertainment
On-board assistance
Welcome cocktail
The gala evening
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Activities included in the program
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
Personal expenses
Routing
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

included
Departure on foot for the guided tour of Arles. Arles with its two thousand years of history has preserved an exceptional monumental heritage, making the city a veritable open-air museum. Welcome to one of the most important tourist and cultural sites in... more+ France. During the course of this guided tour you will see the Roman Amphitheatre (the "Arènes"), the Ancient Roman Theatre, Place St Trophime with its cloister and church, which are part of the Arles route, one of the three pilgrimage routes leading to Santiago de Compostela. We will continue our visit with Place du Forum and finally, the Thermae of Constantine. Free time. Return to the boat on foot. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. Times are approximate. The order of the visits can change.  
Not included £20 / 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 £63 / 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
Meet up with your guide and set off on a guided tour of Les Baux de Provence, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Located at the heart of the Alpilles on a rocky plateau, the village overlooks breath-taking landscapes over Arles, the Camargue and... more+ the Alpilles. This gorgeous and impressive stone fortress is definitely a must-see. Tourism developed in this region after World War II with the arrival of Raymond Thuillier who contributed to the worldwide popularity of the Baux with the opening of the gastronomic restaurant "Oustau de Baumanière” where celebrities and political figures would often dine. In 1966, André Malraux issued a decree putting the village under protection of the Ministry of Culture and the Environment. A prosperous era then started for the Baux which had been left aside since the Revolution. The restoration of the city led to its being listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France in 1998. Return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended : Les Baux de Provence is paved and sloped. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £48 / people

CUSTOMIZED QUOTE

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Main Deck - Single - Cat C
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