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Exclusive cruises through the wonders of France on the Rhône River

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

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A unique holiday
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Main features
Boat model: River boat
Type: Yacht / Motoryacht > 24 m
Number of cabins: 69
Maximum capacity: 138 travelers

Cabin

Main Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Cabins with windows. Premium location cabins.
Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Cabins with large windows. Premium location cabins.
Main Deck - Double Cabin - Cat B
Cabins with windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat B
Cabins with large 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 4pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner followed by a lively... more+ evening. Night sailing to Avignon. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Lyon Avignon Arles
Morning sailing on the Rhône.
Optional excursions:
- Authentic: guided tour of Avignon and the... more+ city 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. Admire the great ceremonial halls, chapels and private apartments of the Popes.
- Experience: walk to the Pont du Gard and visit the museum. This prodigious three-level Roman aqueduct, the highest in the world, a true technical feat and architectural masterpiece, is the most visited ancient monument in France. Just a few meters from the Pont du Gard, in a vast multimedia space, the museum plunges visitors into the fascinating world of Roman antiquity. Return on board for dinner and continue sailing towards Arles, which you will reach in the evening. After dinner, optional authentic excursion/experience: guided tour of Arles, a cultural mecca enriched by vestiges of the Roman Empire. Arles is home to a thousand marvels, and boasts numerous monuments inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Roman city, city of Van Gogh and capital of the Camargue, Arles, authentic and welcoming, has succeeded in reconciling tradition and modernity, culture and nature, art de vivre and a sense of celebration.
 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Avignon and the City of the Popes, Walking tour of the Pont du Gard and visit to the museum, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Arles Port-Saint-Louis Martigues Arles
The Camargue, 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", where nature reigns supreme.
Optional morning excursions:
- Authentic: discover the Camargue. 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.
Afternoon sailing to Martigues.
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.
In the evening, sail to Arles.
 
Activities: Optional services: Discovering the Camargue, Discover the Camargue by 4x4, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Arles Les Baux-de-Provence Arles Viviers
Morning optional excursions: authentic/experiential: discover Les Baux de Provence and the spirit... more+ of a village of incomparable charm, prized by artists. Nestled on a rocky outcrop, its splendid scenery invites you to enjoy an enchanted, timeless interlude.
Return on board and cruise to Viviers.
Afternoon cruise through the landscapes of the Provencal Rhône, passing Tarascon, whose castle overlooks the river, Avignon, a few lock crossings including Bollène, before arriving in Viviers at night.
 
Activities: Optional services: Discovering Les Baux de Provence, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Viviers Tain-l'Hermitage
Morning sailing. We'll sail past Montélimar, famous for its world-famous nougats, and on to... more+ Rochemaure, where you'll catch a glimpse of an ancient volcano rising to over 500m in the Massif Central. This is the eastern edge of the Coiron basalt plateau.
In the afternoon, optional authentic excursion/experience: the Vercors and Clairette de Die tasting. From the wild high plateaus to the gentle green valleys, the Vercors massif is alive with the rhythm of a rich and contrasting nature. The Parc Naturel Régional is an exceptional space for discovery and adventure, between mountains and wonders, paths and torrents, cliffs and rocks. The Vercors was a hotbed of the French Resistance and 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 cruise to Lyon.
 
Activities: Optional services: Visit Vercors and taste Clairette de Die, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Viviers 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
Welcome cocktail
The gala evening
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
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

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
You'll leave by coach for the Pont du Gard, a true masterpiece of ancient architecture. Built as a three-level aqueduct, it carried water across the Gardon River. We'll hike along the aqueduct trail, a 2-mile walk through the site with numerous... more+ viewing points. At the end of our trek, we'll visit the museum and then return on board our ship. 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 £97 / people
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
Departure by coach from La Voulte towards Die. Carved out in limestone, the Vercors Regional Nature Park extends over 186,000 hectares between the Isère Valley to the North and the Diois to the South. Water has shaped deep gorges in the cliffs,... more+ majestic cirques, caves and chasms among the most famous in Europe. Wooded plateaux and valleys shaped by agriculture are home to a remarkable fauna and flora. We'll stop at the cellars of Die Jaillance to discover a true love story between men and the vines and enjoy a wine tasting session.* Afterwards, we will continue by coach for a panoramic view of the Rousset Pass located in the heart of the Vercors and reaching an altitude of over 1400 meters. The belvedere culminates at a height of 1245 meters and from this point of view the scenery is outstanding: arid escarpments and a road with hairpin bends down the hill, which accentuates the overall impression of depth. We'll move on towards Vassieux-en-Vercors, La Chapelle-en-Vercors and Pont-en-Royans where you'll get to see the suspended houses, whose daring architecture dates as far back as the perched village itself, built in the 15th century. Last, we'll drive through Romans-sur-Isère well known for its shoe industry before returning by coach to Tain l'Hermitage to board our ship. PLEASE NOTE Roads are sinuous, beware of travel sickness. The order of visits can be modified. Times are approximate. *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.  
Not included £60 / people
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