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Journey on the Rhône and Saône rivers through sublime landscapes: from Lyon to Martigues

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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 Mâcon
Boarding at 6pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. Sailing to Mâcon.... more+ Crossing Lyon "by night". 
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Mâcon Lyon
In the morning, optional authentic excursion/experience: guided tour of Mâcon. With its Roman tile... more+ roofs and colorful facades, Mâcon invites you to take a stroll. With its impressive and varied architectural monuments, you'll discover old houses and private mansions.
In the afternoon, an optional authentic excursion/experience: the Beaujolais vineyards. The Beaujolais vineyards are 15 kilometers wide, covering the hillsides and slopes that rise in tiers from the Saône plain. The variety of terroirs has led to the creation of twelve Appellations d'Origine Contrôlée. Beaujolais is mainly a red wine made from the gamay noir grape with white juice. The region also produces "primeur" or "new" wines, known as vins de fête. You'll reach the Hameau Duboeuf, Europe's largest Oenopark. It's a unique journey through the history of wine, an encounter between land, wine and man. A wine tasting concludes the visit.
Return on board. Sailing to Lyon, which we reach in the evening.
 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Mâcon, Excursion to the Beaujolais vineyards and visit to Hameau Duboeuf, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Lyon Tain-l'Hermitage
Lyon, with its twenty centuries of history, has shaped itself through the ages. Capital of the... more+ Gauls under the Roman Empire, an important financial center in the Middle Ages, then capital of silk and hub of European trade, the city's rich history can be read in the many monuments that line the city's districts between the Rhône and Saône rivers. Lyon "la magnifique" also seduces with its art of living, and its gastronomy is world-renowned.
Optional excursions:
- Authentic: guided tour of Lyon. The city reveals its finest attractions, one of the symbols of which is without doubt the Basilica that stands at the summit of Fourvière. Old Lyon is not to be outdone: this medieval district bears witness to the city's heyday, and its famous traboules (covered pedestrian passageways) are real gems.
- Experience a gourmet stroll in Lyon. Depart on foot for Lyon's Presqu'île district. During this stroll, you'll have the opportunity to taste Lyon's pink pralines and local charcuterie. This atypical city tour offers a complete immersion in regional gastronomy.
Afternoon sail to Tain l'Hermitage, arriving in the evening.
 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Lyon, Gourmet stroll in Lyon, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Tain-l'Hermitage Avignon
In the morning, optional authentic excursion/experience: discover the Vercors and taste Clairette... more+ de Die. 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.
Return on board. Afternoon sailing to Avignon, which we reach in the late evening.
 
Activities: Optional services: Visit Vercors and taste Clairette de Die, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Avignon Arles
In the morning, optional authentic excursion / experience: guided tour of Avignon and the City of... more+ the Popes. Imposing fortress and sumptuous palace, it is the symbol of the power of Christianity in the Middle Ages, and 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. In particular, you'll be able to admire the great ceremonial halls, chapels and private apartments of the Popes. Return on board and sail to Arles.
In the afternoon, 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 managed to reconcile tradition and modernity, culture and nature, art de vivre and a sense of celebration. Night stopover in Arles.
 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Avignon and the City of the Popes, Guided tour of Arles, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Arles Martigues
Morning optional excursions:
The Camargue, cradle of Provençal culture and traditions, is a... more+ splendidly 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: discover the Camargue. Visit a manade and see how the gardians, horse-riding herdsmen responsible for guarding 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.
Gala evening.
 
Activities: Optional services: Discovering the Camargue, Discover the Camargue by 4x4, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Martigues
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
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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

Although it is still in the Burgundy region, with its unique roof tiles and brightly colored facades, Mâcon feels like it should border the Mediterranean Sea. The city has a wide range of striking monuments and beautiful, old mansions lining the... more+ streets in the older sections. PLEASE NOTE The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £20 / people
Departure by coach in the company of our guide from Montmerle-sur-Saöne or Belleville to discover the Beaujolais vineyards extending on 22,500 hectares. We will pass through charming little wine-growing villages before reaching Romanèche-Thorins... more+ for a visit to the "Hameau Duboeuf ", a unique museum in Europe containing a collection of old and rare objects from over 2000 years of wine-growing history. We'll learn about the current wine-making and vine-growing processes when visiting the wine storehouse where the wines are left to age in oak barrels. In the midst of the Beaujolais vineyards, we will discover the skills of the winemakers through exhibitions, automated puppet theaters and 3-D films. Afterwards, immerse yourself in fine aromas and delightful scents during a walk through the surprising gardens of "Oenoparc”, a true haven for wine-lovers spread out on 30,000 m² and 25 exhibition halls. Before leaving the "Hameau Duboeuf", we will, of course, enjoy a tasting* of some of the region's wines. Return on board. PLEASE NOTE The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.  
Not included £72 / people
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
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
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
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
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