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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?

A unique vacation
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Main characteristics
Type of boat: river boat
Number of cabins: 69
Maximum capacity: 138 travelers

Cabs

Main Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with windows. Premium location cabins.
Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with large windows. Premium location cabins.
Main Deck - Double Cabin - Cat B
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat B
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with large windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
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NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice for technical reasons (decision of the captain).

Sailing itineraries

Lyon
Boarding at 6pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner and evening entertainment.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Lyon Mâcon
Optional excursions :
- Authentic: Lyon. The city reveals its finest attractions, one of the... see+ 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. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Lyon, Gourmet stroll in Lyon, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Mâcon Vienne
Optional authentic excursion/experience: Cluny Abbey. In the Middle Ages, it extended its influence... see+ 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. 
Optional services: Visit to Cluny Abbey, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Vienne Avignon
Optional authentic excursion / experience: Vienna. The richness and diversity of Vienne's heritage... see+ 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. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Vienne (Isère), see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Avignon Arles
Early morning arrival in Avignon. Optional authentic excursion / experience: Avignon and the City... see+ 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.
 
Optional services: Guided tour of Avignon and the City of the Popes, Discover the Camargue by 4x4, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Arles Viviers
Optional authentic excursion/experience: Arles and visit to an olive oil producer. Arles is home to... see+ 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. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Viviers, Guided tour of Arles and an olive oil production estate, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Viviers Tournon Lyon
Early morning cruise to Tournon. Along the way, you'll catch a glimpse of Montélimar, capital of... see+ 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. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Tournon, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Lyon
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

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
Further information
Excursions must be added at least two weeks before the cruise departure date. Any changes made after the reservation has been confirmed will incur a €50 change fee per booking
The guides speak French and English
Languages spoken on board: French
Optional excursions are subject to availability and must be booked in advance before departure
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request
Activities and excursions on request see+

Activities

Guided tour of Lyon
Meet the bus and guide at Quai Claude Bernard and depart for a guided tour of Lyon. This excursion will begin with a panoramic tour of the city by bus to the Basilica of Fourvière. First, you will enjoy the magnificent view of Lyon from the heights of... see+ the Basilica, then you will visit the interior. In 1168, a chapel was built in Fourvière by Olivier de Chavannes, Canon of Saint Jean, on the ruins of the Roman forum. The small chapel, first dedicated to St. Thomas and then to the Virgin Mary, has been destroyed and rebuilt several times. The form we know today dates from 1740, and its last renovation was in 2008. Return to the bus and continue to Old Lyon. You will walk on foot through Old Lyon with your guide to discover the traboules. It is believed that the first traboules were built in the 4th century, when the inhabitants of Lugdunum (the Gallo-Roman name of Celtic origin for the current city of Lyon), lacking water, moved down to settle in the "lower town" on the side of the Saône, at the foot of Fourvière hill. The traboules were then used to quickly reach the Saône. A little free time in the St Jean district , the heart of old Lyon. Return to the side of the boat for lunch. NOTES Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Appropriate attire is required to enter the Basilica of Fourvière. The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $58 / pers.
Gourmet stroll in Lyon
Set off on a guided foot tour of Lyon's Presqu'île district. During this walk, discover Lyon through stops dedicated to tasting. Pralines and charcuterie will be the stars of this tour. Lyon's pink pralines are true symbols of indulgence and can be... see+ enjoyed in many ways: as candies, in pastries, in baked goods, and more. When visiting Lyon, it's hard to resist the call of these colorful sweets. Then, stop for a charcuterie tasting. Your guide will tell you about Lyon's great chefs and the city you are exploring during your gourmet getaway, offering you a complete immersion in the capital of gastronomy.NOTESThe order of visits may be changed.Times are given as a guide only. 
Not included $64 / pers.
Visit to Cluny Abbey
Depart by bus from Macon with your guides and head toCluny Abbey. Founded in 910 by William the Pious, the abbey was placed under the direct protection of Rome, and its abbot acted as a mediator between the political powers and the pope. The Benedictine abbey... see+ extended its influence throughout medieval Europe. Its abbey church was the largest in Western Christendom before the construction of St. Peter's in Rome. Sold as national property in 1798, the abbey was dismantled and its church almost destroyed. Today, you can still admire the remains, which bear witness to Cluny's past splendor. Return to the side of the boat in Macon. NOTES Please bring good walking shoes. The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $78 / pers.
Guided tour of Vienne (Isère)
Not included
Guided tour of Avignon and the City of the Popes
Meet your guides at the boat for a departure by foot to the centerof Avignon. With the Palais des Papes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness to its past as the capital of Christianity in the Middle Ages, the city offers a magnificent collection of... see+ monuments. In the passageway of the oratory, admire (from the outside) the chapel, a listed historical monument where many events take place during the famous Avignon Festival. Continue along Rue St Agricol. You will also see the diocesan church, the oldest in the city. Stop at Place de l'Horloge. Place de l'Horloge has always been the heart of Avignon. The space where the Roman forum once stood is now occupied by café terraces and restaurants set up in the shade of large plane trees. Opposite are the facades ofthe Town Hall and the theater built in the 19th century. Continue on to Place du Palais. This square is a vast esplanade measuring 240 meters by 48 meters. It is dominated on the east side by the imposing walls of the Palais des Papes, facing the Baroque sculptures of the Hôtel des Monnaies. A large golden virgin sits enthroned, as if watching over the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Doms, while at the end of the perspective, the Petit Palais displays its elegant Renaissance-style crenellated facade. Finally, visit the Palais des Papes, the most important monument of Avignon's heritage. It consists of two parts: the old palace built by Benedict XII (Pope from 1334 to 1342), and the new palace built by his successor Clement VI "the Magnificent" (Pope from 1342 to 1352), whose façade and Porte des Champeaux overlook the Place du Palais des Papes. The tour allows you to discover: the large ceremonial halls that hosted ceremonies and feasts, the chapels with painted decorations, the Pope's private apartments, and the terraces offering a wonderful panorama of the city of Avignon and the Rhône River. Return to the ship by foot. NOTES Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Photography is not permitted inside the Palais des Papes. There are approximately 500 steps to climb in the Palais des Papes. Bags must be left in the cloakroom. The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $41 / pers.
Discover the Camargue by 4x4
Far from the tourist trails, discover Petite and Grande Camargue in a 4x4 accompanied by a local guide who will share their passion for this legendary land with you. You will cross the Camargue Regional Nature Park and discover ponds, marshes, wading birds,... see+ flamingos, egrets, herons... A different way to experience the heart of nature. NOTES WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $125 / pers.
The Camargue and a visit to a manade
Guided panoramic tour of the Camargue. Admire the rivers, marshes, and ponds of this landscape, the flamingos, bulls, and famous Camargue horses, as well as the numerous salt pans and rice fields, whose production is known to all. You will visit a ranch and... see+ discover the life of the ranch hands. Then you will watch a demonstration of horseback work in the heart of a bull ranch. This tour is followed by a welcome drink in the patio. Return to the coach to rejoin the boat.NOTESPlease wear good walking shoes.The order of visits may be changed.Times are given as a guide only. 
Not included $91 / pers.
Guided tour of Viviers
You will leave the boat by foot to take a guided tour of Viviers. The third protected area in the Rhône-Alpes region and home to bishops since the 5th century, Viviers is a small town with a population of 3,500. It can be explored like an open-air... see+ architectural museum, where every page of history is written in stone. You can admire the smallest cathedral in France in this sumptuous medieval city. Among other things, you will see: the Maison des Chevaliers with its superb Renaissance façade, the St Michel Tower, the seminary, and the belvedere with its breathtaking view of Viviers at night. Return to the boat by foot. NOTES Wear sturdy shoes: the streets of Viviers are paved. Climbing up to the belvedere requires some physical effort. The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $27 / pers.
Guided tour of Arles and an olive oil production estate
Depart on foot for a guided tourof Arles. With two thousand years of history, Arles has preserved an exceptional architectural heritage that makes it a veritable open-air museum. This major tourist and cultural destination welcomes you with open arms. During... see+ this guided tour, you will seethe Roman Amphitheater (the Arenas), the Ancient Theater, St. Trophime Square with its cloister and church, which are part of the Way of Arles, one of the three routes leading to Santiago de Compostela. We will continue our tour with the Forum Square and finally, the Roman Baths of Constantine. Then, we will depart by bus for Tarascon to visit an estate that produces the famous Provençal olive oil. At the foot of the Montagnette, around an 18th-century Provençal bastide, the owners of the estate have planted a large orchard with 150,000 shafts. You will visit the estate seated on bales of straw placed on trailers pulled by tractors. The owners will explain how olive trees are cultivated and how Provence's "yellow gold," olive oil, is produced. After this discovery, you will have the opportunity to taste the estate's products. Return to Arles by bus. NOTES Please wear comfortable walking shoes. The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $78 / pers.
Guided tour of Tournon
Tournon welcomes you to the heart of the Rhône Valley, at the gateway to Provence and its fragrances. You will begin your visit with a walking tour, foot, of its main sites of interest and historical monuments.Stop at the castle museum, where you will... see+ have the opportunity to discover the permanent collection tracing the history of river transport on the Rhône. This majestic castle will surprise you on its granite rock, the stronghold of the barony of the Counts of Tournon. At the foot of the castle, enjoy a pleasant stroll through the narrow streets of the historic center, which will transport you back to the Middle Ages. We will end this tour with a tasting* of wines and regional products. Return to the boat on foot (at your own pace). NOTES Please wear good walking shoes. The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only. *Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, please drink responsibly.  
Not included $58 / pers.

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