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River Provence: a tasty cultural voyage

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

A unique vacation
Who is the Cabin cruise for?
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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.
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Dinner
Lyon Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or
Morning optional excursion: Lyon and tasting at Les Halles Paul Bocuse. On this tour through time,... see+ styles and eras, you'll discover Lyon's finest attractions. You'll see one of its symbols, the Basilique de Fourvière, which stands like a fortress on top of Fourvière hill and seems to watch over the city. Not to be outdone, Old Lyon is a medieval quarter that bears witness to the city's heyday, and its famous traboules (covered pedestrian passageways) are real gems. Lyon is also synonymous with gastronomy, and the Halles Bocuse are a marvellous reflection of the culinary arts.
It's an awakening of the senses!
In the afternoon, free time and departure for Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or. We'll pass by some of Lyon's most emblematic landmarks: the Musée des Confluences, the Basilique de Fourvière, Vieux Lyon, the painted walls and the Homme de la Roche... Then we'll sail along the Saône to Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or, where we'll stop for an evening. Gastronomic dinner at the Abbaye de Collonges - Paul Bocuse, a veritable temple to French gastronomy. Paul Bocuse, elected Chef of the Century and Pope of Gastronomy, took gastronomy to new heights of refinement and taste. He passed on this taste for knowledge to future generations, and continues to inspire young chefs. His legendary inn, with its emblematic colors and baroque accents, transcends borders and symbolizes French culinary prestige. Return on board and set sail. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Lyon, see+
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Dinner
Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or Tain-l'Hermitage Avignon
Optional excursion: the Valrhona chocolate city at Tain l'Hermitage. Depart on foot for the Cité... see+ du Chocolat in Tain l'Hermitage. A veritable institution dedicated to chocolate, this tasty delicacy, which can be enjoyed at any time of day, is revealed in all its splendour in a multi-sensory universe. A playful journey for young and old, where the bean is discovered from its origins to the creation of a chocolate with multiple flavors. All your senses will be awakened, and you'll enjoy a unique taste experience. Afternoon sailing to Avignon, which we reach in the evening. Evening entertainment 
Optional services: Visit to the Valrhona chocolate factory in Tain l'Hermitage, see+
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Dinner
Gordes Avignon Avignon Arles
Morning optional excursions:
- Avignon and the City of the Popes. From its flamboyant past as the... see+ 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.
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- Gordes and Sénanque Abbey, in the heart of the Vaucluse mountains and the Luberon natural park. Gordes, one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", perched along the limestone cliffs, will charm you with its dry-stone houses, typical of the Pays d'Apt region. Its church and castle dominate the sumptuous landscape of the Lubéron valley. Continue on to Sénanque Abbey, a 12th-century Cistercian abbey still home to a community of monks. Visit the cloister and abbey church.
Return on board for lunch, and set sail for Arles, which we'll reach in the afternoon. Free time in Arles. Overnight stopover. 
Optional services: Visit to Gordes and Sénanque Abbey, Guided tour of Avignon and the City of the Popes, see+
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Lunch
Dinner
Arles Viviers
The Camargue, cradle of Provençal culture and traditions, is a splendidly authentic region that... see+ 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. Optional excursion: 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.
Afternoon sailing through the landscapes of the Rhône Provençal, passing Tarascon, whose castle overlooks the river, Avignon, a few lock crossings including Bollène, before arriving in Viviers at night.
Gala evening. 
Optional services: Discovering the Camargue, see+
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Lunch
Dinner
Viviers La Voulte-sur-Rhône
In the morning, optional excursion: Viviers. This town is like an open-air architectural museum,... see+ where every page of history is inscribed in stone. This sumptuous medieval town boasts France's smallest cathedral. You'll see the Maison des Chevaliers with its superb Renaissance façade, the Tour Saint Michel, the Grand Séminaire and the belvedere with its breathtaking view of Viviers.
In the afternoon, optional excursion: the breathtaking scenery of the Ardèche gorges. It took over a hundred million years for the waters of the famous Ardèche river to carve out a deep canyon. The famous Pont d'Arc stone arch spans this spectacular canyon, a natural paradise of untamed beauty.
During the excursion, the boat will sail to La Voulte, where we'll join it. Continuation to Lyon. 
Optional services: Discovering the Ardèche gorges, Guided tour of Viviers, see+
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La Voulte-sur-Rhône Lyon
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
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Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Mineral water available
unlimited tea and coffee on board
The gala evening
Welcome cocktail
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Dinner and drinks at the Abbaye de Collonges Paul Bocuse
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
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request
Activities and excursions on request see+

Activities

Guided tour of Lyon
Not included $58 / pers.
Visit to the Valrhona chocolate factory in Tain l'Hermitage
Not included $49 / pers.
Visit to Gordes and Sénanque Abbey
Not included
Guided tour of Avignon and the City of the Popes
Not included $41 / pers.
Discovering the Camargue
Not included $86 / pers.
Discovering the Ardèche gorges
Not included $70 / pers.
Guided tour of Viviers
Not included $27 / pers.

Information about the partner

Commercial history with Filovent

Filovent partner since 2023

Last booking with this partner in October 2025

266 bookings with this partner

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