Provence / Camargue sample itinerary
Sunday: You will be met at the location of your
choice in Avignon, which is easily accessible by TGV train from Paris or Nice, or at a rental car return point. You will be
transferred to your luxury barge, moored in the nearby port of Beaucaire. You will
be welcomed aboard with a champagne toast and the first of many gourmet
dinners.
Monday:
This morning our first visit is Avignon. You will be able to tour the largest Gothic palace in Europe, the Pope's
palace. You may prefer to explore the picturesque
shopping area around the palace, or relax in a café on the town
square …The choice is yours. You will return to the barge to have lunch and then it is off to visit the impressive Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard. A late afternoon cruise will take you though a lock on our way to Bellegarde
Tuesday:
Today, after breakfast a drive through beautiful tree lined roads will lead you to the famous
and enchanting hilltop village of Les Beaux de Provence, one of the most beautiful village
in France, known for its gorgeous views over the Provencal landscape and its artisans colony.
After lunch it is time to relax and enjoy a very peaceful country side cruise until our mooring for the night close to ST
GILLES .
Wednesday: A very short drive will give you the opportunity to visit Arles,
where Van Gogh fell in love with the lights and colours of this fascinating
countryside. Heading to the heart of town we will see Les
Arenes, a Roman amphitheater built in the first century AD and much more !For the rest of the day we will cruise on the Canal du Rhône
a Sète through the stunningly beautiful Camargue National Park,
home to various wildlife including black bulls and the beautiful white Camargue horses.
Tonight we invite you to one of our favourite restaurant in 13th century walled
town of Aigues-Mortes,.
Thursday: Aigues-Mortes, is not only famous as an
embarkation port for the Crusades but also for the salt formations that are created
from the evaporated water and salt marshes in the area .There are many historical sites to
visit and there will be time to climb the walls and shop
for souvenirs. After lunch we set out to the most peaceful and romantic mooring of this cruise located at the 6th century Maguelone Cathedral
on a peninsula with the canal on one side and the beautiful blue of the Mediterranean on the other side. A relaxing
gourmet dinner will be served on board!
Friday: Today is a perfect day to go walking or biking. This site has so much to offer: the cathedral surrounded by vineyards and water, the flamingos with other wildlife,
and of course the beautiful Mediterranean beaches. In the
afternoon we will have a gentle cruise along peaceful lakes and ponds to our last mooring close to Frontignan festive Farewell Dinner on board.
Saturday: You’ll say "Au Revoir" and depart after breakfast for transfer to Montpellier. Presently, there is a TGV
train departure to Paris and Nice. If you prefer, you may also be transferred to the airport, rental car office, or hotel
of your choice.
Please note: On alternate weeks this itinerary will be cruised in reverse direction. Depending on your date, this cruise will
start near Beaucaire and end near Montpellier, or start near Montpellier and end near Beaucaire.