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2023 2024

Charming Provence : a barge cruise in Southern France (port-to-port cruise)

Name: Charming Provence : a barge cruise in Southern France (port-to-port cruise)
Brand: CroisiEurope

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7 Days

On request

Cruise

ARLES - GALLICIAN - AIGUES-MORTES - PALAVAS-LES-FLOTS - SETE(1) - Arles(2)

From Arles to Sète, join us on a cruise through breathtaking sceneries. Discover 2,500 years of history in Arles before visiting Aigues-Mortes, a medieval fortified town with a prestigious heritage in the heart of one of the most beautiful natural sites of Provence. You will also have a chance to explore the Camargue and Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, one of the jewels of the Languedoc known as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France.

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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

A wonderful journey through charming towns and historic sites
Enjoy the authenticity of local delicacies
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
- Arles and olive oil production
- The beauty of the Camargue
- The fortified city of Aigues-Mortes and the salt marshes
- A traditional Camargue experience with a manade
- Étang De Thau and its oyster farms
- Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France

All inclusive on board

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
Free Wi-Fi onboard
Bicycles available on board
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees included

Route

Discover your itinerary day by day

Day 1J 1

ARLES

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight we'll enjoy dinner and remain in port overnight.

Day 2J 2

ARLES - GALLICIAN

Tour of Arles(2). We'll discover this cultural center and its Roman ruins, and then travel inland to find out about olive oil production in Provence. We'll finish up our tour with a tasting of some local products. Afterwards, we'll return to the ship and spend the afternoon cruising to Gallician. We'll travel on the Rhône River and the Rhône à Sète Canal.

Day 3J 3

GALLICIAN - AIGUES-MORTES

This morning we'll have an excursion to the Camargue. Afterwards, you can enjoy some free time in the splendid city of Sainte-Marie-de-la-Mer, where we recommend a visit to its fortified church. We'll spend the afternoon cruising towards Aigues-Mortes, arriving in the early evening.

Day 4J 4

AIGUES MORTES

Join us for a tour of Aigues-Mortes(2). This old, fortified city with a rich heritage is located in the middle of the marshes and is one of the most beautiful sites in Provence. We'll board a tourist train and tour the salt marches and visit the salt museum. Afterwards, we'll return to the ship.

Day 5J 5

AIGUES-MORTES - PALAVAS-LES-FLOTS - SETE(1)

We will spend the morning cruising to Palavas-Les-Flots. Free time. We'll set out on a tour to discover a manade and the life of its herders during a visit by wagon, and take part in a bull sorting. Before returning to the boat, we'll have a delicious snack with products coming from the farm. We'll spend the evening cruising towards Sète.

Day 6J 6

SETE(1)

We'll leave on an excursion to the Étang De Thau, famous for its shellfish. We'll visit the Étang de Thau Museum, where we'll discover the shellfish farmers and fishermen. You'll be able to taste some of the shellfish while taking in the beauty of the basin from a terrace. The afternoon will be dedicated to a tour of Saint- Guilhem-le-Désert, one of the most beautiful villages in France. We'll return on board for our gala dinner and evening.

Day 7J 7

SETE(1) - Arles(2)

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Possible transfer from Sète to Arles(2). End of our services.

Dates & Prices

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*Price based on double occupancy

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Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%

Included :What you need to know before your departure

Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - the excursions mentioned in the program - gala dinner - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

Not includedUseful info

Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - the transfer Sete/Arles(2) - cancellation and baggage insurance - personal expenses.

Ships

Several ships available for this cruise

Shore Excursions

No shore excursion on the non listed days

FormalitiesSome administrative formalities to take into account in order to prepare your trip

Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.

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