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Santons and Christmas traditions along the canals of Provence In the footsteps of fortresses and authentic villages
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Avignon - AIGUES MORTES - ARLES - TARASCON - AVIGNON
Rich in symbols, full of emotions and sensations, Christmas traditions in Provence bring meaning and color to the holiday. From Avignon to Aigues-Mortes, let yourself be enchanted by the magic of Provence. In Aigues-Mortes, discover the fougasse, a traditional delicacy reserved for the holidays; in Arles, dive into the art of santon makers with the creator’s fair, a tribute to this iconic popular craft. Further on, explore the Château de Tarascon, a majestic fortress on the banks of the Rhône, or the perched village of Les Baux-de-Provence with its santon museum and traditional Provençal nativity scene. Don’t miss the Palais des Papes in Avignon, an imposing Gothic fortress, a witness to the religious power of the 14th century.
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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
Discovering Christmas traditions in Provence, with santons, cozy evenings, and culinary discoveries
Christmas-themed evenings on board
ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
MUST SEES :
- Aigues-Mortes, medieval city dating from the 13th century
- Visit to the Château de Tarascon and the Santon Museum in Les Baux-de-Provence
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
- Headsets are included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
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The Santonnier Exhibition in Arles, exceptional for the quality of the pieces presented, tells the story of this craft since 1750.
Route
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Avignon - AIGUES MORTES
Transfer by coach from Avignon to Aigues Mortes. 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 before dinner. Enjoy a "Christmas traditions”-themed evening.
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D1
AIGUES MORTES - ARLES
Included excursion: Aigues-Mortes
Sailing towards Arles
Christmas-themed entertainment on board in the evening.
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D2
ARLES - TARASCON
Morning: Included excursion: Arles and the Santonniers' Exhibition.
Navigation towards Tarascon.
Afternoon: Included excursion: Visit of Tarascon Castle(2), Les Baux-de-Provence, and its Santon Museum.
Evening entertainment on board.
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D3
TARASCON - AVIGNON
Morning, navigation towards Avignon.
Included excursion: Avignon and the Palace of the Popes.
Gala evening.
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D4
AVIGNON
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
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- Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
- 30% off for the 3rd occupant of the triple cabin
- Under 2 years of age, meals and accommodation are provided free of charge by CroisiEurope
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Several ships available for this cruiseShore Excursions
No shore excursion on the non listed daysMandatory information
FormalitiesSome administrative formalities to take into account in order to prepare your trip
For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary. The cruise schedule may vary according to tides and arrival times at ports of call may be subject to change.
(1) The Halles in Avignon: closed on Mondays and afternoons.
(2) Sites closed on Mondays, excursion replaced by Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and the Saint-Paul de Mausole Monastery.
Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.