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2023

Avignon and the Pope's Palace

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Avignon and the Pope's Palace

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Description

You will set out on foot for the guided tour of the old town of Avignon. With the Pope's Palace, classed as a world heritage site by UNESCO and a testimony to the city's past when it was known as the capital of Christianity back in the Middle-Ages, Avignon offers an impressive array of monuments. Along the Passage de l'Oratoire, you'll be able to admire the exteriors of the chapel, classified as a historic monument, where many events take place during the famous Avignon Festival. We'll move on to St Agricol street where you'll get to see the diocesan Church, the oldest in the city. We'll then stop by the Place de l'Horloge, which has always been the beating heart of Avignon. Cafés and restaurant terraces are now spread out where the Roman forum once stood. Right across, you will see the walls of the Town Hall and the theater that was built in the 19th century. We'll continue to the Place du Palais. This square is roughly 800 ft long and 160 ft wide. To the East stands the Pope's Palace which faces the baroque sculptures of the Papal mint. A large golden Virgin seems to be watching the Notre Dame des Doms cathedral while the elegant Renaissance inspiration on the outside walls of the Petit Palais are showing further back. Then, discover the Pope's Palace, the most important monument in the city. It's made of two parts: the old Palais of Pope Benedict XII (1334 - 1342), and the new Palais of his successor Pope Clement VI (1342 - 1352). Our visit will take you through the staterooms where numerous ceremonies and feasts took place, the chapels, the Pope's private apartments and the terraces which offer a wonderful panorama on Avignon and the Rhône river. Return on board on foot.

PLEASE NOTE

  • It is forbidden to take pictures inside the Pope's Palace.
  • It is necessary to climb up 500 steps inside the Pope's Palace.
  • Bags would be left in the luggage office.
  • Good walking shoes are recommended.
  • Times are approximate.
  • The order of the visits can change.

Cruises

This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises

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Next departures: 03/04/2023
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9 Days
START IN 2023
Departure 03/04/2023
Arrival 11/04/2023
Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM

* Price based on double occupancy

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START IN 2023
Departure 19/04/2023
Arrival 26/04/2023
Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 12/05/2023
Arrival 19/05/2023
Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 12/06/2023
Arrival 19/06/2023
Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 25/06/2023
Arrival 02/07/2023
Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
Departure 19/07/2023
Arrival 26/07/2023
Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 20/07/2023
Arrival 27/07/2023
Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
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Arrival 31/07/2023
Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
Departure 15/08/2023
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Departure 23/08/2023
Arrival 30/08/2023
Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 11/09/2023
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Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
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Arrival 29/09/2023
Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 11/10/2023
Arrival 18/10/2023
Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM

* Price based on double occupancy

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Next departures: 03/04/2023
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LYON - VIENNE - VIVIERS - AVIGNON - Orange - ARLES - MARTIGUES(1)

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7 Days
START IN 2023
Departure 03/04/2023
Arrival 09/04/2023
Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM

* Price based on double occupancy

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7 Days
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Departure 04/04/2023
Arrival 10/04/2023
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Departure 07/04/2023
Arrival 13/04/2023
Ship : MS Mistral Ship category : STANDARD
Departure 24/04/2023
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Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 01/05/2023
Arrival 07/05/2023
Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
Departure 07/05/2023
Arrival 13/05/2023
Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 22/05/2023
Arrival 28/05/2023
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Departure 01/06/2023
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Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
Departure 07/06/2023
Arrival 13/06/2023
Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 28/06/2023
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Departure 26/10/2023
Arrival 01/11/2023
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Lyon to the Tip of Provence on the Rhône and Saône Rivers (port-to-port cruise)

REF: LMM ( reverse direction REF: MML)
Next departures: 13/04/2023, 14/04/2023, ...
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LYON - MACON - The Beaujolais vineyards - LYON - TAIN-L'HERMITAGE - The Vercors - AVIGNON - ARLES - The Camargue - MARTIGUES(1)

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7 Days
START IN 2023
Departure 28/03/2023
Arrival 03/04/2023
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Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 03/04/2023
Arrival 09/04/2023
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Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 13/04/2023
Arrival 19/04/2023
Ship : MS Mistral Ship category : STANDARD
Departure 14/04/2023
Arrival 20/04/2023
Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
Departure 20/04/2023
Arrival 26/04/2023
Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
Departure 30/04/2023
Arrival 06/05/2023
Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 19/05/2023
Arrival 25/05/2023
Ship : MS Mistral Ship category : STANDARD
Departure 19/05/2023
Arrival 25/05/2023
Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 25/05/2023
Arrival 31/05/2023
Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 31/05/2023
Arrival 06/06/2023
Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 08/07/2023
Arrival 14/07/2023
Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 14/07/2023
Arrival 20/07/2023
Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 06/08/2023
Arrival 12/08/2023
Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 30/08/2023
Arrival 05/09/2023
Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 01/09/2023
Arrival 07/09/2023
Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 07/09/2023
Arrival 13/09/2023
Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 23/09/2023
Arrival 29/09/2023
Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
Departure 29/09/2023
Arrival 05/10/2023
Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
Departure 07/10/2023
Arrival 13/10/2023
Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
Departure 10/10/2023
Arrival 16/10/2023
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Departure 22/10/2023
Arrival 28/10/2023
Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM

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The tip of Provence to Lyon on the Rhône and Saône Rivers (port-to-port cruise)

REF: MML ( reverse direction REF: LMM)
Next departures: 09/04/2023, 20/04/2023, ...
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MARTIGUES(1) - PORT-SAINT-LOUIS - The Camargue - ARLES - AVIGNON - VIVIERS - LA VOULTE - TAIN-L'HERMITAGE - LYON - MÂCON - BELLEVILLE - TRÉVOUX - LYON

Set off on an unforgettable cruise from Martigues to Lyon, with ports of call in Mâcon, Tain-l'Hermitage, Avignon, Arles, and the Camargue.

Discover the 2,000-year history of Lyon as you stroll through its cobblestone streets. Ten percent of the city has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Vercors Massif and its steep limestone cliffs and vineyards perched above the valleys.

    7 Days
    START IN 2023
    Departure 28/03/2023
    Arrival 03/04/2023
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    Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 03/04/2023
    Arrival 09/04/2023
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    Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 09/04/2023
    Arrival 15/04/2023
    Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 13/04/2023
    Arrival 19/04/2023
    Ship : MS Mistral Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 14/04/2023
    Arrival 20/04/2023
    Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 20/04/2023
    Arrival 26/04/2023
    Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 30/04/2023
    Arrival 06/05/2023
    Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 19/05/2023
    Arrival 25/05/2023
    Ship : MS Mistral Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 19/05/2023
    Arrival 25/05/2023
    Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 25/05/2023
    Arrival 31/05/2023
    Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 31/05/2023
    Arrival 06/06/2023
    Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 08/07/2023
    Arrival 14/07/2023
    Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 14/07/2023
    Arrival 20/07/2023
    Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 06/08/2023
    Arrival 12/08/2023
    Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 30/08/2023
    Arrival 05/09/2023
    Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 01/09/2023
    Arrival 07/09/2023
    Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 07/09/2023
    Arrival 13/09/2023
    Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 23/09/2023
    Arrival 29/09/2023
    Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 29/09/2023
    Arrival 05/10/2023
    Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 07/10/2023
    Arrival 13/10/2023
    Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 10/10/2023
    Arrival 16/10/2023
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    Ship : MS Mistral Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 22/10/2023
    Arrival 28/10/2023
    Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM

    * Price based on double occupancy

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    LYON - AVIGNON - ARLES - PORT-SAINT-LOUIS - MARTIGUES(1) - ARLES - VIVIERS - LA VOULTE - The Vercors Plateau - TAIN-L'HERMITAGE - LYON

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    6 Days
    START IN 2023
    Departure 15/04/2023
    Arrival 20/04/2023
    Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 26/04/2023
    Arrival 01/05/2023
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    Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 11/05/2023
    Arrival 16/05/2023
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    Departure 20/06/2023
    Arrival 25/06/2023
    Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 14/07/2023
    Arrival 19/07/2023
    Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 19/07/2023
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    Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 27/07/2023
    Arrival 01/08/2023
    Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 10/08/2023
    Arrival 15/08/2023
    Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 18/08/2023
    Arrival 23/08/2023
    Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 18/08/2023
    Arrival 23/08/2023
    Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 22/08/2023
    Arrival 27/08/2023
    Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 17/09/2023
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    Departure 18/09/2023
    Arrival 23/09/2023
    Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 26/09/2023
    Arrival 01/10/2023
    Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 05/10/2023
    Arrival 10/10/2023
    Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 15/10/2023
    Arrival 20/10/2023
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    Departure 20/10/2023
    Arrival 25/10/2023
    Ship : MS Mistral Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 23/10/2023
    Arrival 28/10/2023
    Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM

    * Price based on double occupancy

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    5 Days
    START IN 2023
    Departure 30/03/2023
    Arrival 03/04/2023
    Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 31/03/2023
    Arrival 04/04/2023
    Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 10/04/2023
    Arrival 14/04/2023
    Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 15/04/2023
    Arrival 19/04/2023
    Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 20/04/2023
    Arrival 24/04/2023
    Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 26/04/2023
    Arrival 30/04/2023
    Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 07/05/2023
    Arrival 11/05/2023
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    Departure 16/05/2023
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    Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
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    Arrival 01/06/2023
    Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 28/05/2023
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    Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 07/06/2023
    Arrival 11/06/2023
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    Departure 16/06/2023
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    Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 03/07/2023
    Arrival 07/07/2023
    Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 04/07/2023
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    Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 15/07/2023
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    Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 30/07/2023
    Arrival 03/08/2023
    Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 31/07/2023
    Arrival 04/08/2023
    Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 03/08/2023
    Arrival 07/08/2023
    Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 07/08/2023
    Arrival 11/08/2023
    Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
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    Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
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    Ship : MS Rhone Princess Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 13/09/2023
    Arrival 17/09/2023
    Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 18/09/2023
    Arrival 22/09/2023
    Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 22/09/2023
    Arrival 26/09/2023
    Ship : MS Van Gogh Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 11/10/2023
    Arrival 15/10/2023
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    Departure 16/10/2023
    Arrival 20/10/2023
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    Ship : MS Mistral Ship category : STANDARD
    Departure 18/10/2023
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    Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM
    Departure 19/10/2023
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