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2023

Christmas traditions and santons along the canals of Provence
5 Days - NAF_XMASPP
# Description

Cruise

Avignon - AIGUES-MORTES - ARLES - TARASCON - AVIGNON

Experience Christmas in Provence on a cruise. From Avignon to Aigues-Mortes, be enchanted by the magic of the provincial Christmas markets. Warm up your heart as you visit the Souleiado museum and its typical fabrics and revel in the Christmas spirit!

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THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
    • Aigues Mortes, medieval city
    • Le Paradou and its legendary santons
    • Avignon and its lights enchantment
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Route

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Day 1

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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Day 2

AIGUES MORTES - ARLES

We'll leave by coach in the morning to visit Aigues-Mortes. In the Middle Ages, the city began as a settlement of reed huts, with its inhabitants making their living from fishing, hunting and salt production from the small marshes along the shore. Much later, it became a fortified city because of its strategic location and is now one of the most beautiful historical sites in Provence. We'll finish our tour with a tasting of the traditional sweet fougasse: a delicious light, flat brioche with a subtle orange blossom flavor. Enjoy some free time to explore the town before heading back to the ship. Afternoon spent cruising towards Arles, reaching it in the evening. Enjoy a Christmas-themed evening on board.

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Day 3

ARLES - TARASCON

This morning, we'll head to Le Paradou to visit a museum displaying more than 400 different santons (hand-painted nativity figurines traditional to the Provence region). La Petite Provence du Paradou is reputed to be one of the largest nativities in the world. We'll then return to Arles and visit the santon exhibition and tradeshow, displaying almost 300 years of this local tradition—from the very first models to the latest creations. After our visit, we'll return to the ship and cruise towards Tarascon. In the afternoon, we'll visit the Souleiado museum and its typical fabrics.

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Day 4

TARASCON - AVIGNON

We'll spend this morning cruising towards Avignon. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace. Avignon was one of the most important cities in Europe during the Middle Ages, and the official residence of nine popes in the 14th and 15th centuries. After our tour, we'll return to the ship. Tonight is our festive gala dinner and evening.

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Day 5

AVIGNON

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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Dates & Prices

START IN 2023
Departure 12/06/2023
Arrival 12/10/2023
FROM $ 1,051 PP
Ship : MS Anne-Marie Ship category : PREMIUM

* Price based on double occupancy

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  • Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
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Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - the excursions mentioned in the program - transfer by coach Avignon/Aigues-Mortes on D1 - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

All drinks - cancellation and baggage insurance - personal expenses.

Shore Excursions

3 Shore excursions
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Arles and the santon makers

We’ll leave by coach for Paradou to visit the museum displaying more than 400 different santons—traditional, handmade figures used in local nativity scenes that represent 55 various characters from traditional Provencal village life. Each...

Duration 3h30 Classic
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Avignon and the Papal Palace

We'll leave for a guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace. Avignon was one of the most important cities in Europe during the Middle Ages, and the official residence of nine popes in the 14th and 15th centuries. We'll then head to the Hall...

Duration 3h00 Classic
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Candlemaker in Tarascon

Your tour guide will meet up with you at the ship and escort you to visit a candle maker in Tarascon. Learn how candles have been made throughout the past century in this fascinating workshop. PLEASE NOTE The order of the visits can change. Time...

Duration 2h00 Classic
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Ships

Several ships available for this cruise

MS Anne-Marie
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PREMIUM - 2 Decks

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

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 Souleiado Museum: closed on Sundays

Ask for detailed itinerary of the opposite-direction cruise, ref FAN_XMASPP.

Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.

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