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2023 2024
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Charming Provence : a barge cruise in Southern France (port-to-port cruise)

7 Days - SVA_AIPP
# Description

Cruise

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

From Sète to Arles, join us on a cruise through breathtaking sceneries. Discover the Camargue and Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, one of the jewels of the Languedoc known as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France. Visit 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 2,500 years of history in Arles.

Croisi +
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

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

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

Route

Day 1

Arles(2) - SETE(1)

Possible transfer by coach(2) from Arles to Sète. 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.

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Day 2

SETE(1)

We'll leave on an excursion of the Etang De Thau, famous for its shellfish. We'll visit the Etang de Thau Museum, where you'll discover the shellfish farmers and fishermen, and 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. After our visits, we'll return to our ship.

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Day 3

SETE - PALAVAS-LES-FLOTS

We'll spend the morning cruising towards Palavas-Les-Flots. We'll cross the Etang De Thau, before joining the Rhône à Sète Canal. We'll arrive by late morning. This afternoon, we'll set out on a tour to discover a manade and the life of its herders. We'll travel 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. Tonight, take advantage of some free time and discover the spa resort of Palavas-Les-Flots, whose rich identity reaches back for more than three centuries.

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Day 4

PALAVAS-LES-FLOTS - AIGUES-MORTES

We'll spend the morning cruising on the Rhône à Sète Canal to Aigues-Mortes, arriving at the end of the morning. This afternoon, join us for a tour of Aigues-Mortes. 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. After our visits, we'll return to our ship.

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Day 5

AIGUES-MORTES - GALLICIAN

We'll spend the morning cruising towards Gallician. We'll set out on an excursion this afternoon to the Camargue. Then you can enjoy some free time in the splendid city of Saint-Marie-la-Mer, where we recommend a visit to its fortified church. After our visit, we'll return to the ship by coach.

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Day 6

GALLICIAN - ARLES

We'll spend the morning cruising towards Arles and travel on both the Rhône à Sète and Rhône canals. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of Arles. 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 by tasting some local products. After our visits, we'll return to our ship. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner.

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Day 7

ARLES

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 04/07/2023
Arrival 04/13/2023
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Departure 04/21/2023
Arrival 04/27/2023
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Departure 05/05/2023
Arrival 05/11/2023
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Departure 06/02/2023
Arrival 06/08/2023
FROM $ 3,754 PP
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Departure 06/16/2023
Arrival 06/22/2023
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Departure 07/28/2023
Arrival 08/03/2023
FROM $ 2,815 PP
$ 3,754
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Departure 08/11/2023
Arrival 08/17/2023
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Departure 08/25/2023
Arrival 08/31/2023
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Departure 10/06/2023
Arrival 10/12/2023
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Departure 10/20/2023
Arrival 10/26/2023
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Departure 11/03/2023
Arrival 11/09/2023
FROM $ 3,754 PP
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* Price based on double occupancy

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  • Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
Included :
Not included

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 - excursions included in the package selected - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

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

Shore Excursions

Visit of Aigues-Mortes and the Salins du Midi Saltworks

Set off for a guided visit of Aigues Mortes. The old walled town of Aigues-Mortes is a city with a prestigious heritage located in the middle of marshlands in one of the loveliest natural settings in Provence. You will then board a tourist train whic...

Duration 3h00 Classic
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Guided visit of Arles and visit to an olive oil producer

Set off on foot for a guided visit of Arles. Arles is over 2000 years old with exceptionally well-preserved ancient architectural masterpieces and is a real open-air museum. This important tourist and cultural site welcomes visitors with open arms. D...

Duration 4h00 Classic
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The Camargue

Set off on a panoramic guided tour of the Camargue. You can admire the rivers, marshland and lakes, the pink flamingos, bulls and the famous white Camargue horses. You can also admire the many salt marshes and rice fields, nowadays industries famous...

Duration 4h00 Classic
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Discover a manade

Discover a manade and the life of its herders during a wagon tour and take part in a bull sorting. Before returning to the boat, we'll have a delicious snack with products from the farm. PLEASE NOTE Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes. Th...

Duration 3h00 Classic
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Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert and the Devil's Bridge

We'll depart from Sète by coach with our guide towards the Pont du Diable (Devil's Bridge), located at the heart of the Hérault Gorges. We'll then discover Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, listed as one of the most beautiful...

Duration 4h30 Classic
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Visit the Etang de Thau

The Etang De Thau is well known for its shellfish. We'll visit the Etang de Thau Museum, where you'll learn about the shellfish farmers and fishermen. Afterwards, you'll enjoy a commented tasting of some of the shellfish while taking in t...

Duration 2h15 Classic
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Ships

Several ships available for this cruise

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


For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary.

(1) The stop in Sète may be replaced by a stop in Frontignan depending on weather conditions and the availability of suitable mooring points.

(2) Transfer on request at an additional charge, contact us.

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

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