Christmas traditions and Santons along the canals of Provence

Included in tour package

<ul>
	<li>Avignon and its Christmas Markets</li>
	<li>Tarascon and a candle factory</li>
	<li>Arles and its Santons </li>
	<li>Aigues-Mortes</li>
</ul>

We&rsquo;ll leave by coach for Paradou to visit the museum displaying more than 400 different santons&mdash;traditional, handmade figures used in local nativity scenes that represent 55 various characters from traditional Provencal village life. Each remarkable, life-like santon is based on a character from the books of Alphonse Daudet and Marcel Pagnol. They are remarkable for their originality and details. We&rsquo;ll then return to Arles for a visit to the international santonniers trade show displaying almost 300 years of this local tradition&mdash;from the very first models to the latest creations. Many are priceless works of art. We&#39;ll return to the ship on foot.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Arles and the santon makers

We&#39;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&#39;ll then head to the Halles market(1) to discover the regional holiday treats. After our tour, we&#39;ll return to the ship and cruise towards Tarascon.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Avignon and the Papal Palace

The magnificent medieval Ch&acirc;teau de Tarascon sits on the banks of the Rh&ocirc;ne. Built by two Dukes of Anjou in the 15th century, many consider it one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. During our tour of the ch&acirc;teau, we&#39;ll visit more than 30 rooms, discover the apothecary jars from the former city hospital, and enjoy the exceptional view of Provence and the Rh&ocirc;ne River from the immense patio above.PLEASE NOTE<ul><li>The order of the visits can change.</li><li>Times are approximate.</li></ul>

Ch&acirc;teau de Tarascon

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Included in tour package Avignon and its Christmas Markets Tarascon and a candle factory Arles and its Santons Aigues-Mortes

CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE

CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE

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Christmas traditions and Santons along the canals of Provence

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