Avignon - AIGUES MORTES - ARLES - TARASCON - AVIGNON
Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere and intoxicating fragrance of the South of France! From Avignon to Aigues-Mortes, let yourself be enchanted by the magic of provincial festivities, by Le Paradou, a village at the foot of the Alpilles that is a veritable museum dedicated to the santons of Provence, or by Avignon and the Palais des Papes: the largest Gothic building of the Middle Ages.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
A visit to the imposing, immaculate 15th-century Château de Tarascon
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 an evening of entertainment.
We'll spend the morning cruising to Aigues-Mortes, which we'll visit by coach in the afternoon. 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 an evening of entertainment.
Included excursion: The International Satonniers Trade Show at the Cloître Saint-Trophime and the village of Le Paradou.(2)
Our ship will cruise to Tarascon.
Included excursion: Tour of the Château de Tarascon.
Tonight's our gala dinner and evening.
We'll spend this morning cruising towards Avignon. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace. We'll then head to the Halles market(1) to discover the regional holiday treats. After our tour, we'll return to the ship. Tonight is our New Year's Eve dinner and evening.
Enjoy brunch on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
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) The trade show takes place at the Cloître Saint-Trophime or the Église des Trinitaires.
Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.