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Autumn In Provence - Luxury No-Fly Barge Cruise
From £2485 pp
Strasbourg to Lagarde, off the beaten path. On this all inclusive cruise we explore the hidden gems of Alsace and Lorraine, discovering many sights that lie off the beaten tourist path. With visits to the medieval towns of Saverne and Sarrebourg and tastings of the best local produce available, join us as we travel in style down the most scenic of French waterways.
What’s Included:
- 6-night hotel barge cruise
- Overnight hotel stay in Paris
- Return rail travel from the UK to Paris
- Unlimited complimentary onboard beverages, including beer, fine wine, spirits, mineral bottled water, soft drinks specialty coffees and tea
- All meals on board for Superb French Cuisine
- Captain Welcome cocktail on board
- Farewell Gala dinner on board
- Shore excursions as mentioned in itinerary with wireless audio system Port Talk
- Reception Assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Use of barge facilities including bicycles and Jacuzzi
- All port fees
- ABTA and ATOL bonded for your financial protection
Exciting excursions and free time to explore
- Join an excursion to the Etang De Thau
- Guided tour of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
- Discover a manade and the life of its herders
- Guided tour of Aigues-Mortes
- Excursion to the Camargue
- Guided tour of Arles
- A trip to the Inclined Plane at Arzviller
- Visit to olive oil producer in Provence. Finish up our tour by tasting some local products
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin with a limited number of single cabins available on all decks, at the relevant supplement.
Travel by train to Paris, and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay
Transfer from the hotel to the train station for your rail journey from Paris to Sete, where you’ll embark onto your hotel barge. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner.
Day 3 - Sete
Join an excursion to the Etang De Thau, famous for its shellfish. 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. Later, return to the barge.
Day 4 - Palavas-Les-Flots
Spend the morning cruising towards Palavas-Les-Flots. Cross the Etang De Thau, before joining the Rhône à Sète Canal. Arrive late morning. This afternoon, set out on a tour to discover a manade and the life of its herders. manade is a term used mainly in the Camargue area in France for a semi-feral group of Camargue cattle or horses led by a guardian. Travel by wagon and take part in a bull sorting.
Before returning to the boat, enjoy 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.
Day 5 - Aigues-Mortes
Spend the morning cruising on the Rhône à Sète Canal to Aigues-Mortes, arriving at the end of the morning. This afternoon, join 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. Board a tourist train and tour the salt marches and visit the salt museum.
Day 6 - Gallician
Spend the morning cruising towards Gallician. 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.
Day 7 - Arles
Spend the morning cruising towards Arles and travel on both the Rhône à Sète and Rhône canals. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of Arles. Discover this cultural centre and its Roman ruins, and then travel inland to find out about olive oil production in Provence. Finish up our tour by tasting some local products. Tonight is the gala evening and dinner.
Day 8 - Arles - Paris - UK
Disembark your hotel barge and transfer to Arles train station, to embark your train to Paris. Transfer to the Eurostar station, then take the train back to the UK.
Built in 2014, the MS Anne-Marie is one of CroisiEurope’s Small Barge vessel sailing on the Canals of Provence. With 11 Double/Twin cabins, she features comfortable accommodation throughout. Cabins are compact and well designed, featuring twin or double beds; an en-suite bathroom with shower, basin and WC, wardrobe, safe and TV, Independent air conditioning & WIFI Meals are served in the main restaurant,all tables take into account the panoramic views with a casual but elegant athmosphere. There is also a lounge which is tastefully decorated, it’s a quiet place where you can spend time with your friends and family. Equipped with sofa and a bar you can relax before and after dinner, serving complimentary drinks. The top deck features a sun deck/ Terrace with tables, chairs and loungers and roof top Jacuzzi.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Catering for 22 guests in 10 Twin cabins, 1 Double adapted cabin
- Terrace with tables, chairs and loungers
- Jacuzzi
- Retaurant
- Lounge & Bar
- All-inclusive drinks (excluding champagne and selected wines/spirits)
- Complimentary WIFI
Accommodation & Amenities
10 comfortable cabins 86 ft², 1 adapted Double cabin 118 ft² Standard cabins are around 86ft² in size with picture windows and feature twin beds, en-suite bathroom with shower, TV, climate-controlled air conditioning and an in-room safe.
Cabins
86 ft², Main Deck
- Twin beds
- Picture Window
- Bathroom with shower, basin & WC
- In-room safe, telephone and TV
- Independent air-conditioning
- Wi-Fi
Adapted Cabin
118 ft², Upper Deck, Adapted Cabin
- Double bed
- Picture Window
- Bathroom with shower, basin & WC
- In-room safe, telephone and TV
- Independent air-conditioning
- Wi-Fi
| Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
|---|
| Oct 7 | Anne Marie | Sete | £2485 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cabin | Lower Deck | 86 ft², Panoramic Windows | £2485 | |||
| Adapted Cabin | Upper Deck | Adapted Cabin | 118 ft², Panoramic Windows | Please Call |
CroisiEurope Barges
We really like these lovely barges from CroisiEurope. With a capacity of 22 guests they’re just the right size. All cruising tales place during the day, so you can watch the countryside drift past as you relax on the deck. Offering an inclusive package with all meals, drinks and excursions it’s a lovely way to see some of the less travelled waterways of Europe.
Looking for inspiration? Why not read our blog post “France’s Magnificent Rivers – A Guide to River Cruising in France”