In this 7-day cruise, aboard the Anne-Marie, navigate along the Rhône River and the Rhône à Sète Canal. Begin your journey with a tour of Sète.Then travel inland to find about olive oil production in Provence. Continue cruising and get off the ship to explore Camargue and the splendid city of Saint-Marie-la-Mer. Visit the imposing fortified city of Aigues-Mortes and its tumultuous history. Lastly, cruise to Arles and its cultural centers and Roman ruins.
Highlights
Join an excursion to the Camargue and the city of Sainte-Marie-la-Mer
Sail towards Mont Saint-Clair and discover its exceptional panoramic view
Learn about the rich heritage of the fortified city of Aigues-Mortes
Explore the Étang De Thau museum and its oyster farms
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Transfer by coach from Arles to Sète. Passengers are welcome to board at 6:00 p.m. After you’ve settled comfortably in your cabin, meet the crew to you before having dinner. Overnight stop.
Leave on an excursion of the Etang De Thau, famous for its shellfish. Visit the Etang de Thau Museum and 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 the visits, return to the ship.
Spend the morning cruising towards Palavas-Les-Flots. Cross the Etang De Thau, before joining the Rhône à Sète Canal. Arrive by late morning. This afternoon, set out on a tour to discover a manade and the life of its herders. 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. Overnight stop.
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. Board a tourist train and tour the salt marches and visit the salt museum. After your visits, return to our ship. Overnight stop.
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, visit to its fortified church. After your visit, return to the ship by coach. Overnight stop.
Spend the morning cruising towards Arles and travel on both the Rhône à Sète and Rhône canals. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of Arles. You discover this cultural center and its Roman ruins, and then travel inland to find out about olive oil production in Provence. Finish up your tour by tasting some local products. Tonight is your festive gala evening.
Day 7: Arles | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last breakfast on board before disembarking around 9:00 a.m. End of the services.
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Upper Deck
1 cabin for people with reduced mobility, all with window and equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), TV, radio, telephone (for internal calls only), safe and independent air-conditioning.
Main Deck
10 double cabins, all with window and equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), TV, radio, telephone (for internal calls only), safe and independent air-conditioning.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
