From Lyon to Arles Bike & Barge Tour

See the south of France, barging and cycling!

Bike and Barge Tour in the south of France. Guests enjoy the beautiful countryside of the Rhône valley and cities founded by the Romans more than 2.000 years ago. This part of France is home to some of the best and most expensive French wines, for example Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Accommodation:

Designed specifically for the Rhône river, this custom-built ship has all outside cabins and provides an especially intimate cruising experience—carrying just 49 passengers.

Take time to relax after your biking day, in the bar and lounge, library, and Sun Deck. Your hotel style cabin features a flat-screen TV with CNN, radio, direct-dial telephone, individual heating and air-conditioning controls, twin beds, and private bathroom with shower and hair dryer. Plus, complimentary wireless internet access is available in all cabins, in additional to all common areas.

Specific Cabin Features:

8x Imperial Suite Main Deck: Outside cabins with sliding doors to the private balcony overlooking the river. The cabins are approx. 20 square meters + balcony. The cabins are on the highest deck. Private bathroom with shower and separate toilet, single beds (can be combined to form a double bed)

11x Lavender Suite lower deck: outside cabins with large portholes that cannot be opened. The cabins are approx. 20 square meters and are located on the main deck, one deck below the restaurant and lounge. Private bathroom with shower and separate toilet, single beds (can be combined to form a double bed)

4x Soleil Suite lower deck: outside cabins with large portholes that cannot be opened. The cabins are approx. 20 square meters and are located on the main deck, two decks under the sundeck and one deck under the bar, lounge and dining room, near the stairs and under the bar. Private bathroom with shower and separate toilet, single beds ( can be combined to a double bed)

3x single suite lower deck: outside cabins with large portholes, these cannot be opened. The cabins are approx. 6 square meters and are located on the main deck, two decks under the sundeck and one deck under the bar, lounge and dining room, near the stairs and under the bar. Private bathroom with shower and separate toilet, single bed.

Included in your Bike and Barge Tour:

General on board:

• Cabin accommodation 7 nights/ 8 days
• Daily cabin cleaning, towels and bed linen
• Port and lock fees
• Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
• Wake up service

Food and drinks on board:

• 7 x breakfasts, 6 x packed lunches, 6 x dinners on board - meals include regional specialties
• Free coffee and tea on board from 7am until dinner
• Boat made cake or pie between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
• House wine, regular beer and soft drinks with dinner
• Captains greeting and welcome cocktail
• Free drinkable water 24/7 (dispensers on board)

Cultural:

• City walk in Lyon and Avignon
• City tours on GPS for the towns you visit during your bike tours

On the bike:

• Daily information meeting
• Route book in English with extra information about the sites along the way (1 per cabin)
• Water bottle for on the bike
• Cooling bag to transport your drinks and lunch
• Use of GPS device during the bike tours ( a warranty will be asked for this device)

Not included in the tour:

• Transfers from and to the boat
• Drinks on board (other than the drinks offered at dinner)
• Dinner ashore in Avignon
• Excursions and entrance fees to museums
• Rental bike and helmet
• Wine tasting in a vineyard
• Bike along tour guide € 153 p.p. (max 16 bikers in a group)
• Special dietary requirements
• Everything not mentioned in the included itinerary

Special diets may be catered for at a fee of 50 EUR (vegetarian, lactose free, gluten free - not vegan)

Prices quoted on our website are for Soleil Suites.

Lavender Suites on lower deck from 1515 EUR and Imperial Suites on main deck (with balcony) from 1970 EUR - prices are subject to seasonal fluctuations. Enquire [email protected] 

If you would like to rent a bike (95 EUR) or e-bike (180 EUR) please contact our office when booking [email protected]

Bikes:

After arrival on board you will be allocated a bike suitable to your height. This hybrid bike is at your disposal during your trip. Your bike has 24 speeds, hand brakes, pannier bags and a lock. Before your first tour, the guide will give you instructions about the bike. We draw your attention to the fact that you will be held responsible for damage to or theft of the bike, as long as the bike is not on board. Never leave it unattended and unlocked. Please note that helmets are mandatory on this tour. We suggest you to bring your own, or buy one on board. Helmets are not available for rental.

E-bikes: are available on board, but be aware that these are booked early. Your E-bike has 8 speeds, hand brakes, a pannier bag and a lock.

Arrival / departure:

Airport: Lyon - From here you can take a taxi or the Rhône express. The Rhône express is a tram shuttle service that goes between Lyon airport and Lyon Part-dieu train station.

Train:

From almost all major cities in France you can reach Lyon as well as Arles with a TGV. Paris to Lyon by TGV is less than 2 hours; Paris to Arles by TGV is less than 4 hours.

Mooring places:

Lyon: Quai du Dr. Gailleton

Arles: rue Jean Gorodliche

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