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Provence Region 7-Day Barge Cruise

  • 7days
  • France

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This tour has special prices for the following periods :

Start End Max. No. Guests Accommodation Price p.p.
Jul 10 2025 Jul 16 2025 22 Single rooms 3,417€ 4,130€
Double rooms 2,142€ 2,855€
Jul 24 2025 Jul 30 2025 22 Single rooms 3,417€ 4,130€
Double rooms 2,142€ 2,855€
Aug 07 2025 Aug 13 2025 22 Single rooms 3,417€ 4,130€
Double rooms 2,142€ 2,855€
Aug 21 2025 Aug 27 2025 22 Single rooms 3,417€ 4,130€
Double rooms 2,142€ 2,855€

Charming Provence: A barge cruise in Southern France 

From Arles to Sète, join us on a cruise through breathtaking sceneries. Discover 2,500 years of history in Arles before visiting Aigues-Mortes, a medieval fortified town with a prestigious heritage in the heart of one of the most beautiful natural sites of Provence. You will also have a chance to explore the Camargue and Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, one of the jewels of the Languedoc known as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France.

Highlights:

  • Arles and olive oil production
  • The beauty of the Camargue
  • The fortified city of Aigues-Mortes and the salt marshes
  • A traditional Camargue experience with a manade
  • Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France

Your Barge:

Your floating accomodation is a beautiful Premium canal barge, measuring 38,50 meters long and 5,07 meters wide. It can accommodate 22 passengers, in 11 cabins spread over two decks. The size of the cabins is 9 m2 (including a PRM cabin of 11 m2) offering amenities and providing guests with all the comforts they need during their stay. On board, everything has been taken care of down to the smallest detail and the 6 crew members guarantee a personalized service. The decoration is stylish with an elegant and intimate atmosphere. Located on the upper deck are the restaurant, which offers delicate cuisine in a refined setting, the lounge bar and a relaxation area with a jacuzzi. Comfortable sun loungers are provided on the sundeck, the ideal place to relax and admire the surrounding landscape. All cabins include; TV, Telephone (for internal calls only), Bathroom with shower and toilet, Towels, Safe, Independent air-conditioning, Electricity 220V and Wi-Fi

Included in the tour:

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Bicycles available on board
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

Not included:

  • Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
  • The transfer Sete/Arles(2)
  • Cancellation and baggage insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Notes:

  • There is no laundry service on board
  • Upper deck double cabin PRM is available on request (located near dining area)
  • Please see itinerary tab for daily details
  • Shore excursions can be booked on board 
  • Transfers available on request from 89 EUR p.p

Arrival/ Departure:

  • You are welcome on-board from 6:00pm Day 1 in Arles
  • Departure is 9:00am (after breakfast) Day 7 in Sete 

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  • Day 1

    ARLES

    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. Tonight we'll enjoy dinner and remain in port overnight.

  • Day 2

    ARLES - GALLICIAN

    Tour of Arles. We'll discover this cultural center and its Roman ruins, and then travel inland to find out about olive oil production in Provence. We'll finish up our tour with a tasting of some local products. Afterwards, we'll return to the ship and spend the afternoon cruising to Gallician. We'll travel on the Rhône River and the Rhône à Sète Canal.

  • Day 3

    GALLICIAN - AIGUES-MORTES

    This morning we'll have an excursion to the Camargue. Afterwards, you can enjoy some free time in the splendid city of Sainte-Marie-de-la-Mer, where we recommend a visit to its fortified church. We'll spend the afternoon cruising towards Aigues-Mortes, arriving in the early evening.

  • Day 4

    AIGUES MORTES

    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. We'll board a tourist train and tour the salt marches and visit the salt museum. Afterwards, we'll return to the ship.

  • Day 5

    AIGUES-MORTES - PALAVAS-LES-FLOTS - SETE

    We will spend the morning cruising to Palavas-Les-Flots. Free time. We'll set out on a tour to discover a manade and the life of its herders during a visit by wagon, and take part in a bull sorting. Before returning to the boat, we'll have a delicious snack with products coming from the farm. We'll spend the evening cruising towards Sète.

  • Day 6

    SETE

    We'll leave on an excursion to the Étang De Thau, famous for its shellfish. We'll visit the Étang de Thau Museum, where we'll discover the shellfish farmers and fishermen. 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. We'll return on board for our gala dinner and evening.

  • Day 7

    SETE

    Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Possible transfer from Sète to Arles. End of our services.

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Tours marked with are special prices.

Start End Max. No. Guests Accommodation Price p.p.
Jul 10 2025 Jul 16 2025 22 Single rooms 3,417€
Double rooms 2,142€
Jul 24 2025 Jul 30 2025 22 Single rooms 3,417€
Double rooms 2,142€
Aug 07 2025 Aug 13 2025 22 Single rooms 3,417€
Double rooms 2,142€
Aug 21 2025 Aug 27 2025 22 Single rooms 3,417€
Double rooms 2,142€
Jul 09 2026 Jul 15 2026 22 Single rooms 4,295€
Double rooms 2,965€
Aug 06 2026 Aug 12 2026 22 Single rooms 4,295€
Double rooms 2,965€
Aug 20 2026 Aug 26 2026 22 Single rooms 4,295€
Double rooms 2,965€

Car rental in France

If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe.

Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [email protected] for a competitive quote

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