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Luxury barge cruise
vacations on the French barge Enchanté, cruising the Canal du Midi,
Provence and Camargue, South of France
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- ENCHANTÉ -
STANDARD ITINERARIES
PROVENCE & CAMARGUE
Avignon
to Agde,
France
Sunday, Day1 - Avignon
Guests are met at
4pm at the delightful Hotel Mercure Pont D'Avignon in Avignon and
escorted by minibus to Enchanté for a Champagne Welcome. Dine aboard in
Villeneuve-les-Avignon.
Monday, Day 2 -
Villeneuve-les-Avignon to Vallabregues
This
morning we visit Avignon and the famous Palais des Papes, an impressive
monument to the era of the 'Other Rome', when the popes moved to
France, or enjoy a superb wine tasting at Chateauneuf du Pape, former
vineyard of the Pope. In the afternoon we cruise down the mighty Rhone
River, past the foothills of the Alpilles to Vallabregues, with a cycle
or walking opportunity along the quiet river bank. Optional early
evening tour of King René's castle at Tarascon. Dinner on board.
Tuesday, Day 3 -
Vallabregues to Aigues Mortes
This
morning we explore Arles. Choose between the Roman Arena and Theatre,
St. Trophime's Basilica and the Museum of Provencal life. We also visit
some of Vincent van Gogh's haunts on foot through the heart of this old
capital of the Camargue before rejoining the barge for our cruise along
the Rhone. We join the Petit Rhone and then the Canal du Rhone-a-Sete
that carries us to our mooring beneath the medieval fortified walls of
Aigues Mortes. Dinner ashore at a local auberge.
Wednesday, Day 4 -
Aigues Mortes to Maguelone
Stroll
from Enchanté to visit the Tour de Constance, built in 1248 as a
lighthouse for the returning 13th century crusaders. In the afternoon,
we cruise through the Camargue National Park with its wild white horses
and black bulls, abundant sea bird life and flocks of elegant pink
flamingos, to the vineyard-encircled Maguelone Abbey, just a short
stroll or cycle from the nearby Mediterranean. Dinner on board.
Thursday, Day 5 -
Maguelone to Marseillan
An
early morning cruise brings us to Frontignan lifting bridge. In the
afternoon we sail out onto the Thau Lake (Étang de Thau), a large,
inland salt-water lagoon with acres of mussel and oyster beds.
Miniature sea horses can often be seen passing on the tide. Marseillan,
a beautiful Mediterranean fishing village and home to the famous
vermoutherie of Noilly Prat, is our visit for the day. There is also
time to explore this vibrant small town. Dinner on board.
Friday, Day 6 -
Marseillan to Agde
In the
morning we cruise to Agde, which was settled by the Phoenicians in 2500
BC, along the tree-lined 17th century Canal du Midi. During our tour of
Agde we encounter its cathedral built of lava blocks from the nearby
Black Mountains and its labyrinth of narrow medieval streets. Our
afternoon excursion is Pezenas, Versailles of the Languedoc region and
former home to the French writer Moliere. Captain's Dinner on board.
Saturday, Day 7 - Agde
After breakfast, we transfer you by minibus to Agde TGV station by 10am
or Montpellier TGV station, airport or hotel by 11am.
Note:
This
is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternative weeks
the cruise operates in reverse direction and the pickup and drop off
points are reversed.
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