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The 12-passenger L'Impressionniste, sister ship to La Belle Epoque, began life as a cargo barge in Holland before undergoing a complete transformation into the powerful canal and river cruiser she is today.

Her light and airy interior features picture windows and selections of prints, fabrics and wall colorings reminiscent of the turn of the century era after which she has been named. She is crewed by a knowledgeable Captain, Chef and crew of three.

L'Impressionniste's classic route covers some fine rural cruising, with plenty of opportunity to cycle and stroll along the tow-path and wander into nearby villages.

Cruise highlights:

• All-inclusive open bar, free wines,gourmet cuisine, entry fees to excursions
• Avignon, the Pope's Palace, Chateauneuf du Pape wine tasting
• Walking tour of Van Gogh's Arles
• Medieval city of Aigues-Mortes
• The wild horses, bulls and flamingos of the Camargue National Park
• Marseillan's distillery and tasting of Noilly Prat Vermouth
• L'Etang du Thau and its oyster beds

Provence, Camargue, and the South of France

Five distinctly different waterways along the River Rhone,the Petit Rhone,the Rhone-Sète canal, Thau lagoon and the Midi Canal, passing picturesque fishing villages, colourful markets and the Alpilles foothills. Experience the colour and light that inspired Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh and Cézanne and see pink flamingos, white horses and black bulls.

Enjoy wine tasting and entrancing excursions to medieval and Roman sites.

Regional specialties:

• Bouillabaisse
• Gigot d’Agneau de Sisteron en Croûte d’Herbes
• Bourride
• Provencale oysters
• Daube Provencale

Wine cellar:

• Picpoul de Pinet
• Cotes du Roussillon
• Corbieres
• Domaine Beaurenard
• Chardonnay de Languedoc
• Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Cheese Board:

• Bleu des Causses
• Picodons
• Pelardon
• Tomme Arlesienne
• Caille de Brebis
• Chèvre Pyramide