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| Luxury barge cruise vacations on the French hotel barge ENCHANTÉ cruising the South of France along the Canal du Midi and also the regions of Provence & Camargue |  |
French Hotel Barge ENCHANTÉ
PROVENCE & CAMARGUE
Avignon to Agde, France
This morning we visit the Palais des Papes, a massive monument to the era of the 'Other Rome,' when the popes moved to France. After a stroll though the vibrant shopping district of Avignon, return to the barge for lunch In the afternoon we cruise down the mighty Rhone River to Arles, passing the immense citadel of King René at Tarascon, and the foothills of the Alpilles. Dinner aboard
Tuesday, Day 3 - Arles to Aigues Mortes
This morning we explore Arles, the Roman Arena, St. Trophime’s Basilica and the Museum of Provencal life. We visit some of Vincent Van Gogh's haunts on foot through the pedestrianized heart of this old capital of the Camargue. Then cruise down the Petit Rhone and on to the Canal de Rhone à Sete, passing several herds of wild Black bulls. We moor at Aigues Mortes. Dinner aboard
Wednesday, Day 4 - Aigues Mortes to Frontignan
Stroll from our mooring outside the town walls to visit the Tour de Constance, built in 1248 as a lighthouse and since used as a prison. Then in the afternoon we cruise the Canal du Rhone à Sete through the Camargue National Park with its wild horses, black bulls and pink flamingoes, to the hamlet of Les Aresquiers where we are 200 yards from the Mediterranean. Dinner aboard
Thursday, Day 5 - Frontignan to Marseillan
An early start to pass under the lifting Bridge at Frontignan, then we sail out onto the Thau Basin, a large, inland, salt water lake. Mid-morning we stop briefly at Bouzigues to visit the museum of the lake with its exhibition on oyster culture, which is the main activity of the many local fishermen. After lunch on board, we have a short minibus ride to the 12thC Abbaye de Valmagne with its vast Cistercian church and beautiful cloister. Our tour ends with a chance to taste its award-winning range of wines. Returning to the barge, we have an afternoon cruise on the lake to the port of Marseillan. Dinner aboard,
Friday, Day 6 - Marseillan to Agde
Before the hotel barge embarks we have an opportunity to tour the cellars and distillery of the world famous aperitif, Noilly Prat, followed by a tasting. Then an afternoon cruise on the Canal du Midi, through the renowned round lock and finishing our voyage on the River Herault. We will be moored in the shadow of the Cathedral of the fishing town of Agde, built of lava blocks from the nearby volcano. Captain’s Farewell Dinner aboard.
Saturday, Day 7 - Agde to Montpellier
After breakfast, disembark the barge and transfer by minibus to Montpellier by 10am.
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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PROVENCE & CAMARGUE
Avignon to Agde, France
Sunday, Day1 - Montpellier to Avignon
Guests are met at 4pm in Montpellier, at The Holiday Inn Hotel
or Montpellier TGV station, and escorted by minibus to Enchanté in
Avignon for a Champagne Welcome. Spend your first night and enjoy
dinner aboard.
This morning we visit the Palais des Papes, a massive monument to the era of the 'Other Rome,' when the popes moved to France. After a stroll though the vibrant shopping district of Avignon, return to the barge for lunch In the afternoon we cruise down the mighty Rhone River to Arles, passing the immense citadel of King René at Tarascon, and the foothills of the Alpilles. Dinner aboard
Tuesday, Day 3 - Arles to Aigues Mortes
This morning we explore Arles, the Roman Arena, St. Trophime’s Basilica and the Museum of Provencal life. We visit some of Vincent Van Gogh's haunts on foot through the pedestrianized heart of this old capital of the Camargue. Then cruise down the Petit Rhone and on to the Canal de Rhone à Sete, passing several herds of wild Black bulls. We moor at Aigues Mortes. Dinner aboard
Wednesday, Day 4 - Aigues Mortes to Frontignan
Stroll from our mooring outside the town walls to visit the Tour de Constance, built in 1248 as a lighthouse and since used as a prison. Then in the afternoon we cruise the Canal du Rhone à Sete through the Camargue National Park with its wild horses, black bulls and pink flamingoes, to the hamlet of Les Aresquiers where we are 200 yards from the Mediterranean. Dinner aboard
Thursday, Day 5 - Frontignan to Marseillan
An early start to pass under the lifting Bridge at Frontignan, then we sail out onto the Thau Basin, a large, inland, salt water lake. Mid-morning we stop briefly at Bouzigues to visit the museum of the lake with its exhibition on oyster culture, which is the main activity of the many local fishermen. After lunch on board, we have a short minibus ride to the 12thC Abbaye de Valmagne with its vast Cistercian church and beautiful cloister. Our tour ends with a chance to taste its award-winning range of wines. Returning to the barge, we have an afternoon cruise on the lake to the port of Marseillan. Dinner aboard,
Friday, Day 6 - Marseillan to Agde
Before the hotel barge embarks we have an opportunity to tour the cellars and distillery of the world famous aperitif, Noilly Prat, followed by a tasting. Then an afternoon cruise on the Canal du Midi, through the renowned round lock and finishing our voyage on the River Herault. We will be moored in the shadow of the Cathedral of the fishing town of Agde, built of lava blocks from the nearby volcano. Captain’s Farewell Dinner aboard.
Saturday, Day 7 - Agde to Montpellier
After breakfast, disembark the barge and transfer by minibus to Montpellier by 10am.
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.
ENCHANTÉ HOME > ITINERARIES > Standard: Provence / Camargue