France/Provence and Camargue

Day 1 Saturday: Avignon

Individual arrival and boarding after 6 p.m. in Avignon. Mooring is in Quai de la Ligne next to the famous Pont St. Bénezet.

Day 2: Avignon, round excursion 30 km / 19 miles

Today we will cross the Rhone using the island Ile de la Barthelasse, and we’ll ride in the typical garrigue landscape, between vineyards and orchards. We will visit Villeneuve Les Avignon, once known to be the town of the cardinals. In the afternoon a guided visit will allow us to discover the historical heart of Avignon.

Day 3: Avignon – Aramon 40 km / 25 miles

By boat we will reach the town of Aramon, where we can start cycling. The stage today will bring you to the best preserved Roman aqueduct in Europe: Pont du Gard. Overnight in Aramon with a beautiful view over the Mont Ventoux.

Day 4: Aramon – Vallabrègues 35 km / 22 miles

We start our day by sailing to Vallabrègues, pretty Provençal village on the banks of the Rhone. Along country roads you will reach Barbentane with its castle at the junction of the Rhone and Durance rivers. Cycle on to the magnificent Abbey of Saint Michel de Frigulet and afterwards down to the medieval village of Boulbon. Overnight we will stay in Vallabregues.

Day 5: Vallabrègues – Arles 60 km / 37 miles

This stage brings you to Saint Remy de Provence, birthplace of Nostradamus. This village is also famous for having hosted Van Gogh in the days of his mental illness. Then onto Alpilles, with Les-Baux-de-Provence, a village lodged in the rock itself. A landscape of limestone cliffs and olive trees lines your journey.

Day 6: Arles – Aigues-Mortes 25 km / 16 miles

Today the entire morning is dedicated to visiting Arles, the ancient capital of Gaul with beautiful Roman ruins. A professional guide will show you around the town. After lunch you reach the lock of Saint Gilles and from there you will sail to Aigues Mortes for the overnight stay.

Day 7: Aigues-Mortes, round tour 55 km / 34 miles

Using the small country lanes of Camargue between canals, lagoons and small villages you will reach the charming fishermen’s village of Le Grau-du-Roi and a chance to bath on the beach.

Day 8: Aigues-Mortes – End of tour or extension

After breakfast, end of services.

This bike and boat trip at a glance?

The Caprice

The Caprice was refitted in 2009 and is equipped with 11 cabins (1 Single, 2 Doubles, 8 Twins) measuring 7-8 m2.

Each cabin has three fixed portholes, air conditioning and en-suite facilities with shower area, ample closet space, a power socket and a full-length mirror.

Bed sizes: 1.90 m x 0.80 m (Singles) and 1.90 m x 1.40 m (Doubles).

Length:            39m (128 ft.)
Width:             5.2m (16.4 ft.)
Crew:               7

Meals are served in the Restaurant, or light snacks in the Lounge with an open bar. A total of 10 windows give plenty of natural light

Extra features:

Free WiFi in the restaurant/bar area
Complimentary courtesy kit
Sundeck with seating accommodation and fixed awning

The L’Estello

Built in 1937, the boat L’Estello is equipped with 10 double cabins (one with a double bed and nine with twin beds) measuring 7-8 m2.

Her last refit was in 2008. Length: 39 m (128 ft.)Width: 5.2 m (16.4 ft.)

Each cabin has two portholes (one is in the bathroom), is air-conditioned and has en-suite facilities.
Bed sizes: 1.90/2 m x 0.75/0.80 m

The living area is an air-conditioned living room and is divided into The Restaurant, with large picture windows and the Bar area with comfortable sofas and armchairs

Extra features:

Sundeck with a fixed awning, tables and chairs
Free WiFi in the restaurant/bar area
“Bring and Borrow” supply of travel books
Petanque/Boules sets and board games available
Complimentary courtesy kit

We remind you that the boat is not like a hotel, so during the journey you will always hear some engine noise.

Season 2020  Avignon to Aigues Mortes

Season 2020   Aigues Mortes to Avignon