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MS Camargue
73 Double Cabin with shower and WC
Radio
Central heating
Lounge
Dining Room
Sundeck
Fitness Program with sauna, massage, treatments and equipment- Radar
Hairdyer
Strong box
Radiotelephone
220V Electricity
AC
TV & Video in the Lounge
Length 110m Width 11m
Built 1995
Route Map
Boat Layout
Inclusions
Price includes:
The cruise with full board, from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on the last day - Accomodation in an outside double cabin, shower, toilet - Welcome cocktail - Gala Dinner Entertainment- Transfer Martigues to Lyon - Port taxes
Price does not include:
Drinks, Insurance and Optional sightseeing tours which can be booked and paid on board.
Comfort on Board
Welcome aboard!
Our crew will welcome you when you come aboard and will accompany you to your cabin. A welcome drink will be served in the lounge bar when the crew is introduced. We will also give you full information on the cruise and present the various excursions which punctuate the journey at our ports of call.
Host(ess)
This person is present throughout the cruise. S/he will organise pre-meal games, the evenings and the aerobics sessions, and will provide you with information on the places we travel through. S/he will accompany you on your "exploratory" walks in certain towns. We call upon local guides, however, during excursions and tours.
Entertainment
Apart from the various ports of call which punctuate your cruise, a certain number of events and entertainments will be available depending on the duration of your cruise: pre-meal games, aerobics, evening with the crew, gala evening, dancing...
Shop
Here you will find postcards, stamps, souvenirs and practical items.
Cabins
All of our cabins have a large picture window and are air conditioned. They are fitted with a bathroom with shower, washbasin and WC. Bath towels are provided. For your comfort, they also have satellite television, radio, a hairdryer and a safe. Depending on the boat, our cabins have twin beds, a double bed or 2 beds which can be separated. The voltage on board is 220V. A telephone allows you to call other cabins, reach reception orbprogramme your wake-up call, but you cannot call or be called from outside the boat.
Do not forget to leave your keys at reception at the end of your cruise.
Drinks cards
AAboard our boats, your dinks purchases (during meals and at the bar) are made using drinks cards worth ? 15 or ? 50. These can be purchased at the bar during the cruise. When you order drinks, the value of your order is ticked off. At the end of the cruise, any value remaining on the card will be refunded.
Captain
This person is responsible for navigation and the crew (sailors, helmsmen). In the event of climatic variation, the captain alone is entitled to decide to modify the itinerary of the cruise. He will also allow you to visit the bridge.
Purser
This person is responsible for catering and accommodation aboard the boat. In a sense, he is the boat's conductor and is in direct relation with the passengers. Efficient and discreet, he will be ever-present and helpful during your cruise.
Excursions
The excursions offered are optional. If you did not book them when booking your cruise, you may do so on board (find out about all of the excursions offered on this river at the end of this document).
The entire boat is no smoking (cabin, dining room, corridors, reception, etc. The lounge bar is the only place where a distinction is made between smoking and no smoking areas.
Doctor
There is no doctor on board. If needed, the Purser will contact the closest medical service.
Sun Deck
The ideal place to enjoy the fresh air and a wonderful view of the landscape. It is laid out with armchairs and deck chairs provided free of charge.
Tipping is left to the discretion of the customer.
Reception
Reception is manned every day, morning and afternoon (except on boarding and disembarkation days). You will be informed of this on board.
Certain places are not open to you for reasons of safety: companionways, the fore and aft decks, the places behind the ropes. During manoeuvres, going through locks and in fog, it is not possible to visit the bridge
All meals are taken in our dining room on board (unless otherwise stated). The dining room can serve everyone on board in a single sitting at specific times.
Breakfast is served in the form of a buffet. Lunch and dinner are of French inspiration.
A wine menu is available, which has been put together with Serge Dubs, the best wine waiter in the world.
Aperitifs, coffee and digestifs are available in the lounge bar and are not included in the price of your cruise (likewise for drinks during meals)
Views
Key Cities
Lyon forms the second largest metropolitan area in France after Paris. The city is known for its historical and architectural landmarks and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For several centuries Lyon has been known as the French capital of gastronomy, due, in part, to the presence of many of France's finest chefs in the city and its surroundings (e.g. Paul Bocuse). This reputation also comes from the fact that two of France's best known wine-growing regions are located near Lyon: the Beaujolais to the North, and the Cotes du Rhone to the South. The Beaujolais is very popular in Lyon and remains the most common table wine served with local dishes. Lyon is the home of very typical and traditional restaurants: the bouchons. Bouchons are usually convivial restaurants serving local dishes, and local wines. Lyon is known to be the silk capital of the world
The city is well known for its Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes), where several popes and antipopes lived from the early 14th to early 15th centuries. Avignon is commemorated by the French children's song, "Sur le pont d'Avignon" ("On the bridge of Avignon"), which describes folk dancing. The bridge of the song is the Saint Benezet bridge, over the Rhone River, of which only four arches.
Provence Cruises
Destination the Rhone and Saone Valleys, the Camargue and the gateway to Provence: Lyons, Tain l'Hermitage, Avignon, the City of the Popes, Arles, Martigues... We offer you a different way to explore the northern Rhone and the towns along its banks during a cruise on one of our 3 boats, which is all about good living. On the programme, vineyard tours, beautiful old stones, good food, the awakening of the senses... Cruises bursting with sunshine and dolce vita... Simply drink it all in!
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Escape to Provence
Lyon - Tain l'Hermitage - Avignon - Arles - Martigues
Duration 3 Days
From: 339 € pp Superior: 399 €pp
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ROUTE : LMA
2008 Departures:10/09 TO 12/09;
11/09 - 13/09;
05/10 - 07/10; 18/10- 20/10
2009 Departures: 13/04 - 15/04
; 28/04 - 30/04;
05/05 - 07/05;
20/05 - 22/05;
09/07- 11/07;
21/07- 23/07;
09/09- 11/09;
01/10- 03/10;
04/10- 06/10;
18/10 - 20/10
1st Day: Lyon- Tain
Embarkation at 3:00 pm in Lyon, on the Claude Bernard quay. Settling in the cabin. Departure to the South. Last glance at the Gaul's capital. Sailing afternoon passing alongside Vienna, Condrieu near the vineyards of "Cotes Roties", St-Vallier with the castle of Diane of Poitiers with a glance at the famous procession bearing the same name. You will then see the famous Hermitage vineyards among which some famous names are written on the Jaboulet hill. Crozes- l'Hermitage. Arrival in Tain-l'Hermitage in the evening. Dinner and accomodation on board. Call in in the evening.
2nd Day: Tain - Avignon - Arles
Departure of the boat early in the morning to Avignon.We will pass alongside Valence, Montelimar and Viviers, a charming Episcopal city, the procession of Donzere, Mondragon and its works. Day rich in sailing. Lunch and sailing towards Avignon. Arrival in the Papal city. Optional visit of the Papal Palace, a real citadel based on a rock fited out with city walls. The palace used to be a luxurious court where artists and erudites were crowded. Free time in the city and then return on board. Dinner and fare-well evening. The cruise goes on towards Arles. Arrival around 10:30 pm. Call in in the evening.
3rd Day: Arles - Martigues -Camargue
After breakfast, disembarkation around 8:00 am for the optional sightseeing of the Camargue. Wide plain where the sea and swanps are populated by an extraordinary exotic bird wildlife. Wild bulls and horses live here. Free time in the charming city of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, well-known for its gipsy gatherings. The beach is wonderful and it is interesting to visit its fortified church. Return on board to Port-Saint-Louis, the cruise goes on towards Martigues for lunch. Disembarkation at 4:00 pm. End of our services.
Triple Cabins available
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Camargue & the Wild Rhone
Lyon-Arles-Avignon -Vienna -Lyon
Duration: 3 Nights
Classic: 395 €pp Superior: 460 €pp
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ROUTE : ROD
2008 Departures:28/09-01/10; 28/10-31/10
2009 Departures: 02/05-05/05; 24/06-27/06; 18/07-21/07; 01/08-04/08; 27/09-30/09; 28/09-01/10; 05/10-08/10; 27/10-30/10;
1st Day: LYONS - MARTIGUES - ARLES THE CAMARGUE
Rendezvous at 12h30 in Lyons in front of the "Brasserie Georges" (Cours de Verdun, next to the Gare Perrache). Departure by coach for Martigues. On board around 17h, boarding and settling into your cabin. Departure of the boat for Arles. We will be taking the Fos canal which links Martigues and the Rhone. We will be sailing alongside the Mediterranean Sea to reach the lock in Barcarin. In the evening, presentation of the crew, welcome cocktail. Dinner and an evening's entertainment, continuation of the cruise and arrival in Arles around 22h30. Overnight stopover.
2nd Day: VIGNON (the City of the Popes) - VIVIERS THE VIVARAIS
Breakfast on board. Departure of the boat in the early morning for Avignon. We will pass by the castles of Beaucaire and Tarascon to reach Avignon. Avignon was already an important town in the 12th century, thanks in particular to the Pont d'Avignon which made it possible to cross the Rhone. With the arrival of the Popes in the 14th century, the city became a second Rome. After breakfast, optional guided tour of the City of the Popes, a veritable citadel perched on a rocky pinnacle, surrounded by its imposing ramparts. The Palace was once home to a sumptuous court where artists and scholars rubbed shoulders with each other. Free time in the city centre, then back on board at lunchtime. Departure of the boat for Viviers and a last look at the city of Avignon. We will be taking the Donzere canal and passing through the lock in Bollene. A day steeped in the sailing experience, arrival in Viviers around 20h30. After dinner, optional guided tour on foot to allow you to explore this episcopal town which has been known since the 5th century. A town rich in history which possesses the smallest cathedral in France. Back to the boat through the old streets with their ancient houses. Overnight stopover.
3rd Day: VIVIERS - TAIN L'HERMITAGE THE COTES DU RHONE
Breakfast on board. Then departure for the optional excursion to the Ardeche Gorge, Bourg Saint Andeol, across the Plateau des Gras to reach Vallon Pont d'Arc. Here, the Ardeche has hewn through the cliff, to construct a grandiose natural arch: "The Pont d'Arc", 34 metres high. The itinerary follows the famous Route des Gorges where you can explore the harmonious meanderings of the river. Numerous panoramic viewpoints mark the way. We will stop at one of them. They are situated on the high corniche and offer breathtaking views over the gorge. Back on board between 12h and 13h in La Voulte. Lunch and cruise up the Rhone, passing the town of Valence, capital of the middle Rhone. We will pass the river Isere, one of the tributaries of the Rhone and approach the town of Tain-l'Hermitage around 16h30. When we arrive, you will have the opportunity to take part in an optional tasting of the famous wines of the Cotes du Rhone, Crozes Hermitage and Hermitage*. Back on board. Dinner and gala evening. Overnight stopover.
4th Day: TAIN L'HERMITAGE - VIENNE - LYONS
Departure of the boat at dawn for the town of Vienne where we will stop for a while. Optional guided tour of this Roman town. Back on board and cruise to Lyons. Lunch. Disembarkation around 14h, Quai Claude Bernard. End of our journey.
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Avignon to the Mediterranean
Avignon-Marseille-Arles-Avignon
Duration 4 Nights
Classic: 369 €pp Superior:429 €pp
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ROUTE : RPM
2008 Departures:
06/11 - 10/11
2009 Departures: 02/11 - 06/11, 06/11 - 10/11
1st Day: AVIGNON (Provencal evening)
Boarding at 18h, Quai de l’Allée de l’Oule (wharf to Port Daladier). Settling into your cabin. Rendezvous in the lounge where we will offer you a welcome cocktail, during which you will get to know the crew who will accompany you throughout the cruise. We will then invite you to move to the dining room for the Provencal dinner. The evening will continue under the sign of the sun as you will witness a presentation of local dancing by a folk group in the lounge. Overnight stopover.
2nd Day: AVIGNON - SAINT-GILLES (tour of the Camargue)
After a good night's rest on board, a buffet breakfast will be served in the restaurant. At 8h, the boat will weigh anchor for Saint-Gilles. This morning's cruise is an invitation to travel to the origins of history as we sail along. Through the lock in Vallabregues. We will reach the place where the Rhone separates into two arms, the Rhone which heads towards the Mediterranean, and the Little Rhone which we will follow into the Camargue. Games and aperitifs in the lounge and lunch during the cruise. Arrival in Saint-Gilles around 13h. Departure by coach for an optional excursion through the picturesque Camargue with the village of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. You will discover the wild horses, the pink flamingos, the rice fields and the salt marshes, other characteristic features of the landscape. Back on board in the evening in Arles. Dinner and an evening steeped in sunshine thanks to our crew which will be putting on a show for you.
3rd Day: MARTIGUES (tour of Marseilles)
Breakfast during the cruise. During the morning, we will sail along the Rhone and pass through the lock in Barcarin which will enable us to get onto the Rhone canal in Fos sur Mer. We will be sailing in part on the Mediterranean. Continuation via the Canal de Fos to Port de Bouc, where we will sail alongside the Mediterranean. Arrival in Martigues around 13h. Lunch on board. Departure for the optional tour of Marseilles: the Canebiere, the Vieux Port, Notre Dame de la Garde. Back on board at the beginning of the evening. Dinner.
4th Day: MARTIGUES - ARLES (visit to Les Baux de Provence)
Breakfast on board. Departure of the cruise around 8h. Morning's sailing. Entertainment on board. Lunch. Arrival at 14h. Departure by coach for an optional excursion to explore the site of Les Baux de Provence, an old town from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance in an extraordinary site on a steep promontory in the Alpilles. This is one of the main points of interest of Provence. Back on board for the evening. Dinner and gala evening.
5th Day: AVIGNON
Breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9h. End of our journey.
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Magic of the Provence
LYON-ARLES-AVIGNON-VIENNE-LYON
Duration 4 Nights
Classic:519 €pp Superior:569€pp
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ROUTE : LYL
2008 Departures:24/07-28/07;13/08-17/08;21/08-25/08;25/08-29/08;29/08-02/09;23/10-27/10
2009 Departures: 03/04-07/04;11/04-15/04;14/04-18/04;15/04-19/04;18/04-22/04;19/04-23/04;26/04-30/04;01/05-05/05;05/05-09/05;16/05-20/05;27/06-01/07;01/07-05/07;05/07-09/07;04/08-08/08;08/08-12/08;12/08-16/08;16/08-20/08;24/08-28/08;28/08-01/09;01/09-05/09;30/09-04/10;08/10-12/10;12/10-16/10;20/10-24/10;24/10-28/10
1st Day: LYON
Boarding at 16h in Lyons, Quai Claude Bernard. Departure of the boat at 17h. We will be sailing in a southerly direction. Settling into your cabin. Presentation of the crew, welcome cocktail. Dinner followed by an evening of entertainment. Sailing at night.
2nd Day: AVIGNON - ARLES
Buffet breakfast during the cruise. Morning cruising through the landscapes of the south of France: Valence, overlooked by Saint Apollinaire cathedral, Montelimar famous for its nougat. We will pass through the great lock in Bollene which, with a variation in height of 20 metres, was one of the major civil engineering project of the 1950s. Breakfast on board. Stop in Avignon and departure by coach for the optional excursion to the Camargue. An immense exceptional plain where sea, wetlands and pools are inhabited by an extraordinary variety of water fowl. Free time in the village of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, famed for its gypsy gatherings. Boarding in Arles around 19h. Dinner on board. After dinner, optional guided tour of the town. Arles has conserved its exceptional monumental heritage which is tantamount to an open air museum, as well as being a mecca for tourism and culture. Back on board, accommodation. Overnight stopover.
3rd Day: AVIGNON - VIVIERS
Breakfast on board. Departure of the boat early in the morning. Arrival in Avignon at 9h. Optional guided tour of the City of the Popes, a veritable citadel perched on a rocky pinnacle, surrounded by its imposing ramparts. The Palace was once home to a sumptuous court where artists and scholars rubbed shoulders with each other. At its feet, the Pont d'Avignon seems a little on the narrow side "to be dancing round in circles". Back on board. Departure of the boat at noon for Viviers. Lunch on board. Afternoon sailing and time to relax on board. Listen to the song of the cicadas from the sun deck. Arrival in Viviers around 19h. Dinner on board. Followed by an optional guided tour on foot to explore this medieval town classed as a protected area and the seat of bishops since the 5th century. Overnight stopover.
4th Day: VIVIERS - TAIN L'HERMITAGE - THE COTES DU RHONE
Buffet breakfast on board and departure of the cruise around 8h. Departure for the optional excursion by coach to visit the Ardeche Gorge. Heading towards Bourg Saint Andeol across the Plateau des Gras to reach Vallon Pont d'Arc. Here, the Ardeche has hewn through the cliff, to construct a grandiose natural arch. "The Pont d'Arc", 34 metres high. From here, the itinerary follows the famous Route des Gorges where you can explore the harmonious meanderings of the river. Numerous panoramic viewpoints mark the way. We will stop at one of them. They are situated on the high corniche and offer breathtaking views over the Gorge. Back on board in Le Pouzin around 12h. Continuation to Tain l'Hermitage. Arrival around 16h. Explore the town on your own. You will have the opportunity to take part in an optional tasting* of the famous wines of the Cotes du Rhone. Back on board. Dinner and gala evening. Departure of the boat during the night for the town of Lyon.
5th Day: TAIN L'HERMITAGE - VIENNE - LYONS
Lunch and cruise to Lyons. Disembarkation around 09h in Lyons, Quai Claude Bernard. End of our journey.
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Saone, Rhone, Camargue 1
Lyon-Macon-Avignon-Arles-Lyon
Duration: 6 Nights
Classic:750 €pp Superior:820 €pp
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ROUTE: ANT
2008 Departures:15/07-21/07;27/07-02/08; 25/04-01/05
2009 Departures: 18/06-24/06;14/07-20/07;26/07-01/08;29/07-04/08;10/08-16/08;21/09-27/09
1st Day: LYON - CHALON SUR SAONE
Rendezvous at 16h30 in Lyons in front of the "Brasserie Georges" (Cours de Verdun, next to the Gare Perrache). Transfer by coach to Chalon sur Saone. Boarding around 18h30, presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail. First dinner aboard the boat. The boat will leave Chalon sur Saone in the direction of Macon.
2nd Day: MACON - BEAUJOLAIS VINEYARDS - LYONS
After breakfast on board, you will have the chance to take a walk in the old town of Macon. At around 11h the boat will leave Macon and will stop after lunch in Montmerle. Optional coach tour of the Beaujolais vineyards, followed by a visit to the Hameau du Vin, a wine museum which is unique in Europe. Back to the boat for dinner. Sail to Lyons. Cruise to discover Lyons by night, with the iluminations in the old quarters of Lyons, a unique spectacle. Overnight stopover.
3rd Day: LYONS - TAIN L'HERMITAGE - VALLEY OF THE COTES DU RHONE
The morning will start with an optional excursion through Lyons. You will discover the second largest city in France admirably situated at the confluence of the Rhone and the Saone. Lunch on board. Departure for Tain l'Hermitage where you will arrive in the evening. Overnight stopover.
4th Day: TAIN L'HERMITAGE - THE ARDECHE GORGE - AVIGNON
Departure of the boat early in the morning, passing close to Valence, Montelimar and Viviers. After lunch, optional excursion to the Ardeche Gorge. Here, the Ardeche has eroded the cliff-face to create a grandiose natural arch. The itinerary follows the famous Route des Gorges where you can explore the harmonious meanderings of the river. Arrival at the end of the evening. Dinner on board. The boat will head for Avignon.
5th Day: AVIGNON - ARLES
After breakfast, optional guided tour of the Palais des Papes, a veritable citadel perched on a rocky pinnacle, surrounded by imposing ramparts. Back to the boat for lunch. Departure for Arles. Arrival during the afternoon, free time in the old town of Arles. Dinner on board. Overnight stopover.
6th Day: ARLES - THE CAMARGUE - MARTIGUES
Today, optional excursion in the Camargue. An immense exceptional plain where sea, wetlands and pools are inhabited by an extraordinary variety of water fowl. Tour of the delightful village of Saintes-Maries de la Mer, famous for its religious gypsy gatherings. Back aboard the boat for Port Saint-Louis for lunch. Continuation of the cruise via the Canal de Fos which runs alongside the Mediterranean towards Martigues. Dinner and gala evening. Overnight stopover.
7th Day: MARTIGUES - LYONS
Disembarkation after breakfast in Martigues. Return to Lyons by coach. Stop on the way, when you may take lunch. Arrival in Lyons at the beginning of the afternoon. End of our journey.
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Saone,Rhone, Camargue 2
Lyon- Arles-Avignon-Camargue-Lyon
Duration:7 Nights
Classic:750 €pp Superior:820 €pp
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ROUTE : CHA
2008 Departures: 21/07-27/07;03/08-09/08
2009 Departures: 15/04-21/04;01/05-07/05;19/05-25/05;22/05-28/05;20/07-26/07;23/07-29/07;04/08-10/08;16/08-22/08;11/09-17/09;06/10-12/10
1st Day: LYONS - MARTIGUES - THE MEDITERRANEAN
Rendezvous at 13h30 in Lyons in front of the "Brasserie Georges" (Cours de Verdun, next to the Gare Perrache). Transfer by coach to Martigues. Boarding around 18h, presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner followed by free time in this typically Mediterranean town and overnight stopover on the coast.
2nd Day: PORT SAINT LOUIS - ARLES - AVIGNON (the City of the Popes) - THE CAMARGUE
Breakfast on board. Morning departure for Port Saint-Louis taking the Fos canal which runs alongside the Mediterranean. Arrival around 9h. Departure for the optional excursion to the Camargue. An immense exceptional plain where sea, wetlands and pools are inhabited by an extraordinary variety of water fowl. Here, bulls and horses live in the world which, along with the horsemen of the Camargue, are the soul of the country. Free time in the delightful village of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Back to the boat in Arles for lunch. Continuation in the direction of Avignon. As we sail along, discover the castles of Beaucaire and Tarascon. Arrival in Avignon around 16h. Disembarkation and free time or optional guided tour of the City of the Popes and its Palace, a veritable citadel athwart an outcrop of rock, surrounded by its mighty ramparts. Free time in the city centre and back to the boat for dinner. Overnight stopover.
3rd Day: AVIGNON - VIVIERS - THE ARDECHE GORGE
Breakfast on board and departure of the boat early in the morning. During the morning's sailing, we will pass through the lock in Bollene which, with a variation in height of 20 metres, was one of the major civil engineering projects of the 1950s. Lunch on board. Arrival in Viviers around 14h. Departure for the optional excursion to the Ardeche Gorge. Heading towards Bourg Saint Andeol across the Plateau des Gras to reach Vallon Pont d'Arc. Here, the Ardeche has hewn through the cliff to form a great natural arch, "the Pont d'Arc", 34 m high. From here, the itinerary follows the famous Gorge Trail from where you can see the harmonious meanders of the river. Past the Belvederes of the Colombier and the Ranc Pointu. They are situated on the high corniche and offer breathtaking views over the Gorge. Back to the boat at the end of the afternoon in Viviers. Dinner on board. Followed by an optional guided tour on foot: explore this medieval town, which is within a conservation area and has been a bishopric since the 5th century. Overnight stopover.
4th Day: VIVIERS - TAIN L'HERMITAGE - THE COTES DU RHONE
Breakfast on board. Continuation of the cruise up the Rhone. Montelimar, famous for its nougat, La Voulte, overlooked by its castle, Valence, dominated by the Saint-Apollinaire Cathedral, to the mouth of tributaries of the Rhone, the Isere and the Drome. Opposite, the hanging fortress of Crussol in one of the most spectacular sites in the Rhone valley. Lunch on board. Arrival in Tain-l'Hermitage around 15h. Wine tasting* in a wine cellar (optional). Back to the boat for dinner. Overnight stopover.
5th Day: TAIN L'HERMITAGE - VIENNE - LYONS
Very early departure, breakfast on board as we pass Saint-Vallier, adorned by the castle of Diane de Poitiers, and a lovely vista of the gorge of the same name, Serrieres at the gateway to the Vivarais, Condrieu in the heart of the "Cote Rotie" vineyards. Arrival in Vienne around 10h, where we will call in to allow you to take the optional guided tour on foot of Vienne, which was once the capital of the Roman province of Vienna Senatoria and, until the 15th century, a religious capital. Departure around 12h30 for Lyons. Lunch on board. Lyons is admirably situated at the confluence of the Rhone and the Saone. Arrival around 15h, free time or optional guided tour of the city. Back to the boat for dinner. Departure of the boat at nightfall up the Saone, sailing past the illuminated old neighbourhoods of Lyons, a unique spectacle. Overnight stopover in Collonges in the Mont d'Or.
6th Day: MACON - CHALON SUR SAONE - BURGUNDY AND THE BEAUJOLAIS
Departure early in the morning for Macon. Cruise on the Saone during which you will see the Beaujolais and then the Maconnais vineyards. Lunch and stop in Macon. Departure for the optional excursion to Beaune to visit the famous Hospices de Beaune, a masterpiece of Burgundian-Flemish art. Continuation along the wine trail of the Cote de Beaune through villages with names which are evocative of great wines: Pommard, Meursault, Volnay. Wine tasting in a wine maker's cellar. Back on board in Chalon-sur-Saone at the end of the afternoon. Dinner and gala evening. Overnight stopover.
7th Day: CHALON-SUR-SAONE - BURGUNDY - LYONS
Disembarkation after breakfast in Chalon-sur-Saone. Coach transfer to Lyons, in front of the "Brasserie Georges". Arrival at the end of the morning. End of our journey.