Cruising in Charming Provence by Barge

Board the MS Anne Marie and settle into your cabin and enjoy a welcome cocktail before dinner. We are berthed overnight in Arles. 

This morning we have an included tour of Arles, set off by foot exploring the street and squares where Van Gogh painted many of his masterpieces and discover the Roman Amphitheatre, the Theatre Antique and St Trophime Square with its cloisters and church that were part of the Arles Route.  We will then travel inland to find out about olive oil production, finishing the tour with tasting some of the local products. This afternoon we cruise to Gallician - sailing on the Rhône River and the Rhône à Sète Canal.

After breakfast we’ll have an included panoramic guided tour of the Camargue that is surrounded by rivers, marshlands and is home to the famous white Camargue horses. Next we will continue to les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer where you can enjoy some free time, before we cruise towards Aigues-Mortes, arriving in the early evening.

Today join us for an included tour of Aigues-Mortes. The fortified city has a rich heritage and located in the middle of marshes, one of the most beautiful sites in Provence. We'll board a tourist train touring the salt marches as well as visiting the salt museum. We will spend the afternoon cruising to Palavas-Les-Flots, on arrival why not spend some free time discovering the spa resort of Palavas-Les-Flots?

On todays included tour, we visit a manade and learn about the life of its herders during a wagon tour, with the opportunity to take part in bull sorting, we'll have a delicious snack with products from the farm, before returning to the barge. We will spend the afternoon cruising towards Sète, arriving in the early evening.

After breakfast we bid farewell to our Captain and crew. Disembark for the coach transfer by coach to Arles or Avignon.