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'le Ph?(C)nicien'

Provence, The Carmargue & Languedoc



Tour Description:

'Le Ph?(C)nicien' cruises the River Rh??ne and the tranquil waterways of the Camargue, meandering through Provence and the Languedoc wine region. Experience the fascinating local culture while relaxing in refined comfort aboard this welcoming barge.

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ITINERARY

Cruise to the Camargue this morning, heading east on the Canal du Rh??ne ? S??te that links the Petit Rh??ne with the ?(C)tangs (inland seas) that dot the Mediterranean coast. Moor in the quiet village of Gallician before visiting a prestigious manade (ranch) where local cowboys on white horses demonstrate how they tend their herds of bulls. 'Le Ph?(C)nicien' Barge B L D

Day 1: SUNDAY
An unforgettable cruise takes you to the Roman city of Arles, the "open-air museum" of Provence. Your guided visit includes the haunts of Vincent Van Gogh, who painted a myriad of canvases here in 1888. 'Le Ph?(C)nicien' Barge B L D

Day 2: MONDAY
Cruising onto the mighty River Rh??ne, 'Le Ph?(C)nicien' passes through the 36-foot-high lock at Beaucaire en route to Vallabr??gues, a charming port where a lively game of p?(C)tanque awaits. In the afternoon, visit medieval les Baux-de-Provence, dramatically set atop a rocky plateau of the Alpilles. 'Le Ph?(C)nicien' Barge B L D

Day 3: TUESDAY
After breakfast, cruise to historic Villeneuve-l??s-Avignon for a guided excursion to Le Pont du Gard. This masterpiece of Roman engineering is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an informative museum that explains the historic significance of the magnificent trilevel aqueduct. 'Le Ph?(C)nicien' Barge B L D

Day 4: WEDNESDAY
An early cruise brings you to one of the best cellars of Ch??teauneuf-de-Pape. After a guided visit and wine tasting, explore Avignon, the walled city of the popes, with its Palais des Papes which served as a fortress as well as a palace. With walls that are 13 feet thick in some places and defensive towers reaching to 165 feet, the Palais remains a symbol of the time when Avignon was the fortified center of the Christian world. A wonderful farewell dinner marks your last evening on board 'Le Ph?(C)nicien.' 'Le Ph?(C)nicien' Barge B L D

Day 5: THURSDAY
After breakfast, transfer to Hostellerie La Magnaneraie in Villeneuve-l??s-Avignon where your tour ends. B

Day 6: FRIDAY

Day 7: SATURDAY