'le Ph?(C)nicien'

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

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

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

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

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

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