3 to 6-night all-inclusive sparkling and culinary river cruise through the Provence and Camargue regions! Discover history, gastronomy and cuture
Cruise from Avignon in Provence to Aigues-Mortes in Camargue onboard our beautifully restored barge
Excellent! 5/5
BOOKA CARE
- Your money is safe, we pay your host 2 days after check-in.
- 100% refund in the unlikely event the host cancels.
- Changing booking details is always free.
- Access to urgent phone line during your booking.
- Book Co2 positive, we compensate 3 times more than we emit.
River trip highlights
- Visit the wide and authentic Camargue natural reserve
- Discover the stunning cities of Arles and Avignon
- Enjoy local ingredients valorized by our top chef
- Visit villages and historic sites with our guided tours
- Sleep with the comfort and the charm of a hotel barge
- Enjoy a French and friendly crew speaking English
River trip summary
WHERE WE WILL CRUISE TOGETHER ;
- The experience we propose here is a discovery of two ancient and patrimony-rich regions, the Provence and the Camargue. Both have seen throughout the centuries a variety of civilizations and cultures occupy and develop their territories, turning them into a bustling center for trade, politics, art, and culture.
- Along our route on the Rhone River, we will show you around both of them, visit the cities of Avignon and Arles, discover the local roman ancient history and gastronomy, with its hundreds of locally sourced products.
- Onboard, there will be a crew of three that will do their best to make sure your experience is truly unforgettable! The crew will be composed of a captain, a chef, a deckhand/stewardess, and a professional private guide, depending on the day planning.
- You will have at your disposition a minivan fitted for 6 passengers, with excursions put together in order not to drive more than 30 minutes each time.
WHAT FOOD WILL BE SERVED TO YOU:
- During your stay onboard, our crew will help you discover the incredible variety of french dishes and of local and fresh products. Our chef knows local markets and will get the best he can find there at your table every day! Our cooking reflects Mediterranean flavors, with our chef using olive oil, fresh spices, and local herbs as its signature.
- Our cruise offer includes 6 traditional french breakfasts served every morning onboard with; "Chocolat Chaud, thé and café", croissant and other local pastries, local honey and marmelades, cheese, ham, eggs, fresh orange juice and more!
- We will also organize 4 lunches ashore in selected restaurants that have been chosen for the quality of their "cuisine", and the originality of the culinary choice they have made! It will be three courses meals, accompanied by 3 glasses of wine and a final "café".
- We will serve at your table onboard six gastronomic dinners during your stay, composed of appetizers that are called "mise en bouche" here in France. They will be followed by a four-course meal, including the local digestives.
- All meals served on board and in selected restaurants will be accompanied by a selection of fine wines from the Languedoc, Provence and Valley du Rhône. This selection will be adapted according to your own taste, and of course, to the day's menu.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE RATE:
- Barge privatization: The full privatization of the barge is guaranteed during your stay on board, the use of the three double cabins (each with its own bathroom) and other equipment.
- Pick-up & drop off: 1 pick up at the beginning of your stay, and drop off, depending on the itinerary and dates of your cruise: on the day of arrival (day 1), pick up at Avignon TGV Station, and drive to Avignon harbor. On the departure day, from Montpellier train station or airport, and to Aigues-Mortes. Reverse way the weeks the boat departs from Aigues-Mortes.
- Meals and drinks: All meals served on board, from dinner the night of your arrival, to your last breakfast spent onboard on the morning of departure (including meals ashore). Also included are the drinks and fine wines.
- Open bar: The bar is available all cruise long, and stocked with local digestives, non-alcoholic drinks and local wines.
- Daily guided excursions: entrance fees to the different sites, and the private minibus that will drive you around, from one side to the other. Extra professional guides as mentioned in the following program.
- Onboard bicycles: available for excursions along the tow-paths and countryside. For further sport equipment, feel free to ask for details to ou Bookarivertrip.com agent!
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RATE:
- Travel expenses: The guest has to provide for airfare to and from France. Information about local airports, travel routes and best periods for flying can be asked to your agent.
- Extra journeys: Pick-up and drop-off that is not included in the daily schedule or that would not have been agreed upon before booking confirmation. Additional transportation time can also be discussed as an extra.
- Travel insurance: we recommend our guests to take a private travel and cancellation insurance, as such trips are planned long in advance, and the deposits are refundable only according to certain conditions.
- Personal expenses: drinks and extra expenses made during excursions, transfers, and along your trip.
- Crew gratuity: it is a common practice in the industry to include a crew gratuity ranging from 5 to 10% of the total reservation cost.
River trip description
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Location
How to get there
By car, Avignon is close to two highways:
- the A7 autoroute (E714) is a north-south axis on which there are two exits.
- the A9 autoroute (E15) which branches from the A7 near Orange along a north-east south-west axis towards Spain.
- The city has nine paid parking buildings with a total of 7,100 parking spaces, parking buildings under surveillance with a capacity for 2,050 cars with a free shuttle to the city center, as well as five other free parking areas with a capacity of 900 cars.
By Train, you can reach it by railways:
- Avignon is served by two railway stations: the historic train station built in 1860, the Gare d'Avignon-Centre, located just outside the city walls, which can accommodate any type of train.
- Since 2001, the Gare d'Avignon TGV in the "Courtine" district south of the city, on the LGV Méditerranée line. Since December 2013 the two stations have been connected by a link line – the Virgule.
- The Montfavet district, which was formerly a separate commune, also has a station.
By plane, the following airports:
- The Avignon - Caumont Airport on the south-eastern commune border has several international routes to England.
- The major airport in the region with domestic and international scheduled passenger service is the Marseille Provence Airport.
About the area
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Eric
Christel and Eric have worked in transportation and tourism for many years. They decided to return to the South of France where they have already operated a passenger boat.
They want to share their love of this region by cruising with their barge. Eric, captain for more than 20 years, is also passionate about cooking. This passion comes from his grandmother and mother, true “cordon bleu”. They transmitted him their knowledge of traditional cuisine, tasty and generous.
He returned to school in year to be a professional cook and learn the basics of the French cuisine. Christel has worked for a long time in a travel agency and knows perfectly “le Midi de la France”. She will share her passion for Provence and Camargue with her guests aboard our stunning barge!
4 Reviews - 3 to 6-night all-inclusive sparkling and culinary river cruise through the Provence and Camargue regions! Discover history, gastronomy and cuture
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