Anne-Marie
The "Anne-Marie" barge travels along the Canal of Provence.
DAY 1: AVIGNON
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. Enjoy a “Christmas traditions”-themed evening.
DAY 2: AVIGNON - TARASCON
Join us for a guided tour of Avignon, one of the most important cities in Europe during the Middle Ages, and the official residence of nine popes in the 14th and 15th centuries. While visiting the Christmas Market, we’ll discover santons: hand-painted nativity figurines traditional to the Provence region. Afterwards, we'll have a look at the large nativity scene at the Town Hal and then head to the Halles market (1) to discover the regional holiday treats. After our tour, we’ll return to the ship and cruise towards Tarascon.
DAY 3: TARASCON - ARLES - AIGUES MORTES
We’ll set out to visit a candle factory (1) and discover the unique scents and colors of this traditional craftsmanship. The afternoon will be spent cruising to Arles. Upon arrival, we'll head to Paradou to visit the museum displaying more than 400 different santons. La Petite Provence du Paradou is reputed to be one of the largest nativities in the world. We’ll then return to Arles and visit the santon exhibition and tradeshow, displaying almost 300 years of this local tradition. After our visit, we'll return to the ship on foot. Enjoy a “Christmas Carols”-themed evening.
DAY 4: AIGUES-MORTES
We’ll spend the morning cruising to Aigues-Mortes. Join us to visit the city by coach in the afternoon. We’ll finish our tour with a tasting of the traditional sweet fougasse: a delicious light, ?at brioche with a subtle orange ?ower flavor. Enjoy some free time to explore the town before heading back to the ship. Tonight is our festive gala evening and dinner.
DAY 5: AIGUES-MORTES - Avignon
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Coach transfer to Avignon. End of our services.
Excursions included
- Child discount (2-9 years of age): - 20%
- 3rd person discount in triple cabin: - 30%
Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - the excursions mentioned in the program - transfer Aigues-Mortes to Avignon on D5 - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.
All drinks - cancellation and baggage insurance - personal expenses
Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.
Transfer from Aigues-Mortes to Avignon on D5 INCLUDED.
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