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A cycling holiday in the Provence (France) to remember: starting in the attractive town of Avignon at the river Rhône you’ll travel by bike and boat to the fortified town of Aigues-Mortes. On the way you’ll visit by bike the famous aqueduct Pont du Gard and the town of Arles, the inspiration of painter Van Gogh. You’ll make cycle trips right across the unspolied nature of the Camargue region showing wild horses and pink flamingos. Park your bike at the sunny beaches of the Mediterranean Sea and enjoy!
After your daily cycle ride you may relax on the sundeck of your barge while having a refreshing drink!
Day to Day Program Avignon – Aigues Mortes
Saturday: Avignon
Individual arrival and boarding from 5 p.m. in Avignon. Your mooring place is in Quai de la Ligne next to the famous Pont St. Bénezet.
Sunday: Avignon, round tour (cycling ± 30 km)
Today we’ll get to the other side of the river Rhone by crossing the island Île de la Barthelasse, and we’ll ride in the typical garrigue landscape, between vineyards and orchards. Before going back we’ll visit Villeneuve Les Avignon, once known to be the town of the cardinals. In the afternoon time to discover the historic centre of Avignon.
Monday: Avignon – Aramon (cycling ± 40 km)
In the morning navigation till the town of Aramon, where you will start pedalling. The stage today will bring you to the best preserved Roman aqueduct in Europe: Pont du Gard, a very spectacular work. Overnight in Aramon with a beautiful view over the Mont Ventoux.
Tuesday: Aramon – Vallabrègues (cycling ± 35 km)
You start your day sailing to Vallabrègues, pretty Provençal village on the banks of the Rhône. Along country roads you will arrive to Barbentane with its castle at the confluence of the Rhone and Durance rivers. You will cycle to the magnificent Abbey of Saint Michel de Frigolet and afterwards down to the medieval village of Boulbon. Overnight in Vallabrègues.
Wednesday: Vallabrègues – Arles (cycling ± 55 km)
This stage brings you to Saint Remy de Provence, birthplace of Nostradamus. This village is also famous for having hosted Van Gogh in the days of his mental illness. In the end you move onto the Alpilles, with Les-Baux-de-Provence, a village lodged in the rock itself. A landscape of limestone cliffs and olive trees accompanies your journey.
Thursday: Arles – Aigues-Mortes (cycling ± 35 km)
Today the whole morning is dedicated to visit Arles, the ancient capital of Gaul with beautiful Roman ruins. You will also have the opportunity to be welcomed by a professional guide, who will accompany you around the jewels of the town. After lunch you reach the lock of Saint Gilles and from there you will sail to Aigues Mortes for the overnight stay.
Friday: Aigues Mortes, round tour (cycling ± 55 km)
Going through small country lanes of Camargue between canals, lagoons and small villages you will reach in the afternoon the charming fishermen’s village Le Grau-du-Roi. Possibility of a refreshing bath on the beach.
Saturday: Aigues Mortes
After breakfast, end of services.
Day to Day Program Aigues Mortes – Avignon
Saturday: Aigues Mortes
Individual arrival and boarding from 5 p.m. in Aigues Mortes, medieval town, ancient military and commercial port on the Mediterranean.
Sunday: Aigues Mortes, round tour (cycling ± 55 km)
Going through small country lanes of the Camargue between canals, lagoons and small villages you will have the chance to see the famous black bulls and the white horses typical of this region, as well as the pink flamingos. In the afternoon you will reach the charming fishermen’s village Le Grau-du-Roi. Possibility of a refreshing bath on the beach.
Monday: Aigues Mortes – Arles (cycling ± 25 km)
You will sail for a couple of hours up to Saint Gilles and then cycle to today’s destination: Arles, known for the richness of its antique and Roman patrimony. The city fascinates you with its hidden treasures. Getting lost among its small alleys will be like entering a picture by Van Gogh. In the afternoon you will also have the opportunity to be welcomed by a professional guide, who will accompany you around the jewels of the town.
Tuesday: Arles – Vallabreguès (cycling ± 55 km)
This is a breathtaking stage, which brings you to the Alpilles, with the perched village of Les-Baux-de-Provence and then to Saint Rémy de Provence. A landscape of limestone cliffs and olive trees will accompany the trip. In the evening you will moor in Vallabrègues, pretty Provençal village on the banks of the Rhône.
Wednesday: Vallabrègues – Aramon (cycling ± 35 km)
Along country roads you will arrive to Barbentane with its castle at the confluence of the Rhone and Durance rivers. You will cycle to the magnificent Abbey of Saint Michel de Frigolet and afterwards down to the medieval village of Boulbon. In the afternoon navigation to Aramon for the overnight, with a beautiful view over the Mont Ventoux.
Thursday: Aramon – Avignon (cycling ± 40 km)
The stage today will bring you to the best preserved Roman aqueduct in Europe: Pont du Gard, a very spectacular work. Back to Aramon in the afternoon you will sail to Avignon, the city of the Popes. Your mooring place is in Quai de la Ligne, next to the famous Pont St. Bénezet.
Friday: Avignon, round tour (cycling ± 30 km)
Today we’ll get to the other side of the river Rhone by crossing the island Île de la Barthelasse, and we’ll ride in the typical garrigue landscape, between vineyards and orchards. Before going back we’ll visit Villeneuve Les Avignon, once known to be the town of the cardinals. In the afternoon there is time to discover the historic centre of Avignon.
Saturday: Avignon
After breakfast, end of services.
The 21-passenger CAPRICE is originally a classic Dutch cargo ship that has been converted to a passenger accommodation. On the lower deck are 11 comfortable cabins (8 twin bed, 2 double bed and 1 single bed), each with ample storage in closet and lower beds. All cabins are provided with private facilities.
The salon has comfortable upholstered seating and large picture windows, and is separated from the dining area by a bar. The dining area has lovely picture windows that let in light and allow you to see the countryside float by as you linger over your meal.
The upper deck of the Caprice has a two-tiered sundeck with tables, chairs and umbrellas.
The whole barge is airconditioned. The CAPRICE cruises in the region of Burgundy in France.
Specifications
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Cabins: 11
Number of Passengers (maximum): 21
Airco in cabins
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The ship L’ESTELLO, which name in Provencal means ‘star’, was originally build in 1937 in Holland as a cargo ship. In the eighties of the last century the ship was converted into a passenger’s ship and today again updated to today’s standard of comfort. The barge has got a spacious air conditioned lounge and bar area with comfortable sofas and arm chairs. This area is decorated in a tasteful nautical style. Like the living room the dining room also has large picture windows.
From the dining area French doors give access to the sundeck at the front of the ship, where you can be seated under the canopy to enjoy the fresh air.
L’ESTELLO offers 10 comfortable air-conditioned double cabins with lower beds with private facilities en-suite.
Specifications
Dimension
Length: 39m
Width: 5,2m
Cabins: 10
Number of Passengers (maximum): 20
Airco in cabins
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Dates/Prices 2024 per person
Prices:
| Cabin type | April 20 – 27 June 29 – August 17 | May 4 – 18 + June 1 -22 + October 19 – 26 | August 24 – 31 + September 7 – 28 + October 12 |
| Double cabin below deck | € 1590,00 | € 1710,00 | € 1825,00 |
| Cabin for single use lower deck (only barge Caprice) | € 1940,00 | € 2060,00 | € 2175,00 |
Dates
Aigues Mortes – Avignon
Departure on: April 27; May 11 and 25; June 8 and 22; July 6, 30; August 3, 17 and 31; September 14 and 28; October 12 and 26
Avignon – Aigues Mortes
Departure on: April 20; May 4 and 18 and 28; June 1, 15 and 29; July 13 and 27; August 10 and 24; September 7 and 21; October 5 and 19
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