Bathed in mythic light, so loved by the Impressionist painters, Provence seduces, beguiles, and indulges you.   This route, unique to the Roi Soleil, cruises the 3 stunning regions: Provence – cruise at sunset on the Rhone River by the Popes Palace in Avignon; the Camargue – where you can spy the grazing bulls and wild white horses in the nature:  and Languedoc through the Canal du Midi  – meandering under the trees and discovering new and delicious wines …

Savour a Glass of Chateau Neuf du Pape with the winemaker himself; follow in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh in Arles; glide through the lagoon of Thau amongst the oyster beds and the pink flamingoes, pick up some crayfish from the local fishermen for lunch; take a picture …

A charter on ROI SOLEIL is all about CHOICE. Each day your cruise will be tailored to your interests.

(Alternative route – Canal du Midi)

Sample Itinerary – Provence

Avignon to Beziers or reverse

Monday

Rhone River

From Avignon or from Vallabregues:

• The Pope’s Palace and Arts Museum
• and /or Châteauneuf du Pape ( private tasting with the winemaker)
• and/or Pont du Gard
• and/or Uzès (similar to St. Remy but with much more elaborate architecture)
• and/or St. Quentin la Pottery (A center for traditional and contemporary earthenware)

Tuesday

From Arles:

• Arles city with its Roman and Medieval history and architecture; van Gogh tour; shopping; cafes
• and St. Remy de Provence
• and/or Beaux de Provence
• and/or Roman ruins
• and/or Isle sur la Sorgue antique dealers
• and/or Villages of Provence

Wednesday

Petit Rhone river and Canal du Rghone à Sete.

From Aigues Mortes:

• The battlement tower
• Shops and art galleries
• Bull ranches with Camargue “cowboys”
• Bird watching

From Cabannes du Roc:

• Montpellier historic center, shops, antiques
• and/or Wine tasting in historic domains

Thursday

Lagoon of Thau

From Sète, easterly approach:

• Walk along the Mediterranean
• Sète historic center; lively market
• Panoramic view from Mont-St.-Clair

From Marseillan:

• Wine tasting
• and/or Valmagne Abbey
• and/or Roman villa and museum

Friday

Entering Canal du Midi

From Agde:

• City of Agde
• and /or Pézenas and shops
• and /or Beziers and shops

Saturday 10 am.

• a leisurely breakfast onboard then transfer to departure point.