Charming Provence : a barge cruise in Southern France (port-to-port cruise)

6 nights from £2,674pp departing Thursday 24th Apr 2025

From Ste to Arles, join us on a cruise through breathtaking sceneries. Discover the Camargue and Saint-Guilhem-le-Dsert, one of the jewels of the Languedoc known as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France. Visit Aigues-Mortes, a medieval fortified town with a prestigious heritage in the heart of one of the most beautiful natural sites of Provence. You will also have a chance to explore 2,500 years of history in Arles.

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	24th24	AprApr	202525	Sète, France, embark on the MS Anne-Marie	18:00
The fishing village of Sète serves as gateway to Montpellier, in the North. Other noteworthy destinations in this area include Carcassone, Aigues Mortes, the Abbaye de Fontfroide, and Pezenas. For a look at the real fisherman's life, however, stay right where you are. Sète is the Mediterranean's biggest fishing port. Canals winding through town make it fun to stroll around, and there are a number of good walking paths leading to the beach (about 30 minutes to the west). Although it's small and unspectacular, Plage de la Corniche has calm, pristine waters that are perfect for swimming. For a panoramic view of the area, climb Mont St-Clair or Les Pierres Blanches and pick a beach to settle down on. Possible transfer by coach(2) from Arles to Ste. 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.
	25th25	AprApr	202525	Sète, France
The fishing village of Sète serves as gateway to Montpellier, in the North. Other noteworthy destinations in this area include Carcassone, Aigues Mortes, the Abbaye de Fontfroide, and Pezenas. For a look at the real fisherman's life, however, stay right where you are. Sète is the Mediterranean's biggest fishing port. Canals winding through town make it fun to stroll around, and there are a number of good walking paths leading to the beach (about 30 minutes to the west). Although it's small and unspectacular, Plage de la Corniche has calm, pristine waters that are perfect for swimming. For a panoramic view of the area, climb Mont St-Clair or Les Pierres Blanches and pick a beach to settle down on. We'll leave on an excursion of the Etang De Thau, famous for its shellfish. We'll visit the Etang de Thau Museum, where you'll discover the shellfish farmers and fishermen, and you'll be able to taste some of the shellfish while taking in the beauty of the basin from a terrace. The afternoon will be dedicated to a tour of Saint-Guilhem-le-Dsert, one of the most beautiful villages in France. After our visits, we'll return to our ship.
	26th26	AprApr	202525	Sète, France		07:00
The fishing village of Sète serves as gateway to Montpellier, in the North. Other noteworthy destinations in this area include Carcassone, Aigues Mortes, the Abbaye de Fontfroide, and Pezenas. For a look at the real fisherman's life, however, stay right where you are. Sète is the Mediterranean's biggest fishing port. Canals winding through town make it fun to stroll around, and there are a number of good walking paths leading to the beach (about 30 minutes to the west). Although it's small and unspectacular, Plage de la Corniche has calm, pristine waters that are perfect for swimming. For a panoramic view of the area, climb Mont St-Clair or Les Pierres Blanches and pick a beach to settle down on. We'll spend the morning cruising towards Palavas-Les-Flots. We'll cross the Etang De Thau, before joining the Rhne Ste Canal. We'll arrive by late morning. This afternoon, we'll set out on a tour to discover a manade and the life of its herders. We'll travel by wagon and take part in a bull sorting. Before returning to the boat, we'll have a delicious snack with products coming from the farm. Tonight, take advantage of some free time and discover the spa resort of Palavas-Les-Flots, whose rich identity reaches back for more than three centuries.
	26th26	AprApr	202525	Palavas-les-Flots, France	12:00
	27th27	AprApr	202525	Palavas-les-Flots, France		07:00
We'll spend the morning cruising on the Rhne Ste Canal to Aigues-Mortes, arriving at the end of the morning. This afternoon, join us for a tour of Aigues-Mortes. This old, fortified city with a rich heritage is located in the middle of the marshes and is one of the most beautiful sites in Provence. We'll board a tourist train and tour the salt marches and visit the salt museum. After our visits, we'll return to our ship.
	27th27	AprApr	202525	Aigues-Mortes, France	12:00
	28th28	AprApr	202525	Aigues-Mortes, France		08:00
We'll spend the morning cruising towards Gallician. We'll set out on an excursion this afternoon to the Camargue. Then you can enjoy some free time in the splendid city of Saint-Marie-la-Mer, where we recommend a visit to its fortified church. After our visit, we'll return to the ship by coach.
	28th28	AprApr	202525	Gallician, France	12:00
	29th29	AprApr	202525	Gallician, France		07:00
We'll spend the morning cruising towards Arles and travel on both the Rhne Ste and Rhne canals. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of Arles. We'll discover this cultural center and its Roman ruins, and then travel inland to find out about olive oil production in Provence. We'll finish up our tour by tasting some local products. After our visits, we'll return to our ship. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner.
	29th29	AprApr	202525	Arles, France	13:00
	30th30	AprApr	202525	Arles, France, disembark the MS Anne-Marie
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

MS Anne-Marie

Launch Year

2014

Tonnage

500

Capacity

Cabins

Accessible

Main Deck

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Cabins

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
HAG_PS	Upper Deck 1 Double Bed - Disabled Person	£2,674	£2,674
2PL_PP	Main Deck 2 Beds	£2,674	£2,674

AMENITIES

TV
Telephone (for internal calls only)
Bathroom with shower and toilet
Towels
Safe
Independent air-conditioning
Electricity 220V
Wi-Fi

Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship.

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Restaurant

Located on the main deck, the restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. It seats all guests at tables which vary in size with a panoramic view. The atmosphere is casual but elegant.

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Sun Deck

Take advantage of the sun deck to relax! It is equipped with chairs and deckchairs, allowing you to cool off while enjoying a panoramic view of the magnificent landscapes.

Lounge & Bar

The lounge tastefully decorated, is located at the front of the ship and offers panoramic views. Cocktails and games, dancing, and other forms of entertainment all happen here.

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Holiday Summary

	6 nights cruising on the Rhone
	All meals included
	Drinks included with meals & at the bar
	Gala dinner & evening welcome cocktail
	Free Wi-Fi in lounge & bar
	Headsets included for excursions
	Travel Assistance & Repatriation Insurance
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

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	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Wed 22nd May 202422 May 24	2,655
Wed 14th Aug 202414 Aug 24	1,991
Thu 10th Apr 202510 Apr 25	2,674
Thu 17th Jul 202517 Jul 25	2,712
Thu 31st Jul 202531 Jul 25	2,712
Thu 14th Aug 202514 Aug 25	2,712
Thu 28th Aug 202528 Aug 25	2,712
Thu 9th Oct 202509 Oct 25	2,712