'ROI SOLEIL': PROVENCE,
CAMARGUE, LANGUEDOC & CANAL DU MIDI ITINERARY:
PROVENCE, THE CAMARGUE, LANGUEDOC
Departing Avignon from May 04 - 25 and October 05 - 26.
Avignon, home to the spectacular 14th-century Palace of the
Popes, is the starting point for this glorious exploration
of the culture, history and "good life" for which Provence
is famous. Weaving your way into the Luberon Valley and the
Gard, there are wonderful treasures waiting to be found in
the shops of St. Quentin de la Potterie, Uzés and St-Rémy.
Or simply relax in the tranquil landscapes, sweeping les
Beaux-de-Provence and the Roman aqueduct known as the Pont
du Gard. After cruising south and west on the River Rhône,
past the 15th-century castles of Tarascon and Beaucaire, 'Roi
Soleil' calls at Arles with its Roman ruins and Van Gogh
landscapes. Then, she enters the Camargue, a region
populated by flamingos, wild white horses and black bulls.
Not to be missed are Aigues-Mortes, a walled medieval town,
and Sète, where traditional fishermen spread their nets.
Continue to Agde, hailed by Marco Polo as "the black pearl
of the Mediterranean."
CANAL DU MIDI BÉZIERS TO CARCASSONNE
Departing Béziers from March 30 - April 27 and June 01 -
September 28.
This cruise is a journey on the magnificent, 17th-century
Canal du Midi, now World Heritage listed, with its
spectacular flights of locks and arched stone bridges. On
this treelined route between Béziers and Carcassonne, 'Roi
Soleil' glides through a remarkably diverse landscape - from
the rugged, rural Languedoc to the sun-drenched blue of the
Mediterranean. Visit the Roman colony of Narbonne, the
fortified medieval villages of the Minervois and the grand
Abbey of Fontfroide. Enjoy private wine tasting in renowned
regional domains. A cruise highlight is the visit to
Carcassonne, one of Europe's most evocative medieval cities.
All along the way, step off the barge to cycle or walk along
tree-lined towpaths and into romantic canal-side villages.
Note: This route is run in reverse on alternate
weeks.
Excursions are tailor-made to suit the chartering party's
interests.
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