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Summary
Anne-Marie cruises in Provence, a sun-soaked seven-day, six-night route along the Rhône and Petit Rhône rivers and the Canal Rhône à Sète (alongside the Mediterranean Sea). The cruise includes historic cities and ancient monuments, sea-side towns, a feast of wildlife – one of the most varied and fascinating routes in France.
Elegantly decorated with smart, comfortable and modern furnishings hotel barge Anne-Marie has eleven double cabins, each bookable on an individual basis, with an outside view, air conditioning, TV, radio and safe, and an ensuite shower-room. One of the cabins is on the main deck, avoiding stairs, and is especially equipped for a disabled passenger.
Key Features
- Smart class (3*)
- Arles on the Rhone River to Sète on the Canal Rhône à Sète
- Charter and cabin bookings, 6 nights, 7 days, April to October*
- 22 guests / 11 suites, including 1 suite on main deck for disabled guests
- Individually controlled air-con and heating throughout
- Full board, on-board dining
- Sun deck with Jacuzzi
The Classic Cruise — Anne-Marie
Classic Cruise Itinerary
Route | Between Arles and Sète on the Rhône and Petit Rhône and the Canal Rhône à Sète |
Pick-up | Boarding in Arles at 18:00 |
Dining | All inclusive | 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners on board. |
Cruise Highlights
- Guided tour of historic Arles, its Roman amphitheatre, street-café culture and inspiration for Van Gogh
- Cruise through the sparkling salt-marshes of the southern Camargue; see the white horses and take part in traditional bull-sorting
- Explore Aigues-Mortes, its fortified city, tumultuous history and today’s lively town
- Delight in fresh sea-food and famous dishes of the region
- Discover the Mediterranean town of Sète, France’s little Venice
Bike and Barge option
For a charter party the itinerary can be adapted to include daily bike tours but you can still have inclusive excursions during your cruise.
The bikes, which are sized for each person, are delivered to the barge by a local cycling company and collected at the end of the day.
Please enquire.
Day 1 — Friday
Arrival in Arles
Board Anne-Marie in Arles at the end of the afternoon. Meet the crew and settle in before a sumptuous dinner on board. Overnight stay in Arles.
Day 2 — Saturday
Cruise to Gallician | Guided tour of Arles
Morning guided tour of Arles. Discover its Roman ruins, history and cultural life. Then travel inland to find out about olive oil production in Provence and taste some local products. Lunch on board and then cruise to Gallician, along the Rhône and Petit Rhône Rivers, onto the Rhône à Sète Canal. Dinner on board and overnight stay in Gallician.
Day 3 — Sunday
Cruise to Aigues-Mortes | Excursion to Sainte-Marie-de-la-Mer
Excursion into the Camargue with free time in the splendid city of Sainte-Marie-la-Mer – a visit to its fortified church is recommended. Lunch on board and then an afternoon devoted to cruising towards Aigues-Mortes, arriving in the early evening to moor for the night. Dinner on board.
Day 4 — Monday
Cruise to Palavas-les-Flots | Guided tour of Aigues-Mortes
This ancient fortified city has a rich heritage; once the embarkation point for crusades it is now located in the middle of the marshes, one of the most beautiful sites in Provence. We’ll board a tourist train for a tour of the salt marches and the salt museum and then cruise on to Palavas-Les-Flots to moor for the night. Spend some free time to discover this spa resort whose rich identity reaches back for more than three centuries.
Day 5 — Tuesday
Cruise to Sète | Excursion to a Manade
Today we discover a manade and delve into the life of the Camargue cowboys during a visit by wagon; take part in a bull sorting. Before returning to the boat, we’ll have a delicious snack with products coming from the farm. We’ll spend the afternoon cruising towards Sète, arriving in the early evening.
Day 6 — Wednesday
In Sète | Excursion to Étang de Thau
We’ll leave on an excursion to the Étang De Thau, famous for its shellfish. We’ll visit the Étang de Thau Museum, where we’ll discover the shellfish farmers and fishermen. 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-Désert, one of the most beautiful villages in France. We’ll return on board for our gala dinner and evening.
Day 7 — Thursday
Departure from Sète
Disembark after breakfast for transfer by coach to Arles for your onward journey
Please note: This cruise is subject to change without notice and runs in the reverse direction on alternate weeks.
Accommodations and Facilities
Dimensions: 128ft x 17ft
11 cabins, each 110 sq ft including bathroom. 1 x cabin on main deck.
Twin beds only
Individually heated and air conditioned
Shower, toilet, towels and hair-dryer provided
Wi-Fi
TV and radio
220v Electricity
Telephone (for internal calls)
Professional English and French speaking crew of 5
Dining room, bar and saloon
Sun deck with loungers, parasols, Jacuzzi and BBQ
6 bikes
Air-conditioned coach for transfers and excursions
Facilities At A Glance
Fine Wines — Fine Dining
One of the highlights of the cruise is the outstanding cuisine prepared by superb French chefs. Guests can indulge in three/four course lunches and dinners, offering a variety of French and regional dishes that complement the region in which they are travelling. Guests also enjoy a selection of wines with their meals, as well as at the bar.
CroisiEurope’s ‘all inclusive’ service provides:
– breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner
– all drinks served at meals: water, wine, beer, fruit juice, coffee
– all drinks ordered at the bar
However, champagne and the grands crus from the special wine list, or drinks on the special bar card, are not included and will be charged extra.
In the summer months when the weather is fine, guests often relax with delicious barbecues served on deck.
Hotel barge Anne-Marie cruises in the Provence region
– [below] In the region: Sete, Mediterranean, Camargue, Van Gogh/Arles, Avignon, Pont du Gard, Aigues-Mortes –
Beach ©Les Jardins de Tivoli | Avignon ©Yann de Fareins | Aigues-Mortes ©Framepool AG | Others ©FW, wikimedia, n/a
Classic cruise rates and dates
All rates and prices will be confirmed at time of booking. Special Offers are available from time to time – contact us
What’s included:
6 nights / 7 days accommodation
One transfer
All meals and wines on board
Daily excursions, tour guide and associated transport
Not included:
Travel to the meeting point
Travel, medical and cancellation insurances
Personal expenses
Crew gratuities (5 – 10% suggested)
2024
Charter and cabin bookings
Wednesday to Tuesday normally
Rates and dates
Per Cabin bookings
Including one transfer from Arles
Twin Cabins only: from 1,991 GBP
April 10, 24
May 8
July 31
Christmas Markets
Enquire for dates and prices
Charter for up to 22 guests
Enquire for dates and prices
2025
Charter and cabin bookings
Wednesday to Tuesday normally
Rates and dates
All dates and prices on request
Booking
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We will use our unique
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