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Cycle and sail between the wilderness of the Camargue and the charming towns and villages of Provence
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Accommodation on comfortable barges : L'Estello or the Soleo All cabins with private facilities and air conditioning. Your captain and the crew will look after you throughout the holiday. |
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All meals included – breakfast, dinner, packed lunche. Cooked meals are prepared by your on board chef. |
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See many highlights of Provence – the Pont du Gard, Arles, St.Rémy, Les Baux |
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Flexibility – cycle with on board tour guide or on your own, or stay on board ! |
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Extra nights option in Avignon |
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The ‘Boat & Bike’ formula is perfect for this part of France, where waterways combine with rural cycle routes to produce an itinerary rich in interest with something for everyone. The Camargue is one of France’s most outstanding nature reserves - a protected wilderness where the web of lagoons and vast areas of marshland play host to flamingos, herds of white horses and a huge variety of wildlife. You sail through the reserve and see the fascinating towns of Aigues-Mortes with its imposing walls, and historic Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, with its beautiful church and fabled association with biblical times.
A combination of sailing and cycling allows you to spend time in Arles with its remarkable Roman architecture, and to visit St.Rémy-de-Provence and Les Baux-de-Provence, two of the region’s iconic locations. St.Rémy was the birthplace of Nostradamus, and is where Van Gogh spent a year in an asylum in the care of nuns. The area around Arles was of course depicted in many of Van Gogh’s works. Les Baux is a remarkable village built into limestone cliffs.
A visit to the Pont du Gard, Europe’s best preserved Roman aqueduct, and to the lovely city of Avignon with its immense Papal Palace and famous half-finished bridge, and to tastefully restored Châteauneuf-du-Pape with its legendary wine association add to the list of attractions on this rewarding holiday.
Your boats
L’Estello is a converted Dutch passenger barge with all the required comforts for today’s passenger. A spacious air conditioned saloon with large picture windows has comfortable sofas and armchairs, and a separate dining room. There is an inviting sundeck with tables and chairs where you can relax and discuss the day’s events. The boat has a capacity of 20 in nine twin-bedded and one double-bedded cabin. Cabins have air conditioning and en suite facilities.
The Soleo, formerly known as the Lafayette,was built in 1958, converted into a passenger boat in 1988, and refitted in 2009 to give it the facilities and level of comfort required by today's passengers. There are 12 cabins (4 double, 6 twin and 2 single), all with private facilities and air conditioning. The upper deck has a large room with dining area and a saloon with bar. Large windows give plenty of natural light. Internet access is available. Outside there is a sundeck with seating accommodation. |
