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Provence is in the south eastern region of France on the Mediterranean Sea. We cruise along several distinctly different waterways including the River Rhone, the Petit Rhone, the Rhone-Sète canal, Thau lagoon and the Midi Canal, passing picturesque fishing villages, colourful markets and the Alpilles foothills. The endless vistas of tiled roofs, lavender fields and olive groves are synonymous with Provence. There are fascinating and historic towns such as Avignon, Orange, St Rémy, Valence and Arles to explore, and remarkable Roman and Greek ruins at places like Pont du Gard and Glanum. The region is, of course, also renowned for its wines, such as the leading appellation Châteauneuf du Pape, named after the Papal Palace that was once situated in the centre of the town.
 

This map represents one of the sample itineraries we offer in this region.

 

Our 12 passenger barge Napoleon spends most of the season on the southern section of the River Rhone cruising in northern Provence. Experience the colour and light that inspired Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh and Cézanne when they journeyed this region. Enjoy wine tastings at Châteauneuf du Pape and entrancing excursions to medieval and Roman sites. This is a region full of sophisticated architecture dating back to the Roman civilization and ruins of fortifications, arenas and aqueducts that continue to amaze modern engineers.

The 8 passenger ultra deluxe Enchante will cruise in Provence when requested to do so provided it has not already committed to a cruise on the Canal du Midi further west. This is a perfect cruise for the nature lover as you cruise through the Camargue National Park, where you will find pink flamingoes, white horses and black bulls, and then on across the Thau Lake.

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