Little Boats and Trains of Provence & the Camargue
Little Boats and Trains of Provence & the Camargue
Little Boats and Trains of Provence & the Camargue
9 Days Starting in Paris, France and ending in calais
Visiting: Paris, Arles, Aigues-Mortes, Avignon, Anduze, Train à vapeur des Cévennes, The Camargue Ranch, France, Vienne, Calais
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Tour code:
9fptv
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Join us as we uncover the history, passions, colours and flavours of Provence and the Carmargue. On this tour, we will traverse the tranquil rivers, take you on a journey back in time on historical railways as well as the charming towns and cities of the region including Arles, Avignon and the lovely medieval town of Aigues Morte.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Travel To Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then onwards to the Paris area for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Arrive In Arles
Location: Arles
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Best Western Atrium Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Continue to the historic town of Arles, where we arrive this evening for a six-night stay.
Day 3 : Aigues-Morte
Location: Aigues-Mortes
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Best Western Atrium Hotel
Today, we enjoy the first of our boat trips, departing from Aigues-Morte, a small, fortified town in the Camargue. This gentle navigation allows us to discover the history of this lovely medieval town and its surroundings. At around midday, we stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Later, we head by coach to the salt lakes where you will have a tour on the little train.
Day 4 : Avignon
Location: Avignon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Best Western Atrium Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join our included full-day excursion to Avignon, one of the major cities of the Provence region. Located on the banks of the River Rhône, Avignon is a charming Roman town famous for the Pont d’ Avignon or broken bridge. Originally the bridge had 22 arches, but now only 4 remain. Another popular tourist spot is the Place du Palais, located next to Place de L’horloge.
During the morning, we will have a tour around the city on the Little Town Train. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a Rhône River cruise. The cruise passes in front of the most famous sightseeing spots of Avignon, such as Le Pont Avignon (Avignon’s Bridge), Palace of the Popes, the Rocher des Doms, the Pont Eiffel, Barthelasse Island, Piot Island, Villeneuve-lez-Avignon and Phillippe the Bel Tower.
Day 5 : Train Des Cévennes
Location: Anduze, Train à vapeur des Cévennes, Anduze
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Best Western Atrium Hotel
Depart to Anduze to take the historical railway Train des Cévennes. Between Anduze and Saint Jean du Gard, we discover the Cévennes National Park. This 13-kilometre bucolic ride will take you on a journey back in time. Enjoy the day, taking in the breathtaking views! Time for lunch at your leisure in St Jean du Gard. We head back later in the day to Anduze by train.
Day 6 : The Camargue
Location: The Camargue Ranch
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Best Western Atrium Hotel
Included day trip to the Nature Park of the Camargue, a huge plain famous for its seas and marshlands, which are inhabited by an extraordinary variety of bird life. During the day, we enjoy a cruise on a traditional boat. Guided by the captain’s commentary, you will observe wildlife (bulls, horses, pink flamingos and egrets) and vegetation (marshes, pine forests, samphire prairies), stopping half-way to meet a herdsman who will present his herd of black bulls and the indigenous Camargue horses.
Day 7 : Arles
Location: Arles
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Best Western Atrium Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day at leisure. Arles is a town best known for its architectural heritage and association with Vincent Van Gogh who lived and painted here in the 1880s. Visitors to Arles can follow in Van Gogh’s footsteps and see some of the scenery from his famous paintings, such as the café in Place du Forum or the Trinquetaille Bridge beside the River Rhône.
Our optional guided tour will showcase the highlights of the city in particular the exterior of the 2000-year-old Roman Amphitheatre still in use today, which was originally built to hold 20,000 spectators in the style of the Colosseum in Rome.
Day 8 : Vienne
Location: France, Vienne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave Arles behind this morning as begin our journey northwards. During the day we stop in the beautiful town of Vienne. Built around the Rhône River, you will have time at leisure to explore the narrow streets and discover the ancient monuments, many of which are still very well preserved today. We continue to northern France for an overnight stay.
Day 9 : Return Home
Location: Calais
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we journey to Calais, then return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.