b'TO LONDON FROM LONDONAVIGNONTHE WATERWAYS OF FRANCE CAMARGUE DELTA Days 1-2 - London and Sete SAINT-GUILHEM-LE-DSERTTWe depart London St Pancras on the Eurostar, travelling to AvignonGALLICIAN ARLESvia Paris. On arrival, we transfer to Sete and board the delightful AIGUES-MORTESAnne-Marie, a stylish hotel-barge. On Day 2, we arrive in tang DePALAVAS-LES-FLOTSThau, famous for its shellfish. We visit the tang De Thau Museum,6to learn about the history of the shell-fishing trade and discover howSTEthe farmers and fishermen here make their living. We sample some of the freshly caught shellfish while savouring the beautiful scenery from a terrace overlooking this unique seascape. In the afternoon,By Ship 1 Nights on shipwe head to Saint-Guilhem-le-Dsert, a beautiful French villageBy Rail By Coachtucked away in the folds of a verdant valley and boasting a wealth of medieval treasures. Here, we embark on a guided tour that immersesWHATS INCLUDED us in the atmosphere of a destination frozen in time. Some of the towns most impressive sights include its Romanesque abbey and the Devils Bridge, which spans a turquoise stretch of the Hrault RiverUK Tour Manager until and dates back to the 11th century - a time when Saint-Guilhem-le- embarkation and from Dsert was frequently visited by pilgrims following the St James Way. disembarkation of MS Days 3-4 - Palavas-Les-Flots and Aigues Mortes Anne-MarieWe visit an authentic Provenal farm, getting a taste for the lives of its herders by taking part in a bull sorting routine and enjoyingAll cruise excursionsSECRETS OF PROVENCE some of the local produce, made fresh on the farm. On Day 4, weReturn, escorted rail take a tour of Aigues-Mortes, perhaps one of the most beautiful sites in Provence. Encased by square medieval walls, this ancienttravel from London St MS ANNE-MARIE fortified city is symmetrically perfect, with white-washed, terracotta- Pancras to your bargetopped houses contrasting charmingly with the surrounding green countryside. We head slightly out of the city by land train to see6-night cruise aboard 7 DAYS FROM 2,595 the nearby salt marshes. Roman Legionnaires stationed nearbyMS Anne-Mariewere paid a portion of their wage in salt from these very marshes Sublime, sun-drenched towns and cities rich with history and glittering waterways- an intriguing facet of local history. What makes them even moreBreakfast, lunch and impressive, is that the marshes glow a warm pink colour due to the await on this fabulous cruise holiday, bringing you the very best of Francesmicroscopic algae in its waters - a truly magical sight. dinner each day of your beautiful Provence region. Visit the Camargue, a heaven for any nature-lover, andcruiseDays 5-7 - The Camargue Delta, Arles and Londonexplore traditional towns including Saint-Guilhem-le-Dsert and Arles. We visit the Camargue Delta, 140,000 hectares of natural wetlandsAll-inclusive selection of home to an array of different wildlife. This is a paradise for naturecomplimentary beers, lovers, as we see wild white horses and even the odd flamingo.wines and soft drinks The region also boasts some unusual paddy fields, which produceeach day of your cruisered rice. On Day 6, we enjoy a guided tour of historic Arles, homeComplimentary luggage to some of Europes best-preserved Roman ruins. We take in thetransfersstunning Roman Amphitheatre and enjoy the myriad of Romanesque CRUISE HIGHLIGHTSSAINT-GUILHEM-LE-DSERT architecture and sun-baked houses that make up the town, one of which served as the inspiration for some of Van Goghs most well- SHIP INFORMATION Explore Saint-Guilhem-le-Dsert A beautifulknown paintings. Afterwards, we travel inland to learn about olive oil French village tucked away in the folds of aproduction in Provence, enjoying the chance to sample some of theFor deck plans and more ship verdant valley and boasting a wealth of medievallocal produce for ourselves. Back on board, we enjoy a farewell galainformation, please see pages treasures, soak up the atmosphere of this villagedinner, the perfect way to round off our wonderful French adventure.138-141which feels frozen in time. After breakfast on Day 7, we make our way to Paris, via Nmes, for the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.Discover the Camargue Home to 140,000 hectares of wetlands and a menagerie of wildlife, the Camargue is a paradise for nature lovers.Enjoy a guided tour of Aigues Mortes Perhaps one of the most beautiful sites in Provence, the symmetrically-perfect houses here contrast2023 Rail & Cruise from London St Pancraswith the surrounding green countryside. ItsTour Code: CSR | Standard Class Railnearby salt marshes are an intriguing facet of local history, glowing bright pink thanks to theMay 19 2,595 Aug 25 2,595microscopic algae in their waters. Jun 2 2,695 Sep 22 2,695Jul 14 2,595Deposit from 390 per person. Solo Occupancy available.114 THE WATERWAYS OF FRANCE Call us on 01904 521972 or visit GreatRail.com for more details 115'