b'TO LONDON FROM LONDONAVIGNONTHE WATERWAYS OF FRANCEDays 1-2 - London and Sete SAINT-GUILHEM-LE-DSERTWe 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,6where we learn about the history of the shell-fishing trade andSTEdiscover how the farmers and fishermen made their living. We sample some of the freshly caught shellfish while savouring the beautiful scenery from a terrace along this unique seascape. ThisBy Ship 1 Nights on shipafternoon, we head to Saint-Guilhem-le-Dsert, a beautiful FrenchBy Rail By Coachvillage tucked away in the folds of a verdant valley and boasting a wealth of medieval treasures. Here, we embark on an insightfulWHATS INCLUDED guided tour that helps us soak up 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 turquoiseUK Tour Manager until stretch of the Hrault River and dates back to the 11th century, aembarkation and from time when Saint-Guilhem-le-Dsert was frequently visited by pilgrimsdisembarkation of the following the the St James Way. MS Anne-MarieDays 3-4 - Palavas-Les-Flots and Aigues MortesWe visit an authentic Provenal farm and discover the life of itsAll cruise excursionsherders, taking part in a bull sorting routine and enjoying a tasting of local produce, made fresh on the farm, before returning to theReturn, escorted rail ship. On Day 4, we take a tour of Aigues-Mortes, perhaps one oftravel from London St the most beautiful sites in Provence. Encased by square medievalPancras to your bargewalls, this ancient fortified city is symmetrically perfect, with white-washed, terracotta-topped houses contrasting charmingly with the6-night cruise aboard surrounding green countryside. We head slightly out of the cityMS Anne-Marieby land train to see the nearby salt marshes. Roman Legionnaires stationed nearby were paid a portion of their wage in salt fromBreakfast, lunch and these very marshes - an intriguing facet of local history. What makesdinner each day of your this sight spectacular is the fact that the marshes glow a warm pinkcruisecolour, due to the microscopic algae in its waters - a truly magical sight. All-inclusive selection of Days 5-7 - The Camargue Delta, Arles and London complimentary beers, We visit the Camargue Delta today, 140,000 hectares of naturalwines and soft drinks wetlands home to an array of different wildlife. This is a paradise foreach day of your cruisenature lovers as we see wild white horses and even the odd flamingo. The region also boasts some unusual paddy fields which produceSHIP INFORMATION red rice. On Day 6, we enjoy a guided tour of historic Arles, home to some of Europes best-preserved Roman ruins. We take in theFor deck plans and more ship stunning Roman Amphitheatre and enjoy the myriad of Romanesqueinformation, please see pages architecture and sun-baked houses that make up the town, one144-145.which served as the inspiration for some of Van Goghs famous artistry. Following our tour we travel inland to learn about olive oil production in Provence, and have the chance to sample some of the local produce for ourselves. Tonight, we enjoy a farewell gala dinner back on board the Anne-Marie, a perfect way to round off our wonderful French adventure. After breakfast on Day 7, we make our way to Paris via Nmes for the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.2022 Rail & Cruise from London St PancrasTour Code: CSR | Standard Class RailMay 7 2,495 Aug 13 2,495Jun 4 2,495 Sep 10 2,595Jul 2 2,495Deposit from 390 per person. Solo Occupancy available.Call us on 01904 521973 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 117Visit your local Travel Agent'