The biking itineraries were chosen to enjoy the best of the beautiful French countryside and also some of its inimitable culture and architecture. Afterwards, today’s cycling route will lead you to Saint Gilles, after which the ship will take you to Aigues Mortes. Overnight in Vallabrègues. This village is also famous for having hosted Van Gogh in the days of his mental illness. The program has been planned to feature navigation along the Rhone River and Rhone-Sète Canal. After lunch you reach the lock of Saint Gilles and from there you will sail to Aigues Mortes for the overnight stay. Our Provence and Camargue Bike & Boat Adventure is a wonderful tour starting in the wild Camargue nature with its bulls and horses; from the medieval fortress of Aigues Mortes, you’ll cycle gradually towards Arles. Then, you’ll be cycling to Barbentane castle, the Saint Michel de Frigolet abbey and the medieval Boulbon castle. For individual bookings the barge, Caprice or L’Estello, will be assigned by the tour operator according to availability. After leaving Vallabrègues, you come up the course of the Rhone to the medieval village of Barbentane, from which you start the climb to reach the abbey of Saint Michel de Frigolet. Transfer back: A wonderful bike and boat tour through the wild Camargue nature with its bulls and horses: from the medieval fortress of Aigues Mortes you’ll cycle gradually towards Arles. For the bike tours we provide you with packed lunches. Cycling Route France: from Provence to Camargue. Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days, Independent cycling: No tour leader, the ships’ crew does daily briefing, independent cycling, Level 2: quite easy tours, mostly flat terrain, Level 3: requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain, Level 4: for experienced cyclists, hilly terrain with climbs, Full board (breakfast and dinner, selfmade packed lunch), English speaking tour leader within an international group. The use of own bikes is not recommended in this tour because of the limited space on the boat and also because of the difficulty of reaching the starting/ending point with public transportation. The schedule was always clear and followed in a timely manner. Terrain is 95% tarmac and 5% unpaved. Your mooring place is in Quai de la Ligne next to the famous Pont St. Bénezet. Or by bus (1 x change, duration approx. All distances are “approximate distances” of recommended bike tours. The last refit (2009) brought its level to standards of modern comfort. Departure dates 2021 – CAPRICE/L’ESTELLO: Of course she has been converted to today’s standards of comfort, to make sure you’ll have a pleasant stay. Due to organisational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during the holiday. This website is owned by Boat Bike Tours B.V. Read more > Request a quote. Departure dates 2022 – CAPRICE/L’ESTELLO: Diets and allergies: The berths were “cozy” but clean. The lounge area has large panoramic windows that provide plenty of natural light and the glass doors give access to the inviting sun deck. Enquire now. Then you will enter the Camargue region, a dramatic river delta, home to flamingos, wild horses and countless bird species. This is a breathtaking stage, which brings you to the Alpilles, with the perched village of Les-Baux-de-Provence and then to Saint Rémy de Provence. The guide Carlos and the crew Filippo, Josef, Marco and…, This was a very enjoyable tour with an efficient and comfortable boat, good quality bicycles, a varied and interesting group of fellow travellers and a very competent, friendly and helpful crew. Tour recommended by Marton Kovacs View Marton's Profile. Do not miss the opportunity to observe small groups of pink flamingos along the Canal du Rhône à Sète and on its ponds at the edge of the Salins du. Tour leader When you have just left Vallabrègues, you will have to pay attention to the traffic along the wide road that runs to Tarascon. You will find some short climbs before Villeneuve Les Avignon. Each of the 11 cozy cabins have a private bathroom with a shower, toilet and sink. After leaving the village of Aramon the itinerary will bring you between rolling hills covered with fine vineyards and ancient villages before reaching the front of the majestic Pont du Gard, a masterpiece of Roman engineering. Activity level © All information may be subject to later changes and may contain typographical or graphical errors; your travel confirmation is binding. Provence Bike & Boat: Avignon to the Camargue. Provence and Camargue by boat and bike - a journey to impressive places and through a section of France’s untouched nature. On this bike tour you discover Provence and the Camargue - a land of light, colors and scents. A cycle trip traversing cultivated fields, reed beds and bull farms as far as the town of Arles. Smart, entertaining. For departure times and ticket prices please look on: www.tgv-europe.com. The tour details are barring changes, a.o. Today’s stage is a short “transfer” tour leading you through “Tête de la Camargue”, an area in the south-west of Arles delimited by the Petit Rhône. Midi. For more information and the latest updates click here. EUR 25)Aéroport Lyon, distance approx. By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of these cookies. We advise you to take the train back to Aigues Mortes/Avignon. Along country roads you will arrive to Barbentane with its castle at the confluence of the Rhone and Durance rivers. Navigation: about 1 hour from Vallabrègues to Aramon. Good bikes. as a result of nautical, technical or meteorological reasons. Possibility of a refreshing bath on the beach. EUR 35). 500 m / 1650 ft from the mooring pointParking de l'Oritoire, guarded, EUR 25,50 per day, approx. Legal notice: Boat Bike Tours is not the operator of this tour; this is a so called ‘partner tour’. Then you continue cycling through the Rhone Valley up to Arles and to the medieval fortress of Aigues Mortes, which will accompany you in your ride through bulls and horses of the Camargue. Provence and Camargue by boat and bike - a journey to impressive places and through a section of France’s untouched nature. Navigation: about 2 hours from Avignon to Aramon. The ship – Your sailing hotel We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. Come to Southern France and make a wonderful bike and boat tour through the wild Camargue nature with its bulls and horses northwards to colorful Provence. After relaxing in the quietness of the place a descent of 4 km and a pleasant country road are waiting for you before arriving in Boulbon. Thanks to a deep knowledge of the territory, they can give you useful hints and help you appreciate the place you are visiting. Destination: France, Provence Accommodation: Grade: Leisurely. Self Guided and guided options as well as bike & boat holidays and short breaks. In the evening you will moor in Vallabrègues, pretty Provençal village on the banks of the Rhône. We saw many things that we wouldn’t if we were driving. Day 2 Round trip around Avignon, approx. 35 km/21 mi.) Diets and allergies: | Vallabrègues –Aramon. The possibility of bringing own bikes on board is anyway allowed only on request. The stage goes along quiet country roads: you will only have to pay attention to the traffic leaving Arles and along the road that leads you from Tarascon to Vallabrègues. Today’s stage is a short “transfer” tour leading you through “Tête de la Camargue”, an area in the south-west of Arles delimited by the Petit Rhône. If you have further questions about this trip, you simply call us: Phone: 06421 – 886890. For departure times and ticket prices please look on: www.tgv-europe.com. Provence Tours - Provence Camargue - Bike & Boat Avignon to Aigues-Mortes Put the wonders of Provence into real perspective with a cruise along its sun-warmed waterways and spot of gentle pedal-pushing through Rhône Valley vistas, vineyards and the open countryside of the Camargue. 1-1,5 h, normal fare approx. A landscape of limestone cliffs and olive trees accompanies your journey. You will cross over the Rhone River with a little ferry boat and continue your way to St. Gilles with its Romanesque church and its famous crypt. The possibility of bringing own bikes on board is anyway allowed only on request. Austria Baltic States Belgium-Netherland-Luxemburg Czech Republic France Germany . Hence, many well-known painters have lived in Provence: Picasso, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Matisse, Cézanne, and Chagall to name just a few. The rest of the stage goes along peaceful country roads. A cycle trip traversing cultivated fields, reed beds and bull farms as far as the town of Arles. The use of own bikes is not recommended in this tour because of the limited space on the boat and also because of the difficulty of reaching the starting/ending point with public transportation. Camargue and Provence by boat and bike - a journey to impressive places and through a section of France’s untouched nature. Before going back you’ll visit Villeneuve Les Avignon, once known to be the town of the cardinals. The itinerary is mostly on secondary roads with low traffic; some short stretches on more busy roads are however inevitable. Discover the highlights of Provence on a sublime bike and boat cruise from Avignon to the wilderness of the Camargue; Avignon, Pont du Gard, Arles, St Remy de Provence and the natural beauty of the Camargue. The atmosphere aboard most likely makes you feel at home immediately. Smart, entertaining, caring and endlessly enthusiastic, they have a true passion for sharing their love of the outdoors, people, culture and local food. A wonderful bike and boat tour in unspoiled nature: you start in Avignon and then reach the old Roman Pont du Gard, exploring Van Gogh’s Provencal landscape. Today’s destination is Saint Rémy de Provence, Nostradamus’ birthplace. In between cycling excursions, you cruise along with the ship, which travels to a new destination every day. A landscape of limestone cliffs and olive trees will accompany the trip.