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Our Superb Range of Excursions – Extended Fleet
Extended Fleet
Ardeche Gorges
Avignon Bridge
Beaune
Chalon
Chalon sur Saone
MS Amadeus Provence
Ardèche gorges
Over millions of years, the
Ardèche river has carved
through a high plateau to form a
magnificent 30 kilometre canyon,
hailed as the Grand Canyon of
Europe. The triumphal entrance
to this geological piece of
perfection is a magnificent natural
arch, the Vallon Pont d’Arc, which
stands around 66 metres tall.
Each year this protected region
serves as a magnet to walkers and
canoeists who come to enjoy
the spectacular views and rich
wildlife.
Arles city tour
Arles is a beautiful place to
explore on foot. It was an
important city during the Roman
Empire and there are a number
of preserved sites in and around
the town, including a huge
amphitheatre that is still used
for entertainment and can hold
12,000 people. Vincent van Gogh
produced some of his most
famous paintings while living
here, including Cafe Terrace at
Night which depicts the warmth
of a café in Arles.
Avignon city tour
From our ship you have a
nice view of the fortress wall
surrounding Avignon and the
world famous Pont d’Avignon.
We take a walk from here to the
Place de Horloge, in the centre
of town and just a few steps
from the Palais des Papes. This
imposing fortress is built on a
cliff above the Rhône and shows
how much power on earth the
supreme servants of Christianity
had for almost 70 years.
Beaujolais wine route
scenic tour
The Beaujolais region is known as
le pays des pierres dorées (land of
the golden stones) because of its
beautifully coloured sandstone
which glows in the sun. It gives
the villages a Tuscan flair and is a
delightful place to pass through.
Beaune
Known as the capital of burgundy
wines and a city of art, Beaune
is a charming town with an
exceptional heritage. Within its
ramparts are historical mansions,
medieval half-timbered houses
and flower filled squares. Beneath
the cobbled streets you can
discover the cellars of local wine
growers and merchants, where
you can purchase that extra
special bottle, before we take
a scenic tour of the celebrated
burgundy wine route.
Chalon sur Saône
walking tour
This lively town nestles on the
banks of the Saône, from which
it takes its name, and was where
Joseph Nicéphore Niépce (who
invented the first photograph)
was born in 1765. It was once a
distribution point for local wines
which were sent up and down
the river; today it is an interesting
place to explore with a beautiful
cathedral and a bustling square.
Cluny Abbey
The Abbey of Cluny was founded
by Benedictine monks in AD910.
The height of its influence was
in the 12th century when itz
was one of the greatest powers
in Europe, with around 10,000
monks, the largest church
in the world and the most
important library in Europe.
The war of religions and the
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