A beautiful trip from the famous ‘pont d’Avignon’ to the Mediterranean sea. You will visit Avignon and Arles with their cultural and architectural highlights and cycle through the landscapes that inspired Van Gogh. Along the way you will discover picturesque Provencal villages and vineyards. You will start or end your tour in the stunning nature of the Camargue. Cane fields, salt lakes, horses and flamingos will be the background of the first or second part of your week.
Saturday: Avignon
Individual arrival and boarding after 6 p.m. in Avignon. Your mooring place is in Quai de la Ligne next to the famous Pont St. Bénezet.
Sunday: Avignon, round tour
45kmYou cycle in the direction of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, following low-traffic roads surrounded by vineyards. In Châteauneuf- du-Pape you can enjoy a tasting of the very famous Provençal wine. After that you will cross the Rhône at the height of Roquemaure and cycle back through Villeneuve-lès-Avignon following the course of the river.
Monday: Avignon - Aramon
40kmIn the morning navigation till the town of Aramon, where you will start pedaling. The stage today will bring you to the best preserved Roman aqueduct in Europe: Pont du Gard, a very spectacular work. Overnight in Aramon with a beautiful view over the Mont Ventoux.
Tuesday: Aramon - Vallabrègues
35kmYou start your day sailing to Vallabrègues, pretty Provençal village on the banks of the Rhône. Along country roads you will arrive to Barbentane with its castle at the confluence of the Rhone and Durance rivers. You will cycle to the magnificent Abbey of Saint Michel de Frigulet and afterwards down to the medieval village of Boulbon. Overnight in Vallabrègues.
Wednesday: Vallabrègues - Arles
60kmThis stage brings you to Saint Remy de Provence, birthplace of Nostradamus. This village is also famous for having hosted Van Gogh in the days of his mental illness. In the end you move onto the Alpilles, with Les-Baux-de-Provence, a village lodged in the rock itself. A landscape of limestone cliffs and olive trees accompanies your journey.
Thursday: Arles - Aigues Mortes
25kmToday the whole morning is dedicated to visit Arles, the ancient capital of Gaul with beautiful Roman ruins. You will also have the opportunity to be welcome by a professional guide, who will accompany you around the jewels of the town. After lunch you reach the lock of Saint Gilles and from there you will sail to Aigues Mortes for the overnight stay.
Friday: Aigues Mortes, round tour
55kmGoing through small country lanes of Camargue between canals, lagoons and small villages you will reach in the afternoon the charming fishermen’s village Le Grau-du-Roi. Possibility of a refreshing bath on the beach.
Saturday: Aigues Mortes
After breakfast, end of services. Possibility to book extra nights.
| Date | Disponibilité | Départ | Accommodation | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2018 - 4/21/2018 | Entièrement réservé | Avignon | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 4/14/2018 - 4/21/2018 | Entièrement réservé | Avignon | Caprice | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 4/28/2018 - 5/5/2018 | Entièrement réservé | Avignon | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 4/28/2018 - 5/5/2018 | Entièrement réservé | Avignon | Caprice | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 5/12/2018 - 5/19/2018 | Entièrement réservé | Avignon | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 5/12/2018 - 5/19/2018 | Entièrement réservé | Avignon | Caprice | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 5/26/2018 - 6/2/2018 | Entièrement réservé | Avignon | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 5/26/2018 - 6/2/2018 | Entièrement réservé | Avignon | Caprice | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 6/9/2018 - 6/16/2018 | Entièrement réservé | Avignon | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 6/9/2018 - 6/16/2018 | Entièrement réservé | Avignon | Caprice | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 6/23/2018 - 6/30/2018 | Disponible | Avignon | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | Inscription en ligne |
| 6/23/2018 - 6/30/2018 | Limitée | Avignon | Caprice | Comfort de Luxe | Inscription en ligne |
| 7/7/2018 - 7/14/2018 | Limitée | Avignon | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | Inscription en ligne |
| 7/7/2018 - 7/14/2018 | Entièrement réservé | Avignon | Caprice | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 7/21/2018 - 7/28/2018 | Limitée | Avignon | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | Inscription en ligne |
| 7/21/2018 - 7/28/2018 | Disponible | Avignon | Caprice | Comfort de Luxe | Inscription en ligne |
| 8/4/2018 - 8/11/2018 | Disponible | Avignon | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | Inscription en ligne |
| 8/4/2018 - 8/11/2018 | Limitée | Avignon | Caprice | Comfort de Luxe | Inscription en ligne |
| 8/18/2018 - 8/25/2018 | Limitée | Avignon | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | Inscription en ligne |
| 8/18/2018 - 8/25/2018 | Entièrement réservé | Avignon | Caprice | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 9/1/2018 - 9/8/2018 | Entièrement réservé | Avignon | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 9/1/2018 - 9/8/2018 | Entièrement réservé | Avignon | Caprice | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 9/15/2018 - 9/22/2018 | Entièrement réservé | Avignon | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 9/15/2018 - 9/22/2018 | Entièrement réservé | Avignon | Caprice | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 9/29/2018 - 10/6/2018 | Entièrement réservé | Avignon | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 9/29/2018 - 10/6/2018 | Entièrement réservé | Avignon | Caprice | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 10/13/2018 - 10/20/2018 | Disponible | Avignon | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | Inscription en ligne |
| 10/13/2018 - 10/20/2018 | Limitée | Avignon | Caprice | Comfort de Luxe | Inscription en ligne |
| Accommodation | Cabine | Prix par cabine | Enfants de 0-2 ans | Enfants de 3-11 ans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-berth cabin | 0 | 0 | ||
| L’Estello | 2-berth cabin for single use | € 1980,- | 0 | 0 |
| L’Estello | 2-berth cabin | € 2240,- | 0 | 0 |
| L’Estello | 2-berth cabin for single use | € 2380,- | 0 | 0 |
| Standard season surcharge per person (April 29th to July 29th and October 7th to October 14th) | 0 | 0 | ||
| Caprice | High season surcharge per person (August 26th to September 30th) | € 1980,- | 0 | 0 |
| Caprice | Prices are per cabin | € 2240,- | 0 | 0 |
| Caprice | 2-berth cabin on April 14+August 4+August 18 | € 2380,- | 0 | 0 |
| Image | Nom | Type | Prix par semaine |
|---|---|---|---|
|
27-gear unisex Citybike | €85 | |
|
Electric bike | Kalkhoff, Agattu model | €195 |
|
Bike Helmet | €15 |
Individual arrival and boarding is on Saturday after 6 PM in Avignon.
Your mooring place is in Quai de la Ligne next to the famous Pont St. Bénezet.
The nearest international airport is Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL). The airport is located 80 km/ 50 miles from Avignon.
There are several ways of transportation to get to the mooring place of the barge:
– Connection by shuttle bus+tramway+train: total travel time is between 1.5 and 2.5 hours. Total costs are about € 25,- per person.
– Connection by taxi + train: total travel time between 1.5 and 2 hours. Taxi costs are about € 30,- and the train ticket is € 20,-.
In Avignon there are 2 train stations: Avignon-Centre (distance to the barge is 2.5 km/ 1.5 miles) and Avignon TGV (distance to the barge is 6 km/ 3.75 miles).
From Avignon Centre you can take a taxi, costs about € 30,-. Or you can take the bus, travel time about 15 minutes and a ticket costs about € 2,-.From Avignon TGV you can take a taxi, costs about € 30,-. Or you can take the bus, travel time about 1 hour. You need to change buses once. Tickets cost about € 4,-.
Avignon is easily accessible from the highway A7 Lyon-Marseille. There are several parkings where you can leave your car.
Detailed information will be included in your travel documents.
The tour ends one week later, on Saturday morning after breakfast before 9 AM in Aigues-Mortes. You will spend the night from Friday to Saturday on board.
At the end of the tour, if you need to return to Avignon, you can take a train or book a private transfer.
By train it takes approx. 2 hours (you need to change trains in Nimes). A one-way train ticket (2nd class) costs about € 16,-.
It also is possible to book a private transfer between Aigues Mortes and Avignon. Travel time is about 1.5 hours and the price is € 35,- per person. You need to reserve in advance. Detailed information will be included in your travel documents.
L’âge moyen se situe entre 35 et 75 ans. Mais bien sûr, nous avons aussi des hôtes plus jeunes et plus âgés. Pendant les vacances scolaires, il y a plus d’enfants à bord.
La distance moyenne est de 50 kilomètres. Elle est parfois un peu plus courte, comme le premier jour, parfois un peu plus longue. Mais n’oubliez pas que les Pays-Bas sont un pays plat et que l’on fait du vélo tranquillement. Une journée de vélo dure environ 7 à 8 heures, pauses et visites comprises. Le temps passé sur votre vélo est d’environ 4 heures par jour.
Tous les accompagnateurs parlent anglais. Un certain nombre d’accompagnateurs parlent français, allemand, espagnol ou italien. Nous essayons autant que possible d’accorder la connaissance des langues de l’accompagnateur avec les nationalités du groupe.
À bord la langue véhiculaire est l’anglais.
On our guided tours a tour guide will accompany the group during their cycling route.
When mentioned ‘self-guided’, the tours are on an individual basis and no guides are provided. We will provide you with a thoroughly detailed and comprehensive description of the routes, enabling you to follow the route correctly without problems. Furthermore, these route descriptions are frequently accompanied with information on the main tourist attractions that you will come across.
Cancellation insurance (insurance company Unigarant)
Holidays usually are reserved and paid weeks or even months in advance. If you need to cancel or abort the tour, that always leaves you with financial consequences. Therefore we recommend to arrange a cancellation insurance. This insurance reimburse cancellation costs due to a serious impediment such as an accident, illness or death of relatives in the 1st or 2nd degree.
Cancellation insurance including air flight:
when paying 1% extra over the travel sum of your Bike & Barge tour + flight ticket, then the cancellation expense is insured should you need to cancel or should one of these components unexpectedly be cancelled. This on the condition that no alternative arrangement can be made, so the trip cannot be taken.
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