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| L'Impressionniste |
Rating  : Deluxe
Number of Passengers: 12
Number of Cabins: 6
Size of Vessel: 128 ft in length
Number of Crew: 5
Cruise Region: Provence, Rhône River, & the Camargue
Other Regions Sailed: None
Whole Boat Charters starting at $45,800
Prices (per person) starting at $3,990
Charter Pricing for 10, 11, & 13 Passengers Available
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For More Information or to Book Your Journey
1.800.549.2575
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 L'Impressionniste |
L'Impressionniste is a state-of-the-art luxury barge designed with elegance and passenger comfort in mind. The vessel boasts
a great sundeck with a hot tub as well as a gorgeous salon with several seating areas for intimate conversations with
other guests.
All the upscale facilities on L'Impressionniste are fully air-conditioned for your comfort. She is lead by a knowledgeable
captain, master chef and crew of three.
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L'Impressionniste's comfortable accommodations include two large suites and four junior suites with twin beds or double
bed, and a smaller single cabin that can accommodate a 13th passenger.
All cabins feature pretty, tiled ensuite bathrooms and ample storage space for your clothing and personal items.
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- Delicious French cuisine made from fresh local ingredients
- Dinner ashore one evening at a local auberge
- Wine with lunch and dinner
- Open bar
- Two sundecks, one shaded, with reclining chairs, large table for dining, and jacuzzi
- Air conditioning and central heating
- Bicycles
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Sunday - You are met in the afternoon at the delightful Hotel Mercure Cite des Papes in Avignon and escorted by minibus
to L'Impressionniste for a Champagne Welcome. Dine aboard in Villeneuve-les-Avignon.
Monday - This morning you'll visit Avignon and the famous Palais des Papes, an impressive monument to the era of the
'Other Rome', when the popes moved to France, or enjoy a superb wine tasting at Châteauneuf du Pape, former vineyard
of the Pope. In the afternoon L'Impressionniste cruises down the mighty Rhône River, past the foothills of the
Alpilles to Vallabregues, with a cycle or walking opportunity along the quiet river bank. If you wish, you may enjoy an
optional early evening tour of King René's castle at Tarascon.
Tuesday - This morning you can explore Arles. Choose between the Roman Arena and Theatre, St. Trophime's Basilica and the
Museum of Provencal life. You'll also visit some of Vincent van Gogh's haunts on foot through the heart of this old capital of
the Camargue before rejoining the barge for a cruise along the Rhône. L'Impressionniste will join the Petit Rhône
and then the Canal du Rhône-a-Sete that carries her to her mooring beneath the medieval fortified walls of Aigues Mortes.
Dinner this evening is ashore at a local auberge.
Wednesday - Stroll from L'Impressionniste to visit the Tour de Constance, built in 1248 as a lighthouse for the returning
13th century crusaders. Relax in the afternoon with a cruise through the Camargue National Park with its wild white horses and
black bulls, abundant sea bird life and flocks of elegant pink flamingos, to the vineyard-encircled Maguelone Abbey, just a
short stroll or cycle from the nearby Mediterranean.
Thursday - An early morning cruise brings you to Frontignan lifting bridge. In the afternoon L'Impressionniste sails out onto
the Thau Lake, a large, inland salt-water lagoon with acres of mussel and oyster beds. Miniature sea horses can often be seen passing
on the tide.
A visit to Marseillan, a beautiful Mediterranean fishing village and home to the famous vermoutherie of Noilly Prat, is your excursion
for the day. There is also time to explore this vibrant small town.
Friday - Enjoy a morning cruise to Agde, which was settled by the Phoenicians in 2500 BC, along the tree-lined 17th century
Canal du Midi. During your tour of Agde you'll encounter its cathedral built of lava blocks from the nearby Black Mountains and its
labyrinth of narrow medieval streets. Your afternoon excursion is Pezenas, Versailles of the Languedoc region and former home to the
French writer Moliere. Then return to L'Impressionniste for a festive Captain's Dinner.
Saturday - After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Montpellier TGV station, airport, or your hotel.
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1.800.549.2575
