Provence & Camargue: MS L'Estello, from Aigues-Mortes

You will travel to Aigues-Mortes independently. This town is famous for its well-preserved medieval city walls. Boarding is possible from 5:00 p.m. You will meet your tour guide and the crew at 6:30 p.m. before heading out for dinner.

During your bike tour through the picturesque Camargue, you will pass idyllic canals, lagoons, and charming villages before reaching the traditional towns of La Cailar, Marsillargues, and Saint-Laurent-d'Aigouze, which are known for their centuries-old bullfighting culture. In the afternoon, you will visit an organic winery, where you can taste exquisite wines and take in the impressive natural landscape of the Camargue. Surrounded by ponds, lagoons, dense reed beds, and rolling dunes, you can enjoy the scents of warm sand, tamarisk trees, and fragrant pine forests. The evening is yours to spend at your leisure.

In the morning, the boat trip takes you to Franquevaux, where your bike tour to Arles begins. Arles is a city rich in Roman ruins and numerous other cultural treasures. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to explore the historic old town of Arles and immerse yourself in its artistic atmosphere.

Today's route first takes you to the Alpilles, where the village of Les-Baux-de-Provence is located. From there, you continue your journey to Saint Rémy de Provence, the birthplace of Nostradamus, where the artist Van Gogh also lived. During your drive, you will be accompanied by picturesque scenery with limestone cliffs and olive trees. Towards evening, you will anchor in the charming Provençal village of Vallabrègues on the banks of the Rhône.

2026: The bike tour takes you along country roads to Barbentane, where an imposing castle sits between the Rhône and Durance rivers. From here, you continue your journey to the impressive Saint Michel de Frigolet Abbey and then to the medieval castle of Boulbon. In the afternoon, the ship takes you to Aramon, where you will spend the night.

2027: Your bike tour begins in Vallabrègues, the charming village of basket weavers. From here, you cycle through fertile countryside with extensive orchards to the historic village of Boulbon. High above the village, the ruins of a mighty 15th-century castle offer a wonderful view over the Rhône Valley. The tour continues to Tarascon, where one of the most beautiful castles in Provence awaits you on the banks of the Rhône. In Beaucaire, you will also encounter an impressive castle complex, part of whose battlement is still accessible. You then follow a cycle path on a former railway line to Remoulins. At the foot of the route lies the impressive cave abbey of St. Romain – a fortified monastery carved entirely into the rock.

Today's stage takes you to the Pont du Gard, the best-preserved Roman aqueduct in Europe—an impressive architectural masterpiece. After arriving in Aramon, you will take the boat to Avignon in the afternoon. The boat docks at the Quai de la Ligne, near the famous Pont St. Bénezet bridge.

On this day, you will reach Île de la Barthelasse by crossing to the other bank of the Rhône. There, you will continue your bike ride through the typical garrigue landscape between vineyards and orchards. Before returning, you will visit Villeneuve Les Avignon, once known as the city of popes. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to explore the historic center of Avignon and discover the rich history of this city.

After breakfast, your spectacular bike tour ends with disembarkation.

Please note: Unfortunately, it is not possible to bring your own bicycles on this trip.

The planned route is always subject to possible changes due to nautical, meteorological or organisational reasons. If, for example, a route cannot be travelled due to low water, high water, bad weather or construction work, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety. This is not a legally valid reason for cancelling the trip free of charge. The same applies in the event of officially ordered lock or bridge repairs or in the event of engine or propulsion damage to the ship through no fault of the captain.
As your ship usually sails to the next harbour on the same day, your time frame for your own activities and sightseeing is limited. On some bridges, the clearance height is so low that the sun deck is closed for your safety.