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Exemple for a 7 nights russians cruises
Imagin a 38 meters long river-boat navigating on the Rhone river , for 6 priviledged passengers
and a team of 4 persons at their disposal.
Spring time is definitely much nicer from the river. Between lands of history and majestuous river
banks, our boat reveals the beauty and the scenery of each site to our 6 guests during one full
charming week in Provence.
In order to provide a full enjoyment, we will welcome you on board starting May 1st in Avignon.
We will remain docked in Avignon for 2 nights so you can enjoy our relaxing pool that will have to
be emptied on May 3rd which will be our first navigating day.
Sunday May 1st
transfer from Airport
Welcome cocktail drink and dinner on board
Monday May 2nd
Breakfast on board
Hands-on cooking class at La Mirande
Private cooking classes with a chef (maybe, Mr Almyer a russian chef) lead visitors through
the preparation of menus featuring traditional recipes of Provencal and French cuisine. Aprons,
cooking utensils and translated recipes are provided and there is always someone there to help
translate the chefs commentary if need be.
The menu can either be defined in advance according your special interests or chosen by the
chef himself according to the daily market.
In addition to the cooking class, it is also possible to organise wine tasting with our sommelier
David Ripetti in the wine cellar of La Mirande during the aperitif.
This special moment will guide you into a presentation of the Rhône Valley and a wine tasting
of 3 characteristic wines of the region. (45 minutes maximum).
Walking tour of Avignon
Pape castel visit
Dinner on board
Tuesday May 3rd
Breakfast on board
walking tour of Villeneuve lez Avignon, The Chartreuse (XIVth century abbey), Visit of Chartreuse
http://moulindelachartreuse.com/ visit the Saint André fortress.
Lunch on board
Navigation to chateauneuf du pape
Dinner on board
Wednesday May 5th
breakfast on board
Visit of wine growers in Tavel, Chateauneuf du pape, Gigondas and Beaumes de Venise
Vine cultivation, already known to the Gauls, was widely developed by the Romans. Monks
were the first to clear the land and cultivate these vineyards and Bishops were instrumental in
extending vine cultivation. In 1157, in keeping with Roman tradition, Geoffrey, the Bishop of
Avignon, planted vines and personally managed his own estate and was most certainly the
owner of a vineyard located in his fief in Châteauneuf.
In the 13th century the village of Châteauneuf, with its 1000 inhabitants, grew rich and had
already developed a flourishing vineyard (approximately 300 hectares).
In 1308, Clément V planted additional vine stock before he died some years later just after
crossing the Rhône to return home. The Pope at Avignon was undoubtedly one of the first wine
producers in Châteauneuf.
Beaumes-de-Venise is a village in the Rhone valley, just east of the town of Orange. It is the home
of the famous Muscat Beaumes-de-Venise sweet white wines, which have been made here since the
14th century, and were granted their own controlled appellation in 1945.
Dinner at Christian Etienne (Avignon)
Master Chef of France Already as a young boy, Christian Etienne was sure he would become a
cook. He longed to create that spark of joy that he saw coming from the kitchens of his mother and
grandmother, where, during the big family meals, the cooks put all their love into the preparation of
the sun-filled specialties of Provence. So, after completing his apprenticeship in his native region,
he traveled north to Paris, city where all the great cooks of France learn their trade.
At the Ritz, then at the Intercontinental, Christian Etienne began honing his skills as cooker's help.
He returned to the Ritz as sous-chef, where he broadened and deepened his knowledge, but he
longed to return to his beloved Provence, and so he shortly went home to Avignon and opened his
first restaurant where he shared his chef's expertise, magnifying the wealth of southern French
cuisine.
Within the space of a few years, his talent attracted the local folk, as well as connoisseurs passing
through. He obtained his first star in the famous Michelin guide, and became a "Maître Cuisinier de
France" - a Master Chef of France - a select group of recognized French chefs. It was at that point
that he decided to offer to his guests one of the most beautiful palaces in Avignon. He installed his
new restaurant in a historic monument next to the famous Palace of the Popes, a palace that had
housed many historic personalities, a place of beauty quite fitting to his
Thursday May 5th
breakfast on board
Navigation to Vallabregues
lunch on board
visit of Tarascon and Beaucaire medieval Castles and vineyards
Friday May 6th
breakfast on board
Navigation to Arles
lunch on board
Walking tour of Arles and its region
Arles (French pronunciation: [aʁl]; Provençal Occitan: Arle [ˈaʀle] in both classical and Mistralian
norms) is a city and commune in the south of France, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, of
which it is a subprefecture, in the former province of Provence.
A large part of the Camargue is located on the territory of the commune, making it the largest
commune in Metropolitan France in terms of territory (though Maripasoula, French Guiana is much
larger. The city has a long history, and was of considerable importance in the Roman province of
Gallia Narbonensis. The Roman and Romanesque Monuments of Arles were listed as UNESCO
World Heritage Sites in 1981. The Dutch post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh lived in
Arles in 1888-1889 and produced over 300 paintings and drawings during his time there. An
international photography festival has been held in the city since
Visit of Les Baux de Provence
In the heart of the Alpilles regional country park
With titles such as "Listed resort", "Town of Outstanding Taste" and one of the "Most Beautiful
Villages in France", Les Baux de Provence is continuing to strengthen its image as a prestige
location within the Alpilles regional country park.
Olive oil tasting and wine tasting
Dinner in fine restaurant of Arles
Saturday May 7th
breakfast on board
Navigation to Aigues Mortes (all day)
lunch on board
Visit of Aigues Mortes in late afternoon
Dinner on board
Classical music spectacle on board
Sunday May 8th
breakfast on board
Visit of Mediterranean sea-side and lunch near the beach
Transfer to airport
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