Day Day 1
Sunday | La Voulte-sur-Rhône
Meet in La Voulte-sur-Rhône and transfer to Napoléon for a welcome reception, followed by a gourmet dinner prepared by your onboard chef. Meals: Dinner
The journey
Unwind aboard spacious Napoléon, a Worldway boat offering a relaxed journey along the sun-drenched Rhône River. Take in views of Provençal vineyards, visit a working truffle farm, sip Châteauneuf-du-Pape vintages and marvel at the ancient engineering of the Pont du Gard. After each day’s discoveries, return to your elegant floating retreat for a gourmet dinner.
Complete package information
Unwind aboard spacious Napoléon, a Worldway boat offering a relaxed journey along the sun-drenched Rhône River. Take in views of Provençal vineyards, visit a working truffle farm, sip Châteauneuf-du-Pape vintages and marvel at the ancient engineering of the Pont du Gard. After each day’s discoveries, return to your elegant floating retreat for a gourmet dinner.
Day Day 1
Meet in La Voulte-sur-Rhône and transfer to Napoléon for a welcome reception, followed by a gourmet dinner prepared by your onboard chef. Meals: Dinner
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Day Day 2
Following a peaceful morning cruise through Rhône Valley, head to Viviers. Go on an afternoon walk around this charming medieval town, returning to the barge after a traditional game of pétanque. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day Day 3
Take a scenic drive to Grignan, a hilltop village known for its wild roses and impressive 12th-century château. Stroll the cobbled lanes before enjoying lunch ashore at a local restaurant. On the return, stop at a truffle farm to sample this prized Provençal delicacy, then rejoin the barge and cruise on to Roquemaure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day Day 4
Cruise past the striking arches of the Roman aqueduct, Pont du Gard. Later, arrive in Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a private tasting of its celebrated wines. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day Day 5
Spend the morning in Avignon with a visit to the Palais des Papes, a 14th-century marvel and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cruise south to Vallabrègues, then set out to Les Baux-de-Provence, pausing to take in sweeping views of olive groves and the jagged Alpilles mountains. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day Day 6
Begin the day in Arles, where Van Gogh lived from 1888 to 1889. After a lunchtime cruise back to Avignon, visit nearby Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, where the artist created some of his most iconic works while residing in a local asylum. Return to Napoléon for a farewell gala dinner, marking the end of your journey. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day Day 7
After breakfast, your crew bids you farewell as you disembark to continue with your onward travel arrangements. Meals: Breakfast
Booking process: Submit an enquiry for Napoléon, A Worldway Boat – Provence; a Worldway specialist verifies live availability, supplier terms, routing, rooming and guest requirements before confirmation.
Payments: Deposit, balance deadline, currency conversion and any gateway fees are confirmed in writing before payment. No automatic charge is made from this information page.
Changes & cancellation: Worldway Travels Group rules can vary by departure, cabin, aircraft, hotel and season. Final cancellation penalties are shared on the quote and invoice before booking.
Travel documents: Passport validity, visas, insurance, medical requirements and local taxes remain traveller responsibilities unless specifically included in the confirmed proposal.
Can this journey be tailored?: Yes — every element can be refined to your dates, pace and interests by our specialists.
How do I reserve?: Contact our team and we'll confirm availability and secure your preferred departure.
This page is designed as a complete pre-booking dossier. Final supplier availability, taxes, route permits, aircraft positioning, visas, insurance, rooming and cancellation rules are reconfirmed by Worldway before payment or ticketing.
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