New Year's Eve in the Colors of Santons Historical Stops and Flavors of Yesteryear
Cruise
Avignon - AIGUES MORTES - ARLES - TARASCON - AVIGNON
Rich in symbols, full of emotions and sensations, the Christmas traditions of Provence give meaning and color to the celebration. From Avignon to Aigues-Mortes, let yourself be enchanted by the magic of Provence. In Aigues-Mortes, discover the fougasse, a traditional delicacy reserved for festive occasions; in Arles, dive into the art of santon makers with the creators' fair, a tribute to this iconic popular art. Further on, explore the Château de Tarascon, a majestic fortress on the banks of the Rhône, or the perched village of Les Baux-de-Provence with its santon museum and traditional Provençal nativity scene. Don’t miss the Palais des Papes in Avignon, an imposing Gothic fortress, a testament to religious power in the 14th century.
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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
Discovering the Christmas traditions of Provence, with santons, cozy evenings, and culinary discoveries
Christmas-themed evenings on board
ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
MUST-SEES:
- Aigues-Mortes, a medieval city dating back to the 13th century
- Visit to the Château de Tarascon and the santon museum in Les Baux-de-Provence
CroisiEurope 50th Anniversary Gala Evening: anniversary dinner followed by a dance party
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
- All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Headsets are included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
The Santon Makers' Fair in Arles, exceptional for the quality of the pieces offered, tells the story of this art since 1750.
Route
Transfer by coach from Avignon to Aigues Mortes. Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
In the morning, included excursion: Aigues-Mortes and tasting of the true fougasse.
Navigation towards Arles.
Christmas-themed evening onboard.
In the morning, included excursion: Arles and the Santon Makers' Fair.
Navigation towards Tarascon.
In the afternoon, included excursion: visit to the Château de Tarascon, Les Baux-de-Provence and its Santon Museum.
Gala evening.
Morning navigation towards Avignon.
Included excursion: Avignon and the Palais des Papes.
New Year’s Eve evening.
Enjoy brunch on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
Dates & Prices
Choose your departure dateSTART IN 2026
Lowest all-inclusive per-person price in a double cabin for the selected cruise references and dates, excluding supplements, transportation, transfers, fees, taxes, and optional services. The final price varies depending on cabin category, deck, and selected options.
- Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
- 30% off for the 3rd occupant of the triple cabin
- Under 2 years of age, meals and accommodation are provided free of charge by CroisiEurope
Ships
Several ships available for this cruiseShore Excursions
No shore excursion on the non listed daysFor navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary. The cruise schedule may vary according to tides and arrival times at ports of call may be subject to change.
(1) The Halles in Avignon: closed on Mondays and afternoons.
Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.
Valid information for year 2026