Sunday: Avignon - TVG Station

Your journey begins in Avignon, where your private driver will be waiting to welcome you on arrival at the TGV station. With easy rail connections from major cities across France, the journey into Provence is both simple and scenic. From here, you will be transferred to our mooring in Roquemaure, where your week on the water begins. Once aboard, settle into the relaxed rhythm of life on board with a chilled Champagne reception and time to unwind in the comfort of your cabin. As evening draws in, enjoy your first moments aboard in the welcoming salon or out on deck, before your private chef prepares the first of many memorable dinners.

Monday: Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Villeneuve-lès-Avignon - Wine Tasting

This morning begins quietly, with breakfast served as the we cruise gently toward Villeneuve-lès-Avignon. Once ashore, there is time for a stroll through this historic riverside town and an opportunity to admire the imposing Tour Philippe-le-Bel, a reminder of the region’s strategic importance in centuries past. Returning to the barge for lunch, the afternoon is devoted to one of the Rhône Valley’s most celebrated pleasures: wine. Travel to Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a private château tasting, where you will be introduced to the character and heritage of this renowned appellation. Later, back on board, the late afternoon invites you to relax with apéritifs in the bar, in the spacious salon, or out on deck as the light softens across the river. Dinner follows, freshly prepared by your chef and served in the calm, convivial atmosphere that defines life aboard Grand Victoria..

Tuesday: Avignon - Majestic Palace de Popes

After breakfast, the day is devoted to Avignon, the city that once stood at the very heart of papal power. A guided visit to the remarkable Palais des Papes reveals the scale and splendour of one of Europe’s most important Gothic monuments, while time in the old town allows you to browse its shops, pause in lively squares, and take in the atmosphere of this storied riverside city. A Michelin-starred lunch offers a memorable expression of Provençal cuisine, bringing together refinement, regional flavour, and a strong sense of place. Back on board, the pace shifts once more as Grand Victoria cruises onward to Aramon in the warm afternoon light. As evening approaches, there is time to unwind.

Wednesday: Aramon to Vallabregues - Art and Scenic Cruising

This morning’s excursion leads into the Alpilles to Les Baux-de-Provence, one of the region’s most striking hilltop villages. With its narrow stone lanes, dramatic setting, and sweeping views, it is a captivating place to explore. Or, nearby, the Carrières des Lumières offers an entirely different experience: set within a former limestone quarry, this immersive exhibition transforms walls, floors, and ceilings into a moving world of light, colour, and sound. Lunch is enjoyed in a local bistro before returning to the barge. By late afternoon, Grand Victoria sets off once again for a relaxed cruise to the small halte nautique at Vallabrègues. The day draws to a gentle close with time to gather for a quiet drink on board before dinner is served, accompanied by wines chosen to complement your chef’s evening menu.

Thursday: Vallabregues to Gallician - Van Gogh's Arles and the Wild Camargue

An early start brings one of the most scenic cruising days of the week. As the barge heads south, you pass the castles of Tarascon and Beaucaire, their stone silhouettes rising proudly above the riverbanks. From here, the route continues along the Rhône, into the Petite Rhône, and onward to the Canal du Rhône à Sète, as the landscape gradually changes on the approach to the Camargue. Lunch is served on board before arrival in Gallician, on the edge of this remarkable wetlands region. In the afternoon, a short drive takes you to Arles, a city rich in Roman heritage and forever linked to Vincent van Gogh. Explore its ancient theatre and arena, wander through its sunlit streets and café-lined squares, and take in the distinctive atmosphere that has inspired artists for generations. Later, return to the barge, where a relaxed aperitif on deck or in the bar leads naturally into another enjoyable dinner on board.

Friday: Gallician to Aigues-Mortes - The Scenic Village of Aigues Mortes

Fresh croissants and breakfast on board accompany a gentle final morning cruise to Aigues-Mortes, the fortified town that once served as France’s first Mediterranean port. Approaching its medieval walls by water provides a striking and memorable finale to the journey. Lunch may be enjoyed on deck, weather permitting, with the town forming a dramatic backdrop. During the afternoon, a choice of excursions offers different ways to experience the Camargue in greater depth: perhaps a private safari in search of its white horses and rich birdlife, a visit to a traditional “manade” known for its black bulls, a stop at a lavender farm, or a tasting at a local wine estate. Back on board, the final evening brings everyone together once more for cocktails and time to savour the atmosphere of Grand Victoria, before a memorable farewell dinner paired with the finest wines.

Saturday: Transfer tfrom Aigues Mortes - Departure

After one last breakfast on board, it is time to say goodbye to Grand Victoria and her crew. At 9:00 AM, your private chauffeur will transfer you to Avignon TGV Station, where first-class tickets will be provided for your onward journey to Paris Gare de Lyon. You leave with more than memories of the places visited: the flavours of the region, the stillness of the waterways, and the distinct character of Provence, from Avignon to the Camargue.

Please note that the cruise itinerary alternates direction each week.

 

 

Grand Victoria 2026 Pricing and Dates

 

2026 Pricing

 

Grand Victoria 2027 Pricing and Dates

2027 Pricing

ACCOMMODATION	REGULAR
Charter 6 passengers	$57,000
Charter 5 passengers	$54,000
Charter 4 passengers	$53,000

 

The price includes accommodation with ensuite bathrooms
All meals, sommelier-selected premier and grand cru wines and alcoholic beverages carried on board
All sightseeing tours and admittance fees as stipulated in the itinerary
Use of bicycles and other facilities, including light laundry service
A selection of Pinot and Chardonnay Grand Cru wines
Round-trip transfers from the specified meeting point in Paris in a new Mercedes Viano

The price excludes air transportation, airport taxes, visas, health or accident insurance, trip cancellation insurance
Special Chateaux vintage wines
Optional activities not included in the itinerary
10% crew gratuity