In France, each region has its own holiday traditions and legends. The season is jam packed full of local customs marking the end of the year. Come and share these experiences on a unique trip.
Discover the magic of Christmas in Provence, including the santons—clay figurines that decorate local nativity scenes— at the miniature village in Paradou and the origins of the 13 desserts as the traditional way to end a Christmas meal in the region.
Slip into the holiday spirit as you crisscross inspirational sites, intriguing cities, and charming villages in Provence.
| Cruise Region : Europe |
| Company : Croisi Europe |
| Ship : MS Rhone Princess |
| Journey Start : Wed 10 Dec 2025 |
| Journey End : Sun 14 Dec 2025 |
| Count Nights : 4 nights |
| Day | Port | Date | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyon / France | Wed 10 Dec | 16:00 | 17:00 |
| 2 | Avignon / France | Thu 11 Dec | 12:00 | |
| 3 | Avignon / France | Fri 12 Dec | 08:30 | |
| 3 | Arles / France | Fri 12 Dec | 11:30 | 19:00 |
| 4 | Ten-l'Hermitage / France | Sat 13 Dec | 13:00 | 19:30 |
| 5 | Lyon / France | Sun 14 Dec | 03:30 | 09:00 |
All inclusive on board
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
Arles 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 Goghlived in Arles from 1888 to 1889 and produced over 300 paintings and drawings during his time there. An international photography festival has been held in the city since 1970.
Tain-l'Hermitage is a commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France.
It is located on the left bank of the Rhône River, opposite Tournon-sur-Rhône, which is located in Ardèche. The view from the vine-covered hill above the town has attracted many tourists, including Thomas Jefferson.
A notable wine producing commune, wines include Hermitage AOC and Crozes-Hermitage AOC, Cornas AOC. The red wines are produced from Syrah, and the whites from Marsanne and/or Roussanne. Tain-l'Hermitage is home to a large number of wineries, including Maison M. Chapoutier, Caves de Tain and Paul Jaboulet Âiné, as well as many smaller domaines.
In 1818 the commune was the home of French wine négociant Calvet, founded by Jean-Marie Calvet. Shortly after, it expanded to Bordeaux, establishing itself in the city proper and building a château in the Médoc in 1870.
