fbpx

Peregrine Travel Centre

Break between Provence and Catalonia Luxury Cruise

Break between Provence and Catalonia Luxury Cruise

From AUD $3,960

Book Now Request a callback
Email Us Print

Description

From mythical Provence to the wild landscapes of Catalonia, discover the many faces of the lively Mediterranean in the heart of summer.
The mineral and sunny shores of Provence reveal one of their great treasures: the proud and ancient city of Marseille, sustained by its rich heritage and a unique creative energy. Further south, the Côte Vermeille unveils its small ports nestling between the sea and vineyards, and its characterful Catalan villages. The song of the cicadas will welcome you on shore, while the warm ambiance of the busy streets, festive squares and perfumed markets will plunge you into the uniquely Mediterranean gentle way of life, which has always inspired celebrities, artists and large fortunes.

Trip Name
Break between Provence and Catalonia Luxury Cruise
Days
5
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury Passenger Capacity: 92 cabins Built: 2017/2018 Le Bougainville is the third ship in the PONANT Explorers series, designed to merge elegant French style with advanced expedition technology. Carrying up to 184 guests across 92 luxurious staterooms and suites, it offers an intimate atmosphere with a focus on comfort and open connection to the sea. The ship’s sleek design invites light and space, featuring expansive lounges, panoramic decks, a swimming pool, theatre, and wellness facilities that create a relaxed yet sophisticated onboard experience. True to the French spirit of exploration, Le Bougainville celebrates both discovery and refinement. Guests can savour world-class cuisine in elegant dining venues, enjoy a quiet moment in the ship’s stylish lounges, or embark on Zodiac excursions directly from the marina platform. Equipped with the latest environmental technologies, the vessel embodies responsible luxury travel—offering guests the chance to explore the world’s most extraordinary destinations in style and harmony with nature.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 - Nice
Capital of the Cote d’Azur, Nice is surrounded by an amphitheatre of hills and mountains that protects it from the wind. You will probably want to explore the Promenade des Anglais, where you can sit on one of the famous blue chairs laid out opposite the baie des Anges. The Château hill is also a very pleasent place to walk. This is the entrance to the old city, with its bustling markets and regional products along the main street, the Cours Saleya.
Day 2 - Day 2 - Marseille
The oldest harbour in France, Marseille is the city where PONANT has chosen to set up its company headquarters. Heart vibrating in its setting of Mediterranean Calanques, it reveals its raw and authentic beauty, made up of a thousand influences and cultures which, over the centuries, have made up its wealth. A stroll through the Old Port will allow you to discover the places corresponding to the city founded by the Greeks as well as Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde Basilica, with its astonishing neo-Byzantine architecture, which overlooks it. Close to the quays, the Place de Lenche, which covers the ancient agora, will be perfect for a break in one of its lively cafés before melting into the maze of narrow streets with colourful houses in the Panier district, just a stone's throw away.
Day 3 - Day 3 - Collioure
Collioure is a delightful little Catalan port, a link between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, backing onto the Albères massif, from which vines tumble down towards the sea. From the port, you’ll spot the Church of Our Lady of the Angels, whose bell tower has assimilated the former lighthouse, and the imposing silhouette of the royal medieval castle, a designated historic monument. It was successively home to the kings of Majorca, Aragon, Spain and France. Wandering the narrow alleyways of the old town, you’ll discover colourful houses distilling a melodious palette enhanced by the Mediterranean sun. It is no accident that the Fauve movement, led by Matisse, created a new pictorial language here, bringing together colour and emotion.
Day 4 - Day 4 - Rosas
Lying between sea and mountains, the seaside resort of Rosas is part of the province of Girona in Spain, in central Costa Brava. You will be charmed by the historic Renaissance citadel, as well as the wide sandy beaches and coves with their crystal-clear waters on the edge of the town. Restaurants serving typical Catalan cuisine and numerous bars all make Rosas a lively tourist destination.
Day 5 - Day 5 - Barcelona
Located on the seashore between the mountains of Montjuïc and Tibidabo, Barcelona offers its many visitors a perfect blend of tradition and modernism. Truly an open-air museum, the “prodigious town” reveals an astonishing range of artistic treasures and museums, combining Roman ruins, medieval districts and a number of avant-garde elements from the 20th Century. Over the years, it has been marked by some of the greatest artists, such as Picasso, Miró or Gaudí, most of whose work has been listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Take the time to stroll along the Ramblas and enjoy the gentle, typically Mediterranean lifestyle of the capital of Catalonia.
Day 6 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change. 

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
08-08-202712-08-2027AUD $3,960Deluxe Stateroom
08-08-202712-08-2027AUD $4,160Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
08-08-202712-08-2027AUD $8,860Privilege Suite Deck 6
08-08-202712-08-2027AUD $8,860Privilege Suite Deck 5
08-08-202712-08-2027AUD $10,700Grand Deluxe Suite
08-08-202712-08-2027AUD $15,160Owner's Suite
08-08-202712-08-2027AUD $4,360Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
08-08-202712-08-2027AUD $4,610Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
08-08-202712-08-2027AUD $7,430Deluxe Suite Deck 6
08-08-202712-08-2027AUD $7,430Deluxe Suite Deck 3
08-08-202712-08-2027AUD $7,430Deluxe Suite Deck 4
08-08-202712-08-2027AUD $7,430Deluxe Suite Deck 5
08-08-202712-08-2027AUD $8,250Prestige Suite Deck 5
08-08-202712-08-2027AUD $8,460Prestige Suite Deck 6

Inclusions

    • A break between Provence and Catalonia, in the heart of the Mediterranean summer, a particularly lively and welcoming season.
    • Discovering iconic cities embodying the Mediterranean charm
    • ultra-chic Nice, audacious Marseille, cosmopolitan Barcelona
    • and more intimate pearls, such as Collioure and Roses.
    • A few of the included excursions: the fishing village of Cadaquès, the Greco-Roman site of Empúries, etc.

Map

Related products

Recent Blog Posts

Browse Trips in

France
More of activity:
Mediterranean Cruises