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From Riviera Glamour to Corsican Charm Luxury Cruise

From Riviera Glamour to Corsican Charm Luxury Cruise

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Between Catalonia and the French Riviera, the Mediterranean coastline unfolds like a living and breathing painting in which the light enhances the shores punctuated with secret coves and stunning beaches. From the vineyards of Languedoc to the craggy calanques of Provence, fall under the spell of these stone villages with shaded little streets, these ports nestling between pine trees and olive trees, these markets where the fragrance of citrus fruits blends with the scent of the sea. In the spring, away from the hustle and bustle of summer, the Côte d’Azur, bathed in sun, will reveal its discreet glamour and timeless elegance. Then Corsica will appear on the horizon, with its mountains and coves, its dense forests and wild calanques, all invitations to discovery and contemplation.

Trip Name
From Riviera Glamour to Corsican Charm Luxury Cruise
Days
6
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition / Cruise Ship Length: 142 meters Passenger Capacity: 264 (in twin cabins, 200 in Antarctica) Built: 2011 Le Boréal, along with her sisterships L’Austral, Le Soléal, and Le Lyrial, embodies PONANT’s signature blend of luxury, intimacy, and serene well-being. Designed with both conviviality and tranquillity in mind, she offers inviting shared spaces alongside peaceful retreats for moments of quiet escape. Her sleek exterior and refined interiors reflect the careful thought and craftsmanship that define the fleet, with a décor that captures the spirit of a private yacht. Featuring 132 staterooms and suites, she welcomes up to 264 guests in an atmosphere that feels both elegant and personal. Built in 2010 by Fincantieri in Ancona, Italy, Le Boréal measures 466 ft in length, with a beam of 59 ft, an ice-class 1C hull, and eco-design innovations continually updated to improve her environmental performance. With six passenger decks, 11 Zodiacs for exploration, and attentive French-flag service, she is equally at home navigating icy polar waters or warm, sunlit coasts. Life on board combines refined gastronomy, engaging social activities, and immersive excursions, creating a travel experience where elegance meets adventure.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 - 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 2 - Day 2 - Sète
The port of Sète, referred to by locals as the "Venice of Languedoc" because of its many canals, is a resort town known for its beaches and a thriving center of art. It’s also the gateway to nearby treasures of the Occitanie, including Nîmes, home to an exquisitely preserved Roman Amphitheater and the beautiful 18th-century Jardins de la Fontaine. The cities of Narbonne and Carcassonne are also within easy reach and serve as an introduction to the history and culture of this region. In Narbonne, you will want to visit the Palais des Archevêques and its Archaeological Museum, and in Carcassonne, you will be awed by the medieval citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Day 3 - Day 3 - 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 4 - Day 4 - Calvi, Corsica
Nestled on a rocky spur in the north-west of Corsica, the port of Calvi offers its whiteness between two sapphire-coloured bays. Capital of the Balagne region, the Genoese city benefits from an exceptional natural setting between the abrupt relief of the central chain, fertile hills and long sandy beaches. From the promontory of the Notre-Dame-de-la-Serra chapel, built in the 19th century on the ruins of a 15th century sanctuary, you will not miss the sublime panorama of the seaside, the mountains and the Calvi citadel. A little further west, you will have the opportunity to discover with the peninsula of Revelatta, a wilder and more preserved part of Corsica.
Day 5 - Day 5 - Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez is built on an attractive peninsula on the Côte d’Azur. In its delightful harbours, you will probably be surprised to see fishing trawlers alongside pleasure craft, yachts and jet-skis. You can do some celebrity spotting along the quays edged with Provence houses. Behind the waterfront, you can meander through the floral streets that lead to the baroque church of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption. At the top of the village, the citadel provides a panorama overlooking the entire coastline. It is festooned with justifiably famous seaside sites, like the very beautiful Pampelonne beach.
Day 6 - Day 6 - 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 7 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change. 

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
02-05-202707-05-2027AUD $4,790Superior Stateroom
02-05-202707-05-2027AUD $5,060Deluxe Stateroom
02-05-202707-05-2027AUD $5,320Prestige Deck 4
02-05-202707-05-2027AUD $5,590Prestige Deck 5
02-05-202707-05-2027AUD $5,900Prestige Deck 6
02-05-202707-05-2027AUD $9,530Deluxe Suite
02-05-202707-05-2027AUD $10,580Prestige Deck 5 Suite
02-05-202707-05-2027AUD $10,840Prestige Deck 6 Suite
02-05-202707-05-2027AUD $17,840Owner's Suite

Inclusions

    • A spring break, far from the crowds, along the French Mediterranean shores, featuring unique scenery and legendary cities.
    • Discover iconic towns such as the emblematic Saint-Tropez and its bell tower, Marseille and its “Bonne-Mère” basilica, Calvi and its fortress.
    • Among your included excursions: exploration of picturesque villages in the Balagne region (Calvi); a cruise on the Languedoc waterways (Sète).

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