Break between Provence and Catalonia from Nice (Villefranche), 8 Aug 2027 (4 nights)


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Nice, capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera, sits on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges. Founded by the Greeks and later a retreat for 19th-century European elite, the city has also long attracted artists. Former resident Henri Matisse is honored with a career-spanning collection of paintings at Musée Matisse. Musée Marc Chagall features some of its namesake's major religious works.
Marseille, a port city in southern France, has been a crossroads of immigration and trade since its founding by the Greeks circa 600 B.C. At its heart is the Vieux-Port (Old Port), where fishmongers sell their catch along the boat-lined quay.
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.
Madrid’s Catalan rival, Barcelona, is fiercely proud of its cultural identity forged from a melting pot of artistic talent. Enriched by its past when the paths of great masters like Picasso, Dali and celebrated architect Gaudi crossed, the city’s cosmopolitan character ensures its status as an unsurpassed centre of culture. Explore the ruins of the Gothic District or simply stroll along the famous Ramblas.
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Le Bougainville
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Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed cabins, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 cabins and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience. As the first ship in a new series that remains true to the Ponant spirit, Le Bougainville will embody the unique atmosphere that is the cruise line’s hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort. Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service. Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel.
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