Tours in South France

Boat Cruise

• The cruise takes you first to Arles to visit the Roman amphitheater. Then you will visit St. Remy and Les Baux where Van Gogh lived. You continue to Avignon to see the medieval Papal palace and beautiful fountains with a visit to the vineyards of Tournon. You will view the Vienne's St. André le Bas church and the Roman temple. The tour goes to Trevoux, the "land of the golden stones." Your final stop is in Lyon with its Roman ruins and cathedrals. The cruise includes three meals on board in a casual setting. The boat has 64 rooms and each features a bathroom, phone and a TV with satellite channels. The cruise is available May through August.

  AMA Waterways

  21625 Prairie Street

  Chatsworth, California 91311

  800-626-0126

  thetravelinsider.info

Train Tour

• A high-speed Eurostar train takes you into the charming city of Montpellier that serves as your home base. The first stop is to the coastal town of Sète to shop. You will visit the 900-foot tall Millau Viaduct. Then take a tour of the Languedoc National Park that is home to native wildlife. You will visit a scenic gem in Minerve with its historic site of the Saint-Etienne Church and tower. The day ends at Carcassonne, where you can explore its citadel with ramparts. The village of Nîmes has a splendid Roman temple. You may be surprised by Camargue's impressive lagoons. Guests' rooms include a bathroom, TV and telephone. The tour is available throughout the year.

  Travelsphere Ltd.

  Compass House

  Rockingham Road, Market Harborough

  Leicestershire, LE16 7QD, UK

  0844-567-9961

  travelsphere.co.uk

Bus Tour

• Provence and the French Riviera await you upon arrival in Nice. Enjoy the views of the Alps on the drive to Eze then on to the lemon capitol of Menton. You continue to Provence for shopping then to Aix to begin your five-night stay. The journey goes to Avignon with its ancient towers and cathedrals. You will love exploring small villages including Silvacane's abbey. A paddleboat trip on the river offers a fabulous view of the seaport town of Camargue. The beloved resorts of St. Tropez and the French complete your tour with a two days visit. The bus features adjustable seats, A/C and a bathroom. The tour is available May through September.

  Cosmos Coach Tours Ltd.

  Wren Court 17

  London Road Bromley

  Kent BR1 1DE

  0871-423-8472

  costmostourama.co.uk