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Summary
The memorably named Mam Goz will surprise and delight. Basking in the Mediterranean light her sleek lines entice you aboard to modern, quality interiors. An open galley and spacious saloon provide a perfectly relaxing ambience and three double-bedded suites offer dreamy nights after gentle cruising days. She has a large sun-deck with an open or covered wheel-house, a spacious area for loungers and shady dining area. There’s also a spa tub for the evening dip.
Her route combines scenic river views and up close canal-side vistas, sea-side and countryside excursions with historic and authentic fascination.
Hosts Cristel and Eric offer exceptional hospitality, welcoming guests with warmth and charm, ready to introduce you to all that the wonderful Provence and Camargue region has to offer.
(Mam Goz, by the way, means grandmother in the Breton language, Eric’s native tongue).
Key Features
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- Excellence class (4*)
- River Rhône and Canal de Rhône a Sète, Provence and Camargue
- Charter bookings only, 6 nights, 7 days, April to October
- 6 guests / 3 suites
- Queen size fixed double beds
- Full board, on-board dining and lunches ashore
- Individually controlled air conditioning and heating
The Classic Cruise — Mam Goz
Classic Cruise Itinerary
| Route | Between Avignon and Aigues Mortes, on the Rhône river and Canal Rhône a Sète |
| Pick-up | Avignon 4pm |
| Dining | Dining programme: All inclusive | 6 breakfasts, 1 lunches and 6 dinners on board. 4 lunches at selected local restaurants |
Classic Cruise Highlights
- Visit the medieval town of Les Baux de Provence with its spectacular views over the countryside
- Arles, the site of many Roman ruins and inspiration for Van Gogh
- Visit to a working ranch complete with cowboys French style
- Discover the walled town of Aigues Mortes from which many of the crusades set off
Avignon to Sete
Mam Goz also offers a cruise between Avignon and Sete, a longer distance but still 6 nights, 7 days.
She also offers a Gourmet Dining cruise in Provence and Luberon with 3 lunches in 1* Michelin-star restaurants, and 1 Dinner in a 3* Michelin-star restaurant as an optional extra. Choose this cruise for a Lavender experience.
Please enquire.
Day 1 — Saturday
Arrival in Avignon
Meet your guide in Avignon at 4 pm for a private transfer by air-conditioned executive minibus to MAM GOZ, tied up on the Rhône river quayside in Avignon. A warm welcome awaits on board and after a refreshing Champagne reception and you’ve settled in, simply rest on board or stroll along the embankment or into the centre of the lovely city itself before dinner on board.
Day 2 — Sunday
Cruise to Vallabrègues | Tour of Avignon | Lunch in a local restaurant
The morning begins with a delicious breakfast, followed by a walking tour with your guide to visit the famous Palais des Papes. Avignon was the capital of the western Christian world in the fourteenth century and still presents exceptional buildings, beautiful squares, remarkable mansions, winding alleys and today’s fashion boutiques. After lunch in a selected restaurant, you’ll have time for some shopping in Avignon, if you wish. Then we take our first cruise of the week, downstream on the Rhône river to the small village of Vallabrègues.
Day 3 — Monday
Cruise to Arles | Excursion to Les Baux de Provence | Lunch in a local restaurant
Today’s excursion is into Les Alpilles, the glorious heart of Provence, to explore Les Baux-de-Provence, a must-see fortified medieval city with narrow winding streets, shady terraces and an imposing fortress. We’ll taste the delicious olive oil produced by the Moulin de Castelas and after lunch in a typical small village square, discover Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, another jewel of a village, and enjoy its artisanal boutiques and art galleries. During the leisurely afternoon’s cruise to Arles, we’ll pass through an impressive lock with a 14m descent on to the next section of the river.
Day 4 — Tuesday
Cruise to Saint Gilles | Tour of Arles | Lunch in a local restaurant
Today’s excursion is a breath-taking guided tour of Arles, an ancient Roman town with a near intact amphitheatre, and beloved of Van Gogh who produced many of his finest works here.
Lunch at a typical restaurant in the city and then relax on board as Mam Goz navigates onto the Petit Rhône, leading into the Camargue. We arrive at Saint-Gilles, famous for its ancient pilgrimages and our mooring for the night, in time for sun-downers on deck before dinner.
Day 5 — Wednesday
Cruise to Gallician | Excursion into the Camargue and Les Saintes- Maries-de-la-Mer
In the heart of the Camarge we’ll visit the famous white horses and a bulls breeding farm and learn about the traditions and life in Camargue from the local guardiens. After lunch on board today, we’ll go to the coastal town of the Camargue, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, with its fortified church famous for its gypsy pilgrimages. This is a lovely spot and, according to the season, you may enjoy a dip in the sparkling Mediterranean sea here. Back on board, relax on deck in the sunshine and try some bird-watching for flamingo and stork as we cruise on to Gallician,
Day 6 — Thursday
Cruise to Aigues Mortes | Excursion into the countryside and tour of Aigues-Mortes | Lunch in local restaurant
Today we cruise into the Canal du Rhône à Sète we’ll continue to enjoy the wild Camargue, one of Europe’s largest wetlands, before arriving in Aigues-Mortes, a stunning walled city founded by King Saint-Louis as a harbour on the Mediterranean from which to launch his crusade. After lunch in a selected restaurant in town, we’ll tour the ‘Salins d’Aigues-Mortes’ in a 4×4 accompanied by a local guide to discover fauna and flora that you’ll not see anywhere else. To complete the day, we’ll tour Aigues-Mortes itself – its attractive streets and the medieval ramparts. It’s the final Captain’s dinner tonight – time to reflect on your fascinating week and toast your favorite moments.
Day 7 — Friday
Departure from Aigues-Mortes
After breakfast, disembark for your transfer to the airport or railway station in Montpellier.
Please note: this is a sample itinerary and subject to change and runs in the reverse direction on alternate weeks.
Accommodations and Facilities
- Dimensions: 98ft (29.7m) x 17ft (5m)
- Cabins: 3 queen-size double cabins, between 94 and 147 sq ft each with ensuite bathroom, toiletries, bathrobes and hair-dryers
Cabin 147 sq ft, Cabin 169 sq ft, Cabin 94 sq ft - Ceiling heights between 6’6” – 7’6” throughout
- 220 volt outlets and US convertor 110/220 volt in each cabin
- Individually controlled air conditioning and heating throughout
Other items on board
- Professional English-speaking crew of 3 – captain and chef, hostess and deck-hand, plus professional guide for some excursions
- 6 Bicycles and helmets
- WiFi for use with personal devices (limited in remote areas)
- Sound system in the saloon
- Executive minivan for pick-up and tours
Facilities At A Glance
Fine Wines — Fine Dining
Mam Goz serves traditional French breakfasts on board: café, thé, chocolat with fresh orange juice, breads, croissants, marmalade, honey, butter and also cheese, ham and eggs as well as cereals, yoghurt and dried fruit.
Four lunches are taken ashore in selected restaurants during the week, chosen for their originality and the quality of their cuisine. There is a choice of 3 courses accompanied by a glass of wine and a coffee.
Six gastronomic dinners are served on board:
an aperitif and ‘mise en bouche’, and a 4 course dinner followed by café or tea and digestive.
On board of MAM GOZ, we serve traditional French cuisine inspired by the Mediterranean region. Our chef uses only top quality local fresh produce, simply cooked and seasoned with olive oil, fresh spices and herbs of the region. That’s truly his secret.
Wines on board are selected from growers in the Valley du Rhône, Provence and Languedoc and offered at each meal according to the taste of our guests and, of course, to complement the menu.
Photo Gallery
Mam Goz cruises through the Camargue and Provence
– [below] In the region: Sete, Mediterranean, Camargue, Van Gogh/Arles, Avignon, Pont du Gard, Aigues-Mortes –
Beach ©Les Jardins de Tivoli | Avignon ©Yann de Fareins | Aigues-Mortes ©Framepool AG | Others ©FW, wikimedia, n/a
Classic cruise rates and dates
All rates and prices will be confirmed at time of booking. Special Offers are available from time to time – contact us
What’s included
6 nights accommodation
Return transfers to the meeting point
All meals and drinks on board and the lunches off-board
Excursion fees
Tour guide and associated transport
What’s not included
Air fares and travel to the meeting point
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Crew gratuities (5-10% suggested)
Personal expenses
2023
Charter bookings only
Saturday - Friday
Rates and dates
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5, 12, 19, 26
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 29
October 7, 14, 21
6 guest charter: 31,500 USD / 29,200 EUR
5 guest charter: 28,600 USD / 26,500 EUR
4 guest charter: 25,000 USD / 23,200 EUR
2024
Charter bookings only
Saturday - Friday
Rates and dates
April 7, 13, 19, 27
May 5, 12, 18, 25
June 1, 8, 15, 22
July 6, 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
September 7, 14, 21, 28
October 5, 12, 19
6 guest charter: 31,500 USD / 29,200 EUR
5 guest charter: 28,600 USD / 26,500 EUR
4 guest charter: 25,000 USD / 23,200 EUR
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