UNIQUE FRENCH RIVER

UNIQUE FRENCH RIVER CRUISES Europe’s largest river cruise operator, successfully welcoming UK clients since 2003. me, stepped up to the plate. Officially one of the prettiest villages in France, it is tranquil even in peak summer months as it’s rather off the beaten track. Read more about Saint- Guilhem-le-Desert here. And finally, another bucket list destination – Arles. The ancient city is nothing short of magnificent. Romans remains, ancient churches, winding cobbled streets, art galleries, street theatre, incredible restaurants. Van Gogh’s vision of Arles is evident, the scenes he painted here including Café Terrace at Night and Starry Night Over the Rhône, are marked with information boards in the town. And the hospital where he was admitted after cutting off his ear is now a lively and bustling cultural hub, lined with small boutiques and restaurants set around a colourful inner courtyard. I’d been told that everyone who sees Arles falls in love with it – and I did too. (Read more about Arles here) On our last night, as the sun set over Arles, its golden rays sparkling on the water, a singer/guitarist arrived to perform for us on deck. His voice carried across the water and passers-by stopped to sit and listen to the impromptu concert. I couldn’t st Guilhem help le Desert but feel what a privilege it was to be there, it was more than a holiday, I made friends, explored the most beautiful corners of France, and was thoroughly spoiled by Hans, the super host, and his daily cocktails and the chef’s fabulous meals. Find out more and book your trip at: croisieurope.co.uk Europe’s largest river cruise line NOW OFFERING ATOL PROTECTED FLY-CRUISE PACKAGES! WHY CHOOSE TO CRUISE WITH CROISIEUROPE? 47 years’ experience and more than 50 ships The Meandering Seine From Honfleur to Paris PARIS 6-Night Fly-Cruise from £ 960 per person Superb French cuisine Bordeaux: Land of Chateaux and Claret along the Gironde and Dordogne rivers SAINT-EMILION 6-Night Fly-Cruise from £ 1 292 per person For our full range of fantastic special offers visit our website www.croisieurope.co.uk INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS: Tel. 01756 691 269 • sales@croisieurope.co.uk IM067100025. (1) On majority of departures on French rivers. Non-contractual photos - Copyrights: Paul Hilbert, Shutterstock. All prices and offers are based on two adults sharing a cabin, are correct at time of going to press, subject to availability, apply to new bookings only, cannot be applied retrospectively and can be withdrawn at any time. Terms and conditions apply. All the flight-inclusive holidays are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, cruise, hotels and other services) is listed on it. CroisiEurope UK Ltd partners with Blue Water Holidays Ltd for ATOL protection. Blue Water Holidays is a company registered in England and Wales, number 4085664. Registered Office: Bowers Wharf, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PD. All inclusive for drinks onboard (1) 22 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 23