Departing from Avignon,
enjoy exceptional cruises on the Rhône.

Take your time, set sail and escape on board our boats!
All year round, the Compagnie des Grands Bateaux de Provence offers restaurant cruises on the Rhône, with the finest views of Avignon and the surrounding region. Come aboard for a sightseeing, lunch or dinner cruise.

Not to be missed

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Father Christmas cruises

19 to 23 December: 3pm – 5pm

From 19 to 23 December, come aboard with the family: a Christmas show with Magicien Chose, afternoon tea on board and a meeting with Father Christmas, on the Rhône.

A cruise for everyone

River cruiseLunch cruiseA delicious meal on the water, beneath the rampartsDiscover →River cruiseDinner cruiseAvignon by night from the RhôneDiscover →River cruiseGuinguette cruiseThe French riverside dance-hall spirit, with live music on the RhôneDiscover →River cruiseProvençal gourmet cruiseA five-course taste of ProvenceDiscover →River cruiseRhône wine tastingFive appellations presented by a sommelierDiscover →River cruiseAvignon of the Popes: the trio ticketPalace of the Popes, the bridge and a lunch cruise in a single ticketDiscover →Cruise excursionThe Pont du Gard by the RhôneTwo UNESCO wonders in one morningDiscover →Cruise excursionChâteauneuf-du-Pape by the RhôneOenologist, wine cellar and lunch among the barrelsDiscover →Cruise excursionAvignon and Villeneuve-lès-AvignonThe two riverbanks of the PopesDiscover →Cruise excursionSaint-Rémy, in the footsteps of Van GoghGlanum and Saint-Paul-de-MausoleDiscover →Cruise excursionTarascon and BeaucaireTwo fortresses facing each other across the RhôneDiscover →Cruise excursionLes Baux-de-ProvenceThe hilltop village and the Carrières des LumièresDiscover →Cruise excursionUzès, the first duchy of FranceThe Duché, the old town and its winesDiscover →Cruise excursionAncient OrangeThe Roman Theatre and the Triumphal ArchDiscover →Cruise excursionA day in the CamargueBulls, horses and pink flamingosDiscover →Cruise excursionArles, cruise excursionThe Roman city, along the RhôneDiscover →Event cruiseFather Christmas cruises19 → 23 December · show, afternoon tea and Father ChristmasDiscover →Event cruiseNew Year’s Eve party31 December · midnight facing the Pont d’AvignonDiscover →Event cruiseValentine’s Day: dinner cruise14 February · a romantic dinner on the RhôneDiscover →Event cruiseTruffle SaturdayDecember to March · from market to tableDiscover →Event cruiseValentine’s Day in Roquemaure13 February 2027 · the great festival of 1868Discover →Event cruiseThe Véraison FestivalEarly August · the court of Pope Clement VIDiscover →Event cruiseThe Avignon Festival aboard the ChardonnayJuly · sleep on the Rhône during the FestivalDiscover →

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They sailed with us

5-star reviews from our passengers on Google and Tripadvisor

Google reviews

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Alfred Mifsud
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Very relaxing boat trip and exquisite lunch with super service. Value for money.
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Nathalie VALERY LEVANNIER
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Cadeau d'anniversaire des 80 ans de notre maman, nous avons passé un moment délicieux. Croisière repas du midi. Le repas était absolument délicieux. L'ensemble du personnel extrêmement aimable, accueillant et attentionné. De jolis paysages avec un très beau soleil. Nous sommes repartis avec de beaux souvenirs d'un moment partagé.
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Anne-Christine Martinot
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Très belle croisière, repas excellent et service attentif et efficace. Merci !
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Rostan Rostan
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Très belle croisière dominicale en Arles. Personnels chaleureux et à l’écoute, repas délicieux. Ambiance surprenante et divertissante au retour avec un magicien talentueux , Fabien Solaz Je recommande vivement ! Muriel Rostan
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Sophie Ferré
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Bonjour Nous avons fait l’expérience de la croisière jusqu’en Arles. Tout était parfait, de l’accueil jusqu’au retour : la prestation, le repas, le personnel, l’animation…. Merci pour tout. Nous allons prochainement tester un Dimanche Guinguette. Nous regrettons juste que la croisière du Père Noël soit annulée car les enfants s’en réjouissaient.

Tripadvisor reviews

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Nathalie V
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WONDERFUL TIME Birthday gift for our mom's 80th, we had a delightful time. Lunch cruise. The meal was absolutely delicious. All of the staff were extremely kind, welcoming, and attentive. Pretty landscapes with a very beautiful sun. We left with wonderful memories of a shared moment.
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Marie J
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderful lunch cruise on the Rhône! We had an excellent time with Les Bateaux de Provence in Avignon! A very beautiful experience combining pleasure for the taste buds, discovery, and relaxation. The meal was delicious, the setting magnificent, and the navigation on the Rhône offers an exceptional view of Avignon and its landscapes. ?☀️ The crew was welcoming, the service pleasant, and the atmosphere particularly enjoyable. Everything was there for an unforgettable time, whether as a couple, with family, or with friends. An enchanted break on the water, which we recommend without hesitation! Thanks to the whole team for this beautiful gourmet and tourist getaway. We will return with great pleasure! ??
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Bruno J
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A lunch along the Rhône Great, nice walk. Nice experience, great service.
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Florence M
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Very pleasant meal on the Mireio. Very pleasant experience. Very warm welcome and very kind and professional servers. The meal is good and hearty. We had a very good time and we will do the longer cruise to Arles another time. That way we will enjoy the view from the "terrace" above I recommend it. Thanks to the staff of the large boats, top notch.
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Nath a
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A wonderful family birthday at Bateaux de Provence ?✨ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We ate at Bateaux de Provence to celebrate my son's birthday and we had a very good time! ?? The setting is magnificent, the atmosphere very pleasant, and the meal lived up to our expectations. A beautiful experience to celebrate a special event with family. Thank you for this lovely moment, we will come back with pleasure! ?
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Melanie S
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Go for it! It's great. The servers were very attentive. Very clean boat. Great atmosphere. A must-do. We highly recommend it!
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Cool Pleasant time, friendly staff
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Chris B
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Xmas cruise Xmas lunch cruise was amazing. Food and service top notch . Friendly staff, great views, awesome authentic food . Would highly recommend this cruise

Private hire

Your event, on the Rhône

Wedding, birthday, seminar or client evening: a stone’s throw from the Pont d’Avignon, the Mireio becomes your floating reception venue, with the Palace of the Popes as a backdrop.

200guests while cruising
300guests moored
300 m²of flexible spaces
1panoramic sun deck

Celebrate on board

Wedding, wedding reception, birthday, hen or stag party…

  • Seated meal, cocktail reception or buffet
  • Live music, DJ set or music quiz
  • A tailor-made package to suit you

Entertain differently

Seminar, client evening, team building, staff Christmas party, product launch…

  • Meeting area with a stage at the front, reception area at the back
  • Seated dining or cocktail reception
  • Up to 200 guests while cruising, 300 moored

A small group? The electric shuttle can be privately hired for up to 50 people. Find out more →

Groups & travel trade

Bring your groups on board

Culture, cruising and fine food in a single turnkey package, departing from Avignon: meals prepared on board by our chef and his team, with audio commentary in French and English.

Associations · works councils · local authorities · clubs

You are a group

From 20 people, we organise your cruise or excursion day on the date of your choice.

  • Lunch, dinner and guinguette cruises, plus full-day excursions
  • Seasonal menus: spring-summer and autumn-winter
  • Pont du Gard, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Les Baux, the Camargue…

Tour operators · DMCs · coach operators

You are a travel professional

A turnkey product for your Provence programmes, for individual travellers and groups alike.

  • A 2027 range of 20 cruises, excursions and events
  • Net rates, allotments and conditions on request
  • Ready-to-share PDF brochures, one per product