Avignon River Shuttle
The former ferry in Avignon that allowed crossing the river has been replaced by a beautiful river shuttle from the company « Les Grands Bateaux de Provence. »
The crossing service is still free of charge.
The Avignon river shuttle connects the island of Barthelasse to the Quai de la Ligne, located at the foot of the Rocher des Doms.
Boarding can be done on foot or by bicycle. The shuttle is accessible to people with reduced mobility, but boarding with a wheelchair requires the presence of an accompanying person.
The connections between the two banks of the Rhône are available daily from early April to the end of September. From early October to late December, and from mid-February to the end of March, the shuttle resumes service on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
The river shuttle service is suspended in January and during the first two weeks of February.
Crossing the Rhône by boat is a practical and quick way to reach the opposite bank and continue your walk along the towpath, but it’s also an opportunity to enjoy a pleasant ride on the water—a mini-cruise offering an unbeatable view of the famous Saint-Bénézet Bridge.
River walks and dinner cruises
The company Les Grands Bateaux de Provence offers paid services departing from Avignon to discover the Rhône and the heritage along its banks during a cruise in Avignon.
Among the tourist tours offered are guided cruises to discover Avignon and Villeneuve-lez-Avignon, as well as lunch cruises, dinner cruises, and dance cruises.
For a one-hour river tour to discover Avignon’s heritage, expect to pay 2 euros for a child aged 2 to 8 years and 12 euros for the full fare.
Departures are organized every day from April to September.
The company offers one cruise per day in April, two cruises per day in May, June, and September, four departures in July, and five in August.
The company organizes themed lunch and dinner cruises, such as the Papal Cruise, the Vineyard Cruise, and the Stopover in Arles. Embarkations take place in Avignon, at the Allées de l’Oulle.
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