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Le Ponant: The Great Corsican Loop
Nice, France to Nice, France
August 10-17, 2015
8 days / 7 nights on
board
- Board LE PONANT and travel around the Mediterranean Sea from Nice to
Saint-Tropez and then to Corsica.
- “A rose pink pebble on the Mediterranean” is how Saint Exupéry described Corsica:
the island reveals its astonishing beauty.
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Itinerary
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Arrival
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Departure
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Day 1 - Nice (France)
Embarkation from 5.00pm to 6.00pm
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5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Day 2 - St Tropez (France)
The myths that surround
Saint-Tropez continue to inspire people to dream. For celebrities, sea
lovers and those passionate about history, art and heritage, the village is
still a destination they have to go to at least once. Yet behind the festivities
and glitz Saint-Tropez remains an authentic village, a small fishing port of
infinite charms and many different facets. Feel free to explore the
picturesque streets, the bustling Provencal market, its 16th century citadel
and the small but always interesting Annonciade Museum.
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11:00 am
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9:00 pm
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Day 3 - Scandola/Girolata (Corsica-France)
At the very
tip of the Girolata Peninsula, at the heart of the maritime side of the Corsica
Regional Nature Park (Parc Naturel Régional de Corse), discover the Scandola reserve
with its abrupt ochre and red rock cliffs plunging into a crystal sea. You will also
discover the Calanques de Piana, huge cliffs of pink granite that loom above the sea.
Jagged and carved by erosion, this UNESCO World Heritage Site gives the
impression of being a giant sculpture. Further on, dominated by its Genoese fort and
the houses clinging to the mountain slopes, Girolata is one of the emblematic sites of
the island. A veritable haven of peace, this hamlet lies nonchalantly along the slopes
of Mount Senino. |
10:00 am
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8:00 pm
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| Day 4 - Palombaggia - Corsica (France) |
9:00 am
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4:00 pm
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| Day 4 - Sailing Bonifacio - Corsica (France) |
6:00 pm
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7:30 pm
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Day 4 - Bonifacio (Corsica-France)
An impressive
construction of stone built on a rocky headland of white limestone,
Bonifacio occupies a very special place in the landscape of the place
Saint Exupery described as a “rose pink pebble on the Mediterranean sea". The
limestone and granite cliffs have been eroded by the waves to form a natural
façade, swooping down towards the crystal water. A veritable fortress sculpted
by the wind and the spray, the “sentinel city” will show you its historical
centre and its long cobbled streets.
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8:30 pm |
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| Day 5 - Bonifacio - Corsica
(France) |
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6:00 pm
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Day 6 - Baie de Roccapina (Corsica-France)
The
turquoise-blue waters invite you to dive. No habitation around, only a beautiful and
luxuriant nature to be discovered. We have to admit it: Roccapina’s bay is absolutely
fabulous. An ideal place to cast anchor! |
9:00 am
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5:00 pm
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Day 7 - Ile Rousse (Corsica-France)
Picturesque, historic
and charming, L’Ile Rousse (Corsica) lies at the foot of a rugged range of hills in the
heart of the Balagne and is named after the islets of red granite. This region has
surely been blessed, an area where ancient villages stand out proudly against a
stunning panorama. Baptised Paolina, L’Ile Rousse was founded in the 18th century by
Pascal Paoli who wanted to compete with the citadel of Calvi. Occupied since ancient
times, today the new town stretches along the edge of fine sandy beaches, its
privileged location making it a popular holiday destination and seaside resort. |
9:00 am
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8:00 pm
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Day 8 - Nice (France)
Disembarkation. |
8:00 am
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Cruise
Fares
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| Fares listed
are per person, based on double occupancy |
Brochure
Fare
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| Marie Galante
Cabin |
$5,340
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| Antigua
Cabin |
$6,010
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| Safety and port taxes
(for information purposes) |
$564
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| One Child (8-11 years
old) sharing cabin with 2 adults |
$473
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| Triple
Occupancy |
$3,070
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| Single supplement in
cabin¹ |
Starting at +
100%
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¹Single supplement from, according to cabin category
Special
Bonus fares and single supplements are on request and subject to availability. Rates
and discounts are per person based on double occupancy and may be subject to fuel adjustement
according to our terms and
conditions.
Fares may be subject to fuel adjustement according to our terms
and conditions
Those fares may be subject to Fuel adjustement according to our terms and
conditions* On request. Limited availability.
Our fares include:
•Port and safety
charges
•Open bar (pouring wines, house champagne, alcohol except premium brands - list available on
board)
•Gratuities
•Your cruise including all meals from dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of
disembarkation
•Welcome aboard and captain’s cocktail parties, gala dinner
•Mineral water, tea, filter coffee, white, red and rosé wines served with meals
•24 hour room service (selected menu)
•Evening entertainments and events, and/or organised shows
•Porterage from the quayside to the ship and vice versa
•English-speaking guest-speaker (when applicable)
Our fares do not include:
•Flights and airport taxes
•Transfers, day rooms and other services at arrival & departure, before embarkation and after
disembarkation
•Optional shore excursions (sold on board)
•Insurances
•Personal expenses
•Other drinks not included in open bar
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