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The Roi Soleil departs its mooring in Arles for an afternoon cruise along the Rhone River in Provence.
The Roi Soleil departs its mooring in Arles for an afternoon cruise along the Rhone River in Provence.

The ultra deluxe Roi Soleil at a shady mooring on the Canal du Midi.
The ultra deluxe Roi Soleil at a shady mooring on the Canal du Midi.

The clean elegant lines of the river yacht Roi Soleil.
The clean elegant lines of the river yacht Roi Soleil.

The shaded aft deck is beautiful setting for a meal or that morning cup of coffee.
The shaded aft deck is beautiful setting for a meal or that morning cup of coffee.

The shaded aft deck is beautiful setting for a meal or that morning cup of coffee.


The spa tub on the teak aft deck under the turrets and crenelations of the Tarascon Castle, and the Roi Soleil's retractable canopy.
The spa tub on the teak aft deck under the turrets and crenelations of the Tarascon Castle, and the Roi Soleil's retractable canopy.

A bottle of wine awaits you on the fore deck.
A bottle of wine awaits you on the fore deck.

The light and airy salon of the Roi Soleil boasts a wood burning stove, perfect for a cool spring or autumn night.
The light and airy salon of the Roi Soleil boasts a wood burning stove, perfect for a cool spring or autumn night.

The dining area of the 6 passenger Roi Soleil.
The dining area of the 6 passenger Roi Soleil.

Enjoy the aromas from the days culinary masterpieces, created in the adjacent open air galley. Feel free to ask the chef questions about their creations, or just do a little snooping to pick up a few tips!
Enjoy the aromas from the days culinary masterpieces, created in the adjacent open air galley. Feel free to ask the chef questions about their creations, or just do a little snooping to pick up a few tips!

The elegant, contemporary interior of rich mahogany and brass is meticulously cared for.
The elegant, contemporary interior of rich mahogany and brass is meticulously cared for.

The stairway from the salon to the lowerdeck where your staterooms await.
The stairway from the salon to the lowerdeck where your staterooms await.

Join the captain in the most spacious and comfortable wheel house in all of France, as he pilots the Roi Soleil along beautiful canals and waaterways. Maybe try your hand at the helm, or just relax and enjoy the cruise.
Join the captain in the most spacious and comfortable wheel house in all of France, as he pilots the Roi Soleil along beautiful canals and waaterways. Maybe try your hand at the helm, or just relax and enjoy the cruise.

Each of the 160 sq ft staterooms aboard the Roi Soleil is unique. Gorgeous and stylish Provencale fabrics adorn the walls, for a true sense of southern French comfort.
Each of the 160 sq ft staterooms aboard the Roi Soleil is unique. Gorgeous and stylish Provencale fabrics adorn the walls, for a true sense of southern French comfort.

Each of the 160 sq ft staterooms aboard the Roi Soleil is unique. Gorgeous and stylish Provencale fabrics adorn the walls, for a true sense of southern French comfort.


Each of the 160 sq ft staterooms aboard the Roi Soleil is unique. Gorgeous and stylish Provencale fabrics adorn the walls, for a true sense of southern French comfort.


The spacious and well appointed bath rooms of the Roi soleil with hand made Provencale tiles.
The spacious and well appointed bath rooms of the Roi soleil with hand made Provencale tiles.

The spacious and well appointed bath rooms of the Roi soleil with hand made Provencale tiles.


Outstanding cuisine accompanied by fine local and regional wines is one of the highlights of the cruise week aboard Roi Soleil. Cooking demonstrations are open to all who wish to learn the tricks ... the galley was designed for this -- with an open plan and a bar -- you can watch with a glass in hand and the chef will be happy to explain.
Outstanding cuisine accompanied by fine local and regional wines is one of the highlights of the cruise week aboard Roi Soleil. Cooking demonstrations are open to all who wish to learn the tricks ... the galley was designed for this -- with an open plan and a bar -- you can watch with a glass in hand and the chef will be happy to explain.

Your private chef puts the finishing touches on yet another amazing dish. One of many you will enjoy during your cruise on the Roi Soleil.
Your private chef puts the finishing touches on yet another amazing dish. One of many you will enjoy during your cruise on the Roi Soleil.


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