Provence Barge River Cruise
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Pre-Travel Form
We need some important information prior to your trip. This information will include your flight details which we need for your transfer. Please fill in this information as soon as possible.
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Arrival Details
Arrive to Arles, France - Marseilles Provence Airport (MRS) - by 6:00 PM on or before first day of tour.
Departure Details
Depart from Sete, France - Marseilles Provence Airport (MRS) - at any time on last day of tour.
Airport Transfers
Airport transfers are not included with your tour. They may be purchased for an additional fare. Please use the form above to purchase transfers.
Flight Information
The Women’s Travel Club recommends booking flexible/refundable air tickets when possible. Please do not book flights until your tour status is guaranteed. Once your flights are booked please enter your flight information on the pre-travel form above.


If you would like assistance booking international flights for your tour please use the form below. The Women’s Travel Club Flight Desk will work with you to arrange the best options.


Our Flight management fee is CAD 100.00 + HST, per tour.
Entry Requirements
Visa






France is a Schengen area country. Canadian and U.S. citizens do not need a visa for travel to countries within the Schengen area. However, visa-free travel only applies to stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Stays are cumulative and include visits to any Schengen area country.




 




Passport




Passports must be valid for 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave the Schengen area and have 2 blank pages.




 


Vaccinations
While no specific vaccinations are required, we recommend that your routine vaccinations are up to date and that you visit a local travel health clinic or doctor for advice prior to the trip.


 


The Women's Travel Club recommends travelers to be fully vaccinated against COVID. Some countries will require COVID vaccination to enter, it is the traveler's resposibility to insure they meet all requirements.  


 


Travel requirements may change at any time. Please visit your government's travel recommendations page. 
Canada - https://travel.gc.ca/ 
USA -  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html
Connect With Your New Travel Friends!
Group Chat
Chat with others on your tour on our private, online network. Share information and ideas for your upcoming tour.


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Online Meet & Greet
Join the live, online meet and greet to meet your fellow travelers and your tour host. This informal online get-together will happen shortly before your tour.


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Suggested Packing List
This is a suggested packing list for your tour. Please keep in mind that your personal needs or requirements may differ from the items on this list.
  • Flight information and documents - eticket number
  • Travel insurance policy
  • Passport (make a copy)
  • COVID vaccination certificate (if required)
  • Pre travel COVID test certificate (if required)
  • Pen (please bring your own for filling our documents)
  • Camera (with extra memory cards and batteries)
  • Cash, credit card and debit card
  • Cell phone, tablet, etc with charging cables
  • Day pack (for daily excursions)
  • Ear plugs (if needed)
  • Electical adapter and converter
  • External charger
  • Face masks
  • First aid kit and medications (bring extra prescription medications in their prescription bottles/packages)
  • Fleece top/sweater
  • Footwear including comfortable closed toe shoes
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hat
  • Headphones or earbuds
  • Jacket
  • Locks for bags
  • Long pants, capris and/or shorts
  • Money belt (optional)
  • Personal entertainment (reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc)
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Scarf or wrap
  • Shirts (blouses, t-shirts, tank tops, etc)
  • Sleepwear
  • Small travel towel (optional)
  • Smart outfit (optional for evenings out)
  • Sunglasses
  • Swimsuit and wrap
  • Toiletries
  • Watch and/or alarm clock
Weather
During July the weather in South France is perhaps the best you will find anywhere else in Europe. The average temperature in South of France during July is 22°C (72°F) and there are on average around only 7 days a month when it rains.
Currency
The official currency in France is the euro (€). The coins come in denominations of 2€, 1€ and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents The notes or bills are differentiated by their size and colour and come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros.


Virtually all ATMs in France take MasterCard and Visa, and most are linked to the Cirrus and Plus systems. American Express has ATMs in major cities. Note: Most French ATM keyboards have numbers only, so if your PIN contains letters, remember the number equivalents. Four- and five-digit PINs are acceptable in France.


Credit cards are accepted in a large number of shops, hotels, and restaurants. Shopkeepers often state a minimum charge.


Currency exchange can be made in most banks and post offices as well as in some large stores, train stations, airports and exchange offices near major tourist sites. Look for a sign indicating "Change". Remember that even though exchange rates are fixed, agent commissions vary: they must be clearly displayed.
Electric Outlets
In France there are two associated plug types, types C and E. Type C plugs have two round pins and type E plugs have two round pins and a hole for the socket’s male earthing pin. France operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.


 




A universal all-in-one travel adapter (can be purchased from retailers like Amazon) will allow you to plug in and charge most electronic devices. Most electronic devices have built-in converters. However, if you plan to use North American appliances like hair dryers, flat irons or curling irons you will need a converter.