My experience exploring Southern France with Thomas on the MS Anne-Marie was amazing. This trip was so well planned and organized. It provided the right mixture of history and culture. Every stop offered something new and unique. We explored beautiful walled towns and medieval villages along the Rhône-Sète Canal. Small buses took us to off the beaten path villages thigh above gorges, natural bridges, and cliffs that offered breath taking panoramic views. Unforgettable experience were: seeing the papal home of Avignon, the Roman ruins in Arles, the walled city of Aigues-Mortes, the church of Sainte-Marie-de-la Mer, hearing about the Cathars; a religious sect from the 13th and 14th century, learning and sampling wine, olives, and shellfish, discovering a manade, touring the salt marshes, seeing the beautiful Camargue horses grazing along the canal, the pink flamingos and the herons hiding in the marshes. In Aix-en-Provence we enjoyed the vibrant market where we shopped for ingredients before preparing and cooking our lunch with Gilles in his private home. An event not to be missed. The crew on the MS Anne-Marie was outgoing and friendly. Marc, the chef on board the MS Anne-Marie barge prepared three meals each day, from a wonderful breakfast buffet, to mouth watering three course lunches and dinners of the local cuisine. The meals were paired with the famous Rosé, white and red wines of the region. What he was able to prepare in his kitchen was pure magic. This was my first experience on a barge and with Diamond Skies Travel. I would not hesitate to go on another barge excursion. I also liked the small group size; everybody I met was out going and friendly. Thanks again to Thomas and Diamond Skies Travel for making this an unforgettable experience.

This trip was marvelous. The places visited were fascinating; the sights seen were amazing. Our guides were excellent. It was truly a memorable, unique experience and one of the most enjoyable trips I've ever experienced.

Thank you Thomas Randall for putting this trip together!!! It was a great experience each day better than the last. Our group was amazing and really loved getting to know everyone. Our cruise ship staff really outdid their selves they saw to our every comfort with a chef that gave us fantastic food everyday. My favorite excursions were the cooking and market day in Axe Au Provence, all the beautiful villages we visited and the city at the Palace of the Pope in Avignon. Thank you so much Diamond Skies Travel and the crew of the Anna Marie ❤️❤️

Great trip, super fellow travelers and highly recommended.

We saw so many wonderful things. And the best part was that we did not run into a lot of tourists. The ship was very comfortable and the crew was very accommodating. The state rooms are small, but the beds are very comfortable and the bathroom had a nice shower. Everybody on board was friendly and we enjoyed meeting our follow travelers. Thomas made sure all our needs were met.