The Belmond group offers exclusive boat tours in the French region of Provence, along the Rhône river. One of the highlights is the Pivoine, one of the seven vessels in the Les Bateaux Belmond collection. The experience was tested by a journalist who arrived at the Aramon dock in early July, when temperatures were around 38 degrees.
The investment for a week on board can reach R$ 500 thousand, making the experience accessible only to a fairly restricted public. The river division is one of the fronts of operation of the Belmond group, which is also known for its investment in luxury trains.
The experience does not resemble a traditional large cruise. The main objective is to observe the city from another angle, at specific times of the day, such as during meals. The boat remains docked most of the time, with navigation functioning more as a complement to enjoying the landscape.
The philosophy behind this experience is slow travel, which prioritizes cultural immersion at a leisurely pace, rather than quickly accumulating destinations. The article suggests that few experiences translate the idea of art de vivre as well as observing the French region during summer, to the sound of cicadas singing.
