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Cruise aboard Le Ponant, in Cape Verde

A journey of cultures

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Croisières et Yachting

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Facile

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À vivre

We invite you to discover the volcanic archipelago of Cape Verde aboard the comfortable sailing ship Le Ponant.
Embark on an 8-day cruise around Cape Verde, ten islands scattered off the coast of Senegal, whose identity is deeply shaped by the blending of African and Brazilian influences. A former Portuguese colony, Cape Verde developed over the centuries into a cultural crossroads where traditions, languages and ways of life from several continents meet.

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