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Luciole
The Luciole hotel barge combines comfort, personal service and gastronomy as she explores the waterways of Central France. With a spacious lounge featuring large picture windows, a library, open bar and observation deck, guests are able to enjoy the character of the Nivernais in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. The four course evening meals accompanied by wines of the region are a highlight with the on-board chef cooking up French specialties with a modern twist.
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7 Day Nivernais Cruise from Paris aboard the Luciole
From $ 2950.20per person*Available dates: from 12 Jul 2009 to 01 Nov 2009
Beautiful pastoral countryside, delightful medieval villages, and the relaxing pace of provincial life await you on this 7-day cruise.
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Athos
Athos is a unique Hotel Barge. From the moment you step aboard for the Champagne reception, the resident crew attends to your every need. A week onboard the Athos will be a wonderful and memorable experience: exceptional cuisine, fine French wines, daily excursions conducted by your bi-lingual tour guide, combined with the scenic and historical Canal du Midi.
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Canal du Midi Cruise
From $ 3003.00per person*Available dates: from 12 Jul 2009 to 01 Nov 2009
Discover the medieval city of Carcassonne, taste wine at Domaine de Guery, visit Pezenas and Roman Narbonne and take passage through Fonserannes locks.
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Nymphea
The 6-passenger Nymphea is of classic Dutch design. With her shallow draft, this barge is ideal for navigating the incredibly beautiful yet somewhat sandy reaches of the river Cher in the Loire valley. Refitted throughout, her traditional ship interior features a warm decor of rich varnished hardwoods, stained glass and a welcoming country house atmosphere. She has three comfortable cabins providing two twin-bedded staterooms and one twin or double stateroom with en-suite facilities. The Nymphea’s crew of three – a Captain, Chef and Tour Guide – are exceptional hosts and their knowledge of all aspects of this fascinating area will ensure your journey is one to remember.
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Loire Valley Cruise
From $ 3217.50per person*Available dates: from 12 Jul 2009 to 25 Oct 2009
From the chateaux of the Loire to private wine-tastings and gastronomic delights created by your on-board chef, this cruise along the River Cher introduces you to some of the best that France has to offer.
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L'Art de Vivre
Once a Scottish munitions carrier, the L’Art de Vivre was transformed into a charming 8-passenger luxury hotel barge. She is a noble ship owned by Count Florian Walewski, one of the pioneers of canal barging and a direct descendant of Napoleon, and has been in his family for decades. Today she cruises the magical waterways of Burgundy, a region where the appreciation of all that is good in life - whether it be cuisine, wines, or the land itself - still reigns.
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Burgundy - Upper Nivernais Canal Cruise
From $ 3217.50per person*Available dates: from 12 Jul 2009 to 08 Nov 2009
Enjoy the serenity of the French countryside as you pass through sleepy hamlets, fields with white grazing Charolais cattle, woods and forests en route.
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Anjodi
The 8-passenger Anjodi is of classic Dutch design, specifically rebuilt to navigate the 300-year-old Canal du Midi. She has been completely refurbished in the tasteful tradition of African hardwoods, with hand-crafted panelling and shining brass creating a comfortable and charming ambiance. The well planned accommodation offers a choice of four air-conditioned twin/double staterooms with full en-suite facilities. The sun deck is spacious and has a heated sunken jacuzzi. The cruise is led by a knowledgeable and experienced Captain who will ensure a memorable and enjoyable journey.
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The South of France and the Canal du Midi
From $ 3283.50per person*Available dates: from 12 Jul 2009 to 08 Nov 2009
This cruise takes in some of the best of the South of France, including historical sites and gastronomic delights both on board and at the many intriguing stops.
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Savoir Faire
The Savoir Faire dates back to 1932 when she was built as a transport barge in the Belgian estuaries. During World War II, her bow was replaced with a landing bow so she could sail up on the beaches. She was sunk during the war but later lifted from the river bed and completely refurbished. In 1979, the Savoir Faire was brought to Holland where she underwent a total metamorphosis and was eventually converted into the elegant three-decked canal cruiser that she is today. Her six staterooms offer luxurious accommodation for 12 passengers who are attentively catered for by 6 English-speaking crew members. The salon, dining area and bar are furnished in Mahogany, teak and brass and further decorated with antiques and paintings. Last but not least, two spacious decks offer magnificent views of the passing countryside.
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Best of the Upper Loire and Burgundy
From $ 3324.75per person*Available dates: from 12 Jul 2009 to 16 Aug 2009
Highlights of the Upper Loire cruise include passing through Paris beneath the floodlit Eiffel Tower; visiting Fontainebleau where every French monarch from Francois I to Napoleon III left his mark. A trip to the wine town of Chablis Visit the town of Chablis and Domaine Laroche cellars. Also a visit to the medieval town of Provins and watch the falconry show and an excursion to the Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte (setting for the film "The Man In The Iron Mask").
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Champagne and Brie Cruise
From $ 4364.25per person*Available dates: from 23 Aug 2009 to 13 Sep 2009
A glorious week of cheese and wine tasting while cruising on the Marne, one of the most beautiful rivers in France.
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L'Impressionniste
L'Impressionniste is a former Dutch cargo barge that was refurbished to a luxurious 12 passenger hotel barge. Having undergone a complete transformation, L'Impressionniste is today a powerful canal and river cruiser boasting elegant turn-of the-century décor, such as prints fabric and wall colorings. Other features on board include spacious cabins with en suite marble facilities, sundeck, spa pool, fitness center, sauna and gallery.
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Burgundy Cruise Package from Dijon
From $ 3547.50per person*Available dates: from 12 Jul 2009 to 01 Nov 2009
Visit the amazing sites along the Burgundy Canal and drink some of the world’s most magnificent wines this region has to offer. Here, the gastronomic delights are a culture in themselves.
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La Belle Epoque
The 12-passenger La Belle Époque is a state-of the-art luxury hotel barge. She has been designed with both elegance and passenger comfort in mind and offers a host of luxurious facilities, including a sun deck, spa-pool, fitness studio, chartroom, and wood paneled saloon and dining room. She provides the opulence of a top class hotel with ever-changing Burgundy scenery.
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Burgundy Cruise Package from Paris
From $ 3547.50per person*Available dates: from 12 Jul 2009 to 08 Nov 2009
Explore the enchanting Auxerre, go wine tasting in a 12th century cellar, visit St Bris and its underground passages, and Noyers-sur-Serein, one of the most beautiful villages in Burgundy.
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La Reine Pedauque
The exquisite barge La Reine Pedauque navigates on the 300 year old Canal de Bourgogne, gracefully making her way through locks and the valleys of the "Gold Coast" in Burgundy. She accommodates eight guests in four large suites featuring opening portholes. The vessel has been refitted to provide wheelchair access, with enhancements designed to offer disabled guests the same luxury experience as all her passengers.
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Burgundy Canal Cruise
From $ 3828.00per person*Available dates: from 10 Jul 2009 to 23 Oct 2009
Cruise along the southern part of the Burgundy Canal and enjoy a charming blend of rolling scenery, vineyards, and sleepy villages on this 7-day cruise.
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Hirondelle
The 8-passenger Hirondelle cruises some of the most tranquil and beautiful waterways in all of Europe: the Canal de Bourgogne, the Canal du Centre, the Canal du Rhône au Rhine and the River Saône. The vessel is a charming floating “country home”, featuring four lavishly appointed staterooms with large windows that open well above the water line and en suite facilities. Excursions to the region’s wineries and places of interest are provided by minibus but there are also bicycles on board which guests can use to explore the local area. Outside, the Hirondelle has a spacious sundeck with comfortable seating and sunshades, providing the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the scenery of Burgundy and Franche-Comte.
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Burgundy and Franche Comte Cruise
From $ 4455.00per person*Available dates: from 12 Jul 2009 to 18 Oct 2009
Cruise past Gothic churches and abbeys, Renaissance châteaux and picturesque villages, while sampling the gastronomy and famous vin rouge of Burgundy.
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Renaissance
The Renaissance accommodates just eight guests, in luxuriously appointed style and elegance. Stone and wood flooring, fine furniture and fabrics embrace an interior which has been designed with passenger space and comfort in mind. She has four suites, each with its own private bathroom. On board there is a spacious sun deck with jacuzzi and bicycles are available for excursions to local landmarks. Five crew members offer top-class hospitality as the Renaissance gracefully makes her way along some of the oldest manmade waterways of France.
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Upper Loire and West Burgundy Cruise Package from Paris
From $ 4702.50per person*Available dates: from 12 Jul 2009 to 08 Nov 2009
Savour the taste of fine Burgundy and Loire Valley wines as you barge in ultimate comfort through what could be considered the finest combination of regions in France.
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Colibri
Colibri is a classic Dutch canal barge, built in Friesland Holland in 1931, and lovingly converted into a luxury hotel. The barge has been completely refitted in 2004, with added touches of luxury and an air of relaxed elegance. Despite her generous size Colibri takes only four guests, thus affording space and maximum comfort to all parties. The interior is air conditioned to ensure your well-being.
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Amaryllis
Built in 1962, the Amaryllis is a vintage 40-meter Dutch hull that was converted into an upscale hotel barge in 2001. Her spacious staterooms accommodate no more than eight passengers in absolute comfort. A large convivial salon opens onto a lovely deck with heated swimming pool – ideal for al fresco dining and admiring the scenery of the picturesque waterways in Burgundy and Franche-Comté floating past. Aboard the Amaryllis nothing has been spared with regard to passenger comfort and entertainment.
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La Nouvelle Etoile
The 8-passenger La Nouvelle Etoile sets a new standard for elegance and sophisticated technology in barge cruising, with four spacious suites boasting internet access with flat-screen monitors, satellite television and video. Each suite has a luxurious bathroom with double sinks and an oversized shower. The barge is one of the few that is wheelchair accessible, with a wide gangplank, elevator to the cabins, and a suite with a wheelchair accessible bathroom. A state-of-the-art exercise room and hot tub on the upper deck are also available for use. Meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout -- from the selection of the linens to the fresh flowers and fruit in each suite. The warm, elegant teak interiors, subtle color schemes and pleasant furnishings invite you to relax and enjoy. On deck, comfortable patio furniture in the shade or sun lets you float through the countryside.
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Le Phenicien
Le Phenicien blends the spaciousness of a larger river cruiser with the intimacy of a well-designed and decorated canal barge. There are nine comfortable cabins with twin beds or king bed and en-suite baths. The 1000-foot salon offers plenty of comfortable seating along with a dining area, all with large picture windows. While cruising, you can have a drink at the bar or take a comfortable seat at the lounges and relax with friends, play chess, read a book, listen to music, do nothing else but enjoy the sight through the large windows.
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