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Go Barging with European
Waterways
Luxury Hotel Barge Cruises and Charters in France
Alouette | Anjodi | Athos | Enchante | Hirondelle | L'Art
de Vivre
L'Impressionniste | La Belle
Epoque | La
Reine Pedauque | Napoleon
Nymphea | Renaissance | Rosa | Savoir
Faire | La
Nouvelle Etoile
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| Anjodi |
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The 8 passenger Anjodi is of
classic Dutch design, specifically rebuilt to
navigate the 300 year old Canal du Midi. She
has been completely re-furbished in the tasteful
tradition of African hardwoods,hand-crafted panelling
and shining brass, creating a comfortable and
charming ambience.
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| Alouette |
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The
Alouette, owned and operated
by Afloat in France, accommodates four passengers
in well-appointed cabins located above the water
line. Her sun-deck provides the perfect place
to relax and enjoy the passing scenery while
cruising through Bordeaux, the Canal du Midi
and Provence. |
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| Athos |
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The 10-passenger Athos was built
in 1964 as a commercial sand, grain and wine
barge and was converted into a luxury hotel barge
in 1982. Her five cabins offer all modern comforts
and spaciousness and her saloon, dining area,
bar and sun deck are perfect for relaxation. |
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| Enchante |
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Enchanté was originally
built to navigate the canals and rivers of Europe
and has been completely refurbished to the highest
standard. She provides luxurious accommodation
for up to 8 guests in 4 equal en-suite twin or
double suites, |
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| La
Belle Epoque |
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The 13 passenger La
Belle Epoque is a state-of-the art luxury hotel barge and
sistership to L'impressionniste in our European
fleet. La Belle Epoque has been designed with
both elegance and passenger comfort in mind,
and offers a sun-deck spa pool, chartroom, wood
panelled saloon and dining room, together with
other luxury facilities, all fully air-conditioned. |
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| L'
Art de Vivre |
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| L'
Impressionniste |
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| La
Reine Pedauque |
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| Hirondelle |
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The 8 passenger Hirondelle,
owned and operated by Afloat in France (part
of the
Orient-Express collection), 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.
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| Napoleon |
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The 12 passenger Napoléon is a magnificent river cruiser, combining all
the amenities of a luxury hotel with the friendly
ambience of a country inn. She is beautifully
appointed with large picture windows that provide
unsurpassed views of the countryside.
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| Nymphea |
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The 6 passenger Nymphea is
a classic Dutch design with shallow draft and
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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 classic decor of rich
varnished hardwoods, stained glass and a welcoming
country house atmosphere.
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| Renaissance |
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Renaissance accommodates up to
eight passengers in ultimate luxury. The beautifully
appointed lounge has comfortable seating. A cosy
bar is stocked with your favourites, and bookshelves
contain a Bose CD system, current books, up-to-date
periodicals and magazines.
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| Savoir
Faire |
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The 12-passenger Savoir
Faire was built in 1932 as a Belgian
transport barge. Converted into a hotel barge
in 1979 she was substantially refurbished for
the beginning of the 2005 season. Her six staterooms
offer luxurious accommodation for 12 passengers
who are attentively catered for by 6 English-speaking
crew.
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| La
Nouvelle Etoile |
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La
Nouvelle Etoile is a luxurious
barge with very spacious accommodation for only
8 passengers, offering a wonderful blend of traditional
elegance and sophisticated, state of the art
facilities. The bedroom suites, each over 200
square feet, boast internet access and satellite
TV and large double sink bathrooms. One of the
suites is fully adapted to accommodate passengers
with physical challenges and the barge is fitted
with a lift for wheelchairs
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| Rosa |
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The Eight passenger Rosa is an
old Dutch "Clipper" barge, completely
refitted to a high specification including air-conditioning.
Her saloon is particularly cosy with panelled
woods and comfortable sofas while the large opening
roof allows open air cruising without going on
deck
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