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CRUISING
SOUTH OF FRANCE AND CANAL DU MIDI
Rates are for six nights on either: A whole boat charter basis
or per person based on double occupancy per cabin for our GoBarging
luxury hotel barge cruises with departures every Sunday, from
April to November
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| 2010 Rates in EUR (Euros) |
| ACCOMMODATION |
VALUE |
REGULAR |
| Single
Supplement |
€1,000 |
€1,150 |
| Stateroom
per person |
€2,690 |
€3,090 |
| Charter
6 guests wholeboat |
€19,000 |
€21,400 |
| Charter
7 guests wholeboat |
€19,700 |
€22,200 |
| Charter
8 guests wholeboat |
€20,400 |
€23,000 |
Rates,
additional charges and conditions are subject to change,
and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions
Excepted updated FEB 2010 |
| DEPARTURE DATES - (sundays) |
RATE |
ROUTE |
| March
7, 14, 21, 28 |
Value |
Canal
du Midi |
| April
4, 11 |
Value |
Canal
du Midi |
| April
18, 25 |
Regular |
Canal
du Midi |
| May
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
Regular |
Canal
du Midi |
| June
6, 13, 20, 27 |
Regular |
Canal
du Midi |
| July
4, 10, 18 |
Regular |
Canal
du Midi |
| July 25 |
Value |
Canal
du Midi |
| August
1, 8, 15, 22 |
Value |
Canal
du Midi |
| August 29 |
Regular |
Canal
du Midi |
| September
5, 12, 19, 26 |
Regular |
Canal
du Midi |
| October 3, 10, |
Regular |
Canal
du Midi |
| October
17, 24 |
Value |
Canal
du Midi |
| October 31, |
Value |
Provence
& Camargue |
| November 7 |
Value |
Provence & Camargue |
NOTE
- March departure dates are available for charter
groups only
NOTE - November departures will be Provence
& Camargue Cruise |
MEETING POINT
FRANCE - Canal du Midi
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Montpellier-
The Metropole – Sunday 4pm
End of Cruise- Montpellier Train Station, Airport or The Metropole
Hotel by about 11am
(Meeting points for November departure may vary. TBA at time
of booking)
Anjodi Barge
Information
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
The well
planned accommodation offers a choice of four air-conditioned twin/double
staterooms with full en-suite facitlities. The sun deck is spacious
and has a heated sunken Jacuzzi
Anjodi's
highly professional crew of four is comprised of Master Chef, Tour
guide and Stewardess, led by a knowledgeable and experienced Captain
who will ensure your cruise is memorable and more.!
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Cruise highlights:
-
All-inclusive open bar, free wines,gourmet cuisine, entry fees to excursions
- Tour Carcassonne, the most complete medieval
fortified city in existence
- Visit the ancient Roman city of Narbonne
- Explore the 12th century hill-top fort of Minerve
- Private
tastings of Corbières wine at Domaine de Guery
- See the Pyrenees mountains across the vineyards and discover
Cathar history
- Experience Narbonne's colorful indoor market
- Visit
Béziers
and 600 B.C. L'Oppium D'Enserune
Cuisine Aboard
- Noisette
d'Agneau en Croûte de Sel avec Sauce Romarin, Ragout de Calamars "Provençàle"
- Domain
de Guéry, Château de Nouvelles, La Clape, Château
la Condamine Bertrand
- Le
Saint-Remois, Fromage de Chévre au Poivre at au
Thyme, Tomme de Valdeblore
ITINERARY
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Anjodi cruise Itinerary - Beziers to Carcassonne
Sunday, Day 1 - Marseillan
You will be met at Hotel Metropole, Montpellier, at 4pm and escorted
by minibus to Anjodi moored in the lake side fishing village
of Marseillan, enjoying a view over the oyster beds, home of
Noilly Pratt Vermouth. Champagne welcome followed by time for
a relaxing stroll around this lovely fishing village before dinner
aboard.
Monday, Day 2 - Marseillan to Portiragnes
This morning we cruise from Marseillan to Portiragnes. On the way
we visit the old Greco/Phoenician port of Agde and explore its
narrow, mediaeval streets carved from the Languedocian hills’ black
volcanic stone. After lunch an informative wine tasting in the
14th Century Chateau de Perdiguier, famed for its 15th century
frescoes and Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines. Dinner
aboard.
Tuesday, Day 3 - Portiragnes to Beziers
This morning we visit Pezenas, a delightful village, mostly known
for its associations with the French playwrite Moliere, who is
said to have written many plays while staying there. We then
cruise to the bottom of the Fonseranes 7 lock flight at Beziers
where we continue along the 300 year old tree lined Canal du
Midi. Dinner in Beziers
Wednesday, Day 4 - Beziers to Poilhes
This morning we cross the aqueduct over the River Orb and then
ascend the 7-lock flight of Fonseranes before reaching the world’s
oldest canal tunnel at Malpas. On arrival at the picturesque
village of Poilhes we take an excursion out to Minerve, the ancient
capital of Minervois, which boasts a 12th Century Cathar fort
surrounded by deep limestone gorges. Besieged by Simon de Montfort
in 1215, its hill-top location affords spectacular views. A fascinating
recreation in miniature of the bloodthirsty Cathar rebellion
and small museum complete the intriguing picture. Dinner on board
On certain cruises, an alternative to the wine tasting may be
offered to l'Oppidum D'Enserune, a pre-Roman hilltop settlement
with Greek and Iberian excavations dating from 600 BC.
Thursday, Day 5 - Poilhes to Argeliers
A morning visit to Narbonne, a Roman Mediterranean capital where
the Visigoth monarchs once lived. Enjoy the Archbishop’s
Palace and Horreum. Explore the indoor market at the hub of this
bustling town, where you will have time to shop or simply absorb
the relaxed atmosphere. Return to the barge for a cruise along
the shaded canal to Argeliers, stopping off en route at Domaine
de Guery, a 500 year old canalside vineyard, for a pre-dinner
wine tasting of the full-bodied Corbieres. Dinner aboard
Friday, Day 6 - Argelier to Le Somail
Morning visit to Carcassonne. Dating back to the Gallo-Roman era,
this is the most complete mediaeval fortified city in existence
today. With its 52 watchtowers, portcullis and extraordinary
repertoire of defenses, it resisted the many armies that tried
to storm this Camelot setting. In the afternoon we cruise along
the historic Midi Canal to the delightful village of Le Somail.
Captain's Farewell Dinner aboard.
Saturday, Day 7 - Le Somail to Montpellier
After breakfast, depart from Le Somail by minibus to Montpellier.
Expected arrival time 11am
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change
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