EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT
10%
Discount if you Book between 1st and 22nd July
and Pay in Full by 22 July 2008
CRUISING SOUTH
OF FRANCE - PROVENCE, CAMARGUE & CANAL DU MIDI
2008 Rates in Australian Dollars
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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here to make a Reservation or request a Quote
| ACCOMMODATION |
VALUE |
REGULAR |
| Charter
10 guests wholeboat |
$47,917 |
$54,167 |
| Charter
11 guests wholeboat |
$49,375 |
$55,833 |
| Charter
12 guests wholeboat |
$50,833 |
$57,500 |
| Charter
13 guests wholeboat |
$52,292 |
$59,167 |
| Junior
Suite per person |
$4,479 |
$5,104 |
| Suite
per person |
$4,688 |
$5,396 |
| Single
Supplement |
$1,667 |
$1,875 |
| Single
Cabin |
$4,896 |
$5,604 |
Child Discount
$313 - is offered to children 12 - 17 years inclusive
travelling with adult
Trans Europe 6 Week Cruise departing
Sunday 9th November 2008 to Saturday 20th December 2008
cruising from Avignon to Amsterdam. Suite
$43,750 per
person | Junior Suite
$20,833 per person
| Single Cabin
$22,917 |
Single
Supplement
$7,813 per person
| Charter whole barge
$250,000.
minimum
6 passenger
required to
guarantee the 6 weeks Trans Europe Cruise
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Rates,
additional charges and conditions are subject to change,
and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions
Excepted 290307cm |
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| 2008 DEPARTURE DATES - (sundays) |
RATE |
ROUTE |
| March
23, 30 |
Value |
South
of France |
| April
6, 13, 20 |
Value |
South
of France |
| April
27 |
Regular |
South
of France |
| May
4, 11, 18, 25 |
Regular |
South
of France |
| June
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Regular |
South
of France |
| July
6, 13, 20, 27 |
Value |
South
of France |
| August
3, 10, 17, 24 |
Value |
South
of France |
| August
31 |
Regular |
South
of France |
| September
7, 14, 21, 28 |
Regular |
South
of France |
| October
5, 12, 19 |
Regular |
South
of France |
| October
26 |
Value |
South
of France |
| November
2 |
Value |
South
of France |
| November
9 |
6
Weeks Trans Europe cruise |
THEME CRUISES ARE AVAILABLE FOR CHARTERS
| 2008 THEME CRUISES FOR CHARTER GROUPS |
| Golf Cruise |
$469 per
golfer or
$4,688 per charter |
|
Available for Charter Groups or minimum
4 golfers booked on a cabin basis. |
| Wine Appreciation Cruise |
$5,729 per
charter |
| Available for Charter Groups only-Includes
an upgrade to the cruise wine list and the services of a
Professional Wine Tour Guide |
| 2
passengers required on all departures to guarantee the
cruise except March and November when a minimum of 4 passengers
are required . |
MEETING POINT
Meeting Point: France – Avignon - Mercure Hotel Cite
des Papes – 4pm
Meeting Point: France – Montpellier – The Metropole
Hotel – 4pm
On alternative weeks the meeting point is in reverse direction.
to be advice at time of booking
L'Impressionniste
Barge Information
THE 12 PASSENGER L'IMPRESSIONNISTE ....
The 12 passenger L'Impressionniste, sister ship to La
Belle Epoque began life as a cargo barge in Holland before undergoing
a complete transformation into the powerful canal and river cruiser
she is today
Her light
and airy interior features picture windows and selections of prints,
fabrics and wall colorings reminiscent of the turn of the century
era after which she has been named. She is crewed by a knowledgeable
Captain, Mater Chef and crew of three
L'Impressionniste's
classic route covers some fine Burgundian rural cruising, with plenty
of opportunity to cycle and stroll along the tow-path and wander
into nearby villages
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| Cruise Highlights |
Cuisine Aboard |
- All-inclusive
open bar, free wines,gourmet cuisine, entry
fees to excursions
- Visit
16th century Chateau de Tanlay
- Tour
Chateau D'Ancy le Franc's twenty five restored appartments
- See
the hill-top medieval stronghold of Semur-en-Auxois
- Wine
tasting at Chablis and Epineuil
- Gastronomic
dinner ashore
- Optional
Hot Air Ballooning
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Regional
Specialities
Coq au Vin, Escargots Bourgogne,
Filet de Charolais |
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Wine
Cellar
Côte St Jacques
Epineuil, Chablis,
Nuits St-Georges
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Cheese
Board
Delice de Bourgogne, Chaource,
Aisy Cendré, Epoisses |
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Itineraries
ITINERARY FOR
AVIGNON TO AGDE
Sunday,
Day 1
AVIGNON
Guests are met at 4pm at the delightful Mercure Hotel Cite
des Papes in Avignon and
escorted by minibus to L'Impressionniste for a Champagne Welcome.
Dine aboard in Avignon.
Monday,
Day 2
AVIGNON TO ARLES
This morning we visit the Palais des Papes, a massive monument to
the era of the 'other Rome’, when the popes moved to France.
After a stroll though the vibrant shopping district of Avignon,
return to the barge for lunch. In the afternoon we cruise down the
mighty Rhone River to Arles, passing the immense citadel of King
René at Tarascon, and the foothills of the Alpilles. Dinner
on board.
Tuesday,
Day 3
ARLES TO AIGUES MORTES
This morning we explore Arles, the Roman Arena and Theatre, St.
Trophime's church and the Museum of Provencal life. We also visit
some of Vincent van Gogh's haunts on foot through the heart of this
old capital of the Camargue before rejoining the barge for our cruise
up the Rhone. We join the Petit Rhone and then the Canal du Rhone
a Sete that carries us to our mooring beside the medieval fortified
town of Aigues Mortes. Dinner ashore at a local auberge.
Wednesday,
Day 4
AIGUES MORTES TO FRONTIGNAN
Stroll from our mooring outside the Aigues Mortes town walls to
visit the Tour de Constance, built in 1248 as a lighthouse for the
returning 13th century crusaders. In the afternoon, we cruise the
Canal du Rhone à Sete through the Camargue National Park
with its wild white horses, abundant sea bird life and flocks of
elegant pink flamingos, to the hamlet of Les Aresquiers where we
are close to the Mediterranean. Dinner on board.
Thursday
Day 5
FRONTIGNAN TO MARSEILLAN
An early morning cruise brings us to Frontignan. This is followed
by a chance to explore Sete, 'the Venice of the Languedoc', with
its thriving fishing fleet and fish market. In the afternoon we
sail out onto the Thau Lake, a large, inland salt-water lagoon full
of mussel and oyster beds. The water is so clear that you can sometimes
see miniature sea horses passing on the tide. After lunch on board
we arrive in Marseillan, a beautiful Mediterranean fishing village.
Before dinner on board, you might enjoy an aperitif wine tasting
in a local Languedoc vineyard.
Friday,
Day 6
MARSEILLAN TO AGDE
Before the ship sails we have an opportunity to tour the cellars
and distillery of the world famous aperitif, Noilly Prat, followed
by a tasting. Then an afternoon cruise on the Canal du Midi, through
the renowned round lock and finishing our voyage on the River Herault.
We will be moored in the shadow of the Cathedral of the fishing
town of Agde, built of lava blocks from the nearby Black Mountains.
Captain’s Dinner on board.
Saturday,
Day 7
AGDE TO PARIS
Return transfer by minibus to Agde TGV station by 10am or Montpellier
TGV station, airport or hotel by 11am.
This
is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternative weeks
the cruise in reverse direction and the pickup and drop off points
are reversed.
ITINERARY
FOR AGDE TO AVIGNON
Sunday,
Day 1
AGDE
Guests are met at The Metropole Hotel in Montpellier at 4pm and
escorted by minibus to L’Impressionniste for a Champagne Welcome.
Dinner is preceded by a gentle stroll into Agde, with its cathedral
built of lava blocks from the nearby Black Mountains. Dinner aboard.
Monday,
Day 2
AGDE TO MARSEILLAN
We begin our day with a cruise along the Canal du Midi, the oldest
complete canal in France to Marseillan, a beautiful Mediterranean
fishing village on the edge of the Thau Basin. Today’s excursion
is to Pezenas, a delightful village, mostly famous for its associations
with the famous French play write Moliere, who is said to have written
many plays while staying here. Dinner on board.
Tuesday,
Day 3
MARSEILLAN TO LES ARESQUIERES
This morning we go into Marseillan where passengers can tour the
cellars and distillery of the world famous vermouth Noilly Prat,
followed by a tasting or visit the street market. Around lunchtime
we sail out onto the Thau Lake to Frontignan. The Thau Lake is a
large, inland salt-water lagoon full of mussel and oyster beds where
the water is so clear that you can sometimes see miniature sea horses
passing on the tide. On arrival in Les Aresquieres we moor up for
the night. Dinner on board.
Wednesday,
Day 4
LES ARESQUIERES TO AIGUES MORTES
Leaving Les Aresquieres we cruise the Canal du Rhone à Sete
through the Camargue National Park with its wild white horses, abundant
sea bird life and flocks of elegant pink flamingos. After lunch
we arrive at our mooring outside Aigues Mortes town walls and visit
the town and its famous Tour de Constance, built in 1248 as a lighthouse
for the returning 13th century crusaders. Dinner in a local restaurant.
Thursday
Day 5
AIGUES MORTES TO ARLES
We leave Aigues Mortes early and enjoy three waterways today starting
with the Canal du Rhone a Sete, then the Petit Rhone and finally
the Rhone itself, which leads us to Arles, gateway to Provence and
old capital of the Camargue. After lunch, we explore Arles, the
Roman Arena and Theatre, St. Trophime's church and the Museum of
Provencal life. We also visit some of Vincent van Gogh's haunts
on foot. Dinner on board.
Friday,
Day 6
ARLES TO AVIGNON
An early start takes us along the mighty Rhone River passing the
intriguing citadel of King Rene at Tarascon and the foothills of
the Alpilles to Avignon. Here we spend an enjoyable afternoon, with
a visit the Palais des Papes, an impressive monument to the era
of the 'Other Rome', when the popes moved to France, shopping in
the vibrant centre or take a trip out to Chateauneuf du Pape for
an optional wine tasting. Captain’s dinner on board.
Saturday,
Day 7
Return transfer by minibus to Avignon train station or Mercure
Hotel Cite des Papes in Avignon by about 11am.
This
is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternative weeks
the cruise in reverse direction and the pickup and drop off points
are reversed.
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