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  • Canal du Midi cruise route map
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    Cruising in the South of France

    The Canal du Midi (between Beziers and Carcassonne), also Bordeaux (on request)

    Garonne Valley cruise route map
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    • 87 FEET LONG (26.5 METRES)
    • 4 GUESTS
    • 3 CREW
    • 2 DOUBLE (KING SIZE) OR TWIN CABINS (EACH WITH PRIVATE EN SUITE BATHROOM)
    • 4 GOOD QUALITY BIKES
    • AIR CONDITIONING
    • CENTRAL HEATING
    • PRIVATE MINIBUS FOR EXCURSIONS
    • CD STEREO, LIBRARY, GAMES
    • BATHROBES AND HAIRDRYERS
    Colibri Barge
    Colibri is one of the prettiest luxury barges navigating the canals of Europe today. She is a Dutch ‘Luxemoteur’ barge, built in 1931 and converted to a hotel-barge by her previous owners. Despite her generous size, Colibri only takes four guests, thus affording maximum comfort to all parties. Sleeping accommodation is in two good-sized staterooms with beautifully appointed en-suite bathrooms.
    The dining area and saloon are light and spacious offering an air of relaxed elegance. The enclosed wheelhouse allows you to be fully involved in all aspects of the cruise and swap stories with the Captain whilst cruising if you wish, and on the large shaded sun deck you can fully relax and find yourselves in awe of the scenery as you pass perfect little villages and vineyards. The menus aboard are Mediterranean style, using fresh local produce and bringing an exciting assortment of dishes to your table, complimented by selected wines.
    The Colibri is owned by Earl and Fiona Pilatti who have worked in the world of luxury boating for many years, and courageously completed a two year major refurbishment of this gorgeous barge in 2006. Earl and Fiona offer their services to make your holiday a magnificent experience that you will remember for a lifetime. After spending many years working on luxury super-yachts they believe everyone deserves to be pampered, and will make that their goal during your cruise. (The barge also has a barge dog—Harry, a very lovable Bassett—who never barks and keeps a very low profile!)
    2009 PRICES (USD)
    Whole Boat Charter for up to 4 guests:
    Full Board (see below) $19,500
    Half Board (see below) $18,250

    Full Board -
    (Breakfast, lunch and four-course dinner each day with selected wines, bar drinks and beverages) Daily cruising along the delightful Canal du Midi plus chauffeured, guided excursions to places of historic and touristic interest. For a varied dining experience, some ‘a la carte’ meals in carefully selected restaurants are included.

    Half Board -
    (Breakfast, lunch with selected wines each day, bar drinks and beverages, plus evening meal on the first day). Enjoy the comforts and standard of a full service vessel, with freedom to choose and purchase your own evening meals ashore in nearby restaurants. The price includes the ship’s minibus with your Captain as driver and guide for excursions.

    Cruise Highlights may include:

    Ancient Cathar hilltop villages
    The ancient abbeys of Fontfroide and Lagrasse
    The bustling markets of Narbonne and country towns
    The medieval citadel of Carcassonne
    Possible golfing at Béziers/Carcassonne (at extra cost)
    Wine-tasting in local châteaux and wineries
    The ancient Roman settlement of L’Oppidum d’Enserune
    There are many more things to do and see in this wonderful region, and excursions can be flexed where possible to suit clients’ preferences...

    PICK-UP: between 4pm and 5pm, Sunday, locally, at a pre-arranged point (usually Beziers or Carcassonne hotel or train station, depending on the cruise route).
    DROP-OFF: on Saturday after breakfast (usually between 10am and 11am), by arrangement with the owners.

    CRUISES START ON A SUNDAY AND END ON THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY


    TO CONTACT US
    Phone: +33 563 02 87 04, Fax: +33 563 02 24 11
    Phone (Toll-Free from USA + Canada): 1-800-688-0245
    Email: info@bargecompany.com
    Web: www.bargecompany.com

    The Barge Cruise Company Ltd, 501 Chemin Lacoste, 82170 Grisolles, FRANCE