'Athos'

Cruising in the South of France

 

The Canal du Midi (between Salleles d’Aude and Marseillan)

 

  • 100FEET LONG (30 METRES)

  • 10 PASSENGERS

  • 5 CREW

  • 5 TWIN OR DOUBLE CABINS (ALL WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM)

  • 8 GOOD QUALITY BIKES

  • AIR CONDITIONING

  • CENTRAL HEATING

  • FISHING EQUIPMENT

  • 2 FULLY AIR CON’D PRIVATE MINIBUSES (CHRYSLER) FOR EXCURSIONS

  • CD PLAYER, LIBRARY, GAMES

The Athos Barge

 

The Athos is the largest vessel able to pass through the beautiful and unique oval locks on the Canal du Midi. Recently refurbished internally, she has been designed to offer every comfort. Her varnished woods and pretty floral fabrics lift the spirits and together with the warm, welcoming crew you will be feeling instantly at home. There are five cabins, all en suite, and each can be arranged with either two single beds (twin) or with one large double bed. Athos is fully air conditioned and each cabin has independent heating controls. Adjacent to the cabins is the large saloon dining room, bar and galley from where you can enjoy watching the world float by with a favourite tipple in hand—if you’re not lounging outside on deck that is! Outside, there is large sun deck with chairs, loungers and umbrellas for those who prefer the shade. Two air-conditioned minibuses are provided for excursions. The celebrated Chef prepares gourmet delights for each meal, for which the Athos has become renowned. Especially suitable for large private family charter cruises, or simply groups of friends who wish to cruise in privacy and comfort, the Athos provides everything needed, and more, for this type of trip. Special Wine cruises for charters of 10 guests may be arranged with a wine expert on board with guests during the cruise. Golf cruises and Tennis cruises can also be organized. Please ask us for more details.

 

2008 PRICES (USD) VALUE SEASON REGULAR SEASON

Cruise highlights may include:

The ’must-see’ medieval citadel of Carcassonne

Minerve—the stunning hilltop village

Narbonne—on its buzzing market day

Domaine de Guéry— a winery using traditional C20th equipment

The Fonserannes staircase of 9 locks and canal bridge

Oyster beds of the salt water lagon the Etang de Thau

Noilly Prat wine-tasting in the small fishing port of Marseillan

PICK-UP— 4pm, Sunday, at Montpellier airport (for collection from flight or after car hire drop-off), train station or central hotel (for the entire group).

DROP-OFF— nearest railway station, airport or car rental agency (for the entire group) on Saturday after breakfast.

VALUE SEASON DATES: 30 March—26 April; 29 June—30 August; 19 October—08 November 2008
REGULAR SEASON DATES: 27 April—28 June; 31 August—18 October 2008

Individual Cabin Bookings (price per guest sharing a double or twin cabin)

$3,090

$3,650

Single cabin occupancy supplement

$800

$800

Charter for up to 6 guests

$24,200

$28,800

Charter for up to 8 guests

$27,500

$32,250

Charter for up to 10 guests

$29,500

$35,700

 

CRUISES START ON A SUNDAY AND END ON THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY  

 

 


 

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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