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    Cruising in Central France

    Between Rogny, Le Guétin, Digoin, St Léger-sur-Dheune, Dijon, Loyon and St Jean de Losne in the Upper Loire and Burgundy (cruising on the Canal Latéral à la Loire, Canal du Centre, the Burgundy Canal and the River Saône)

    Burgundy cruise area map
    (Click to enlarge)

    • 128 FEET LONG
    • 8 GUESTS
    • 4 CREW
    • 4 CABINS - ONE DOUBLE AND THREE TWIN, EACH WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM
    • 8 GOOD QUALITY BICYCLES
    • FULLY AIR CONDITIONED
    • CENTRAL HEATING
    • AIR CONDITIONED MERCEDES MINIBUS
    • STEREO, BOOK AND GAMES LIBRARY
    Hirondelle Barge
    Built in 1928 and converted to a luxury cruising barge in 1993, the Hirondelle enjoys the reputation of being one of the very best barges in France, cruising in 2010 several delightful itineraries in two of the most tranquil and beautiful regions in all of France: Burgundy and the Upper Loire. Life aboard this charming vessel combines gourmet food and wines with elegant, spacious accommodation. Daily excursions to places of cultural or historic interest (according to your tastes) make each day pleasantly relaxed, with no obligatory schedule or rushing from place to place. Your personal Barge Guide will show you the best that the region has to offer and provides an intimate view of the vineyards, abbeys, wine cellars and chateaux of France. Good quality bikes are also carried on board which means you are free to explore from village to village as and when you like, perhaps cycling ahead of the barge at times to discover places that spark your interest.
    Hirondelle’s four bright, airy guest staterooms and her spacious living/dining area provides a very convivial atmosphere for conversation, cocktails and meals alike. Lush plantings extend to the top deck, where tables, deck chairs and colorful umbrellas create delightful areas for relaxing, sunbathing and simply watching the world float by.
    2010 PRICES (USD) ALL SEASON PRICE
    Individual cabin bookings (per guest sharing a double or twin) $4,900
    Charter for 6 guests $34,400
    Charter for 7 guests $36,800
    Charter for 8 guests $39,200

    Price reductions: Tandem Boat Hire 5% Triple Boat Hire 7.5%
    A single supplement of 25% (US$1,225) applies to cabin bookings.
    Paris TGV high speed return transfers to the barge (1st class) can be purchased for US$300 per person.

    2011 PRICES (USD) ALL SEASON PRICE
    Individual cabin bookings (per guest sharing a double or twin) $5,000
    Charter for 6 guests $35,100
    Charter for 7 guests $37,550
    Charter for 8 guests $40,000

    Please note that individual cabin bookings are subject to availability and there is a single supplement of 25% (US$1,250).

    Price reductions are available for tandem boat hire (5%)

    Paris TGV high speed train return transfers to the barge (first class) are included in the above prices.

    The Hirondelle is available for hire on a charter or per cabin basis. Sister ship to the Alouette, both the Hirondelle and Alouette can be hired to barge ‘in tandem’ providing additional accommodation for larger groups of up to 12 guests—perfect for private family charters or celebratory cruises with friends.


    The Hirondelle’s other sister barges are the Napoleon, Amaryllis and the Fleur de Lys. and tandem cruises with these barges may also be possible.

    PICK-UP: locally, by arrangement.
    DROP-OFF: locally, by arrangement.

    CRUISES START ON A SUNDAY AND END ON THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY


    Cruise Itinerary Schedule 2010
    (Click for detailed itinerary)

    Dijon to St Leger : 4 April 2010
    St Leger to Digoin : 11 April 2010
    Digoin to Le Guétin : 18 April 2010
    Le Guétin to Rogny (or reverse) : 25 April thru 19 September 2010
    Le Guétin to Digoin : 26 Sepember 2010
    Digoin to St Leger : 03 October 2010
    St Leger to Dijon : 10 October 2010
    Dijon to Lyon : 17 October 2010
    Lyon to St Jean : 24 October 2010


    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