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  • The Barge Company presents...

    'Hirondelle'

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    Cruising in Central France

    Between Rogny, Le Guétin, Digoin, Escommes, St Léger-sur-Dheune, Besançon and Dijon in the Upper Loire and Burgundy (cruising on the Canal Latéral à la Loire, Canal du Centre, the Burgundy Canal, the River Saône and the Canal du Rhone au Rhin)
    • 128 FEET LONG
    • 8 GUESTS
    • 4 CREW
    • 4 CABINS, ONE DOUBLE AND THREE TWIN, ALL WITH PRIVATE BATHROOMS
    • 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 2009 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 the elegant, spacious accommodation that you might find on a well-appointed private yacht. 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 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.

    2009 PRICES (USD) ALL SEASON PRICE
    Individual cabin bookings (per guest sharing a double or twin) $5,400
    Charter for 6 guests $33,400
    Charter for 7 guests $35,800
    Charter for 8 guests $38,200

    Price reductions: Tandem Boat Hire 5% Triple Boat Hire 7.5%
    A single supplement of 25% (US$1,350) applies to cabin bookings.

    Cruise schedule 2009:
    05-Apr-09 Rogny to Le Guétin
    12-Apr-09 Le Guétin to Digoin
    19-Apr-09 Digoin to Le Guétin
    26-Apr-09 Le Guétin to Rogny
    03-May-09 Rogny to Le Guétin
    10-May-09 Le Guétin to Digoin
    17-May-09 Digoin to Le Guétin
    24-May-09 Le Guétin to Rogny
    31-May-09 Rogny to Le Guétin
    07-Jun-09 Le Guétin to Digoin
    14-Jun-09 Digoin to St Leger
    21-Jun-09 St Leger to Besançon
    28-Jun-09 Besançon to Dijon
    05-Jul-09 Dijon to Escommes
    12-Jul-09 Escommes to Dijon
    19-Jul-09 Dijon to Besançon
    26-Jul-09 Besançon to St Leger
    02-Aug-09 St Leger to Digoin
    09-Aug-09 Digoin to Le Guétin
    16-Aug-09 Le Guétin to Rogny
    23-Aug-09 Rogny to Le Guétin
    30-Aug-09 Le Guétin to Digoin
    06-Sep-09 Digoin to St Leger
    13-Sep-09 St Leger to Besançon
    20-Sep-09 Besançon to St Leger
    27-Sep-09 St Leger to Besançon
    04-Oct-09 Besançon to St Leger
    11-Oct-09 St Leger to Dijon
    18-Oct-09 Dijon to Escommes
    25-Oct-09 Escommes to St Jean

    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 14 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.

    On request, Paris TGV high speed transfers (1st class) can be purchased through us so please contact us for details.

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

    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