'Hirondelle'

Cruising in Central France

Between Escommes, St Jean de Losne, Besançon and Dijon on the Burgundy Canal and 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

The Hirondelle Barge

06-Apr-08 St Jean to Escommes
13-Apr-08 Escommes to St Jean
20-Apr-08 St Jean to Escommes
27-Apr-08 Escommes to St Jean
04-May-08 St Jean to Escommes
11-May-08 Escommes to St Jean
18-May-08 St Jean to Escommes
25-May-08 Escommes to St Jean
01-Jun-08 St Jean to Escommes
08-Jun-08 Escommes to Dijon
15-Jun-08 Dijon to Besançon
22-Jun-08 Besançon to Dijon
29-Jun-08 Dijon to Besancon
06-Jul-08 Besançon to St Leger
13-Jul-08 St Leger to Dijon
20-Jul-08 Dijon to St Leger
27-Jul-08 St Leger to Dijon
03-Aug-08 Dijon to Escommes
10-Aug-08 Escommes to St Jean
17-Aug-08 St Jean to Escommes
24-Aug-08 Escommes to Dijon
31-Aug-08 Dijon to St Leger
07-Sep-08 St Leger to Dijon
14-Sep-08 Dijon to Escommes
21-Sep-08 Escommes to Dijon
28-Sep-08 Dijon to Escommes
05-Oct-08 Escommes to St Jean
12-Oct-08 St Jean to Escommes
19-Oct-08 Escommes to St Jean
26-Oct-08 St Jean to Escommes

PRICES INCLUDE PERSONAL PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF IN CENTRAL PARIS WITH BARGE REP, AND FIRST CLASS TRAIN TRANSFERS TO BURGUNDY AND BACK.

Built in 1928 and converted to a luxury cruising barge in 1993, the Hirondelle enoys the reputation of being one of the very best barges in France, cruising in 2008 two delightful itineraries on two of the most tranquil and beautiful waterways in all of Europe: the Burgundy Canal the Canal du Rhône au Rhin. 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 vilage 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. 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.

2008 PRICES (USD) Value Season
(April/July/August/Oct)
Main Season
(May/June/Sept)
Individual cabin bookings (per guest sharing a double or twin) $4,620 $4,950
Charter for 6 guests $28,600 $30,800
Charter for 7 guests $30,800 $33,000
Charter for 8 guests $33,000 $35,200

Price reductions: Tandem Boat Hire 5% Triple Boat Hire 7.5%
A single supplement of 50% applies during May/June/September only, there is no charge at other times.
CRUISES START ON A SUNDAY AND END ON THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY

 

 


 

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The Barge Cruise Company Ltd.

501 Chemin Lacoste

82170 Grisolles

FRANCE